Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Clemson Tigers: 2016 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Clemson Tigers defeated Ohio State Buckeyes 31– in Week 1, 2016. Final score: Ohio State Buckeyes , Clemson Tigers 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ohio State Buckeyes	0	0	0	0
Clemson Tigers	9	6	6	6	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Nick Schuessler (228) — 0.0 yds · -0.07 EPA/play -0.08 EPA
• Deshaun Watson (228) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.01 EPA/play -0.46 EPA
• J.T. Barrett (194) — 0.0 yds · -0.41 EPA/play -13.79 EPA

Rushing

• Wayne Gallman (228) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.06 EPA
• Deshaun Watson (228) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.13 EPA
• J.T. Barrett (194) — 0.0 yds -0.57 EPA

Receiving

• Curtis Samuel (194) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds -0.04 EPA
• Mike Williams (228) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.62 EPA
• Hunter Renfrow (228) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.45 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nick Schuessler	228	1	100.0%	0	0	-0.07	-0.08
Deshaun Watson	228	37	62.2%	0	1	-0.01	-0.46
J.T. Barrett	194	34	55.9%	0	0	-0.41	-13.79

Team EPA comparison

Stat	OSU	CLEM
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	5	0	-0.84	Ended
Q1	228	1	0	+0.42	Rush TD
Q1	228	9	0	+4.45	Ended
Q1	194	6	0	-0.82	Ended
Q1	228	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	228	6	0	-0.12	Ended
Q1	194	3	0	-2.91	Missed FG
Q1	228	2	0	-4.73	Interception
Q1	194	3	0	-2.87	Punt
Q2	194	1	0	+0.03	Ended
Q2	228	4	0	-0.05	Punt
Q2	194	3	0	-0.42	Punt
Q2	228	1	0	+4.44	Pass TD
Q2	228	7	0	+2.10	Ended
Q2	194	6	0	-1.20	Punt
Q2	228	9	0	-2.46	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · J.T. Barrett pass intercepted Cordrea Tankersley return for 18 yds to the Clem 19 (-6.41 EPA)
2. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Curtis Samuel run for 64 yds to the Clem 16 for a 1ST down (+5.24 EPA)
3. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Mike Weber run for 6 yds to the OhSt 41 Mike Weber fumbled, forced by Kendall Joseph, recovered by Clem Christian Wilkins (-5.08 EPA)
4. Q2 · Clemson Tigers · Deshaun Watson pass complete to C.J. Fuller for 30 yds for a TD, (Greg Huegel KICK) (+4.44 EPA)
5. Q1 · Clemson Tigers · Deshaun Watson pass intercepted Gareon Conley return for no gain to the Clem 33 (-4.03 EPA)
6. Q1 · Clemson Tigers · Deshaun Watson pass complete to Mike Williams for 37 yds to the OhSt 30 for a 1ST down (+4.0 EPA)
7. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Mike Weber run for a loss of 2 yards to the Clem 27 (-3.27 EPA)
8. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · J.T. Barrett run for a loss of 6 yards to the Clem 30 (-2.87 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Clemson Tigers controlled the final (31–) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Nick Schuessler (228) — 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 Clemson Tigers?

Ohio State Buckeyes 0, Clemson Tigers 31 in Week 1 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Ohio State Buckeyes vs Clemson Tigers?

Clemson Tigers won with a final score of 0–31.

Where can I find the Ohio State Buckeyes vs Clemson Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400876108.

Who led Ohio State Buckeyes vs Clemson Tigers in passing?

Nick Schuessler (228) 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 Clemson Tigers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.