Ohio State Buckeyes 45–7 Michigan State Spartans: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2008

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Michigan State Spartans 45–7 in Week 8, 2008. Final score: Ohio State Buckeyes 45, Michigan State Spartans 7.

Game summary

Ohio State Buckeyes dominated Michigan State Spartans 45–7 in Week 8 of the 2008 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Terrelle Pryor (194) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.40 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Chris Wells — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Javon Ringer — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ohio State Buckeyes	18	6	0	3	45
Michigan State Spartans	0	0	6	12	7

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

OSUOhio State Buckeyes

+3OPP 23

MSUMichigan State Spartans

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

OSU
Q1TD
CWChris Wells
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Chris Wells rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.
OSU
Q1TD
BRBrian Robiskie
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Terrelle Pryor pass complete to Brian Robiskie for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
OSU
Q1TD
TPTerrelle Pryor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-0
Terrelle Pryor rush for 18 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
OSU
Q2TD
CWChris Wells
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-0
Chris Wells rush for 12 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
MSU
Q3TD
CGCharlie Gantt
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-6
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Charlie Gantt for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
MSU
Q4TD
KCKirk Cousins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-12
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Blair White, fumbled, recovered by OhSt Jermale Hines at the MchSt 48, Jermale Hines for 48 yards, to the MchSt 0 for a TOUCHDOWN.
OSU
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 23
Score
27-12
Aaron Pettrey 40 yard field goal GOOD.
MSU
Q4TD
KCKirk Cousins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-18
Kirk Cousins sacked by Malcolm Jenkins, fumbled, recovered by OhSt Thaddeus Gibson at the OhSt 31, Thaddeus Gibson for 69 yards, to the MchSt 0 for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Terrelle Pryor (194) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.40 EPA/play +4.85 EPA
Keshawn Martin (127) — 0.0 yds · -0.76 EPA/play -0.76 EPA
Kirk Cousins (127) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · -0.10 EPA/play -2.06 EPA

Rushing

Chris Wells (194) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.04 EPA
Javon Ringer (127) — 0.0 yds -0.03 EPA
Terrelle Pryor (194) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.42 EPA

Receiving

Javon Ringer (127) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.35 EPA
Blair White (127) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.85 EPA
Mark Dell (127) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.72 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Terrelle Pryor	194	12	8.3%	1	+0.40	+4.85
Keshawn Martin	127	1	0.0%	0	-0.76	-0.76
Kirk Cousins	127	21	4.8%	3	-0.10	-2.06
Brian Hoyer	127	10	0.0%	0	-0.65	-6.52

Team EPA comparison

Stat	OSU	MSU
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	EPA	Result
Q1	194	1	+0.09	Ended
Q1	127	5	-2.13	Ended
Q1	194	1	+0.20	Rush TD
Q1	194	1	+2.44	Ended
Q1	127	1	-1.50	Ended
Q1	127	2	-7.31	Fumble
Q1	194	4	+2.80	Pass TD
Q1	127	1	+0.25	Ended
Q1	194	1	+0.17	Ended
Q1	127	1	+0.90	Ended
Q1	194	1	+1.75	Rush TD
Q1	194	3	+2.15	Ended
Q1	127	3	-2.83	Ended
Q1	194	7	-1.24	Punt
Q2	194	4	-1.17	Punt
Q2	127	1	-1.59	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Kirk Cousins sacked by Malcolm Jenkins, fumbled, recovered by OhSt Thaddeus Gibson at the OhSt 31, Thaddeus Gibson for 69 yards, to the MchSt 0 for a TOUCHDOWN. (-7.76 EPA)
Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Kirk Cousins pass complete to Blair White, fumbled, recovered by OhSt Jermale Hines at the MchSt 48, Jermale Hines for 48 yards, to the MchSt 0 for a TOUCHDOWN. (-6.89 EPA)
Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Keshawn Martin rush, fumbled, recovered by OhSt Donald Washington at the OhSt 39, Donald Washington for 44 yards, to the MchSt 17. (-6.86 EPA)
Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Kirk Cousins pass complete to Mark Dell for 32 yards to the OhSt 17 for a 1ST down. (+3.64 EPA)
Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Chris Wells rush for 12 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.34 EPA)
Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Kirk Cousins pass intercepted by Brian Rolle at the MchSt 49, returned for no gain to the MchSt 49. (-2.99 EPA)
Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Chris Wells rush for a loss of 3 yards to the OhSt 47. (-2.79 EPA)
Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Terrelle Pryor pass complete to Brian Robiskie for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.58 EPA)

Key takeaways

Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (45–7) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Terrelle Pryor (194) — yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: OSU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Ohio State Buckeyes vs Michigan State Spartans?

Ohio State Buckeyes 45, Michigan State Spartans 7 in Week 8 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Ohio State Buckeyes vs Michigan State Spartans?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 45–7.

Where can I find the Ohio State Buckeyes vs Michigan State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282920127.

Who led Ohio State Buckeyes vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Terrelle Pryor (194) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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