Ohio State at Penn State

Saturday, October 27, 2012

No. 9 Ohio State beat Penn State 35–⁠23. It was their 28th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 15–⁠13 as played.

Away9Ohio State12–⁠0 in 2012
35
HomePenn State8–⁠4 in 2012
23

Final at Beaver Stadium, University ParkTV: ESPN, ESPNMAttendance 107,818

At kickoff
57°F, overcast, wind 3 mph from the southeastWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; University Park Airport (KUNV), 4 km from the stadium, 23 minutes after kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Ohio State0721735
Penn State0731323

Standouts

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

Player stats

Ohio State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Braxton Miller7/1914311
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Braxton Miller25134233
Carlos Hyde225517
Rod Smith448028
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Jake Stoneburner286172
Evan Spencer333013
Nick Vannett122022
Carlos Hyde1202
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Ryan Shazier1171

Penn State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Matt McGloin27/4532721
Alex Butterworth0/1000
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Zach Zwinak124209
Bill Belton102606
Michael Zordich1303
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Kyle Carter677121
Brandon Felder470042
Allen Robinson568037
Bill Belton535011
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Adrian Amos100

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

Team stats

Ohio StatePenn State
377Total yards359
143Passing yards327
234Rushing yards32
7.5Yards per pass7.1
4.4Yards per rush1.1
19First downs19
8–⁠16Third downs5–⁠17
0–⁠0Fourth downs2–⁠4
1Turnovers1
7–⁠75Penalties9–⁠85
31:40Possession27:29

Efficiency

Ohio StatePenn State
43%Success rate32%
0.04EPA per play0.02
0.81Explosiveness1.10
0.12Rushing EPA−0.18
−0.14Passing EPA0.14
48%Passing-down success29%
−0.18First-down EPA−0.04
0.20Second-down EPA−0.05
0.21Third-down EPA0.27
1%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)

Penn State 55% to win. Ohio State won as Elo’s underdog.

Every drive

Penn State end zoneOhio State end zoneQ1 Ohio StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 Ohio StatePunt, 6 playsQ1 Penn StatePunt, 7 playsQ1 Ohio StatePunt, 5 playsQ1 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 Ohio StatePunt, 6 playsQ2 Penn StatePunt, 6 playsQ2 Ohio StatePunt, 5 playsQ2 Penn StateTurnover on downs, 6 playsQ2 Ohio StatePunt return TD, 3 plays (Penn State scores)Q2 Ohio StateTouchdown run, 12 playsQ2 Penn StateEnd of half, 1 playQ3 Penn StatePick-six, 3 plays (Ohio State scores)Q3 Penn StateField goal, 8 playsQ3 Ohio StateInterception, 3 playsQ3 Penn StateTurnover on downs, 4 playsQ3 Ohio StateTouchdown run, 10 playsQ3 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 Ohio StateTouchdown run, 8 playsQ3 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 18 playsQ4 Ohio StateTouchdown pass, 6 playsQ4 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 12 playsQ4 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 StatePunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  2. Q1 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  3. Q1 Ohio StatePunt, 6 plays, 51 yards
  4. Q1 Penn StatePunt, 7 plays, 80 yards
  5. Q1 Ohio StatePunt, 5 plays, 19 yards
  6. Q1 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  7. Q1 Ohio StatePunt, 6 plays, 84 yards
  8. Q2 Penn StatePunt, 6 plays, 73 yards
  9. Q2 Ohio StatePunt, 5 plays, 23 yards
  10. Q2 Penn StateTurnover on downs, 6 plays, 54 yards
  11. Q2 Ohio StatePunt return TD, 3 plays (Penn State scores), −3 yards
  12. Q2 Ohio StateTouchdown run, 12 plays, 75 yards
  13. Q2 Penn StateEnd of half, 1 play, −2 yards
  14. Q3 Penn StatePick-six, 3 plays (Ohio State scores), −3 yards
  15. Q3 Penn StateField goal, 8 plays, 41 yards
  16. Q3 Ohio StateInterception, 3 plays, 5 yards
  17. Q3 Penn StateTurnover on downs, 4 plays, 37 yards
  18. Q3 Ohio StateTouchdown run, 10 plays, 57 yards
  19. Q3 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  20. Q3 Ohio StateTouchdown run, 8 plays, 85 yards
  21. Q3 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 18 plays, 80 yards
  22. Q4 Ohio StateTouchdown pass, 6 plays, 92 yards
  23. Q4 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 12 plays, 83 yards
  24. Q4 Ohio StateEnd of game, 5 plays, 40 yards

Play by play

1st quarter7 drives, then Tied at 0
Ohio State Punt, 3 plays
14:531st & 10 at own 25Carlos Hyde rush for 5 yards to the OhSt 30.
14:122nd & 5 at own 30Braxton Miller pass complete to Carlos Hyde for 2 yards to the OhSt 32.
13:403rd & 3 at own 32Braxton Miller rush for 2 yards to the OhSt 34.
13:014th & 1 at own 34Timeout OHIO STATE, clock 13:01.
12:524th & 1 at own 34Ben Buchanan punt for 42 yards, returned by Jesse Della Valle for 2 yards to the PnSt 26.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
12:521st & 10 at own 26Matthew McGloin pass complete to Allen Robinson for 4 yards to the PnSt 30.
12:102nd & 6 at own 30Bill Belton rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 33.
11:343rd & 3 at own 33Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Allen Robinson.
11:234th & 3 at own 33Alex Butterworth punt for 24 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the OhSt 43.
Ohio State Punt, 6 plays
11:231st & 10 at own 43OHIO ST penalty 5 yard False Start on Jack Mewhort accepted.
11:081st & 15 at own 38Carlos Hyde rush for 1 yard to the OhSt 39.
10:342nd & 14 at own 39Braxton Miller pass incomplete to Jeff Heuerman.
10:153rd & 14 at own 39Braxton Miller pass complete to Jake Stoneburner for 14 yards to the PnSt 47 for a 1ST down.
10:001st & 10 at opp 47Carlos Hyde rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 44.
9:172nd & 7 at opp 44Braxton Miller pass incomplete to Chris Fields.
9:113rd & 7 at opp 44Braxton Miller pass incomplete to Philly Brown.
9:044th & 7 at opp 44Ben Buchanan punt for 28 yards, fair catch by Jesse Della Valle at the PnSt 16.
Penn State Punt, 7 plays
8:561st & 10 at own 16Bill Belton rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 20.
8:262nd & 6 at own 20Matthew McGloin pass complete to Garry Gilliam for 16 yards to the PnSt 36 for a 1ST down.
8:071st & 10 at own 36Bill Belton rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 38.
8:072nd & 8 at own 38Matthew McGloin pass complete to Kyle Carter for 5 yards to the OhSt 42, OHIO ST penalty 15 yard Personal Foul on Orhian Johnson accepted for a 1ST down.
7:001st & 10 at opp 42Bill Belton rush for a loss of 1 yard to the OhSt 43.
7:002nd & 11 at opp 43Matthew McGloin sacked by John Simon for a loss of 7 yards to the 50 yard line.
7:003rd & 18 at the 50Zach Zwinak rush for 4 yards to the OhSt 46.
5:424th & 14 at opp 46Alex Butterworth punt for 43 yards, downed at the OhSt 3.
Ohio State Punt, 5 plays
5:341st & 10 at own 3Carlos Hyde rush for 6 yards to the OhSt 9.
4:572nd & 4 at own 9Braxton Miller rush for 8 yards to the OhSt 17 for a 1ST down.
4:201st & 10 at own 17Carlos Hyde rush for 3 yards to the OhSt 20.
3:452nd & 7 at own 20Braxton Miller rush for 2 yards to the OhSt 22.
3:053rd & 5 at own 22Braxton Miller pass incomplete to Devin Smith.
2:564th & 5 at own 22Ben Buchanan punt for 40 yards, returned by Jesse Della Valle for a loss of 1 yard to the PnSt 37.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
2:491st & 10 at own 37Zach Zwinak rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 39.
2:222nd & 8 at own 39Zach Zwinak rush for 6 yards to the PnSt 45.
2:223rd & 2 at own 45Matthew McGloin pass incomplete.
2:014th & 2 at own 45Timeout PENN ST, clock 2:01.
1:544th & 2 at own 45Alex Butterworth punt for 44 yards, fair catch by Philly Brown at the OhSt 11.
Ohio State Punt, 6 plays
1:511st & 10 at own 11Braxton Miller pass incomplete to Devin Smith.
1:402nd & 10 at own 11Braxton Miller pass complete to Evan Spencer for 7 yards to the OhSt 18.
1:093rd & 3 at own 18PENN ST penalty 15 yard Personal Foul on Adrian Amos accepted, no play.
1:001st & 10 at own 33Braxton Miller pass complete to Nick Vannett for 22 yards to the PnSt 45 for a 1ST down.
0:431st & 10 at opp 45Braxton Miller pass incomplete to Blake Thomas.
0:362nd & 10 at opp 45Braxton Miller rush for 6 yards to the PnSt 39.
0:003rd & 4 at opp 39Braxton Miller sacked by Pete Massaro and Sean Stanley for a loss of 6 yards to the PnSt 45.
Q2 14:524th & 10 at opp 45Ben Buchanan punt for 45 yards for a touchback.
2nd quarter6 drives, then Tied at 7
Penn State Punt, 6 plays
14:301st & 10 at own 20Matthew McGloin pass complete to Matt Lehman for 19 yards to the PnSt 39 for a 1ST down.
14:271st & 10 at own 39Zach Zwinak rush for 9 yards to the PnSt 48.
14:152nd & 1 at own 48Zach Zwinak rush for 6 yards to the OhSt 46 for a 1ST down.
14:001st & 10 at opp 46PENN ST penalty 5 yard False Start on Matt Lehman accepted.
13:321st & 15 at own 49Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Allen Robinson.
13:202nd & 15 at own 49Matthew McGloin pass complete to Trevor Williams for 8 yards to the OhSt 43.
12:463rd & 7 at opp 43Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Brandon Moseby-Felder.
12:394th & 7 at opp 43Alex Butterworth punt for 37 yards, fair catch by Philly Brown at the OhSt 6.
Ohio State Punt, 5 plays
12:301st & 10 at own 6Carlos Hyde rush for 5 yards to the OhSt 11.
12:302nd & 5 at own 11Carlos Hyde rush for 4 yards to the OhSt 30, PENN ST penalty 15 yard Face Mask on Jordan Hill accepted for a 1ST down.
11:251st & 10 at own 30Braxton Miller rush for 7 yards to the OhSt 37.
10:272nd & 3 at own 37Braxton Miller rush for 2 yards to the OhSt 39.
9:343rd & 1 at own 39Carlos Hyde sacked by Gerald Hodges for a loss of 10 yards to the OhSt 29.
9:134th & 11 at own 29Ben Buchanan punt for 50 yards, returned by Jesse Della Valle for no gain to the PnSt 21.
Penn State Turnover on downs, 6 plays
9:051st & 10 at own 21Matthew McGloin pass complete to Allen Robinson for 19 yards to the PnSt 40 for a 1ST down.
8:151st & 10 at own 40Matthew McGloin pass complete to Allen Robinson for 37 yards to the OhSt 23 for a 1ST down.
8:001st & 10 at opp 23Michael Zordich rush for 3 yards to the OhSt 20.
7:362nd & 7 at opp 20Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Brandon Moseby-Felder.
7:313rd & 7 at opp 20Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Brandon Moseby-Felder.
7:314th & 7 at opp 20PENN ST penalty 5 yard False Start on Mike Farrell accepted.
7:254th & 12 at opp 25Matthew McGloin pass complete to Brandon Moseby-Felder for 8 yards to the OhSt 17.
Ohio State Punt return TD, 3 plays (Penn State scores)
7:001st & 10 at own 17Braxton Miller sacked by Mike Hull for a loss of 6 yards to the OhSt 11.
7:252nd & 16 at own 11Braxton Miller rush for 3 yards to the OhSt 14.
7:253rd & 13 at own 14Braxton Miller pass incomplete to Devin Smith.
6:154th & 13 at own 14Ben Buchanan punt blocked by Mike Hull, recovered by Michael Yancich for no gain for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 6, Ohio State 0
6:15Sam Ficken extra point GOOD.Penn State 7, Ohio State 0
6:15Sam Ficken kickoff for 65 yards returned by Rod Smith for 25 yards to the OhSt 25.
Ohio State Touchdown run, 12 plays
5:451st & 10 at own 25Braxton Miller rush for 2 yards to the OhSt 27.
5:102nd & 8 at own 27Rod Smith rush for 3 yards to the OhSt 30.
5:003rd & 5 at own 30Braxton Miller sacked by James Terry for a loss of 3 yards to the OhSt 27.
5:004th & 8 at own 27PENN ST penalty 10 yard Holding accepted.
5:001st & 10 at own 37Rod Smith rush for 12 yards to the OhSt 49 for a 1ST down.
3:201st & 10 at own 49Braxton Miller pass incomplete to Devin Smith.
3:002nd & 10 at own 49Braxton Miller rush for 8 yards to the PnSt 43.
2:483rd & 2 at opp 43Carlos Hyde rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 40 for a 1ST down.
2:151st & 10 at opp 40Braxton Miller rush for 1 yard to the PnSt 39.
2:002nd & 9 at opp 39Braxton Miller rush for 33 yards to the PnSt 6 for a 1ST down.
1:061st & goal at opp 6Carlos Hyde rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 3.
0:382nd & goal at opp 3Carlos Hyde rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 1.
0:383rd & 0 at opp 1Timeout OHIO STATE, clock 0:38.
0:343rd & goal at opp 1Carlos Hyde rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 7, Ohio State 6
0:34Drew Basil extra point GOOD.Tied at 7
0:34Drew Basil kickoff for 60 yards returned by Bill Belton for 16 yards to the PnSt 21.
Penn State End of half, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at own 21Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the PnSt 19.
Q3 15:00Drew Basil kickoff for 61 yards returned by Bill Belton for 7 yards to the PnSt 11.
3rd quarter8 drives, then Ohio State 28, Penn State 10
Penn State Pick-six, 3 plays (Ohio State scores)
14:431st & 10 at own 11Zach Zwinak rush for 6 yards to the PnSt 17.
14:432nd & 4 at own 17Matthew McGloin sacked by Ryan Shazier for a loss of 9 yards to the PnSt 8.
13:413rd & 13 at own 8Matthew McGloin pass intercepted by Ryan Shazier at the PnSt 17, returned for 17 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 13, Penn State 7
13:41Drew Basil extra point GOOD.Ohio State 14, Penn State 7
13:41Drew Basil kickoff for 63 yards returned by Bill Belton for 16 yards to the PnSt 18.
Penn State Field goal, 8 plays
13:261st & 10 at own 18Zach Zwinak rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 20.
13:072nd & 8 at own 20Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Garry Gilliam.
13:023rd & 8 at own 20Matthew McGloin pass complete to Jesse James for 20 yards to the PnSt 40 for a 1ST down.
12:491st & 10 at own 40Zach Zwinak rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 44.
12:492nd & 6 at own 44OHIO ST penalty 10 yard Holding on Bradley Roby accepted, no play.
12:001st & 10 at opp 46Matthew McGloin pass complete to Brandon Moseby-Felder for 42 yards to the OhSt 4 for a 1ST down.
11:461st & goal at opp 4Zach Zwinak rush for 1 yard to the OhSt 3.
11:462nd & 0 at opp 3PENN ST penalty 10 yard Holding on Ty Howle accepted.
11:062nd & goal at opp 13Zach Zwinak rush for no gain to the OhSt 13.
10:233rd & goal at opp 13Matthew McGloin pass complete to Zach Zwinak for 4 yards to the OhSt 9.
9:504th & goal at opp 9Sam Ficken 27 yard field goal GOOD.Ohio State 14, Penn State 10
9:50Sam Ficken kickoff for 62 yards returned by Rod Smith for 13 yards to the OhSt 8, OHIO ST penalty 8 yard Illegal Block accepted.
Ohio State Interception, 3 plays
9:501st & 10 at own 8Carlos Hyde rush for no gain to the OhSt 8.
9:502nd & 10 at own 8Carlos Hyde rush for 5 yards to the OhSt 13.
8:363rd & 5 at own 13Braxton Miller pass intercepted by Adrian Amos at the OhSt 44, returned for no gain to the OhSt 44.
Penn State Turnover on downs, 4 plays
8:081st & 10 at opp 44Zach Zwinak rush for 1 yard to the OhSt 43.
7:542nd & 9 at opp 43Matthew McGloin sacked by Nathan Williams for a loss of 8 yards to the PnSt 49.
7:003rd & 17 at own 49Matthew McGloin pass complete to Zach Zwinak for 8 yards to the OhSt 43.
6:414th & 9 at opp 43Alex Butterworth pass incomplete to Derek Day.
Ohio State Touchdown run, 10 plays
6:411st & 10 at own 43Braxton Miller rush for 2 yards to the OhSt 45.
5:562nd & 8 at own 45Braxton Miller pass complete to Evan Spencer for 13 yards to the PnSt 42 for a 1ST down.
5:201st & 10 at opp 42Braxton Miller pass incomplete to Philly Brown.
5:132nd & 10 at opp 42Braxton Miller rush for 14 yards to the PnSt 28 for a 1ST down.
5:001st & 10 at opp 28Braxton Miller rush for 6 yards to the PnSt 22.
4:252nd & 4 at opp 22Braxton Miller pass incomplete to Jeff Heuerman.
4:203rd & 5 at opp 22Braxton Miller pass complete to Evan Spencer for 13 yards to the PnSt 9 for a 1ST down.
4:051st & goal at opp 9Carlos Hyde rush for 7 yards to the PnSt 2.
3:502nd & goal at opp 2Carlos Hyde rush for 1 yard to the PnSt 1.
3:303rd & goal at opp 1Braxton Miller rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 20, Penn State 10
3:30Drew Basil extra point GOOD.Ohio State 21, Penn State 10
3:30Drew Basil kickoff for 54 yards returned by Bill Belton for 16 yards to the PnSt 27.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
3:221st & 10 at own 27Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Allen Robinson.
3:142nd & 10 at own 27Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Trevor Williams.
3:063rd & 10 at own 27Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Allen Robinson.
2:554th & 10 at own 27Alex Butterworth punt for 58 yards, downed at the OhSt 15.
Ohio State Touchdown run, 8 plays
2:551st & 10 at own 15Carlos Hyde rush for 6 yards to the OhSt 36, PENN ST penalty 15 yard Face Mask on Sean Stanley accepted for a 1ST down.
2:551st & 10 at own 36Braxton Miller rush for 11 yards to the OhSt 47 for a 1ST down.
2:551st & 10 at own 47Braxton Miller pass incomplete.
1:512nd & 10 at own 47Rod Smith rush for 28 yards to the PnSt 25 for a 1ST down.
1:341st & 10 at opp 25Rod Smith rush for 5 yards to the PnSt 20.
1:112nd & 5 at opp 20Braxton Miller rush for 14 yards to the PnSt 6 for a 1ST down.
0:531st & goal at opp 6Carlos Hyde rush for 5 yards to the PnSt 1.
0:402nd & goal at opp 1Braxton Miller rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 27, Penn State 10
0:40Drew Basil extra point GOOD.Ohio State 28, Penn State 10
0:40Drew Basil kickoff for 58 yards returned by Bill Belton for 13 yards to the PnSt 20.
Penn State Touchdown pass, 18 plays
0:201st & 10 at own 20Matthew McGloin pass complete to Bill Belton for 11 yards to the PnSt 31 for a 1ST down.
0:001st & 10 at own 31Bill Belton rush for 5 yards to the PnSt 36.
Q4 14:532nd & 5 at own 36Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Kyle Carter.
Q4 14:533rd & 5 at own 36Matthew McGloin pass complete to Bill Belton for 3 yards to the OhSt 46, OHIO ST penalty 15 yard Roughing Passer on Ryan Shazier accepted for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:091st & 10 at opp 46Bill Belton rush for 6 yards to the OhSt 40.
Q4 13:562nd & 4 at opp 40Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Brandon Moseby-Felder.
Q4 13:523rd & 4 at opp 40Matthew McGloin pass complete to Kyle Carter for 8 yards to the OhSt 32 for a 1ST down.
Q4 13:301st & 10 at opp 32Bill Belton rush for 3 yards to the OhSt 29.
Q4 13:002nd & 7 at opp 29Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Jesse James.
Q4 13:003rd & 7 at opp 29PENN ST penalty 5 yard False Start on Mike Farrell accepted.
Q4 13:003rd & 12 at opp 34Timeout PENN ST, clock 13:00.
Q4 13:003rd & 12 at opp 34Matthew McGloin pass complete to Bill Belton for 11 yards to the OhSt 23.
Q4 13:004th & 1 at opp 23Bill Belton rush for 2 yards to the OhSt 21 for a 1ST down.
Q4 12:151st & 10 at opp 21Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Kyle Carter.
Q4 12:062nd & 10 at opp 21Matthew McGloin pass complete to Allen Robinson for 2 yards to the OhSt 19.
Q4 11:363rd & 8 at opp 19Timeout OHIO STATE, clock 11:36.
Q4 11:303rd & 8 at opp 19Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Allen Robinson.
Q4 11:304th & 8 at opp 19Matthew McGloin pass complete to Kyle Carter for 15 yards to the OhSt 4 for a 1ST down.
Q4 10:481st & goal at opp 4Bill Belton rush for 1 yard to the OhSt 3.
Q4 10:002nd & goal at opp 3Bill Belton rush for 1 yard to the OhSt 2.
Q4 9:493rd & goal at opp 2Matthew McGloin pass complete to Matt Lehman for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 28, Penn State 16
Q4 9:49Bill Belton rush attempt failed .
Q4 9:49Sam Ficken kickoff for 65 yards returned by Rod Smith for 15 yards to the OhSt 8, OHIO ST penalty 7 yard Holding accepted.
4th quarter3 drives, then Ohio State 35, Penn State 23
Ohio State Touchdown pass, 6 plays
9:051st & 10 at own 8Carlos Hyde rush for no gain to the OhSt 8.
8:502nd & 10 at own 8Braxton Miller rush for 7 yards to the OhSt 15.
8:143rd & 3 at own 15Braxton Miller rush for 7 yards to the OhSt 22 for a 1ST down.
8:141st & 10 at own 22Carlos Hyde rush for 4 yards to the OhSt 26.
6:552nd & 6 at own 26Braxton Miller rush for 2 yards to the OhSt 28.
6:113rd & 4 at own 28Braxton Miller pass complete to Jake Stoneburner for 72 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 34, Penn State 16
6:11Drew Basil extra point GOOD.Ohio State 35, Penn State 16
6:11Drew Basil kickoff for 63 yards returned by Bill Belton for 15 yards to the PnSt 17.
Penn State Touchdown pass, 12 plays
6:011st & 10 at own 17Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Allen Robinson.
6:012nd & 10 at own 17Matthew McGloin pass complete to Brandon Moseby-Felder for 4 yards to the PnSt 21.
5:173rd & 6 at own 21Matthew McGloin pass complete to Kyle Carter for 8 yards to the PnSt 29 for a 1ST down.
5:111st & 10 at own 29Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Allen Robinson.
5:002nd & 10 at own 29Matthew McGloin pass complete to Bill Belton for 7 yards to the PnSt 36.
4:303rd & 3 at own 36Matthew McGloin pass complete to Allen Robinson for 6 yards to the PnSt 42 for a 1ST down.
4:051st & 10 at own 42Matthew McGloin pass complete to Bill Belton for 3 yards to the PnSt 45.
3:452nd & 7 at own 45Matthew McGloin pass complete to Kyle Carter for 21 yards to the OhSt 34 for a 1ST down.
3:291st & 10 at opp 34PENN ST penalty 5 yard False Start on Donovan Smith accepted.
3:061st & 15 at opp 39Zach Zwinak rush for 1 yard to the OhSt 38.
2:442nd & 14 at opp 38Matthew McGloin pass complete to Brandon Moseby-Felder for 16 yards to the OhSt 22 for a 1ST down.
2:231st & 10 at opp 22OHIO ST penalty 15 yard Pass Interference on Travis Howard accepted.
2:231st & goal at opp 7Matthew McGloin sacked by Ryan Shazier for a loss of 13 yards, fumbled, forced by Ryan Shazier, recovered by PnSt Donovan Smith at the OhSt 20.
1:412nd & 0 at opp 20Matthew McGloin pass complete to Kyle Carter for 20 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 35, Penn State 22
1:41Sam Ficken extra point GOOD.Ohio State 35, Penn State 23
1:41Sam Ficken on-side kick recovered by OHIO ST at the PnSt 49.
Ohio State End of game, 5 plays
1:321st & 10 at opp 49Carlos Hyde rush for a loss of 1 yard to the 50 yard line.
1:342nd & 11 at the 50Timeout PENN ST, clock 1:34.
1:262nd & 11 at the 50Braxton Miller rush for 10 yards to the PnSt 40.
1:263rd & 1 at opp 40Timeout PENN ST, clock 1:26.
0:403rd & 1 at opp 40Carlos Hyde rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 38 for a 1ST down.
0:401st & 10 at opp 38Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the PnSt 40.
0:002nd & 12 at opp 40Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the PnSt 41.

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 13 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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