Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Virginia Tech Hokies: 2015 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Virginia Tech Hokies 42–24 in Week 1, 2015. Final score: Ohio State Buckeyes 42, Virginia Tech Hokies 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ohio State Buckeyes	12	0	12	12	42
Virginia Tech Hokies	0	15	0	6	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Michael Brewer (259) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.40 EPA/play +7.27 EPA
• Cardale Jones (194) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.41 EPA/play +6.99 EPA
• J.T. Barrett (194) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.41 EPA/play +2.41 EPA

Rushing

• Cardale Jones (194) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.14 EPA
• J.C. Coleman (259) — 0.0 yds -0.45 EPA
• Trey Edmunds (259) — 0.0 yds -0.40 EPA

Receiving

• Isaiah Ford (259) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.94 EPA
• Ryan Malleck (259) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.10 EPA
• Braxton Miller (194) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +0.81 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Michael Brewer	259	18	61.1%	0	2	+0.40	+7.27
Cardale Jones	194	17	52.9%	0	2	+0.41	+6.99
J.T. Barrett	194	1	100.0%	0	1	+2.41	+2.41
Brenden Motley	259	11	36.4%	0	1	-0.38	-4.23

Team EPA comparison

Stat	OSU	VT
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	259	3	0	+0.69	Ended
Q1	194	7	0	+0.35	Missed FG
Q1	259	5	0	-0.50	Missed FG
Q1	194	1	0	+4.73	Rush TD
Q1	259	6	0	-1.85	Punt
Q1	194	1	0	+2.19	Pass TD
Q1	194	7	0	+3.81	Ended
Q1	259	3	0	-3.00	Punt
Q2	194	1	0	+1.65	Ended
Q2	259	10	0	+4.29	Pass TD
Q2	194	6	0	-1.32	Punt
Q2	259	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	259	6	0	-0.81	Ended
Q2	194	4	0	-3.05	Interception
Q2	259	1	0	+5.02	Pass TD
Q2	259	2	0	+1.31	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Virginia Tech Hokies · J.C. Coleman run for 2 yds to the OhSt 47 J.C. Coleman fumbled, recovered by OhSt Eli Apple , return for 1 yd to the OhSt 47 (-5.08 EPA)
2. Q2 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Sam Rogers 51 Yd pass from Michael Brewer (Joey Slye Kick) (+5.02 EPA)
3. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Ezekiel Elliott 80 Yd Run (Jack Willoughby Kick) (+4.73 EPA)
4. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Bri'onte Dunn run for 12 yds to the OhSt 41 Bri'onte Dunn fumbled, recovered by VTech Mook Reynolds (-4.15 EPA)
5. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Cardale Jones pass intercepted Desmond Frye return for no gain to the VTech 44 (-4.11 EPA)
6. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Braxton Miller 54 Yd pass from Cardale Jones (Jack Willoughby Kick) (+4.05 EPA)
7. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Braxton Miller 53 Yd Run (Jack Willoughby Kick) (+3.7 EPA)
8. Q2 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Michael Brewer pass complete to Isaiah Ford for 36 yds to the OhSt 2 for a 1ST down (+3.6 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (42–24) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Michael Brewer (259) — 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 Virginia Tech Hokies?

Ohio State Buckeyes 42, Virginia Tech Hokies 24 in Week 1 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Ohio State Buckeyes vs Virginia Tech Hokies?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 42–24.

Where can I find the Ohio State Buckeyes vs Virginia Tech Hokies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400756905.

Who led Ohio State Buckeyes vs Virginia Tech Hokies in passing?

Michael Brewer (259) 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 Virginia Tech Hokies in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.