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 the sixth-ranked 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.Its just that time of year where youre getting closer to the playoffs and championship games, Samuel said. We know weve got to step it up. Weve 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.Thats where you really hang your hat on for the season, Barrett said. We try to do our best in those games.Ohio State (9-1, 6-1 Big Ten, No. 5 CFP) has won three straight to remain in contention for the Big Ten title and, more importantly, a berth in the College Football Playoff.We know exactly whats coming down the road, coach Urban Meyer said.Maryland (5-5, 2-5) lost 59-3 to Michigan last week and has allowed 163 points during a three-game losing streak.Back to back weeks when the game got away from us early, coach DJ Durkin lamented. Obviously, the level of competition the past couple weeks factors in, but weve kind of lost our way ourselves.With Barrett and Samuel leading the way, the Buckeyes eliminated any potential drama by scoring touchdowns on three of their four possessions in the first quarter.Samuel got things started with a 2-yard touchdown run. Barrett then took it in from 4 and added a 36-yard TD pass to Samuel.In between, the Buckeyes punted for the first time two weeks. Also, backup quarterback Caleb Rowe led the Terps to a field goal. But even that was disappointing because Maryland failed to get into the end zone after a 37-yard completion produced a first down at the Ohio State 3.Rowe took over for Perry Hills, who was injured at the end of Marylands second drive. Rowe proved ineffective and was replaced in the second half by true freshman Tyrrell Pigrome.Barrett made it 28-3 with a 1-yard run early in the second quarter and Samuel got his third touchdown around right end from the 5.Meyer replaced Barrett during a third-quarter drive that ended with a TD for a 55-3 lead. Barrett ran for two touchdowns, threw two scoring passes and finished 18 for 27 for 253 yards.Samuel ran for 38 yards and caught five passes for 74 yards. Freshman Mike Weber carried 12 times for 93 yards.POLL IMPLICATIONSThis blowout victory , combined with No. 3 Clemson losing to Pittsburgh, should boost the Buckeyes up a notch or two in both the AP poll and the CFP.THE TAKEAWAYOhio State: The Buckeyes are gaining momentum heading into the most important part of the season. The offense has been unstoppable over the past two weeks and the defense limited Maryland to 176 yards and 10 first downs. With one defeat, Ohio State cant afford to slip up as it heads toward a Nov. 26 showdown with No. 2 Michigan, the undefeated East Division leader.Maryland: After opening 4-0, the Terrapins are now a .500 team still in search of the sixth win needed to become bowl eligible. Maryland cant seem to keep Hills healthy and has come unglued defensively this month.MISSING YOUThe Terrapins announced the suspension of three players before the game, including running back Lorenzo Harrison, who leads the team with five rushing touchdowns.UP NEXTOhio State travels to Michigan State, which whipped Rutgers 49-0 Saturday. Its the Buckeyes final tuneup before the regular-season finale at home against Michigan.Maryland faces Nebraska on the road in a matchup of the Buckeyes last two victims.---www.collegefootball.ap.org and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25 Manute Bol Jersey . U.S. District Judge Lorna G. Schofield in Manhattan agreed that lawyers on both sides could make their formal requests by Nov. 8. A hearing is scheduled for a day earlier. Jordan Siev, a lawyer for Rodriguez, wrote in a joint letter to the judge from lawyers on both sides that MLB lawyers planned to ask that the lawsuit be dismissed. Tom Gugliotta Jersey . 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NSW concede they will be heavily outflanked by Queenslands experience in the halves for State of Origin III, but playmaker James Maloney believes the Blues unpredictability will lead the way to an upset win.The Maroons boast one of the most-experienced halves combinations in Origin history, Cooper Cronk and Johnathan Thurston playing 12 interstate games together.In contrast, NSW will boast their 19th halves duo in nine years in rookie pairing Maloney and Jack Bird, after halfback Adam Reynolds withdrawal on Wednesday with a shoulder injury.Matt Moylan, who was drafted into coach Laurie Daleys 17 for Reynolds, will play from the bench.Maloney said on Thursday he believed the Maroons would be troubled by the unpredictability that Bird, Moylan and debutant fullback James Tedesco offered in attack.We are short on experience, some guys havent played a lot in the halves, but it can be a positive - it can bring some unpredictability, he said.Both Birdy and Matty they play what they see, they are natural footballers, that can offer us another dimension there and throw some unexpected things at Queensland.As for Teddy (Tedesco), it will be up to me to find some space for him.With Reynolds gone, Maloney conceded the onus for organnising the Blues in attack would be mostly with him.ddddddddddddFrom an organisational point of view, a lot more will fall on my shoulders - it is more responsibility for me, he said.Both Bird and Moylan trained in the first receiver role on Thursday with the Blues, but the Cronulla utility will start.He is a talented kid, a natural footballer, not too structured and he plays what he sees, Maloney said of his Sharks teammate Bird.He backs his ability and he has a really strong running game that is one of his strengths.Laurie will tell him to play his natural game, not to do things he is not comfortable with.In the Blues favour is Maloney and Birds time together earlier this year in the halves for Country. As is their combinations with Sharks and NSW teammates Paul Gallen, Wade Graham and Andrew Fifita.I know how Wade likes to play. We dont have to do too much work, he said.I have played with Jenko (Michael Jennings) before, too. So there are little combinations in the side which are important.All the Cronulla boys are in good form. That is another positive. They all come in full of confidence. ' ' '