Ohio State at Penn State

Saturday, October 27, 2007

No. 1 Ohio State beat No. 24 Penn State 37–⁠17. It was their 23rd meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 12–⁠11 as played.

Away1Ohio State11–⁠2 in 2007
37
Home24Penn State9–⁠4 in 2007
17

Final at Beaver Stadium, University ParkTV: ABCAttendance 110,134College GameDay broadcast from here, October 27, 2007 (Wikipedia)

At kickoff
54°F, overcast, wind 17 mph from the west, gusts to 23 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; University Park Airport (KUNV), 4 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Ohio State10771337
Penn State703717

Standouts

Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licenses; credits on each player’s page.

Player stats

Ohio State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Todd Boeckman19/2625331
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Chris Wells25133017
Maurice Wells1355017
Brian Hartline1808
Brandon Saine3403
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Brian Hartline469128
Ray Small266060
Brian Robiskie459127
Rory Nicol639011
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Malcolm Jenkins1241

Penn State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Anthony Morelli12/2111101
Daryll Clark4/51300
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Rodney Kinlaw1481121
Anthony Morelli421028
Derrick Williams121021
Evan Royster41608
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Jordan Norwood643012
Andrew Quarless234030
Terrell Golden218013
Dan Lawlor1909
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Dan Connor120

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

Ohio StatePenn State
453Total yards263
259Passing yards133
200Rushing yards139
9.7Yards per pass4.8
4.2Yards per rush6.0
24First downs14
12–⁠16Third downs5–⁠10
1–⁠1Fourth downs0–⁠0
1Turnovers2
4–⁠36Penalties2–⁠9
23:05Possession13:34

Efficiency

Ohio StatePenn State
47%Success rate45%
0.23EPA per play0.12
0.93Explosiveness0.90
0.12Rushing EPA0.34
0.41Passing EPA−0.02
39%Passing-down success39%
−0.02First-down EPA0.07
0.21Second-down EPA0.13
0.69Third-down EPA0.29
2%Havoc by its defense1%

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 60% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Penn State end zoneOhio State end zoneQ1 Ohio StateField goal, 8 playsQ1 Penn StateTouchdown run, 9 playsQ1 Ohio StateTouchdown pass, 6 playsQ1 Penn StatePunt, 6 playsQ1 Ohio StateTouchdown pass, 15 playsQ2 Penn StatePunt, 4 playsQ2 Ohio StateInterception, 7 playsQ2 Penn StatePunt, 5 playsQ2 Ohio StateEnd of half, 4 playsQ3 Penn StatePunt, 7 playsQ3 Ohio StateTouchdown pass, 13 playsQ3 Penn StateField goal, 11 playsQ3 Ohio StateField goal, 12 playsQ4 Penn StateDefensive TD, 2 plays (Ohio State scores)Q4 Ohio StateResult not recorded, 1 playQ4 Penn StateFumble, 6 playsQ4 Ohio StateField goal, 7 playsQ4 Penn StateTouchdown, 1 playQ4 Ohio StateEnd of game, 5 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Penn State drives left to right, Ohio State right to left.
  1. Q1 Ohio StateField goal, 8 plays, 45 yards
  2. Q1 Penn StateTouchdown run, 9 plays, 78 yards
  3. Q1 Ohio StateTouchdown pass, 6 plays, 80 yards
  4. Q1 Penn StatePunt, 6 plays, 33 yards
  5. Q1 Ohio StateTouchdown pass, 15 plays, 91 yards
  6. Q2 Penn StatePunt, 4 plays, 15 yards
  7. Q2 Ohio StateInterception, 7 plays, 23 yards
  8. Q2 Penn StatePunt, 5 plays, 21 yards
  9. Q2 Ohio StateEnd of half, 4 plays, 9 yards
  10. Q3 Penn StatePunt, 7 plays, 31 yards
  11. Q3 Ohio StateTouchdown pass, 13 plays, 87 yards
  12. Q3 Penn StateField goal, 11 plays, 62 yards
  13. Q3 Ohio StateField goal, 12 plays, 58 yards
  14. Q4 Penn StateDefensive TD, 2 plays (Ohio State scores), 0 yards
  15. Q4 Ohio StateResult not recorded, 1 play, 3 yards
  16. Q4 Penn StateFumble, 6 plays, 19 yards
  17. Q4 Ohio StateField goal, 7 plays, 13 yards
  18. Q4 Penn StateTouchdown, 1 play, 3 yards
  19. Q4 Ohio StateEnd of game, 5 plays, 11 yards

Play by play

1st quarter5 drives, then Ohio State 10, Penn State 7
Ohio State Field goal, 8 plays
14:451st & 10 at own 22Chris Wells rush for 2 yards to the OhSt 24.
14:152nd & 8 at own 24Todd Boeckman pass complete to Brian Robiskie for 27 yards to the PnSt 49 for a 1ST down.
13:501st & 10 at opp 49Brian Hartline rush for 8 yards to the PnSt 41.
13:302nd & 2 at opp 41Chris Wells rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 37 for a 1ST down.
13:041st & 10 at opp 37Todd Boeckman pass incomplete to Brian Hartline.
12:502nd & 10 at opp 37Todd Boeckman pass complete to Brian Robiskie for 4 yards to the PnSt 33.
12:213rd & 6 at opp 33Todd Boeckman pass incomplete to Brian Hartline.
12:164th & 6 at opp 33Ryan Pretorius 50 yard field goal GOOD.Ohio State 3, Penn State 0
12:16A.J. Trapasso kickoff for 62 yards returned by Derrick Williams for 14 yards to the PnSt 22.
Penn State Touchdown run, 9 plays
11:561st & 10 at own 22Anthony Morelli pass complete to Derrick Williams for 3 yards to the PnSt 25.
11:252nd & 7 at own 25Anthony Morelli pass complete to Jordan Norwood for 12 yards to the PnSt 37 for a 1ST down out-of-bounds.
11:131st & 10 at own 37Anthony Morelli pass complete to Derrick Williams for 4 yards to the PnSt 41.
10:362nd & 6 at own 41Rodney Kinlaw rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 45.
9:563rd & 2 at own 45Rodney Kinlaw rush for 21 yards to the OhSt 34 for a 1ST down.
9:301st & 10 at opp 34Anthony Morelli pass complete to Andrew Quarless for 30 yards to the OhSt 4 for a 1ST down.
9:081st & goal at opp 4Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Andrew Quarless.
8:452nd & goal at opp 4Rodney Kinlaw rush for 2 yards to the OhSt 2.
8:253rd & goal at opp 2Rodney Kinlaw rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 6, Ohio State 3
8:25Kevin Kelly extra point GOOD.Penn State 7, Ohio State 3
8:25Kevin Kelly kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Ohio State Touchdown pass, 6 plays
8:181st & 10 at own 20Chris Wells rush for 6 yards to the OhSt 26.
7:372nd & 4 at own 26Chris Wells rush for 3 yards to the OhSt 29.
6:573rd & 1 at own 29Todd Boeckman rush for 3 yards to the OhSt 32 for a 1ST down.
6:141st & 10 at own 32Todd Boeckman pass complete to Ray Small for 60 yards to the PnSt 8 for a 1ST down.
6:051st & 0 at opp 8Ohio St penalty 5 yard false start on Chris Wells accepted.
5:381st & goal at opp 13Todd Boeckman rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 9.
4:592nd & goal at opp 9Todd Boeckman pass complete to Brian Robiskie for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 9, Penn State 7
4:59Ryan Pretorius extra point GOOD.Ohio State 10, Penn State 7
4:59A.J. Trapasso kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Penn State Punt, 6 plays
4:501st & 10 at own 20Rodney Kinlaw rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 24.
4:122nd & 6 at own 24Penn St penalty 5 yard illegal formation accepted, no play.
3:502nd & 11 at own 19Rodney Kinlaw rush for 15 yards to the PnSt 34 for a 1ST down.
3:201st & 10 at own 34Anthony Morelli rush for 18 yards, fumbled at the OhSt 38, recovered by Andrew Quarless at the OhSt 38 for a 1ST down.
2:541st & 10 at opp 38Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Andrew Quarless.
2:302nd & 10 at opp 38Rodney Kinlaw rush for a loss of 2 yards to the OhSt 40.
2:033rd & 12 at opp 40Anthony Morelli sacked by Vernon Gholston at the OhSt 47 for a loss of 7 yards.
1:194th & 19 at opp 47Jeremy Boone punt for 38 yards downed at the OhSt 9.
Ohio State Touchdown pass, 15 plays
1:091st & 10 at own 9Chris Wells rush for 2 yards to the OhSt 11.
0:292nd & 8 at own 11Chris Wells rush for 4 yards to the OhSt 15.
0:023rd & 4 at own 15Todd Boeckman pass complete to Ray Small for 6 yards to the OhSt 21 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:501st & 10 at own 21Todd Boeckman rush for no gain to the OhSt 21.
Q2 14:052nd & 10 at own 21Maurice Wells rush for 6 yards to the OhSt 27.
Q2 13:333rd & 4 at own 27Todd Boeckman pass complete to Rory Nicol for 11 yards to the OhSt 38 for a 1ST down.
Q2 13:091st & 10 at own 38Todd Boeckman pass incomplete to Ray Small.
Q2 13:032nd & 10 at own 38Maurice Wells rush for 9 yards to the OhSt 47.
Q2 12:223rd & 1 at own 47Chris Wells rush for 6 yards to the PnSt 47 for a 1ST down.
Q2 11:501st & 10 at opp 47Chris Wells rush for 9 yards to the PnSt 38.
Q2 11:252nd & 1 at opp 38Chris Wells rush for 7 yards to the PnSt 31 for a 1ST down.
Q2 10:551st & 10 at opp 31Todd Boeckman pass complete to Brian Robiskie for 19 yards to the PnSt 12 for a 1ST down out-of-bounds.
Q2 10:511st & 10 at opp 12Todd Boeckman pass incomplete to Brian Hartline.
Q2 10:342nd & 10 at opp 12Chris Wells rush for 6 yards to the PnSt 6.
Q2 10:003rd & 4 at opp 6Ohio St penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
Q2 9:533rd & 14 at opp 16Todd Boeckman pass complete to Brian Hartline for 16 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 16, Penn State 7
Q2 9:53Ryan Pretorius extra point GOOD.Ohio State 17, Penn State 7
Q2 9:53A.J. Trapasso kickoff for 64 yards returned by Derrick Williams for 16 yards to the PnSt 22.
2nd quarter4 drives, then Ohio State 17, Penn State 7
Penn State Punt, 4 plays
9:381st & 10 at own 22Anthony Morelli pass complete to Jordan Norwood for 11 yards to the PnSt 33 for a 1ST down.
9:031st & 10 at own 33Evan Royster rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 37.
8:512nd & 6 at own 37Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Derrick Williams.
8:513rd & 6 at own 37Timeout PENN ST, clock 08:51.
8:463rd & 6 at own 37Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Andrew Quarless.
8:364th & 6 at own 37Jeremy Boone punt for 41 yards downed at the OhSt 22.
Ohio State Interception, 7 plays
8:361st & 10 at own 22Ohio St penalty 11 yard personal foul accepted.
8:271st & 21 at own 11Chris Wells rush for no gain to the OhSt 11.
7:562nd & 21 at own 11Chris Wells rush for a loss of 2 yards to the OhSt 9.
7:143rd & 12 at own 9Todd Boeckman pass complete to Brian Hartline for 28 yards to the OhSt 37 for a 1ST down.
6:501st & 10 at own 37Todd Boeckman pass complete to Chris Wells for no gain to the OhSt 37.
6:102nd & 10 at own 37Todd Boeckman pass complete to Brian Hartline for 9 yards to the OhSt 46.
5:453rd & 1 at own 46Chris Wells rush for 9 yards to the PnSt 45 for a 1ST down.
5:161st & 10 at opp 45Ohio St penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
4:571st & 20 at own 45Todd Boeckman pass intercepted by Dan Connor at the PnSt 39, returned for 2 yards to the PnSt 41.
Penn State Punt, 5 plays
4:471st & 10 at own 41Evan Royster rush for 5 yards to the PnSt 46.
4:142nd & 5 at own 46Evan Royster rush for 8 yards to the OhSt 46 for a 1ST down.
3:451st & 10 at opp 46Anthony Morelli pass complete to Terrell Golden for 5 yards to the OhSt 41.
2:572nd & 5 at opp 41Evan Royster rush for a loss of 1 yard to the OhSt 42.
2:213rd & 6 at opp 42Anthony Morelli pass complete to Jordan Norwood for 4 yards to the OhSt 38.
1:374th & 2 at opp 38Jeremy Boone punt for 38 yards for a touchback.
Ohio State End of half, 4 plays
1:101st & 10 at own 20Chris Wells rush for 4 yards to the OhSt 24.
0:502nd & 6 at own 24Chris Wells rush for 8 yards to the OhSt 32 for a 1ST down.
0:251st & 10 at own 32Todd Boeckman pass incomplete to Brian Robiskie.
0:102nd & 10 at own 32Maurice Wells rush for a loss of 3 yards to the OhSt 29.
Q3 15:00A.J. Trapasso kickoff for 70 yards returned by Derrick Williams for 19 yards to the PnSt 19.
3rd quarter4 drives, then Ohio State 24, Penn State 10
Penn State Punt, 7 plays
14:451st & 10 at own 19Rodney Kinlaw rush for 1 yard to the PnSt 20.
14:102nd & 9 at own 20Anthony Morelli pass complete to Jordan Norwood for 8 yards to the PnSt 28.
13:333rd & 1 at own 28Anthony Morelli rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 30 for a 1ST down.
13:051st & 10 at own 30Anthony Morelli pass complete to Terrell Golden for 13 yards to the PnSt 43 for a 1ST down.
12:381st & 10 at own 43Anthony Morelli pass complete to Rodney Kinlaw for 2 yards to the PnSt 45 out-of-bounds.
12:312nd & 8 at own 45Rodney Kinlaw rush for 5 yards to the 50 yard line.
11:463rd & 3 at the 50Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Deon Butler, Penn St penalty holding declined.
11:384th & 3 at the 50Jeremy Boone punt for 37 yards, fair catch by Brian Hartline at the OhSt 13.
Ohio State Touchdown pass, 13 plays
11:301st & 10 at own 13Chris Wells rush for 4 yards to the OhSt 17.
10:402nd & 6 at own 17Todd Boeckman pass complete to Rory Nicol for 3 yards to the OhSt 20 out-of-bounds.
10:153rd & 3 at own 20Todd Boeckman pass complete to Jake Ballard for 5 yards to the OhSt 25 for a 1ST down.
9:471st & 10 at own 25Chris Wells rush for 17 yards to the OhSt 42 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
9:261st & 10 at own 42Chris Wells rush for 7 yards to the OhSt 49.
8:552nd & 3 at own 49Maurice Wells rush for 17 yards to the PnSt 34 for a 1ST down.
8:331st & 10 at opp 34Maurice Wells rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 30.
7:552nd & 6 at opp 30Maurice Wells rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 26.
7:203rd & 2 at opp 26Chris Wells rush for 1 yard to the PnSt 25.
7:114th & 1 at opp 25Todd Boeckman rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 23 for a 1ST down.
6:501st & 10 at opp 23Todd Boeckman pass incomplete to Brian Robiskie.
6:402nd & 10 at opp 23Todd Boeckman pass complete to Rory Nicol for 8 yards to the PnSt 15.
6:153rd & 2 at opp 15Timeout PENN ST, clock 06:15.
6:103rd & 2 at opp 15Todd Boeckman pass complete to Jake Ballard for 15 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 23, Penn State 7
6:10Ryan Pretorius extra point GOOD.Ohio State 24, Penn State 7
6:10A.J. Trapasso kickoff for 70 yards returned by A.J. Wallace for 28 yards to the PnSt 28.
Penn State Field goal, 11 plays
5:551st & 10 at own 28Anthony Morelli pass complete to Dan Lawlor for 9 yards to the PnSt 37.
5:252nd & 1 at own 37Derrick Williams rush for 21 yards to the OhSt 42 for a 1ST down.
4:511st & 10 at opp 42Rodney Kinlaw rush for 8 yards to the OhSt 34.
4:102nd & 2 at opp 34Anthony Morelli sacked by Cameron Heyward at the OhSt 36 for a loss of 2 yards.
3:293rd & 4 at opp 36Rodney Kinlaw rush for 18 yards to the OhSt 18 for a 1ST down.
3:011st & 10 at opp 18Rodney Kinlaw rush for no gain to the OhSt 18.
2:252nd & 10 at opp 18Anthony Morelli pass complete to Jordan Norwood for 10 yards to the OhSt 8 for a 1ST down out-of-bounds.
2:161st & goal at opp 8Rodney Kinlaw rush for a loss of 2 yards to the OhSt 10.
1:372nd & goal at opp 10Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Deon Butler.
1:323rd & goal at opp 10Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Chris Bell.
1:274th & goal at opp 10Kevin Kelly 27 yard field goal GOOD.Ohio State 24, Penn State 10
1:27Kevin Kelly kickoff for 70 yards returned by Maurice Wells for 22 yards to the OhSt 22.
Ohio State Field goal, 12 plays
1:141st & 10 at own 22Chris Wells rush for 3 yards to the OhSt 25.
0:342nd & 7 at own 25Todd Boeckman pass complete to Brian Hartline for 16 yards to the OhSt 41 for a 1ST down.
0:051st & 10 at own 41Chris Wells rush for 12 yards to the PnSt 47 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:401st & 10 at opp 47Maurice Wells rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 45.
Q4 14:142nd & 8 at opp 45Todd Boeckman pass complete to Rory Nicol for 5 yards to the PnSt 40.
Q4 13:323rd & 3 at opp 40Todd Boeckman pass complete to Rory Nicol for 5 yards to the PnSt 35 for a 1ST down.
Q4 12:551st & 10 at opp 35Chris Wells rush for 8 yards to the PnSt 27.
Q4 12:242nd & 2 at opp 27Chris Wells rush for 13 yards to the PnSt 14 for a 1ST down.
Q4 11:551st & 10 at opp 14Chris Wells rush for a loss of 2 yards to the PnSt 16.
Q4 11:152nd & 12 at opp 16Todd Boeckman sacked by Navorro Bowman at the PnSt 22 for a loss of 6 yards.
Q4 10:273rd & 18 at opp 22Chris Wells rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 20.
Q4 9:524th & 16 at opp 20Ryan Pretorius 37 yard field goal GOOD.Ohio State 27, Penn State 10
Q4 9:52A.J. Trapasso kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
4th quarter4 drives, then Ohio State 37, Penn State 17
Penn State Defensive TD, 2 plays (Ohio State scores)
9:451st & 10 at own 20Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Deon Butler.
9:362nd & 10 at own 20Anthony Morelli pass intercepted by Malcolm Jenkins at the PnSt 24, returned for 24 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 33, Penn State 10
9:36Ryan Pretorius extra point GOOD.Ohio State 34, Penn State 10
9:36A.J. Trapasso kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Penn State Fumble, 6 plays
9:301st & 10 at own 20Daryll Clark pass incomplete to Deon Butler.
9:252nd & 10 at own 20Daryll Clark pass complete to Rodney Kinlaw for 6 yards to the PnSt 26.
8:533rd & 4 at own 26Daryll Clark pass complete to Andrew Quarless for 4 yards to the PnSt 30 for a 1ST down.
8:531st & 10 at own 30Rodney Kinlaw rush for 6 yards to the PnSt 36.
8:212nd & 4 at own 36Daryll Clark pass complete to Deon Butler for 5 yards to the PnSt 41 for a 1ST down out-of-bounds.
8:111st & 10 at own 41Daryll Clark pass complete to Jordan Norwood for 1 yard, fumbled at the PnSt 39, recovered by Donald Washington at the PnSt 31.
Ohio State Field goal, 7 plays
8:011st & 10 at opp 31Maurice Wells rush for a loss of 1 yard to the PnSt 32.
7:072nd & 11 at opp 32Maurice Wells rush for 6 yards to the PnSt 26.
6:053rd & 5 at opp 26Todd Boeckman pass complete to Rory Nicol for 7 yards to the PnSt 19 for a 1ST down.
5:501st & 10 at opp 19Maurice Wells rush for a loss of 1 yard to the PnSt 20.
5:052nd & 11 at opp 20Brandon Saine rush for a loss of 1 yard to the PnSt 21.
4:223rd & 12 at opp 21Brandon Saine rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 18.
3:354th & 9 at opp 18Timeout OHIO ST, clock 03:35.
3:304th & 9 at opp 18Ryan Pretorius 35 yard field goal GOOD.Ohio State 37, Penn State 10
3:16A.J. Trapasso kickoff for 67 yards returned by A.J. Wallace for 97 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 37, Penn State 16
3:16Kevin Kelly extra point GOOD.Ohio State 37, Penn State 17
3:16Kevin Kelly on-side kick recovered by Ohio St at the PnSt 40.
Ohio State End of game, 5 plays
3:051st & 10 at opp 40Maurice Wells rush for 5 yards to the PnSt 35.
2:232nd & 5 at opp 35Maurice Wells rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 32.
1:423rd & 2 at opp 32Maurice Wells rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 28 for a 1ST down.
1:101st & 10 at opp 28Brandon Saine rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 26.
0:352nd & 8 at opp 26Team rush for a loss of 3 yards to the PnSt 29.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

Officially, Ohio State leads 26–⁠14; as played, 27–⁠14 in 41 meetings, counting the 18 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Ohio State 38, Penn State 14
2024Ohio State 20, Penn State 13
2023Ohio State 20, Penn State 12
2022Ohio State 44, Penn State 31
2021Ohio State 33, Penn State 24
2020Ohio State 38, Penn State 25

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