'Couches and mattresses were set on fire outside houses in Ohio State student neighborhoods and three people were struck by a car after the No. 1-ranked Buckeyes’ 24-7 victory over No. 2 Texas.

There were 35 to 40 fires set in student neighborhoods Saturday night, said Columbus police Sgt. David Howson, whose department arrested about 17 people, 5 of them on arson charges. A trash bin was also set ablaze, burning two nearby cars, he said.

Battalion Fire Chief Kevin O’Connor said he was treated for bumps and bruises after he and two others were struck by a car that came through a temporary command post in the driveway of a student union building.

Barbara Rich, Ohio State’s assistant vice president for student affairs, and her husband were treated early Sunday at Ohio State University Medical Center for minor injuries.

The driver of the car, George Karadimas, has been charged with vehicular assault. He was being held in a Franklin County jail and was scheduled to appear in court Monday morning for an arraignment.

Most students have not returned to campus because fall classes do not start until Sept. 20, Howson said. Still, police concentrated their patrols on the campus area last night.

“This happens on big games, so we were prepared for it,” Howson said.'