COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — No. 6 Ohio State beat Western Kentucky 63-10 behind three Kyle McCord touchdowns, three rushing touchdowns and two scores by the Buckeyes’ defense.

McCord went 19-of-23 for 318 yards while TreVeyon Henderson led the rushing attack with 88 of OSU’s 204 yards. He ran for two touchdowns and an average of nearly seven yards a carry.

In the win, Ohio State forced four turnovers: Steele Chambers interception, Denzel Burke forced a fumble that was recovered for a touchdown, Jordan Hancock forced fumble and Jermaine Mathews Jr. pick six.

Next week, the Buckeyes take on No. 9 Notre Dame in South Bend at 7:30 p.m. on NBC4.

Watch head coach Ryan Day and quarterback Kyle McCord discuss the win during the post-game press conference in the video player below.

Check below for live updates from OSU’s win against Western Kentucky.

1st Quarter

  • Kyle McCord completes a 7-yard pass on 4th and 5 to keep OSU’s first drive alive
  • TreVeyon Henderson rushes 21 yards for the first touchdown of the game. 7-0 OSU
  • Ohio State forces a turnover on downs near midfield
  • Western Kentucky forces a strip sack and the Hilltoppers recover at their own 44-yard line
  • Hilltoppers make a 43-yard field goal. OSU leads 7-3 with 1:07 left in the first quarter

2nd Quarter

  • On 3rd and 3, TreVeyon Henderson rushes 7 yards for his second TD of the game. OSU leads 14-3 with 10:53 left in the second quarter
  • Henderson accounted for 44 yards on that 12-play, 82-yard scoring drive
  • Jordan Hancock was called for pass interference and then gave up a 34-yard catch to the OSU 24-yard line
  • Hilltoppers score on a 2-yard receiver screen. OSU leads 14-10 with 8:10 left in the quarter
  • Ohio State answers with a 75-yard touchdown strike from McCord to Marvin Harrison Jr. Buckeyes lead 28-10
  • Hilltoppers convert on 4th down in their own territory but the Buckeyes stop the second fourth-down conversion. OSU takes over at the WKU 40-yard line
  • Ohio State capitalizes on a 40-yard TD run from Chip Trayanum. OSU leads 28-10
  • Jordan Hancock lays a huge hit and forces a fumble that’s recovered by OSU’s Davison Igbinosun
  • 15-yard TD from McCord to Emeka Egbuka. OSU leads 35-10 with 1:55 left in the 2nd quarter. OSU has five touchdowns on six drives
  • McCord finds Egbuka again on a 14-yard TD and Ohio State leads 42-10 at halftime
  • COLUMBUS, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 16: Emeka Egbuka #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes scores a touchdown in the second quarter against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Ohio Stadium on September 16, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
  • COLUMBUS, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 16: Kyle McCord #6 of the Ohio State Buckeyes throws a pass while being chased by JaQues Evans #3 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in the second quarter at Ohio Stadium on September 16, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
  • COLUMBUS, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 16: Chip Trayanum #19 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs with the ball while being chased by Talique Allen #11 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in the second quarter at Ohio Stadium on September 16, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
  • COLUMBUS, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 16: Chip Trayanum #19 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Ohio Stadium on September 16, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
  • COLUMBUS, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 16: Jordan Hancock #7 of the Ohio State Buckeyes commits a pass interference penalty against K.D. Hutchinson #15 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in the second quarter at Ohio Stadium on September 16, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
  • COLUMBUS, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 16: TreVeyon Henderson #32 of the Ohio State Buckeyes scores a touchdown past Rashion Hodge #23 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in the first quarter at Ohio Stadium on September 16, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
  • Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson celebrates his touchdown against Western Kentucky during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
  • Ohio State head coach Ryan Day instructs his team against and Western Kentucky during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
  • Ohio State defensive lineman J.T. Tuimoloau, right, applies pressure to Western Kentucky quarterback Austin Reed during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
  • Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison, right, celebrates his touchdown against Western Kentucky with teammate Carson Hinzman during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

3rd Quarter

  • Denzel Burke forces a fumble and Tyleik Williams recovers in the end zone for an Ohio State TD. Buckeyes lead 49-10
  • Steele Chambers gets an interception near midfield
  • Devin Brown is in the game at quarterback for Ohio State
  • Brown connects with Carnell Tate for a 28-yard TD. It’s the first career touchdown for both Tate and Brown

4th Quarter

  • Devin Brown throws an interception that was tipped and caught by a Western Kentucky defensive lineman
  • Jermaine Mathews Jr. returns an interception for a touchdown, the second touchdown of the game for OSU’s defense
  • Ohio State wins 63-10