Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Ohio State Buckeyes: 2004 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Marshall Thundering Herd 24–21 in Week 3, 2004. Final score: Marshall Thundering Herd 21, Ohio State Buckeyes 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Marshall Thundering Herd	6	0	0	6	21
Ohio State Buckeyes	12	12	0	3	24

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Justin Zwick (194) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.70 EPA/play +18.25 EPA
• Bernard Morris (276) — 0.0 yds · -0.55 EPA/play -0.55 EPA
• Troy Smith (194) — 0.0 yds · -0.93 EPA/play -1.86 EPA

Rushing

• Lydell Ross (194) — 0.0 yds -0.27 EPA
• Ahmad Bradshaw (276) — 0.0 yds +0.09 EPA
• Earl Charles (276) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.10 EPA

Receiving

• Santonio Holmes () (194) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.73 EPA
• Emanuel Spann () (276) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.34 EPA
• Josh Davis () (276) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.06 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Justin Zwick	194	26	11.5%	0	3	+0.70	+18.25
Bernard Morris	276	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.55	-0.55
Troy Smith	194	2	0.0%	0	0	-0.93	-1.86
Stan Hill	276	32	3.1%	0	1	-0.07	-2.18

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MRSH	OSU
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	276	2	0	-0.86	Ended
Q1	194	7	0	+5.56	Pass TD
Q1	276	2	0	-1.18	Ended
Q1	194	3	0	-2.54	Ended
Q1	276	12	0	+5.81	Rush TD
Q1	194	1	0	+4.92	Pass TD
Q1	276	6	0	-2.05	Ended
Q1	194	3	0	-3.32	Ended
Q2	276	2	0	-3.37	Ended
Q2	194	2	0	-0.86	Ended
Q2	276	2	0	-0.32	Ended
Q2	194	8	0	+6.95	Touchdown
Q2	276	5	0	-2.04	Ended
Q2	194	5	0	-2.51	Ended
Q2	276	3	0	-1.69	Ended
Q2	194	3	0	-2.83	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Buckeyes fumble by Lydell Ross (OSU), recovered by Jonathan Goddard (MAR), returned for a 27 yard touchdown. (-7.21 EPA)
2. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Buckeyes fumble by Santonio Holmes (OSU), recovered by Dionte' Wilson (MAR), 10 yard return. (-5.72 EPA)
3. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Justin Zwick (OSU) pass across the middle complete to Santonio Holmes (OSU) for a 80 yard touchdown. (+4.92 EPA)
4. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Justin Zwick (OSU) pass right side intercepted by Chris Royal (MAR). Returned for 16 yards. (-4.81 EPA)
5. Q3 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Ian O'Connor (MAR) rushed up the middle for -3 yards; turnover on downs. (-4.35 EPA)
6. Q4 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Stan Hill (MAR) pass left side complete to Brad Bates (MAR) for a 23 yard touchdown. (+4.23 EPA)
7. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Justin Zwick (OSU) pass across the middle complete to Santonio Holmes (OSU) for a 47 yard touchdown. (+3.78 EPA)
8. Q4 · Marshall Thundering Herd · 35 yard field goal by Ian O'Connor (MAR) is no good. (-3.4 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (24–21) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Justin Zwick (194) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: MRSH at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Marshall Thundering Herd vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Marshall Thundering Herd 21, Ohio State Buckeyes 24 in Week 3 of the 2004 college football season.

Who won Marshall Thundering Herd vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 21–24.

Where can I find the Marshall Thundering Herd vs Ohio State Buckeyes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=242550194.

Who led Marshall Thundering Herd vs Ohio State Buckeyes in passing?

Justin Zwick (194) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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