Michigan State Spartans vs. Ohio State Buckeyes: 2021 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Michigan State Spartans 56–7 in Week 12, 2021. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 7, Ohio State Buckeyes 56.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan State Spartans	0	0	0	6	7
Ohio State Buckeyes	18	24	0	6	56

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• C.J. Stroud (194) — 0.0 yds · 6 TD · +0.75 EPA/play +27.02 EPA
• Payton Thorne (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.06 EPA/play +2.18 EPA
• Anthony Russo (127) — 0.0 yds · -0.14 EPA/play -0.29 EPA

Rushing

• Master Teague III (194) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.07 EPA
• TreVeyon Henderson (194) — 0.0 yds +0.29 EPA
• Jordon Simmons (127) — 0.0 yds -0.79 EPA

Receiving

• Jaxon Smith-Njigba (194) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds +0.90 EPA
• Garrett Wilson (194) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.16 EPA
• Chris Olave (194) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.54 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
C.J. Stroud	194	36	88.9%	0	6	+0.75	+27.02
Payton Thorne	127	34	41.2%	0	1	+0.06	+2.18
Anthony Russo	127	2	100.0%	0	0	-0.14	-0.29
Kyle McCord	194	8	50.0%	0	0	-0.58	-4.64

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MSU	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	+1.24	Ended
Q1	127	5	0	-3.38	Fumble
Q1	194	1	0	+2.48	Pass TD
Q1	194	3	0	+0.64	Ended
Q1	127	11	0	+1.94	Missed FG
Q1	194	1	0	+4.63	Pass TD
Q1	194	3	0	+0.31	Ended
Q1	127	5	0	-1.45	Punt
Q1	194	1	0	+2.66	Pass TD
Q1	194	12	0	+6.51	Ended
Q2	127	6	0	-0.11	Punt
Q2	194	1	0	+2.56	Pass TD
Q2	194	9	0	+3.96	Ended
Q2	127	2	0	-0.35	Punt
Q2	194	1	0	+2.39	Pass TD
Q2	194	4	0	+3.29	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · C.J. Stroud pass complete to Garrett Wilson for 77 yds for a TD, (Noah Ruggles KICK) (+4.62 EPA)
2. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Payton Thorne pass complete to Tre Mosley for 46 yds to the OhSt 30 for a 1ST down (+4.39 EPA)
3. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Jordon Simmons run for 6 yds to the MchSt 44 Jordon Simmons fumbled, recovered by OhSt (-3.83 EPA)
4. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Kyle McCord pass intercepted Justin White return for 10 yds to the MchSt 49 (-3.45 EPA)
5. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Payton Thorne pass complete to Keon Coleman for 12 yds for a TD, (Stephen Rusnak KICK) (+3.34 EPA)
6. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Elijah Collins run for 10 yds to the OhSt 33 for a 1ST down (+3.32 EPA)
7. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Payton Thorne pass complete to Jayden Reed for 21 yds to the OhSt 42 for a 1ST down (+3.13 EPA)
8. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Matt Coghlin 46 yd FG MISSED (-3.08 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (56–7) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: C.J. Stroud (194) — yds, 6 TD.
• EPA edge: MSU 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 Michigan State Spartans vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Michigan State Spartans 7, Ohio State Buckeyes 56 in Week 12 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 7–56.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282786.

Who led Michigan State Spartans 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 Michigan State Spartans at Ohio State Buckeyes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.