They trailed 9-7 at the half and Rutgers appeared ready to add to that lead when they took the opening kickoff drove to the Ohio State 20.
Hancock grabbed the fluttering ball, turned and headed upfield and never stopped to give Ohio State a 14-9 lead.
Ohio State, who was limited to 328 yards, made the score margin look bigger in a game it was clearly threatened.
THE TAKEAWAYOhio State: Ohio State still have not given up more than 17 points this season.
Ohio State figures to stay at No.
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