Ohio State Buckeyes 44–31 Penn State Nittany Lions: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2022

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 44–31 in Week 9, 2022. Final score: Ohio State Buckeyes 44, Penn State Nittany Lions 31.

Game summary

Ohio State Buckeyes beat Penn State Nittany Lions 44–31 in Week 9 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 13 plays.
Passing leader: C.J. Stroud (Ohio State) — 341.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.45 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: TreVeyon Henderson — 78.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Parker Washington — 11 rec, 164.0 yds.
EPA edge: Ohio State (+0.113/play) vs Penn State (-0.087/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ohio State Buckeyes	9	3	3	18	44
Penn State Nittany Lions	0	12	0	21	31

Scoring Map

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

OSUOhio State Buckeyes

+3

+3OPP 27

PSUPenn State Nittany Lions

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Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Ohio State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 21
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 38 yards
Ohio State
Q1TD
MWMiyan Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-0
Miyan Williams rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Penn State
Q2TD
PWParker Washington
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Sean Clifford pass to Parker Washington for a touchdown (58 yards)
Penn State
Q2TD
KLKeAndre Lambert-Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Sean Clifford pass to KeAndre Lambert-Smith for a touchdown (23 yards)
Ohio State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 20
Score
12-12
Field goal good from 37 yards
Ohio State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 23
Score
15-12
Field goal good from 40 yards
Penn State
Q4TD
KAKaytron Allen
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
Kaytron Allen rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Ohio State
Q4TD
THTreVeyon Henderson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-18
TreVeyon Henderson rushes 41 yards for a touchdown
Ohio State
Q4TD
CSCade Stover
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-18
C.J. Stroud pass to Cade Stover for a touchdown (24 yards)
Penn State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 27
Score
27-21
Field goal good from 44 yards
Ohio State
Q4TD
THTreVeyon Henderson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-21
TreVeyon Henderson rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
Penn State
Q4TD
SCSean Clifford
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-27
Sean Clifford — Interception returned for a touchdown
Penn State
Q4TD
KAKaytron Allen
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-33
Sean Clifford pass to Kaytron Allen for a touchdown (5 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

C.J. Stroud (Ohio State) — 341.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.45 EPA/play +15.86 EPA
TEAM (Ohio State) — 0.0 yds · -3.79 EPA/play -3.79 EPA
Sean Clifford (Penn State) — 356.0 yds · 3 TD · -0.14 EPA/play -6.84 EPA

Rushing

TreVeyon Henderson (Ohio State) — 78.0 yds · 2 TD -0.19 EPA
Nicholas Singleton (Penn State) — 45.0 yds -0.46 EPA
Kaytron Allen (Penn State) — 76.0 yds · 1 TD +0.45 EPA

Receiving

Parker Washington (Penn State) — 11 rec · 164.0 yds +1.12 EPA
Marvin Harrison Jr. (Ohio State) — 10 rec · 185.0 yds +1.35 EPA
Emeka Egbuka (Ohio State) — 6 rec · 53.0 yds -0.23 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
C.J. Stroud	Ohio State	35	74.3%	341	1	+0.45	+15.86
TEAM	Ohio State	1	0.0%	0	0	-3.79	-3.79
Sean Clifford	Penn State	50	62.0%	356	3	-0.14	-6.84

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Ohio State	Penn State
Plays	60	80
EPA / play	+0.113	-0.087
Total EPA	+6.78	-6.98
Success rate	45.0%	46.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.335	-0.137
Rush EPA / play	-0.220	-0.005
Yards	452	485

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Ohio State	8	60	+1.38	Field goal
Q1	Penn State	6	24	-4.70	Interception
Q1	Ohio State	3	4	-2.89	Missed FG
Q1	Penn State	3	9	-5.65	Interception
Q1	Ohio State	3	41	+3.17	Rush TD
Q1	Penn State	5	16	-1.93	Punt
Q1	Ohio State	3	9	-1.10	Punt
Q2	Penn State	6	73	+5.24	Pass TD
Q2	Ohio State	3	3	-2.43	Punt
Q2	Penn State	6	79	+6.27	Pass TD
Q2	Ohio State	6	36	-0.86	Field goal
Q2	Penn State	6	13	-0.77	Punt
Q2	Ohio State	8	56	-0.94	Ended
Q3	Penn State	12	58	-1.10	Ended
Q3	Ohio State	6	14	-2.00	Punt
Q3	Penn State	6	17	-1.46	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford — Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.13 EPA)
Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass to Parker Washington for a touchdown (58 yards) (+6.16 EPA)
Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Fumble (-5.62 EPA)
Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass intercepted (-5.18 EPA)
Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · C.J. Stroud pass to Marvin Harrison Jr. for 37 yards (3rd & 10) (+4.91 EPA)
Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass intercepted (-4.75 EPA)
Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · C.J. Stroud pass to Emeka Egbuka for 42 yards (2nd & 7) (+3.82 EPA)
Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass to Kaytron Allen for a touchdown (5 yards) (+3.8 EPA)

Key takeaways

Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (44–31) in Week 9.
Passing edge: C.J. Stroud (Ohio State) — 341.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Ohio State at 0.113 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 Penn State Nittany Lions?

Ohio State Buckeyes 44, Penn State Nittany Lions 31 in Week 9 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Ohio State Buckeyes vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 44–31.

Where can I find the Ohio State Buckeyes vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401405126.

Who led Ohio State Buckeyes vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?

C.J. Stroud (Ohio State) led passers with 341.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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