Ohio State Buckeyes 52–13 Rutgers Scarlet Knights: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2021

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 52–13 in Week 5, 2021. Final score: Ohio State Buckeyes 52, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 13.

Game summary

Ohio State Buckeyes dominated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 52–13 in Week 5 of the 2021 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 10 plays.
Passing leader: C.J. Stroud (194) — 0.0 pass yds, 5 TD, +1.16 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Master Teague III — 0.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Brandon Sanders — 7 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ohio State Buckeyes	15	18	6	0	52
Rutgers Scarlet Knights	12	0	0	6	13

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

OSUOhio State Buckeyes

+3OPP 33

RUTGRutgers Scarlet Knights

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

RUTG
Q1TD
ACAron Cruickshank
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Aron Cruickshank 75 Yd pass from Noah Vedral (Valentino Ambrosio PAT blocked)
OSU
Q1TD
GWGarrett Wilson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Garrett Wilson 32 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Noah Ruggles Kick)
OSU
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
9-6
Noah Ruggles 23 Yd Field Goal
RUTG
Q1TD
TTEAM
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Denzel Burke 23 Yd Interception Return (Noah Ruggles Kick)
OSU
Q1TD
THTreVeyon Henderson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
TreVeyon Henderson 44 Yd Run (Noah Ruggles Kick)
OSU
Q2TD
COChris Olave
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-12
Chris Olave 56 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Noah Ruggles Kick)
OSU
Q2TD
JRJeremy Ruckert
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-12
Jeremy Ruckert 19 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Noah Ruggles Kick)
OSU
Q2TD
MRMitch Rossi
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-12
Mitch Rossi 1 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Noah Ruggles Kick)
OSU
Q3TD
COChris Olave
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
39-12
Chris Olave 11 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Noah Ruggles Kick)
RUTG
Q4TD
JYJoshua Youngblood
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
39-18
Joshua Youngblood 12 Yd pass from Cole Snyder (Valentino Ambrosio Kick)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

C.J. Stroud (194) — 0.0 yds · 5 TD · +1.16 EPA/play +24.45 EPA
Cole Snyder (164) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.92 EPA/play +7.33 EPA
Evan Simon (164) — 0.0 yds · +0.25 EPA/play +1.52 EPA

Rushing

Master Teague III (194) — 0.0 yds +0.14 EPA
TreVeyon Henderson (194) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.21 EPA
Noah Vedral (164) — 0.0 yds +0.23 EPA

Receiving

Brandon Sanders (164) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.67 EPA
Chris Olave (194) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.84 EPA
Isaiah Washington (164) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.01 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
C.J. Stroud	194	21	81.0%	5	+1.16	+24.45
Cole Snyder	164	8	75.0%	1	+0.92	+7.33
Evan Simon	164	6	83.3%	0	+0.25	+1.52
Noah Vedral	164	24	66.7%	1	+0.05	+1.20
Jack Miller III	194	1	0.0%	0	-0.55	-0.55
Matt Alaimo	164	1	0.0%	0	-2.35	-2.35

Team EPA comparison

Stat	OSU	RUTG
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	EPA	Result
Q1	194	4	-0.01	Ended
Q1	164	1	+7.41	Pass TD
Q1	194	5	+3.74	Pass TD
Q1	164	2	-0.24	Punt
Q1	194	0	—	Field goal
Q1	194	9	+0.04	Ended
Q1	164	4	-7.04	Touchdown
Q1	164	1	-0.43	Ended
Q1	194	1	+3.50	Rush TD
Q1	194	1	-0.80	Ended
Q1	164	7	-4.42	Ended
Q2	194	3	+3.39	Ended
Q2	164	3	-0.85	Punt
Q2	194	1	+6.40	Pass TD
Q2	194	4	-0.13	Ended
Q2	164	3	-0.98	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Aron Cruickshank 75 Yd pass from Noah Vedral (Valentino Ambrosio PAT blocked) (+7.41 EPA)
Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Chris Olave 56 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Noah Ruggles Kick) (+6.4 EPA)
Q1 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Denzel Burke 23 Yd Interception Return (Noah Ruggles Kick) (-5.17 EPA)
Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Marcus Crowley run for 6 yds to the OhSt 44 for a 1ST down (+3.85 EPA)
Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · TreVeyon Henderson 44 Yd Run (Noah Ruggles Kick) (+3.5 EPA)
Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Valentino Ambrosio kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback (-3.5 EPA)
Q4 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Noah Vedral pass intercepted Ryan Watts return for no gain to the OhSt 12 (-3.31 EPA)
Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Jeremy Ruckert 19 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Noah Ruggles Kick) (+3.19 EPA)

Key takeaways

Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (52–13) in Week 5.
Passing edge: C.J. Stroud (194) — yds, 5 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 Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

Ohio State Buckeyes 52, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 13 in Week 5 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Ohio State Buckeyes vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 52–13.

Where can I find the Ohio State Buckeyes vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282813.

Who led Ohio State Buckeyes vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights in passing?

C.J. Stroud (194) led passers with 0.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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