Missouri Tigers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Missouri Tigers defeated Ohio State Buckeyes 14–3 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Missouri Tigers 14, Ohio State Buckeyes 3.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Missouri Tigers	0	0	0	12	14
Ohio State Buckeyes	3	0	0	0	3

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Emeka Egbuka (Ohio State) — 0.0 yds · -0.63 EPA/play -0.63 EPA
• Lincoln Kienholz (Ohio State) — 79.0 yds · -0.33 EPA/play -5.86 EPA
• Devin Brown (Ohio State) — 8.0 yds · -0.74 EPA/play -6.67 EPA

Rushing

• Cody Schrader (Missouri) — 143.0 yds · 1 TD +0.02 EPA
• TreVeyon Henderson (Ohio State) — 72.0 yds -0.20 EPA
• Brady Cook (Missouri) — 102.0 yds +0.84 EPA

Receiving

• Emeka Egbuka (Ohio State) — 6 rec · 63.0 yds +0.39 EPA
• Theo Wease Jr. (Missouri) — 4 rec · 43.0 yds +0.08 EPA
• Carnell Tate (Ohio State) — 1 rec · 4.0 yds -0.90 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Emeka Egbuka	Ohio State	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.63	-0.63
Lincoln Kienholz	Ohio State	18	33.3%	79	0	-0.33	-5.86
Devin Brown	Ohio State	9	44.4%	8	0	-0.74	-6.67
Brady Cook	Missouri	24	45.8%	92	1	-0.50	-11.97

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Missouri	Ohio State
Plays	71	57
EPA / play	-0.051	-0.277
Total EPA	-3.62	-15.78
Success rate	39.4%	28.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.499	-0.470
Rush EPA / play	+0.178	-0.090
Yards	346	218

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Ohio State	3	-2	-3.49	Punt
Q1	Missouri	5	23	-1.69	Punt
Q1	Ohio State	7	29	-0.51	Punt
Q1	Missouri	3	0	-2.62	Punt
Q1	Ohio State	4	27	-1.21	Field goal
Q1	Missouri	6	27	-0.66	Punt
Q1	Ohio State	3	-1	-2.52	Punt
Q2	Missouri	7	7	-3.04	Punt
Q2	Ohio State	3	5	-1.25	Punt
Q2	Missouri	4	20	-0.96	Punt
Q2	Ohio State	3	6	-0.95	Punt
Q2	Missouri	3	4	-0.80	Punt
Q2	Ohio State	7	27	-0.22	Punt
Q2	Missouri	4	31	-0.28	Ended
Q3	Missouri	3	-5	-3.69	Punt
Q3	Ohio State	4	26	-1.55	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Fumble (-3.66 EPA)
2. Q4 · Missouri Tigers · Brady Cook pass to Theo Wease Jr. for 31 yards (2nd & 16) (+3.21 EPA)
3. Q3 · Missouri Tigers · Brady Cook rushes for 17 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.06 EPA)
4. Q3 · Missouri Tigers · Brady Cook pass to Marquis Johnson for 50 yards (1st & 10) (+2.86 EPA)
5. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Xavier Johnson rushes for 11 yards (3rd & 7) (+2.76 EPA)
6. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Punt (+2.69 EPA)
7. Q2 · Missouri Tigers · Brady Cook rushes for 5 yards (4th & 1) (+2.56 EPA)
8. Q3 · Missouri Tigers · Brady Cook sacked for a loss of 8 yards (3rd & 15) (-2.4 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Missouri Tigers controlled the final (14–3) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Emeka Egbuka (Ohio State) — yds.
• EPA edge: Missouri at -0.051 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 Missouri Tigers vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Missouri Tigers 14, Ohio State Buckeyes 3 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Missouri Tigers vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Missouri Tigers won with a final score of 14–3.

Where can I find the Missouri Tigers vs Ohio State Buckeyes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401551768.

Who led Missouri Tigers vs Ohio State Buckeyes in passing?

Emeka Egbuka (Ohio State) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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