Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Texas Longhorns: 2008 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Texas Longhorns defeated Ohio State Buckeyes 24–21 in Week 1, 2008. Final score: Ohio State Buckeyes 21, Texas Longhorns 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ohio State Buckeyes	3	3	0	15	21
Texas Longhorns	0	3	12	6	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Colt McCoy (251) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.23 EPA/play +13.78 EPA
• Todd Boeckman (194) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.22 EPA/play +2.86 EPA
• Terrelle Pryor (194) — 0.0 yds · -0.42 EPA/play -6.35 EPA

Rushing

• Chris Wells (194) — 0.0 yds -0.05 EPA
• Terrelle Pryor (194) — 0.0 yds +0.30 EPA
• Chris Ogbonnaya (251) — 0.0 yds -0.10 EPA

Receiving

• Quan Cosby (251) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.07 EPA
• Brandon Collins (251) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.04 EPA
• Jordan Shipley (251) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.14 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Colt McCoy	251	61	3.3%	0	2	+0.23	+13.78
Todd Boeckman	194	13	7.7%	0	1	+0.22	+2.86
Terrelle Pryor	194	15	0.0%	0	0	-0.42	-6.35

Team EPA comparison

Stat	OSU	TEX
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	251	3	0	+2.65	Ended
Q1	194	7	0	+0.85	Missed FG
Q1	251	7	0	-0.46	Punt
Q1	194	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	194	8	0	-0.25	Ended
Q1	251	3	0	-2.31	Punt
Q1	194	5	0	-2.23	Punt
Q2	251	5	0	+0.43	Interception
Q2	194	5	0	-1.79	Punt
Q2	251	1	0	-2.38	Ended
Q2	251	7	0	+0.87	Ended
Q2	194	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	194	10	0	+3.48	Ended
Q2	251	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	251	7	0	-1.92	Ended
Q3	194	2	0	-2.45	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Texas Longhorns · Colt McCoy pass complete to Chris Ogbonnaya for 8 yards to the OhSt 34, Ohio St penalty 12 yard personal foul accepted for a 1ST down. (+6.38 EPA)
2. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Todd Boeckman pass complete to Brian Robiskie for 48 yards to the Texas 28 for a 1ST down. (+5.68 EPA)
3. Q4 · Texas Longhorns · Colt McCoy pass complete to Quan Cosby for 26 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.19 EPA)
4. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Aaron Pettrey 51 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.65 EPA)
5. Q3 · Texas Longhorns · Ohio St penalty 15 yard pass interference accepted. (+3.12 EPA)
6. Q3 · Texas Longhorns · Rashad Bobino rush for 2 yards to the OhSt 45 for a 1ST down. (+2.82 EPA)
7. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Ohio St penalty 11 yard pass interference accepted, Texas penalty 9 yard personal foul accepted, no play. (+2.68 EPA)
8. Q2 · Texas Longhorns · Colt McCoy pass complete to Quan Cosby for 20 yards to the OhSt 9 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down. (+2.62 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Texas Longhorns controlled the final (24–21) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Colt McCoy (251) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: OSU 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 Ohio State Buckeyes vs Texas Longhorns?

Ohio State Buckeyes 21, Texas Longhorns 24 in Week 1 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Ohio State Buckeyes vs Texas Longhorns?

Texas Longhorns won with a final score of 21–24.

Where can I find the Ohio State Buckeyes vs Texas Longhorns box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=290050251.

Who led Ohio State Buckeyes vs Texas Longhorns in passing?

Colt McCoy (251) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Ohio State Buckeyes at Texas Longhorns in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.