Utah Utes vs. Ohio State Buckeyes: 2021 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Utah Utes 48–45 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: Utah Utes 45, Ohio State Buckeyes 48.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Utah Utes	12	18	3	6	45
Ohio State Buckeyes	0	18	9	15	48

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• C.J. Stroud (194) — 0.0 yds · 6 TD · +0.86 EPA/play +35.44 EPA
• Cameron Rising (254) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.27 EPA/play +5.90 EPA
• Bryson Barnes (254) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.50 EPA/play +3.00 EPA

Rushing

• Tavion Thomas (254) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.22 EPA
• TreVeyon Henderson (194) — 0.0 yds -0.02 EPA
• Cameron Rising (254) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.90 EPA

Receiving

• Jaxon Smith-Njigba (194) — 14 rec · 0.0 yds +1.65 EPA
• Brant Kuithe (254) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.24 EPA
• Marvin Harrison Jr. (194) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +2.10 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
C.J. Stroud	194	41	87.8%	0	6	+0.86	+35.44
Cameron Rising	254	22	77.3%	0	2	+0.27	+5.90
Bryson Barnes	254	2	100.0%	0	1	+1.50	+3.00
TEAM	194	1	0.0%	0	0	+0.80	+0.80

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UTAH	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	8	0	+6.22	Ended
Q1	254	1	0	+2.72	Pass TD
Q1	254	7	0	+1.66	Ended
Q1	194	2	0	-0.46	Punt
Q1	254	1	0	+2.34	Pass TD
Q1	254	4	0	-0.02	Ended
Q1	194	3	0	-2.75	Punt
Q1	254	6	0	-1.42	Punt
Q2	194	5	0	+0.43	Ended
Q2	254	8	0	-0.80	Punt
Q2	194	5	0	-1.68	Fumble
Q2	254	1	0	+6.64	Rush TD
Q2	254	2	0	-1.02	Ended
Q2	194	1	0	+4.82	Pass TD
Q2	254	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q2	194	2	0	+5.27	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Utah Utes · Cameron Rising run for 62 yds for a TD, (Jadon Redding KICK) (+6.64 EPA)
2. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · C.J. Stroud pass intercepted, touchback. Clark Phillips III return for no gain (-6.19 EPA)
3. Q2 · Utah Utes · Cameron Rising run for 16 yds to the OhSt 12 for a 1ST down OHIO ST Penalty, Personal Foul (Jack Sawyer) to the OhSt 6 for a 1ST down (+5.92 EPA)
4. Q2 · Utah Utes · Noah Ruggles kickoff for 62 yds , Britain Covey return for 97 yds for a TD, (Jadon Redding KICK) (+5.47 EPA)
5. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · C.J. Stroud pass complete to Jaxon Smith-Njigba for 50 yds for a TD, (Noah Ruggles KICK) (+5.16 EPA)
6. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · C.J. Stroud pass complete to Jaxon Smith-Njigba for 52 yds for a TD, (Noah Ruggles KICK) (+4.82 EPA)
7. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · C.J. Stroud pass complete to Marvin Harrison Jr. for 25 yds for a TD, (Noah Ruggles KICK) (+4.64 EPA)
8. Q3 · Utah Utes · Michael Williams run for a loss of 14 yards to the Utah 11 Michael Williams fumbled, recovered by OhSt Bryson Shaw (-4.41 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (48–45) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: C.J. Stroud (194) — yds, 6 TD.
• EPA edge: UTAH 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 Utah Utes vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Utah Utes 45, Ohio State Buckeyes 48 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Utah Utes vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 45–48.

Where can I find the Utah Utes vs Ohio State Buckeyes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401331239.

Who led Utah Utes vs Ohio State Buckeyes in passing?

C.J. Stroud (194) led passers with 0.0 yards and 6 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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