Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Michigan State Spartans: 2020 Week 14 Recap

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Michigan State Spartans 52–12 in Week 14, 2020. Final score: Ohio State Buckeyes 52, Michigan State Spartans 12.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ohio State Buckeyes	12	6	9	14	52
Michigan State Spartans	0	6	6	3	12

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Payton Thorne (127) — 0.0 yds · -0.07 EPA/play -1.76 EPA
• Justin Fields (194) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.07 EPA/play -1.85 EPA
• Rocky Lombardi (127) — 0.0 yds · -0.93 EPA/play -11.18 EPA

Rushing

• Master Teague III (194) — 0.0 yds -0.53 EPA
• Justin Fields (194) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.63 EPA
• Trey Sermon (194) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.51 EPA

Receiving

• Chris Olave (194) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.07 EPA
• Tre Mosley (127) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -0.54 EPA
• Connor Heyward (127) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -0.72 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Payton Thorne	127	26	61.5%	0	0	-0.07	-1.76
Justin Fields	194	27	59.3%	0	2	-0.07	-1.85
Rocky Lombardi	127	12	41.7%	0	0	-0.93	-11.18

Team EPA comparison

Stat	OSU	MSU
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	1	0	-0.50	Ended
Q1	127	3	0	-2.42	Punt
Q1	194	1	0	+2.80	Pass TD
Q1	194	2	0	+1.67	Ended
Q1	127	3	0	-0.60	Punt
Q1	194	6	0	-1.71	Punt
Q1	127	3	0	-2.65	Punt
Q1	194	1	0	+1.40	Rush TD
Q1	194	10	0	+0.14	Ended
Q1	127	3	0	-2.11	Punt
Q2	194	1	0	+3.03	Ended
Q2	127	1	0	-1.89	Fumble
Q2	127	6	0	-0.27	Ended
Q2	194	3	0	-1.59	Punt
Q2	127	4	0	-6.66	Touchdown
Q2	127	2	0	-1.15	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · C.J. Stroud run for 48 yds for a TD, (Blake Haubeil KICK) (+5.41 EPA)
2. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Payton Thorne pass complete to Jayden Reed for 55 yds to the OhSt 20 for a 1ST down (+5.13 EPA)
3. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Payton Thorne pass intercepted Shaun Wade return for no gain to the OhSt 13 (-5.12 EPA)
4. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Rocky Lombardi pass intercepted for a TD Haskell Garrett return for no gain for a TD, (Blake Haubeil KICK) (-4.92 EPA)
5. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Justin Fields pass complete to Chris Olave for 12 yds Chris Olave fumbled, recovered by MchSt (-4.68 EPA)
6. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Trey Sermon run for 64 yds for a TD, (Blake Haubeil KICK) (+3.69 EPA)
7. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Matt Coghlin kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback (-3.53 EPA)
8. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Payton Thorne run for 31 yds to the OhSt 15 for a 1ST down (+3.52 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (52–12) in Week 14.
• Passing edge: Payton Thorne (127) — 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 Michigan State Spartans?

Ohio State Buckeyes 52, Michigan State Spartans 12 in Week 14 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won Ohio State Buckeyes vs Michigan State Spartans?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 52–12.

Where can I find the Ohio State Buckeyes vs Michigan State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401247340.

Who led Ohio State Buckeyes vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Payton Thorne (127) 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 Michigan State Spartans in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.