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Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2014 Week 9 Recap

Buckeyes defeat Lions 31–24 in Week 9

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Penn State Nittany Lions (Week 9).

Ohio State Buckeyes 31 8-1 Winner
Final 31–24
Penn State Nittany Lions 24 5-3
Winner
Ohio State Buckeyes
Final score
31–24
Halftime
Ohio State Buckeyes 15–0 Penn State Nittany Lions
Top passer
TEAM

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Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 31–24 in Week 9, 2014. Final score: Ohio State Buckeyes 31, Penn State Nittany Lions 24.

Game summary

Ohio State Buckeyes beat Penn State Nittany Lions 31–24 in Week 9 of the 2014 season.

  • Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 8 plays.
  • Passing leader: TEAM (213) — 0.0 pass yds, -0.46 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Ezekiel Elliott — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: DaeSean Hamilton — 13 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OTFinal
Ohio State Buckeyes6960631
Penn State Nittany Lions0009624

Scoring Map

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

OSUOhio State Buckeyes
PSUPenn State Nittany Lions

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. OSU
    Q1TD
    EEEzekiel Elliott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Ezekiel Elliott run for 10 yds for a TD, (Sean Nuernberger KICK)

  2. OSU
    Q2TD
    JHJeff Heuerman

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-0

    J.T. Barrett pass complete to Jeff Heuerman for 1 yd for a TD, (Sean Nuernberger KICK)

  3. OSU
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    15-0

    Sean Nuernberger 49 yd FG GOOD

  4. OSU
    Q3TD
    JBJ.T. Barrett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-0

    J.T. Barrett pass intercepted for a TD Anthony Zettel return for 40 yds for a TD, (Sam Ficken KICK)

  5. PSU
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    21-3

    Sam Ficken 31 yd FG GOOD

  6. PSU
    Q4TD
    SBSaeed Blacknall

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-9

    Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Saeed Blacknall for 24 yds for a TD, (Sam Ficken KICK)

  7. PSU
    OTTD
    BBBill Belton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-15

    Bill Belton run for 1 yd for a TD, (Sam Ficken KICK)

  8. OSU
    OT2TD
    JBJ.T. Barrett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    27-15

    J.T. Barrett run for 4 yds for a TD, (Sean Nuernberger KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • TEAM (213) — 0.0 yds · -0.46 EPA/play -0.46 EPA
  • Christian Hackenberg (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.28 EPA/play -13.82 EPA
  • J.T. Barrett (194) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.84 EPA/play -18.54 EPA

Rushing

  • Ezekiel Elliott (194) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.03 EPA
  • J.T. Barrett (194) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.14 EPA
  • Akeel Lynch (213) — 0.0 yds -0.01 EPA

Receiving

  • DaeSean Hamilton (213) — 13 rec · 0.0 yds +0.37 EPA
  • Saeed Blacknall (213) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.02 EPA
  • Jesse James (213) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.45 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
TEAM21310.0%00-0.46-0.46
Christian Hackenberg2135060.0%01-0.28-13.82
J.T. Barrett1942254.5%01-0.84-18.54

Team EPA comparison

StatOSUPSU
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q119470+3.39Ended
Q121370-0.70Punt
Q119430-1.52Punt
Q121330-1.18Punt
Q119410+1.56Rush TD
Q119460+1.28Ended
Q121340-4.23Interception
Q219440-0.80Ended
Q221350-0.86Punt
Q219410+0.61Pass TD
Q219450+2.51Ended
Q221320-1.91Punt
Q219440-1.29Punt
Q221330-1.51Punt
Q219400Field goal
Q219460-2.03Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · J.T. Barrett pass intercepted for a TD Anthony Zettel return for 40 yds for a TD, (Sam Ficken KICK) (-8.4 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg pass intercepted Vonn Bell return for no gain to the PnSt 39 (-5.56 EPA)
  3. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · J.T. Barrett pass intercepted Mike Hull return for 12 yds to the OhSt 45 (-5.42 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg pass intercepted Tyvis Powell return for no gain to the OhSt 30 (-4.25 EPA)
  5. OT2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · J.T. Barrett run for 4 yds for a TD, (Sean Nuernberger KICK) (+4.05 EPA)
  6. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Saeed Blacknall for 24 yds for a TD, (Sam Ficken KICK) (+3.9 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Ezekiel Elliott run for 2 yds to the OhSt 35 (-3.03 EPA)
  8. OT · Penn State Nittany Lions · Bill Belton run for 1 yd for a TD, (Sam Ficken KICK) (+3.02 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (31–24) in Week 9.
  • Passing edge: TEAM (213) — yds.
  • 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 31, Penn State Nittany Lions 24 in Week 9 of the 2014 college football season.

Who won Ohio State Buckeyes vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 31–24.

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=400547985.

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

TEAM (213) led passers with 0.0 yards.

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.

Season records after this game

Ohio State Buckeyes

Entered 7-1 Now 8-1 W

Penn State Nittany Lions

Entered 5-2 Now 5-3 L