Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Ohio State Buckeyes: 2017 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 39–38 in Week 9, 2017. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 38, Ohio State Buckeyes 39.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Penn State Nittany Lions	12	12	6	3	38
Ohio State Buckeyes	3	12	3	18	39

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Trace McSorley (213) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.22 EPA/play +6.17 EPA
• J.T. Barrett (194) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.15 EPA/play +5.98 EPA

Rushing

• Saquon Barkley (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.62 EPA
• J.T. Barrett (194) — 0.0 yds -0.04 EPA
• J.K. Dobbins (194) — 0.0 yds +0.47 EPA

Receiving

• K.J. Hill (194) — 12 rec · 0.0 yds -0.05 EPA
• Mike Gesicki (213) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.32 EPA
• Austin Mack (194) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +1.42 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Trace McSorley	213	28	60.7%	0	2	+0.22	+6.17
J.T. Barrett	194	40	80.0%	0	4	+0.15	+5.98

Team EPA comparison

Stat	PSU	OSU
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	7	0	-3.58	Ended
Q1	213	3	0	-2.64	Punt
Q1	194	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	194	8	0	+2.15	Ended
Q1	213	6	0	-3.07	Ended
Q1	194	3	0	-2.24	Punt
Q1	213	1	0	+3.08	Pass TD
Q1	213	4	0	-1.48	Ended
Q1	194	3	0	-4.62	Fumble
Q1	213	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q2	213	1	0	-0.05	Ended
Q2	194	3	0	-0.68	Ended
Q2	213	5	0	-0.71	Punt
Q2	194	1	0	+0.92	Rush TD
Q2	194	8	0	+4.51	Ended
Q2	213	1	0	+1.25	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · J.T. Barrett pass complete to Parris Campbell for 6 yds Parris Campbell fumbled, forced by Manny Bowen, recovered by PnSt Koa Farmer , return for 26 yds to the OhSt 23 (-6.27 EPA)
2. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Saquon Barkley 97 Yd Kickoff Return (Tyler Davis Kick) (+4.87 EPA)
3. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · J.T. Barrett run for a loss of 2 yards to the OhSt 42 J.T. Barrett fumbled, recovered by PnSt Shareef Miller (-4.84 EPA)
4. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Johnnie Dixon 38 Yd pass from J.T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger Kick) (+4.23 EPA)
5. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · DeAndre Thompkins 37 Yd pass from Trace McSorley (Tyler Davis Kick) (+3.75 EPA)
6. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass complete to Mike Gesicki for 22 yds to the OhSt 28 for a 1ST down (+3.46 EPA)
7. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · J.T. Barrett pass complete to K.J. Hill for 6 yds to the PnSt 19 (-3.17 EPA)
8. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Blake Gillikin punt blocked by Denzel Ward blocked by Denzel Ward Dante Booker return for 6 yds to the PnSt 41 (-3.14 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (39–38) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Trace McSorley (213) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: PSU 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 Penn State Nittany Lions vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Penn State Nittany Lions 38, Ohio State Buckeyes 39 in Week 9 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 38–39.

Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Ohio State Buckeyes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400935394.

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

Trace McSorley (213) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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