Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Alabama Crimson Tide: 2020 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Ohio State Buckeyes 52–24 in Week 1, 2020. Final score: Ohio State Buckeyes 24, Alabama Crimson Tide 52.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ohio State Buckeyes	6	9	6	0	24
Alabama Crimson Tide	6	24	9	6	52

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Mac Jones (333) — 0.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.56 EPA/play +25.27 EPA
• Justin Fields (194) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.11 EPA/play +3.23 EPA

Rushing

• Najee Harris (333) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.07 EPA
• Master Teague III (194) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.15 EPA
• Brian Robinson Jr. (333) — 0.0 yds +0.08 EPA

Receiving

• DeVonta Smith (333) — 12 rec · 0.0 yds +1.41 EPA
• John Metchie III (333) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.43 EPA
• Chris Olave (194) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.57 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Mac Jones	333	45	80.0%	0	5	+0.56	+25.27
Justin Fields	194	30	56.7%	0	1	+0.11	+3.23

Team EPA comparison

Stat	OSU	ALA
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	333	10	0	+3.10	Ended
Q1	194	1	0	+1.51	Rush TD
Q1	194	7	0	+4.51	Ended
Q1	333	1	0	+1.82	Rush TD
Q1	333	11	0	+3.82	Ended
Q1	194	3	0	-2.86	Punt
Q2	194	1	0	+0.01	Ended
Q2	333	5	0	+0.15	Punt
Q2	194	3	0	-0.65	Punt
Q2	333	3	0	+5.52	Pass TD
Q2	194	2	0	-1.24	Punt
Q2	333	1	0	+1.28	Pass TD
Q2	333	3	0	+4.40	Ended
Q2	194	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	194	7	0	+0.56	Ended
Q2	333	1	0	+2.41	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Mac Jones sacked by Baron Browning for a loss of 5 yards to the Alab 19 Mac Jones fumbled, forced by Baron Browning, recovered by OhSt Baron Browning , return for 0 yards (-6.49 EPA)
2. Q2 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Mac Jones pass complete to DeVonta Smith for 42 yds for a TD, (Will Reichard KICK) (+5.45 EPA)
3. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Master Teague III run for a loss of 2 yards to the OhSt 43 (-3.18 EPA)
4. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Justin Fields pass incomplete to Julian Fleming (-2.97 EPA)
5. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Justin Fields pass complete to Garrett Wilson for 20 yds for a TD, (Jake Seibert KICK) (+2.94 EPA)
6. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Justin Fields pass complete to Chris Olave for 14 yds to the OhSt 36 for a 1ST down (+2.78 EPA)
7. Q2 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Mac Jones pass complete to DeVonta Smith for 44 yds to the OhSt 14 for a 1ST down (+2.77 EPA)
8. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Justin Fields run for 28 yds to the Alab 44 for a 1ST down (+2.71 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Alabama Crimson Tide controlled the final (52–24) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Mac Jones (333) — yds, 5 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 Alabama Crimson Tide?

Ohio State Buckeyes 24, Alabama Crimson Tide 52 in Week 1 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won Ohio State Buckeyes vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Alabama Crimson Tide won with a final score of 24–52.

Where can I find the Ohio State Buckeyes vs Alabama Crimson Tide box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401240174.

Who led Ohio State Buckeyes vs Alabama Crimson Tide in passing?

Mac Jones (333) led passers with 0.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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