Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2012 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 35–23 in Week 9, 2012. Final score: Ohio State Buckeyes 35, Penn State Nittany Lions 23.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ohio State Buckeyes	0	12	12	6	35
Penn State Nittany Lions	0	0	3	12	23

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Matthew McGloin (213) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.36 EPA/play +14.75 EPA
• Braxton Miller (194) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.02 EPA/play -0.41 EPA
• Alex Butterworth (213) — 0.0 yds · -2.09 EPA/play -2.09 EPA

Rushing

• Braxton Miller (194) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.35 EPA
• Carlos Hyde (194) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.32 EPA
• Zach Zwinak (213) — 0.0 yds -0.27 EPA

Receiving

• Kyle Carter (213) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +2.59 EPA
• Allen Robinson (213) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.61 EPA
• Bill Belton (213) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.19 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Matthew McGloin	213	41	4.9%	0	2	+0.36	+14.75
Braxton Miller	194	18	5.6%	0	1	-0.02	-0.41
Alex Butterworth	213	1	0.0%	0	0	-2.09	-2.09
Carlos Hyde	194	1	0.0%	0	0	-3.32	-3.32

Team EPA comparison

Stat	OSU	PSU
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	194	6	0	-2.70	Ended
Q1	213	3	0	-2.22	Punt
Q1	194	5	0	-1.50	Punt
Q1	213	7	0	-1.24	Punt
Q1	194	6	0	-1.72	Punt
Q1	213	2	0	-2.21	Ended
Q1	213	1	0	-0.27	Ended
Q1	194	3	0	-2.44	Ended
Q2	213	1	0	-0.03	Ended
Q2	194	1	0	+1.34	Rush TD
Q2	194	10	0	+0.28	Touchdown
Q2	194	1	0	-1.01	Ended
Q2	213	1	0	-2.72	Ended
Q2	194	1	0	-0.49	Ended
Q2	213	4	0	+2.35	Ended
Q2	194	5	0	-1.57	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Braxton Miller pass complete to Jake Stoneburner for 72 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+6.14 EPA)
2. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Matthew McGloin pass intercepted by Ryan Shazier at the PnSt 17, returned for 17 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.32 EPA)
3. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Matthew McGloin pass complete to Kyle Carter for 15 yards to the OhSt 4 for a 1ST down. (+4.83 EPA)
4. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Ben Buchanan punt blocked by Mike Hull, recovered by Michael Yancich for no gain for a TOUCHDOWN. (-4.45 EPA)
5. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Matthew McGloin pass complete to Kyle Carter for 20 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.79 EPA)
6. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Matthew McGloin pass complete to Brandon Moseby-Felder for 42 yards to the OhSt 4 for a 1ST down. (+3.67 EPA)
7. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Carlos Hyde sacked by Gerald Hodges for a loss of 10 yards to the OhSt 29. (-3.32 EPA)
8. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · PENN ST penalty 10 yard Holding accepted. (+3.23 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (35–23) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Matthew McGloin (213) — 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 Penn State Nittany Lions?

Ohio State Buckeyes 35, Penn State Nittany Lions 23 in Week 9 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won Ohio State Buckeyes vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 35–23.

Where can I find the Ohio State Buckeyes vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=323010213.

Who led Ohio State Buckeyes vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?

Matthew McGloin (213) 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 Penn State Nittany Lions in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.