Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith, left, outruns the Western Michigan defense to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Marshall's Etan Payne (28) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Ohio State tight end Bennett Christian, right, scores a touchdown after a catch against Western Michigan during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Marshall wide receiver Christian Fitzpatrick (16) has a pass broken up by Virginia Tech cornerback Dorian Strong (44) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith, left, celebrates after his touchdown against Western Michigan with teammate Brandon Inniss, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State defensive back Calvin Simpson-Hunt, center right, tackles Western Michigan receiver Jordin Parker, center left, during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)