Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Ohio State Buckeyes: 2024 Week 4 Recap

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Marshall Thundering Herd 49–14 in Week 4, 2024. Final score: Marshall Thundering Herd 14, Ohio State Buckeyes 49.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Marshall Thundering Herd	6	6	0	0	14
Ohio State Buckeyes	6	18	12	6	49

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• S.Earle (Marshall) — 119.0 yds · +0.57 EPA/play +8.59 EPA
• W.Howard (Ohio State) — 154.0 yds · +0.47 EPA/play +7.07 EPA
• D.Brown (Ohio State) — 14.0 yds · +0.34 EPA/play +0.67 EPA

Receiving

• pass. Pass incomplete intended (Marshall) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.14 EPA
• pass. Pass incomplete intended (Ohio State) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.85 EPA
• pass. Pass incomplete intended for. (Ohio State) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.52 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
S.Earle	Marshall	15	93.3%	119	0	+0.57	+8.59
W.Howard	Ohio State	15	93.3%	154	0	+0.47	+7.07
D.Brown	Ohio State	2	100.0%	14	0	+0.34	+0.67
C.Pennington	Marshall	1	100.0%	5	0	+0.08	+0.08
B.Braxton	Marshall	1	100.0%	2	0	-0.63	-0.63
ngton steps back to pass. Pass	Marshall	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.84	-0.84

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Marshall	Ohio State
Plays	64	57
EPA / play	-0.060	+0.453
Total EPA	-3.84	+25.83
Success rate	40.6%	54.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.004	+0.306
Rush EPA / play	-0.104	+0.595
Yards	262	570

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Marshall	8	39	+1.06	Ended
Q1	Ohio State	6	97	+5.26	Pass TD
Q1	Marshall	13	75	+6.17	Rush TD
Q2	Marshall	10	51	+5.78	Pass TD
Q2	Ohio State	7	80	+5.64	Rush TD
Q2	Marshall	8	25	-1.62	Punt
Q2	Ohio State	1	86	+6.26	Rush TD
Q2	Marshall	3	9	-1.54	Punt
Q2	Ohio State	6	45	+3.51	Rush TD
Q2	Marshall	1	-3	-4.22	Ended
Q3	Ohio State	6	52	+0.78	Ended
Q3	Marshall	3	5	-2.35	Punt
Q3	Ohio State	1	53	+3.14	Pass TD
Q3	Marshall	6	17	-1.65	Punt
Q3	Ohio State	7	25	-1.89	Punt
Q3	Marshall	3	7	-1.88	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Passing touchdown (68 yards) (+6.51 EPA)
2. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Rushing touchdown (+6.26 EPA)
3. Q2 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Passing touchdown (13 yards) (+4.49 EPA)
4. Q2 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Rush (4th & 1) (-4.22 EPA)
5. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Kickoff (-3.98 EPA)
6. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Kickoff (-3.44 EPA)
7. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Kickoff (-3.17 EPA)
8. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Passing touchdown (53 yards) (+3.14 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (49–14) in Week 4.
• Passing edge: S.Earle (Marshall) — 119.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Ohio State at 0.453 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 Marshall Thundering Herd vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Marshall Thundering Herd 14, Ohio State Buckeyes 49 in Week 4 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Marshall Thundering Herd vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 14–49.

Where can I find the Marshall Thundering Herd vs Ohio State Buckeyes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628492.

Who led Marshall Thundering Herd vs Ohio State Buckeyes in passing?

S.Earle (Marshall) led passers with 119.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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