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Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Indiana Hoosiers: 2021 Week 8 Recap

Buckeyes defeat Hoosiers 54–7 in Week 8

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Indiana Hoosiers (Week 8).

Ohio State Buckeyes 54 7-1 Winner
Final 54–7
Indiana Hoosiers 7 2-5
Winner
Ohio State Buckeyes
Final score
54–7
Halftime
Ohio State Buckeyes 36–8 Indiana Hoosiers
Top passer
C.J. Stroud

Top CFB performers · Buckeyes

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Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Indiana Hoosiers 54–7 in Week 8, 2021. Final score: Ohio State Buckeyes 54, Indiana Hoosiers 7.

Game summary

Ohio State Buckeyes dominated Indiana Hoosiers 54–7 in Week 8 of the 2021 season.

  • Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 10 plays.
  • Passing leader: C.J. Stroud (194) — 0.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.83 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Evan Pryor — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Garrett Wilson — 5 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Ohio State Buckeyes12246354
Indiana Hoosiers62007

Scoring Map

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

OSUOhio State Buckeyes
IUIndiana Hoosiers

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. OSU
    Q1TD
    THTreVeyon Henderson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    TreVeyon Henderson 21 Yd Run (Noah Ruggles Kick)

  2. IU
    Q1TD
    PHPeyton Hendershot

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Peyton Hendershot 7 Yd pass from Jack Tuttle (Charles Campbell Kick)

  3. OSU
    Q1TD
    MWMiyan Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-6

    Miyan Williams 11 Yd Run (Noah Ruggles Kick)

  4. OSU
    Q2TD
    JRJeremy Ruckert

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-6

    Jeremy Ruckert 14 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Noah Ruggles Kick)

  5. OSU
    Q2TD
    THTreVeyon Henderson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-6

    TreVeyon Henderson 6 Yd Run (Noah Ruggles Kick)

  6. OSU
    Q2TD
    COChris Olave

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    30-6

    Chris Olave 16 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Noah Ruggles Kick)

  7. IU
    Q2Safety

    Points+2

    Yard line
    Own EZ
    Score
    30-8

    Team Safety

  8. OSU
    Q2TD
    THTreVeyon Henderson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    36-8

    TreVeyon Henderson 14 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Noah Ruggles Kick)

  9. OSU
    Q3TD
    JRJeremy Ruckert

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    42-8

    Jeremy Ruckert 2 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Noah Ruggles Kick)

  10. OSU
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    45-8

    Noah Ruggles 26 Yd Field Goal

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • C.J. Stroud (194) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.83 EPA/play +22.33 EPA
  • Jack Tuttle (84) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.38 EPA/play +3.44 EPA
  • Kyle McCord (194) — 0.0 yds · +0.28 EPA/play +1.67 EPA

Rushing

  • Evan Pryor (194) — 0.0 yds -0.35 EPA
  • Stephen Carr (84) — 0.0 yds -0.44 EPA
  • TreVeyon Henderson (194) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.52 EPA

Receiving

  • Garrett Wilson (194) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.29 EPA
  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba (194) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +1.34 EPA
  • Peyton Hendershot (84) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.30 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
C.J. Stroud1942777.8%04+0.83+22.33
Jack Tuttle84944.4%01+0.38+3.44
Kyle McCord194683.3%00+0.28+1.67
Jack Miller III194366.7%00+0.06+0.19
Grant Gremel84560.0%00-0.36-1.80
Donaven McCulley84812.5%00-0.29-2.29

Team EPA comparison

StatOSUIU
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q119410-0.34Ended
Q18420-1.82Ended
Q119410+1.97Rush TD
Q18410-1.34Ended
Q119430+0.74Ended
Q18410+2.93Pass TD
Q119410+2.25Ended
Q184130+4.71Ended
Q119410+1.55Rush TD
Q18410-1.04Ended
Q1194100+4.42Ended
Q119420+3.43Pass TD
Q28410-0.04Ended
Q219450+2.83Ended
Q219410+0.12Ended
Q28430-1.23Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Jeremy Ruckert 14 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Noah Ruggles Kick) (+4.29 EPA)
  2. Q3 · Indiana Hoosiers · Donaven McCulley run for a loss of 5 yards to the OhSt 28 (-4.16 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Chris Olave 16 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Noah Ruggles Kick) (+3.75 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Indiana Hoosiers · Donaven McCulley pass complete to Ty Fryfogle for 30 yds to the OhSt 39 for a 1ST down (+3.0 EPA)
  5. Q1 · Indiana Hoosiers · Peyton Hendershot 7 Yd pass from Jack Tuttle (Charles Campbell Kick) (+2.92 EPA)
  6. Q3 · Indiana Hoosiers · McCulley, Donaven pass sacked for loss of 3 yards to the OHIOST43 (Harrison, Zach), PENALTY OHIOST holding (Brown, Cameron) 10 yards to the OHIOST30, NO PLAY. (+2.68 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · C.J. Stroud pass complete to Jaxon Smith-Njigba for 25 yds to the Ind 2 for a 1ST down (+2.65 EPA)
  8. Q1 · Indiana Hoosiers · Jack Tuttle pass complete to Miles Marshall for 12 yds to the OhSt 28 for a 1ST down (+2.63 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (54–7) in Week 8.
  • 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 Indiana Hoosiers?

Ohio State Buckeyes 54, Indiana Hoosiers 7 in Week 8 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Ohio State Buckeyes vs Indiana Hoosiers?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 54–7.

Where can I find the Ohio State Buckeyes vs Indiana Hoosiers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282730.

Who led Ohio State Buckeyes vs Indiana Hoosiers 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 Indiana Hoosiers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Ohio State Buckeyes

Entered 6-1 Now 7-1 W

Indiana Hoosiers

Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L