Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2018 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 27–26 in Week 5, 2018. Final score: Ohio State Buckeyes 27, Penn State Nittany Lions 26.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ohio State Buckeyes	0	6	6	12	27
Penn State Nittany Lions	3	9	0	12	26

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Dwayne Haskins (194) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · -0.06 EPA/play -2.29 EPA
• Trace McSorley (213) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.18 EPA/play -5.51 EPA

Rushing

• Trace McSorley (213) — 0.0 yds +0.25 EPA
• J.K. Dobbins (194) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.04 EPA
• Miles Sanders (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.48 EPA

Receiving

• Parris Campbell (194) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.02 EPA
• K.J. Hill (194) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.56 EPA
• Juwan Johnson (213) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -0.11 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Dwayne Haskins	194	36	61.1%	0	3	-0.06	-2.29
Trace McSorley	213	31	51.6%	0	2	-0.18	-5.51

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	2	0	-1.23	Ended
Q1	194	1	0	-1.29	Ended
Q1	213	3	0	-2.53	Ended
Q1	213	1	0	+3.01	Ended
Q1	194	2	0	-2.40	Ended
Q1	213	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	194	1	0	-0.47	Ended
Q1	213	7	0	+1.73	Ended
Q1	194	3	0	-1.79	Punt
Q1	194	1	0	+0.86	Ended
Q1	213	9	0	-0.58	Ended
Q2	194	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q2	213	6	0	-0.17	Punt
Q2	194	1	0	+4.48	Pass TD
Q2	194	1	0	-1.11	Ended
Q2	213	1	0	-5.00	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · KJ Hamler 93 Yd pass from Trace McSorley (Jake Pinegar Kick) (+8.04 EPA)
2. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Dwayne Haskins pass intercepted Garrett Taylor return for 45 yds to the OhSt 28 (-7.34 EPA)
3. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Miles Sanders run for no gain to the PnSt 25 Miles Sanders fumbled, forced by Tuf Borland, recovered by OhSt Dre'Mont Jones (-5.0 EPA)
4. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · J.K. Dobbins 26 Yd pass from Dwayne Haskins (Sean Nuernberger Kick) (+4.48 EPA)
5. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass incomplete (-4.08 EPA)
6. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Dwayne Haskins run for no gain to the PnSt 48 (-4.04 EPA)
7. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Binjimen Victor 47 Yd pass from Dwayne Haskins (Sean Nuernberger Kick) (+3.99 EPA)
8. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · K.J. Hill 24 Yd pass from Dwayne Haskins (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) (+3.16 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (27–26) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Dwayne Haskins (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 Penn State Nittany Lions?

Ohio State Buckeyes 27, Penn State Nittany Lions 26 in Week 5 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Ohio State Buckeyes vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 27–26.

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=401013347.

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

Dwayne Haskins (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 Penn State Nittany Lions in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.