Prime time game being played before 106,102 at Ohio Stadium

Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller (5) is shoved out of bounds after a long run by Nebraska S Daimion Stafford (3) during the second quarter Saturday, 10/06/12, in Columbus, Ohio.

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Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller scrambles against Nebraska defenders tonight in Columbus.

COLUMBUS -- Ohio State won and won big tonight, rolling to a 63-38 victory over Nebraska.

The Buckeyes led Nebraska 49-31 after three quarters in tonight’s Big Ten showdown before a crowd of 106,102 at Ohio Stadium.

After falling behind 17-7 early in the second quarter, the Buckeyes have found the end zone on their last six drives. Carlos Hyde has rushed for three touchdowns, Jeff Heuerman caught an 18-yard touchdown pass, quarterback Braxton Miller ran for a 31-yard touchdown on fourth-and-1 in the final minute of the first half and Corey Brown returned a punt 76 yards for a touchdown.

Ohio State had four touchdowns in the second quarter to take a 35-24 halftime lead over Nebraska in tonight’s Big Ten showdown at Ohio Stadium.

After falling behind 17-7 early in the second quarter, the Buckeyes found the end zone on their last four drives of the first half. Carlos Hyde ran for touchdowns of one and seven yards, Jeff Heuerman caught an 18-yard touchdown pass and quarterback Braxton Miller ran for a 31-yard score on fourth-and-1 in the final minute.

Ohio State has outgained Nebraska 259-241.