Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes: 2020 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 52–17 in Week 8, 2020. Final score: Nebraska Cornhuskers 17, Ohio State Buckeyes 52.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Nebraska Cornhuskers	6	6	3	0	17
Ohio State Buckeyes	12	9	6	12	52

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Justin Fields (194) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.75 EPA/play +17.19 EPA
• Adrian Martinez (158) — 0.0 yds · +0.20 EPA/play +3.27 EPA
• Luke McCaffrey (158) — 0.0 yds · -0.06 EPA/play -0.37 EPA

Rushing

• Justin Fields (194) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.53 EPA
• Master Teague III (194) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.00 EPA
• Adrian Martinez (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.67 EPA

Receiving

• Garrett Wilson (194) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +2.06 EPA
• Chris Olave (194) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.85 EPA
• Wan'Dale Robinson (158) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.34 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Justin Fields	194	23	82.6%	0	2	+0.75	+17.19
Adrian Martinez	158	16	75.0%	0	0	+0.20	+3.27
Luke McCaffrey	158	6	66.7%	0	0	-0.06	-0.37

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NEB	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	3	0	+1.08	Ended
Q1	158	4	0	-0.80	Punt
Q1	194	1	0	+3.27	Pass TD
Q1	194	5	0	+1.61	Ended
Q1	158	3	0	-1.35	Punt
Q1	194	1	0	+0.50	Rush TD
Q1	194	10	0	+6.34	Ended
Q1	158	1	0	+1.67	Rush TD
Q1	158	3	0	+3.26	Ended
Q2	158	2	0	-1.54	Ended
Q2	194	1	0	+1.92	Rush TD
Q2	194	4	0	+1.94	Ended
Q2	158	3	0	-2.40	Punt
Q2	194	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	194	10	0	+3.20	Ended
Q2	158	1	0	+0.94	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Luke McCaffrey run for 7 yds to the OhSt 29 Luke McCaffrey fumbled, forced by Dallas Gant, recovered by OhSt Josh Proctor (-4.64 EPA)
2. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Justin Fields pass complete to Garrett Wilson for 14 yds to the Neb 16 for a 1ST down (+3.96 EPA)
3. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Adrian Martinez run for 39 yds to the OhSt 8 for a 1ST down (+3.55 EPA)
4. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Justin Fields pass complete to Garrett Wilson for 42 yds for a TD, (Blake Haubeil KICK) (+3.27 EPA)
5. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Justin Fields run for 3 yds to the OhSt 36 for a 1ST down (+2.4 EPA)
6. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Adrian Martinez pass complete to Jack Stoll for 15 yds to the Neb 44 for a 1ST down (+2.28 EPA)
7. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Justin Fields pass complete to Garrett Wilson for 24 yds to the Neb 35 for a 1ST down (+2.26 EPA)
8. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Justin Fields sacked by Will Honas for a loss of 9 yards to the OhSt 1 (-2.15 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (52–17) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Justin Fields (194) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: NEB 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 Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Nebraska Cornhuskers 17, Ohio State Buckeyes 52 in Week 8 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 17–52.

Where can I find the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Ohio State Buckeyes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401247293.

Who led Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Ohio State Buckeyes in passing?

Justin Fields (194) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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