Tennessee Volunteers 17–42 Ohio State Buckeyes: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2024

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Tennessee Volunteers 42–17 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Tennessee Volunteers 17, Ohio State Buckeyes 42.

Game summary

Ohio State Buckeyes rolled past Tennessee Volunteers 42–17 in Week 1 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Will Howard (Ohio State) — 311.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.60 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Nico Iamaleava — 82.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Chris Brazzell II — 1 rec, 8.0 yds.
EPA edge: Ohio State (+0.273/play) vs Tennessee (-0.101/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Tennessee Volunteers	0	9	0	6	17
Ohio State Buckeyes	18	0	12	6	42

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

TENNTennessee Volunteers

+3OPP 19

OPP EZ

OSUOhio State Buckeyes

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Ohio State
Q1TD
JSJeremiah Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Will Howard pass to Jeremiah Smith for a touchdown (37 yards)
Ohio State
Q1TD
QJQuinshon Judkins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Quinshon Judkins rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Ohio State
Q1TD
THTreVeyon Henderson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-18
TreVeyon Henderson rushes 29 yards for a touchdown
Tennessee
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
3-18
Field goal good from 36 yards
Tennessee
Q2TD
NINico Iamaleava
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-18
Nico Iamaleava rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Ohio State
Q3TD
JSJeremiah Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-24
Will Howard pass to Jeremiah Smith for a touchdown (22 yards)
Ohio State
Q3TD
QJQuinshon Judkins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-30
Quinshon Judkins rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Ohio State
Q4TD
THTreVeyon Henderson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-36
TreVeyon Henderson rushes 24 yards for a touchdown
Tennessee
Q4TD
NINico Iamaleava
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-36
Nico Iamaleava rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Will Howard (Ohio State) — 311.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.60 EPA/play +17.54 EPA
Devin Brown (Ohio State) — 6.0 yds · -0.10 EPA/play -0.10 EPA
Julian Sayin (Ohio State) — 0.0 yds · -1.04 EPA/play -1.04 EPA

Rushing

Nico Iamaleava (Tennessee) — 82.0 yds · 2 TD +0.82 EPA
TreVeyon Henderson (Ohio State) — 80.0 yds · 2 TD +0.30 EPA
Peyton Lewis (Tennessee) — 77.0 yds +0.41 EPA

Receiving

Chris Brazzell II (Tennessee) — 1 rec · 8.0 yds -0.80 EPA
Emeka Egbuka (Ohio State) — 5 rec · 81.0 yds +0.78 EPA
Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State) — 6 rec · 103.0 yds +1.77 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Will Howard	Ohio State	29	82.8%	311	2	+0.60	+17.54
Devin Brown	Ohio State	1	100.0%	6	0	-0.10	-0.10
Julian Sayin	Ohio State	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.04	-1.04
Nico Iamaleava	Tennessee	35	40.0%	69	0	-0.66	-23.09

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Tennessee	Ohio State
Plays	70	64
EPA / play	-0.101	+0.273
Total EPA	-7.04	+17.50
Success rate	38.6%	54.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.660	+0.529
Rush EPA / play	+0.459	+0.034
Yards	256	473

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Ohio State	5	65	+4.82	Pass TD
Q1	Tennessee	3	7	-2.19	Punt
Q1	Ohio State	5	68	+4.97	Rush TD
Q1	Tennessee	3	-13	-4.02	Punt
Q1	Ohio State	7	58	+3.76	Rush TD
Q1	Tennessee	7	22	-1.80	Punt
Q1	Ohio State	12	60	-1.68	Interception
Q2	Tennessee	8	52	-0.26	Field goal
Q2	Ohio State	3	8	-1.25	Punt
Q2	Tennessee	16	79	+6.99	Rush TD
Q2	Ohio State	3	37	+1.12	Missed FG
Q3	Tennessee	6	8	-2.81	Punt
Q3	Ohio State	6	65	+4.55	Pass TD
Q3	Tennessee	6	18	-1.56	Punt
Q3	Ohio State	9	61	+4.15	Rush TD
Q3	Tennessee	6	14	-4.15	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Will Howard pass intercepted (-4.56 EPA)
Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Will Howard pass to Jeremiah Smith for a touchdown (37 yards) (+3.21 EPA)
Q1 · Tennessee Volunteers · Nico Iamaleava rushes for 12 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.13 EPA)
Q4 · Tennessee Volunteers · Nico Iamaleava rushes 2 yards for a touchdown (+2.98 EPA)
Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Will Howard pass to Jeremiah Smith for 10 yards (4th & 4) (+2.96 EPA)
Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · TreVeyon Henderson rushes 29 yards for a touchdown (+2.93 EPA)
Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Will Howard pass to TreVeyon Henderson for 21 yards (2nd & 16) (+2.63 EPA)
Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · TreVeyon Henderson rushes 24 yards for a touchdown (+2.56 EPA)

Key takeaways

Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (42–17) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Will Howard (Ohio State) — 311.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Ohio State at 0.273 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Tennessee Volunteers vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Tennessee Volunteers 17, Ohio State Buckeyes 42 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Tennessee Volunteers vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 17–42.

Where can I find the Tennessee Volunteers vs Ohio State Buckeyes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401677177.

Who led Tennessee Volunteers vs Ohio State Buckeyes in passing?

Will Howard (Ohio State) led passers with 311.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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