Ohio State expands lead over Kent State with Hail Mary touchdown

Ohio State leads Kent State 35-0 at halftime during their football matchup on September 19, 2026. In the final seconds of the first half, quarterback Julian Sayin connected with wide receiver Brandon Inniss for a Hail Mary touchdown in a crowded end zone. This followed a defensive stop where Ohio State forced a turnover on downs. The Buckeyes' dominant first half included five touchdowns, with an additional score early in the second half after capitalizing on a Kent State fumble to extend the lead to 42-0. The game will continue as Ohio State looks to maintain their momentum.

• 6:23 PMYahoo Sports — Ohio State closes out first-half rout of Kent State with Hail Mary touchdown