Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Oregon Ducks: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Oregon Ducks 41–21 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Ohio State Buckeyes 41, Oregon Ducks 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ohio State Buckeyes	12	18	6	0	41
Oregon Ducks	0	6	6	6	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Dillon Gabriel (Oregon) — 243.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.27 EPA/play +13.00 EPA
• Will Howard (Ohio State) — 276.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.49 EPA/play +12.25 EPA
• Dante Moore (Oregon) — 0.0 yds · -0.89 EPA/play -0.89 EPA

Rushing

• Quinshon Judkins (Ohio State) — 84.0 yds -0.27 EPA
• TreVeyon Henderson (Ohio State) — 94.0 yds · 2 TD +0.62 EPA
• Jordan James (Oregon) — 14.0 yds -0.62 EPA

Receiving

• Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State) — 6 rec · 144.0 yds +1.23 EPA
• Traeshon Holden (Oregon) — 7 rec · 116.0 yds +1.94 EPA
• Tez Johnson (Oregon) — 5 rec · 32.0 yds -0.07 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Dillon Gabriel	Oregon	49	59.2%	243	2	+0.27	+13.00
Will Howard	Ohio State	25	64.0%	276	2	+0.49	+12.25
Dante Moore	Oregon	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.89	-0.89

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Ohio State	Oregon
Plays	57	70
EPA / play	+0.177	+0.078
Total EPA	+10.08	+5.46
Success rate	45.6%	31.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.595	+0.242
Rush EPA / play	-0.174	-0.333
Yards	499	271

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Ohio State	3	75	+6.16	Pass TD
Q1	Oregon	3	9	-1.41	Punt
Q1	Ohio State	6	42	-0.21	Punt
Q1	Oregon	3	2	-2.82	Punt
Q1	Ohio State	3	53	+3.79	Pass TD
Q1	Oregon	7	26	-1.19	Punt
Q1	Ohio State	9	63	+1.48	Field goal
Q2	Oregon	7	23	-3.99	Ended
Q2	Ohio State	2	48	+3.19	Pass TD
Q2	Oregon	3	6	-1.92	Punt
Q2	Ohio State	1	66	+4.17	Rush TD
Q2	Oregon	3	-2	-2.44	Punt
Q2	Ohio State	9	43	-1.29	Field goal
Q2	Oregon	10	75	+11.30	Pass TD
Q3	Oregon	11	75	+7.92	Rush TD
Q3	Ohio State	3	7	-2.10	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Oregon Ducks · Dillon Gabriel pass to Traeshon Holden for a touchdown (5 yards) (+7.0 EPA)
2. Q4 · Oregon Ducks · Dillon Gabriel pass to Traeshon Holden for a touchdown (27 yards) (+5.46 EPA)
3. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Will Howard pass to Jeremiah Smith for a touchdown (45 yards) (+4.48 EPA)
4. Q4 · Oregon Ducks · Dillon Gabriel pass to Tez Johnson for 12 yards (4th & 11) (+4.3 EPA)
5. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · TreVeyon Henderson rushes 66 yards for a touchdown (+4.17 EPA)
6. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Will Howard rushes for a loss of 5 yards (3rd & 11) (-3.91 EPA)
7. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Will Howard pass to Jeremiah Smith for 32 yards (3rd & 4) (+3.64 EPA)
8. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · J. Smith catch for a touchdown (43 yards) (+3.22 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (41–21) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Dillon Gabriel (Oregon) — 243.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Ohio State at 0.177 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 Oregon Ducks?

Ohio State Buckeyes 41, Oregon Ducks 21 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Ohio State Buckeyes vs Oregon Ducks?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 41–21.

Where can I find the Ohio State Buckeyes vs Oregon Ducks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401677183.

Who led Ohio State Buckeyes vs Oregon Ducks in passing?

Dillon Gabriel (Oregon) led passers with 243.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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