Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Ohio State Buckeyes: 2023 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 20–12 in Week 8, 2023. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 12, Ohio State Buckeyes 20.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Penn State Nittany Lions	3	3	0	6	12
Ohio State Buckeyes	3	6	0	9	20

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Kyle McCord (Ohio State) — 276.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +4.36 EPA
• Drew Allar (Penn State) — 155.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.30 EPA/play -13.63 EPA

Rushing

• Miyan Williams (Ohio State) — 62.0 yds · 1 TD -0.28 EPA
• Nicholas Singleton (Penn State) — 48.0 yds -0.54 EPA
• Kaytron Allen (Penn State) — 26.0 yds -0.31 EPA

Receiving

• Marvin Harrison Jr. (Ohio State) — 11 rec · 162.0 yds +1.25 EPA
• KeAndre Lambert-Smith (Penn State) — 6 rec · 52.0 yds +0.18 EPA
• Cade Stover (Ohio State) — 4 rec · 70.0 yds +0.64 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kyle McCord	Ohio State	37	59.5%	276	1	+0.12	+4.36
Drew Allar	Penn State	46	39.1%	155	1	-0.30	-13.63

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Penn State	Ohio State
Plays	68	76
EPA / play	-0.317	-0.091
Total EPA	-21.54	-6.92
Success rate	30.9%	38.2%
Pass EPA / play	-0.296	+0.118
Rush EPA / play	-0.359	-0.289
Yards	249	367

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Penn State	3	6	-2.48	Punt
Q1	Ohio State	10	57	+0.81	Field goal
Q1	Penn State	4	15	-2.17	Punt
Q1	Ohio State	3	-3	-3.64	Punt
Q1	Penn State	5	39	-0.54	Field goal
Q1	Ohio State	5	20	-1.41	Punt
Q1	Penn State	4	21	-0.58	Punt
Q1	Ohio State	5	24	-0.87	Punt
Q2	Penn State	3	4	-2.14	Punt
Q2	Ohio State	13	56	+2.81	Rush TD
Q2	Penn State	6	51	+0.21	Field goal
Q2	Ohio State	4	37	-0.45	Punt
Q2	Penn State	6	25	+0.25	Punt
Q2	Ohio State	1	-2	-0.58	Ended
Q3	Ohio State	3	1	-3.20	Punt
Q3	Penn State	4	16	-2.03	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Kyle McCord pass to Marvin Harrison Jr. for a touchdown (18 yards) (+4.25 EPA)
2. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Drew Allar pass to Kaden Saunders for a touchdown (8 yards) (+3.64 EPA)
3. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Kyle McCord pass to Marvin Harrison Jr. for 28 yards (2nd & 13) (+3.31 EPA)
4. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Drew Allar — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.91 EPA)
5. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Nicholas Singleton rushes for a loss of 3 yards (3rd & 2) (-2.9 EPA)
6. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Punt (+2.76 EPA)
7. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Kyle McCord pass to Marvin Harrison Jr. for 12 yards (3rd & 10) (+2.72 EPA)
8. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Kyle McCord pass to Carnell Tate for no gain (4th & 2) (-2.57 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (20–12) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Kyle McCord (Ohio State) — 276.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Ohio State at -0.091 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 Penn State Nittany Lions vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Penn State Nittany Lions 12, Ohio State Buckeyes 20 in Week 8 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 12–20.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520343.

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

Kyle McCord (Ohio State) led passers with 276.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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