Oregon Ducks vs. Ohio State Buckeyes: 2014 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Oregon Ducks 42–20 in Week 1, 2014. Final score: Oregon Ducks 20, Ohio State Buckeyes 42.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Oregon Ducks	6	3	9	0	20
Ohio State Buckeyes	12	6	6	12	42

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Marcus Mariota (2483) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.16 EPA/play +6.00 EPA
• Cardale Jones (194) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.00 EPA/play -0.02 EPA
• Jeff Lockie (2483) — 0.0 yds · -0.65 EPA/play -0.65 EPA

Rushing

• Ezekiel Elliott (194) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD +0.50 EPA
• Cardale Jones (194) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.22 EPA
• Thomas Tyner (2483) — 0.0 yds -0.14 EPA

Receiving

• Byron Marshall (2483) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.87 EPA
• Evan Baylis (2483) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -0.35 EPA
• Dwayne Stanford (2483) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.27 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Marcus Mariota	2483	38	63.2%	0	2	+0.16	+6.00
Cardale Jones	194	24	62.5%	0	1	-0.00	-0.02
Jeff Lockie	2483	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.65	-0.65

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ORE	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	194	1	0	-0.46	Ended
Q1	2483	4	0	-0.37	Punt
Q1	194	4	0	+2.62	Pass TD
Q1	2483	5	0	-2.67	Punt
Q1	194	1	0	+8.28	Rush TD
Q1	194	9	0	+4.27	Ended
Q1	2483	4	0	-0.80	Punt
Q1	194	6	0	-1.13	Punt
Q1	2483	1	0	+1.19	Pass TD
Q1	2483	10	0	+4.26	Ended
Q2	2483	2	0	+2.35	Ended
Q2	194	3	0	-0.28	Punt
Q2	2483	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2483	11	0	+3.28	Ended
Q2	194	1	0	+1.17	Rush TD
Q2	194	5	0	+2.39	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · OHIO ST Penalty, Offensive Holding (Joe Burger) to the Oregn 13 (-9.0 EPA)
2. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Ezekiel Elliott 33 Yd Run, OHIO ST Penalty, Offensive Holding (Joe Burger) to the Oregn 13 (Sean Nuernberger Kick) (+8.28 EPA)
3. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Cardale Jones sacked by Tyson Coleman for a loss of 17 yards to the OhSt 32 Cardale Jones fumbled, forced by Tyson Coleman, recovered by Oregn Arik Armstead , return for 0 yards (-7.3 EPA)
4. Q3 · Oregon Ducks · Byron Marshall 70 Yd pass from Marcus Mariota (Aidan Schneider Kick) (+5.74 EPA)
5. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Cardale Jones run for a loss of 1 yard to the Oregn 40 Cardale Jones fumbled, recovered by Oregn Alex Balducci (-5.31 EPA)
6. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Cardale Jones pass complete to Devin Smith for 45 yds to the Oregn 6 for a 1ST down (+4.64 EPA)
7. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Cardale Jones pass intercepted Danny Mattingly return for no gain to the Oregn 30 (-3.77 EPA)
8. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Cardale Jones pass complete to Corey Smith for 26 yds to the OhSt 31 for a 1ST down (+3.36 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (42–20) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Marcus Mariota (2483) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: ORE 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 Oregon Ducks vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Oregon Ducks 20, Ohio State Buckeyes 42 in Week 1 of the 2014 college football season.

Who won Oregon Ducks vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 20–42.

Where can I find the Oregon Ducks vs Ohio State Buckeyes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400610325.

Who led Oregon Ducks vs Ohio State Buckeyes in passing?

Marcus Mariota (2483) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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