Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights: 2015 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 49–7 in Week 8, 2015. Final score: Ohio State Buckeyes 49, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 7.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ohio State Buckeyes	6	12	18	6	49
Rutgers Scarlet Knights	0	0	0	6	7

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• J.T. Barrett (194) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.82 EPA/play +14.68 EPA
• Hayden Rettig (164) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.51 EPA/play +3.57 EPA
• Cardale Jones (194) — 0.0 yds · +0.37 EPA/play +1.11 EPA

Rushing

• Ezekiel Elliott (194) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.01 EPA
• J.T. Barrett (194) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.22 EPA
• Paul James (164) — 0.0 yds +0.11 EPA

Receiving

• Michael Thomas (194) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.22 EPA
• Carlton Agudosi (164) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +0.12 EPA
• Leonte Carroo (164) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.17 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
J.T. Barrett	194	18	77.8%	0	3	+0.82	+14.68
Hayden Rettig	164	7	42.9%	0	1	+0.51	+3.57
Cardale Jones	194	3	100.0%	0	0	+0.37	+1.11
Chris Laviano	164	19	52.6%	0	0	-0.44	-8.31

Team EPA comparison

Stat	OSU	RUTG
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	164	1	0	-0.67	Ended
Q1	194	1	0	+0.56	Rush TD
Q1	194	8	0	+2.82	Ended
Q1	164	4	0	-2.16	Punt
Q1	194	7	0	-1.67	Fumble
Q1	164	11	0	+1.85	Missed FG
Q2	194	2	0	+1.78	Ended
Q2	164	3	0	+0.60	Punt
Q2	194	1	0	+0.71	Rush TD
Q2	194	3	0	+3.87	Ended
Q2	164	3	0	-1.08	Punt
Q2	194	1	0	+3.67	Pass TD
Q2	194	3	0	+1.32	Ended
Q2	164	5	0	+1.91	Punt
Q2	194	3	0	-2.65	Punt
Q2	164	8	0	-1.04	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · J.T. Barrett run for no gain to the Rutgr 20 J.T. Barrett fumbled, forced by Jarius Adams, recovered by Rutgr Sebastian Joseph (-5.03 EPA)
2. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Ezekiel Elliott run for 55 yds for a TD, (Jack Willoughby KICK) (+4.33 EPA)
3. Q4 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Hayden Rettig pass complete to Carlton Agudosi for 58 yds to the OhSt 4 for a 1ST down (+4.21 EPA)
4. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · J.T. Barrett pass complete to Michael Thomas for 10 yds to the Rutgr 1 for a 1ST down RUTGERS Penalty, Face Mask (0 yards) (Kaiwan Lewis) to the Rutgr 1 for a 1ST down (+3.8 EPA)
5. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · J.T. Barrett pass complete to Michael Thomas for 50 yds for a TD, (Jack Willoughby KICK) (+3.67 EPA)
6. Q1 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Kyle Federico 29 yd FG MISSED (-3.66 EPA)
7. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · J.T. Barrett run for 39 yds to the Rutgr 39 for a 1ST down (+3.4 EPA)
8. Q3 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Chris Laviano pass intercepted Gareon Conley return for no gain to the Rutgr 44 (-3.4 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (49–7) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: J.T. Barrett (194) — yds, 3 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 Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

Ohio State Buckeyes 49, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 7 in Week 8 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Ohio State Buckeyes vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 49–7.

Where can I find the Ohio State Buckeyes vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400763551.

Who led Ohio State Buckeyes vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights in passing?

J.T. Barrett (194) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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