Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2021 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 45–31 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: Ohio State Buckeyes 45, Minnesota Golden Gophers 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ohio State Buckeyes	6	3	12	12	45
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	12	12	9	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• C.J. Stroud (194) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.94 EPA/play +15.92 EPA
• Tanner Morgan (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.53 EPA/play +12.19 EPA

Rushing

• Mohamed Ibrahim (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.23 EPA
• Treyson Potts (135) — 0.0 yds -0.23 EPA
• Miyan Williams (194) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.69 EPA

Receiving

• Garrett Wilson (194) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.61 EPA
• Dylan Wright (135) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.01 EPA
• Daniel Jackson (135) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +1.00 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
C.J. Stroud	194	17	76.5%	0	4	+0.94	+15.92
Tanner Morgan	135	23	56.5%	0	1	+0.53	+12.19

Team EPA comparison

Stat	OSU	MINN
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	+2.21	Ended
Q1	135	5	0	-0.80	Punt
Q1	194	1	0	+5.47	Rush TD
Q1	194	4	0	+0.52	Ended
Q1	135	11	0	-0.95	Punt
Q2	135	4	0	-1.75	Ended
Q2	194	4	0	-0.86	Punt
Q2	135	1	0	+2.54	Rush TD
Q2	135	7	0	-0.49	Ended
Q2	194	3	0	-4.04	Interception
Q2	135	1	0	+2.67	Pass TD
Q2	135	5	0	+3.87	Ended
Q2	194	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	194	5	0	-1.37	Ended
Q3	135	5	0	+0.32	Touchdown
Q3	135	4	0	+1.18	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Haskell Garrett 32 Yd Fumble Return (Noah Ruggles Kick) (-7.63 EPA)
2. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mohamed Ibrahim run for 56 yds to the OhSt 15 for a 1ST down (+5.65 EPA)
3. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · TreVeyon Henderson 70 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Noah Ruggles Kick) (+5.64 EPA)
4. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Miyan Williams 71 Yd Run (Noah Ruggles Kick) (+5.47 EPA)
5. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · C.J. Stroud pass intercepted Terell Smith return for 23 yds to the OhSt 37 (-4.92 EPA)
6. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Chris Olave 61 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Noah Ruggles Kick) (+4.73 EPA)
7. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Garrett Wilson 56 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Noah Ruggles Kick) (+4.32 EPA)
8. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan pass complete to Daniel Jackson for 22 yds to the OhSt 2 for a 1ST down (+3.39 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (45–31) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: C.J. Stroud (194) — yds, 4 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 Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Ohio State Buckeyes 45, Minnesota Golden Gophers 31 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Ohio State Buckeyes vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 45–31.

Where can I find the Ohio State Buckeyes vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282789.

Who led Ohio State Buckeyes vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

C.J. Stroud (194) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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