Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Texas Longhorns: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Texas Longhorns 28–14 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Ohio State Buckeyes 28, Texas Longhorns 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ohio State Buckeyes	6	6	0	6	28
Texas Longhorns	0	6	6	6	14

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Will Howard (Ohio State) — 269.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +7.36 EPA
• Quinn Ewers (Texas) — 243.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.06 EPA/play -2.32 EPA
• Quinn Ewers sacked (Texas) — 83.0 yds · 1 TD · -9.23 EPA/play -9.23 EPA

Rushing

• Quintrevion Wisner (Texas) — 46.0 yds -0.36 EPA
• Quinshon Judkins (Ohio State) — 36.0 yds · 2 TD +0.24 EPA
• TreVeyon Henderson (Ohio State) — 42.0 yds +0.30 EPA

Receiving

• Carnell Tate (Ohio State) — 7 rec · 87.0 yds +0.80 EPA
• Quintrevion Wisner (Texas) — 6 rec · 42.0 yds +0.06 EPA
• Emeka Egbuka (Ohio State) — 5 rec · 51.0 yds +0.41 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Will Howard	Ohio State	35	68.6%	269	1	+0.21	+7.36
Quinn Ewers	Texas	42	54.8%	243	2	-0.06	-2.32
Quinn Ewers sacked	Texas	1	0.0%	83	1	-9.23	-9.23

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Ohio State	Texas
Plays	57	68
EPA / play	+0.157	-0.260
Total EPA	+8.93	-17.65
Success rate	45.6%	38.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.210	-0.269
Rush EPA / play	+0.071	-0.244
Yards	367	411

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Texas	7	39	-2.76	Ended
Q1	Ohio State	10	64	+5.08	Rush TD
Q1	Texas	6	32	-0.81	Punt
Q1	Ohio State	8	58	+1.38	Punt
Q2	Texas	4	-11	-4.67	Punt
Q2	Ohio State	5	24	-0.98	Punt
Q2	Texas	5	15	-1.16	Punt
Q2	Ohio State	3	22	-0.35	Punt
Q2	Texas	5	16	-0.82	Punt
Q2	Ohio State	3	-7	-1.10	Punt
Q2	Texas	7	59	+5.70	Pass TD
Q2	Ohio State	1	75	+6.29	Pass TD
Q2	Texas	2	13	-0.91	Ended
Q3	Ohio State	4	24	-2.19	Interception
Q3	Texas	4	13	-2.38	Punt
Q3	Ohio State	3	9	-0.91	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Texas Longhorns · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-9.23 EPA)
2. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Will Howard pass to TreVeyon Henderson for a touchdown (75 yards) (+6.29 EPA)
3. Q2 · Texas Longhorns · Quinn Ewers pass to Jaydon Blue for a touchdown (18 yards) (+4.78 EPA)
4. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Will Howard pass intercepted (-4.33 EPA)
5. Q3 · Texas Longhorns · Quinn Ewers pass to Jaydon Blue for a touchdown (26 yards) (+4.14 EPA)
6. Q3 · Texas Longhorns · Quinn Ewers pass to Quintrevion Wisner for 14 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.28 EPA)
7. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Will Howard rushes for 18 yards (4th & 2) (+3.19 EPA)
8. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Will Howard pass to Carnell Tate for 18 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.08 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (28–14) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Will Howard (Ohio State) — 269.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Ohio State at 0.157 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 Texas Longhorns?

Ohio State Buckeyes 28, Texas Longhorns 14 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Ohio State Buckeyes vs Texas Longhorns?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 28–14.

Where can I find the Ohio State Buckeyes vs Texas Longhorns box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401677191.

Who led Ohio State Buckeyes vs Texas Longhorns in passing?

Will Howard (Ohio State) led passers with 269.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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