Ohio State Buckeyes 38–7 Michigan State Spartans: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2024

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Michigan State Spartans 38–7 in Week 5, 2024. Final score: Ohio State Buckeyes 38, Michigan State Spartans 7.

Game summary

Ohio State Buckeyes dominated Michigan State Spartans 38–7 in Week 5 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Will Howard (Ohio State) — 295.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.38 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Quinshon Judkins — 54.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Emeka Egbuka — 7 rec, 96.0 yds.
EPA edge: Ohio State (+0.203/play) vs Michigan State (-0.380/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ohio State Buckeyes	3	18	12	0	38
Michigan State Spartans	0	6	0	0	7

Scoring Map

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

OSUOhio State Buckeyes

+3OPP 13

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MSUMichigan State Spartans

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Ohio State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 30 yards
Ohio State
Q2TD
GSGee Scott Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-0
Will Howard pass to Gee Scott Jr. for a touchdown (3 yards)
Michigan State
Q2TD
JGJaron Glover
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Aidan Chiles pass to Jaron Glover for a touchdown (12 yards)
Ohio State
Q2TD
JSJeremiah Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-6
Jeremiah Smith rushes 19 yards for a touchdown
Ohio State
Q2TD
JSJeremiah Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-6
Devin Brown pass to Jeremiah Smith for a touchdown (17 yards)
Ohio State
Q3TD
EEEmeka Egbuka
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-6
Will Howard pass to Emeka Egbuka for a touchdown (33 yards)
Ohio State
Q3TD
WHWill Howard
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-6
Will Howard rushes 6 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Will Howard (Ohio State) — 295.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.38 EPA/play +11.88 EPA
Devin Brown (Ohio State) — 54.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.90 EPA/play +6.27 EPA
Tommy Schuster (Michigan State) — 30.0 yds · -0.65 EPA/play -4.56 EPA

Rushing

Quinshon Judkins (Ohio State) — 54.0 yds +0.14 EPA
James Peoples (Ohio State) — 29.0 yds -0.36 EPA
Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams (Michigan State) — 35.0 yds -0.14 EPA

Receiving

Emeka Egbuka (Ohio State) — 7 rec · 96.0 yds +1.81 EPA
Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State) — 5 rec · 83.0 yds +1.97 EPA
Jaron Glover (Michigan State) — 4 rec · 53.0 yds +1.31 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Will Howard	Ohio State	31	67.7%	295	2	+0.38	+11.88
Devin Brown	Ohio State	7	71.4%	54	1	+0.90	+6.27
Tommy Schuster	Michigan State	7	42.9%	30	0	-0.65	-4.56
Aidan Chiles	Michigan State	21	57.1%	181	1	-0.22	-4.71
Julian Sayin	Ohio State	2	0.0%	0	0	-2.88	-5.77

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Ohio State	Michigan State
Plays	74	49
EPA / play	+0.203	-0.380
Total EPA	+15.00	-18.60
Success rate	44.6%	38.8%
Pass EPA / play	+0.310	-0.331
Rush EPA / play	+0.077	-0.444
Yards	521	277

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Ohio State	9	74	+3.14	Field goal
Q1	Michigan State	7	55	-1.68	Ended
Q1	Ohio State	14	80	+6.13	Pass TD
Q2	Michigan State	5	64	-1.94	Fumble
Q2	Ohio State	4	60	-5.86	Interception
Q2	Michigan State	1	12	+2.44	Pass TD
Q2	Ohio State	4	85	+6.79	Rush TD
Q2	Michigan State	9	59	-1.33	Fumble
Q2	Ohio State	3	7	-0.30	Punt
Q2	Michigan State	3	-2	-1.06	Punt
Q2	Ohio State	6	60	+5.59	Pass TD
Q2	Michigan State	1	-2	-0.21	Ended
Q3	Michigan State	5	6	-2.93	Punt
Q3	Ohio State	13	77	+5.88	Pass TD
Q3	Michigan State	3	45	-4.81	Interception
Q3	Ohio State	3	12	+1.74	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Will Howard pass intercepted (-6.5 EPA)
Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Aidan Chiles pass intercepted (-5.5 EPA)
Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Punt (-5.12 EPA)
Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Will Howard pass to Emeka Egbuka for a touchdown (33 yards) (+5.07 EPA)
Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Devin Brown pass to Jeremiah Smith for a touchdown (17 yards) (+4.98 EPA)
Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Fumble (-4.09 EPA)
Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Will Howard pass to Carnell Tate for 29 yards (2nd & 14) (+3.67 EPA)
Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Will Howard pass to Gee Scott Jr. for a touchdown (3 yards) (+3.6 EPA)

Key takeaways

Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (38–7) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Will Howard (Ohio State) — 295.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Ohio State at 0.203 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 Michigan State Spartans?

Ohio State Buckeyes 38, Michigan State Spartans 7 in Week 5 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Ohio State Buckeyes vs Michigan State Spartans?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 38–7.

Where can I find the Ohio State Buckeyes vs Michigan State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628498.

Who led Ohio State Buckeyes vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Will Howard (Ohio State) led passers with 295.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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