Barrett carries No. 5 Ohio State to 62-3 rout of Maryland

COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- Ohio State seems to be getting into a rut -- the good kind that can lead to championships. J.T. Barrett accounted for four touchdowns, Curtis Samuel scored three TDs and No. 5 Buckeyes enjoyed another 62-3 rout -- this time, against Maryland on Saturday. After beating then-No. 10 Nebraska by the identical score last week, Ohio State poured it on against the Terrapins, going up 21-3 after the first quarter and 45-3 at halftime. "It's just that time of year where you're getting closer to the playoffs and championship games," Samuel said. "We know we've got to step it up. We've got to come out here every day and give it our all, put up numbers." Unlike last week, this blowout was no surprise because it came against a struggling team with quarterback issues and a porous defense. But playing well in November is what counts, no matter the level of the competition.