Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2016 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Ohio State Buckeyes 24–21 in Week 8, 2016. Final score: Ohio State Buckeyes 21, Penn State Nittany Lions 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ohio State Buckeyes	0	12	6	0	21
Penn State Nittany Lions	0	6	2	9	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Trace McSorley (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.17 EPA/play +3.30 EPA
• J.T. Barrett (194) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.20 EPA/play -8.29 EPA

Rushing

• Mike Weber (194) — 0.0 yds -0.27 EPA
• Trace McSorley (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.28 EPA
• Saquon Barkley (213) — 0.0 yds +0.44 EPA

Receiving

• Mike Weber (194) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds -0.37 EPA
• Curtis Samuel (194) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.45 EPA
• Marcus Baugh (194) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.77 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Trace McSorley	213	20	40.0%	0	1	+0.17	+3.30
J.T. Barrett	194	41	68.3%	0	1	-0.20	-8.29

Team EPA comparison

Stat	OSU	PSU
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	6	0	-1.67	Ended
Q1	213	6	0	-0.96	Punt
Q1	194	3	0	-2.16	Punt
Q1	213	5	0	-2.39	Punt
Q1	194	6	0	-1.09	Punt
Q1	213	7	0	+1.22	Ended
Q2	194	1	0	-0.10	Ended
Q2	213	1	0	+4.63	Pass TD
Q2	213	6	0	+2.49	Ended
Q2	194	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	194	5	0	+3.02	Ended
Q2	213	2	0	-0.99	Punt
Q2	194	1	0	+2.37	Pass TD
Q2	194	10	0	+2.93	Ended
Q2	213	5	0	-1.61	Punt
Q2	194	6	0	-2.65	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Cameron Johnston punt for 44 yds , John Reid returns for a loss of 5 yards to the PnSt 38 John Reid fumbled, recovered by OhSt Terry McLaurin (+5.98 EPA)
2. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Curtis Samuel run for 74 yds for a TD, (Tyler Durbin KICK) (+5.47 EPA)
3. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass complete to Chris Godwin for 20 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK) (+4.63 EPA)
4. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass complete to Saeed Blacknall for 35 yds to the OhSt 2 for a 1ST down (+3.5 EPA)
5. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · TEAM punt blocked by Cameron Brown (-3.14 EPA)
6. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · J.T. Barrett sacked by Evan Schwan and Kevin Givens for a loss of 6 yards to the OhSt 23 (-3.0 EPA)
7. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Saquon Barkley run for 37 yds to the OhSt 37 for a 1ST down (+2.76 EPA)
8. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · J.T. Barrett run for 10 yds to the PnSt 28 for a 1ST down (+2.66 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (24–21) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Trace McSorley (213) — yds, 1 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 Penn State Nittany Lions?

Ohio State Buckeyes 21, Penn State Nittany Lions 24 in Week 8 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Ohio State Buckeyes vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 21–24.

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=400869645.

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

Trace McSorley (213) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

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.