Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Indiana Hoosiers: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Indiana Hoosiers 23–3 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Ohio State Buckeyes 23, Indiana Hoosiers 3.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ohio State Buckeyes	6	3	9	3	23
Indiana Hoosiers	0	3	0	0	3

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Kyle McCord (Ohio State) — 254.0 yds · +0.23 EPA/play +7.97 EPA
• Brendan Sorsby (Indiana) — 86.0 yds · +0.11 EPA/play +2.01 EPA
• Devin Brown (Ohio State) — 2.0 yds · -0.28 EPA/play -0.85 EPA

Rushing

• TreVeyon Henderson (Ohio State) — 55.0 yds -0.17 EPA
• Jaylin Lucas (Indiana) — 30.0 yds -0.38 EPA
• Chip Trayanum (Ohio State) — 74.0 yds +0.22 EPA

Receiving

• Julian Fleming (Ohio State) — 6 rec · 58.0 yds -0.19 EPA
• Cade Stover (Ohio State) — 5 rec · 98.0 yds +1.14 EPA
• Cam Camper (Indiana) — 3 rec · 50.0 yds +0.92 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kyle McCord	Ohio State	34	58.8%	254	0	+0.23	+7.97
Brendan Sorsby	Indiana	19	52.6%	86	0	+0.11	+2.01
Devin Brown	Ohio State	3	33.3%	2	0	-0.28	-0.85
Tayven Jackson	Indiana	5	20.0%	24	0	-0.66	-3.27

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Ohio State	Indiana
Plays	71	56
EPA / play	+0.073	-0.199
Total EPA	+5.19	-11.12
Success rate	49.3%	23.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.192	-0.053
Rush EPA / play	-0.056	-0.308
Yards	430	210

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Indiana	3	16	+0.40	Punt
Q1	Ohio State	11	84	+7.25	Rush TD
Q1	Indiana	3	2	-2.58	Punt
Q1	Ohio State	3	2	-3.26	Punt
Q1	Indiana	6	15	-1.77	Punt
Q1	Ohio State	11	60	-3.49	Interception
Q2	Indiana	7	47	+0.03	Field goal
Q2	Ohio State	3	12	+0.46	Punt
Q2	Indiana	7	19	-2.90	Ended
Q2	Ohio State	6	39	-0.52	Field goal
Q2	Indiana	1	-1	0.00	Ended
Q3	Ohio State	3	11	-0.80	Punt
Q3	Indiana	3	7	-2.47	Punt
Q3	Ohio State	11	61	-1.60	Field goal
Q3	Indiana	3	3	-2.85	Punt
Q3	Ohio State	7	97	+7.35	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Kyle McCord pass to Cade Stover for 49 yards (2nd & 9) (+3.64 EPA)
2. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Kyle McCord pass to Miyan Williams for 12 yards (4th & 9) (+3.63 EPA)
3. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Kyle McCord pass intercepted (-3.46 EPA)
4. Q4 · Indiana Hoosiers · Brendan Sorsby pass to E.J. Williams for 19 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.23 EPA)
5. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Kyle McCord pass to Gee Scott Jr. for 10 yards (4th & 2) (+3.23 EPA)
6. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · TreVeyon Henderson rushes for 19 yards (3rd & 3) (+2.72 EPA)
7. Q4 · Indiana Hoosiers · Brendan Sorsby to Andison Coby — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.53 EPA)
8. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Penalty (3rd & 5) (+2.51 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (23–3) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Kyle McCord (Ohio State) — 254.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Ohio State at 0.073 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 23, Indiana Hoosiers 3 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Ohio State Buckeyes vs Indiana Hoosiers?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 23–3.

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=401520156.

Who led Ohio State Buckeyes vs Indiana Hoosiers in passing?

Kyle McCord (Ohio State) led passers with 254.0 yards.

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.