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Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Michigan State Spartans: 2022 Week 6 Recap

Buckeyes defeat Spartans 49–20 in Week 6

C.J. Stroud paced the box score as Buckeyes closed out a 49–20 Week 6 finish.

Ohio State Buckeyes 49 6-0 Winner
Final 49–20
Michigan State Spartans 20 2-4
Winner
Ohio State Buckeyes
Final score
49–20
Halftime
Ohio State Buckeyes 36–6 Michigan State Spartans
Top passer
C.J. Stroud
FantasyHQ MVP
C.J. Stroud

Top CFB performers · Buckeyes

  • C.J. Stroud 389.0 yds · 6 TD · +0.82 EPA/play +22.2 EPA
  • TreVeyon Henderson 118.0 yds · 1 TD +6.4 EPA
  • Dallan Hayden 70.0 yds -0.3 EPA

Top CFB performers · Spartans

  • Noah Kim 82.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.53 EPA/play +5.3 EPA
  • Jalen Berger 7.0 yds -2.9 EPA
  • Payton Thorne 8.0 yds -0.9 EPA

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Michigan State Spartans 49–20 in Week 6, 2022. Final score: Ohio State Buckeyes 49, Michigan State Spartans 20.

Game summary

Ohio State Buckeyes dominated Michigan State Spartans 49–20 in Week 6 of the 2022 season.

  • Scoring: 10 touchdowns across 10 plays.
  • Passing leader: C.J. Stroud (Ohio State) — 389.0 pass yds, 6 TD, +0.82 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: TreVeyon Henderson — 118.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Marvin Harrison Jr. — 7 rec, 131.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Ohio State (+0.393/play) vs Michigan State (-0.135/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Ohio State Buckeyes181812049
Michigan State Spartans060620

Scoring Map

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

OSUOhio State Buckeyes
MSUMichigan State Spartans

FantasyHQ CFB Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Ohio State
    Q1TD
    MHMarvin Harrison Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    C.J. Stroud pass to Marvin Harrison Jr. for a touchdown (19 yards)

  2. Ohio State
    Q1TD
    CSC.J. Stroud

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-0

    C.J. Stroud — Interception returned for a touchdown

  3. Ohio State
    Q1TD
    EEEmeka Egbuka

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-0

    C.J. Stroud pass to Emeka Egbuka for a touchdown (69 yards)

  4. Ohio State
    Q2TD
    JFJulian Fleming

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-0

    C.J. Stroud pass to Julian Fleming for a touchdown (51 yards)

  5. Michigan State
    Q2TD
    JRJayden Reed

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-6

    Payton Thorne pass to Jayden Reed for a touchdown (18 yards)

  6. Ohio State
    Q2TD
    THTreVeyon Henderson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    30-6

    TreVeyon Henderson rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

  7. Ohio State
    Q2TD
    MHMarvin Harrison Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    36-6

    C.J. Stroud pass to Marvin Harrison Jr. for a touchdown (28 yards)

  8. Ohio State
    Q3TD
    MHMarvin Harrison Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    42-6

    C.J. Stroud pass to Marvin Harrison Jr. for a touchdown (19 yards)

  9. Ohio State
    Q3TD
    GSGee Scott Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    48-6

    C.J. Stroud pass to Gee Scott Jr. for a touchdown (2 yards)

  10. Michigan State
    Q4TD
    MFMontorie Foster

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    48-12

    Noah Kim pass to Montorie Foster for a touchdown (25 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • C.J. Stroud (Ohio State) — 389.0 yds · 6 TD · +0.82 EPA/play +22.19 EPA
  • Noah Kim (Michigan State) — 82.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.53 EPA/play +5.32 EPA
  • Kyle McCord (Ohio State) — 16.0 yds · +0.60 EPA/play +1.19 EPA

Rushing

  • TreVeyon Henderson (Ohio State) — 118.0 yds · 1 TD +0.34 EPA
  • Dallan Hayden (Ohio State) — 70.0 yds -0.02 EPA
  • Jalen Berger (Michigan State) — 7.0 yds -0.59 EPA

Receiving

  • Marvin Harrison Jr. (Ohio State) — 7 rec · 131.0 yds +1.71 EPA
  • Emeka Egbuka (Ohio State) — 5 rec · 143.0 yds +1.59 EPA
  • Tre Mosley (Michigan State) — 6 rec · 40.0 yds -0.10 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
C.J. StroudOhio State2777.8%3896+0.82+22.19
Noah KimMichigan State1050.0%821+0.53+5.32
Kyle McCordOhio State2100.0%160+0.60+1.19
Payton ThorneMichigan State2250.0%821-0.31-6.84

Team EPA comparison

StatOhio StateMichigan State
Plays7448
EPA / play+0.393-0.135
Total EPA+29.12-6.47
Success rate55.4%29.2%
Pass EPA / play+0.806-0.048
Rush EPA / play+0.127-0.310
Yards646202

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Michigan State424-1.17Interception
Q1Ohio State780+6.57Pass TD
Q1Michigan State38-1.94Punt
Q1Ohio State447-7.05Touchdown
Q1Ohio State375+5.96Pass TD
Q1Michigan State922-4.01Punt
Q1Ohio State898+7.43Pass TD
Q2Michigan State756+3.92Pass TD
Q2Ohio State870+4.45Rush TD
Q2Michigan State36-1.70Punt
Q2Ohio State991+6.41Pass TD
Q2Michigan State21-0.72Ended
Q3Ohio State981+6.26Pass TD
Q3Michigan State3-15-3.61Punt
Q3Ohio State1050+2.76Pass TD
Q3Michigan State33-2.57Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · C.J. Stroud — Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.84 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · C.J. Stroud pass to Emeka Egbuka for a touchdown (69 yards) (+6.72 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · C.J. Stroud pass to Marvin Harrison Jr. for a touchdown (28 yards) (+4.46 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Noah Kim pass to Montorie Foster for a touchdown (25 yards) (+4.21 EPA)
  5. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · C.J. Stroud pass to Julian Fleming for a touchdown (51 yards) (+3.59 EPA)
  6. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Penalty (3rd & 10) (+3.39 EPA)
  7. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Payton Thorne pass to Jayden Reed for 24 yards (3rd & 4) (+3.2 EPA)
  8. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · C.J. Stroud pass to Marvin Harrison Jr. for 32 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.17 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (49–20) in Week 6.
  • Passing edge: C.J. Stroud (Ohio State) — 389.0 yds, 6 TD.
  • EPA edge: Ohio State at 0.393 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 Michigan State Spartans?

Ohio State Buckeyes 49, Michigan State Spartans 20 in Week 6 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Ohio State Buckeyes vs Michigan State Spartans?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 49–20.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401405110.

Who led Ohio State Buckeyes vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

C.J. Stroud (Ohio State) led passers with 389.0 yards and 6 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Ohio State Buckeyes

Entered 5-0 Now 6-0 W

Michigan State Spartans

Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L