Columbus
Ohio State
0-1
45
FINAL
31
Tallahasee
Florida State
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, Columbus Ohio State topped Tallahassee Florida State 45-31 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. The win solidifies Columbus’s strong start to the season, showcasing their offensive prowess against a tough opponent and setting the stage for a competitive year ahead.
Taylen Green was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 370 yards and six touchdowns, while also adding 58 rushing yards to his stellar performance. His ability to connect with receivers and make plays under pressure proved crucial for Columbus, as they maintained a consistent offensive rhythm throughout the game. Bucky Irving was a bright spot for Tallahassee, racking up 133 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Green's explosive outing.
On the defensive front, Mekhi Blackmon made a significant impact for Columbus with a crucial interception, helping to shift momentum in their favor. Although Vita Vea recorded two sacks for Tallahassee, it was the timely defensive plays from Columbus that played a key role in sealing the victory. The game turned decisively when Green connected for a touchdown pass late in the third quarter, giving Columbus a lead they would never relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 25 | 20 | 80% | 370 | 6 | 1 | 141.6 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 31 | 19 | 61% | 315 | 2 | 4 | 77.4 |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | 1 | 1 | 100% | 43 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 4 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 6 | 18 | 3.0 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 9 | 133 | 14.8 | 137 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 7 | 118 | 16.9 | 22 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 4 | 105 | 26.3 | 32 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 2 | 102 | 51.0 | 53 | 1 | 85 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 3 | 70 | 23.3 | 12 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Rob Gronkowski | TE | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 31 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 11 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 25 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 8 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 14 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donovan McMillon | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A'Shawn Robinson | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Rozeboom | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 41 |

