Penn State Nittany Lions 14–38 Ohio State Buckeyes: Final Score & Recap | Week 10, 2025

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 38–14 in Week 10, 2025. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 14, Ohio State Buckeyes 38.

Game summary

Ohio State Buckeyes rolled past Penn State Nittany Lions 38–14 in Week 10 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Shotgun #10 J.Sayin (Ohio State) — 232.0 pass yds, +0.58 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #4 J.Smith caught at 34 — 2 rec, 67.0 yds.
EPA edge: Ohio State (+0.375/play) vs Penn State (-0.034/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Penn State Nittany Lions	0	12	0	0	14
Ohio State Buckeyes	6	9	12	6	38

Scoring Map

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

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Ohio State
Q1TD
JSJ. Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
J. Smith catch for a touchdown (14 yards)
Ohio State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 5
Score
0-9
Field goal good from 22 yards
Penn State
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
Rushing touchdown
Ohio State
Q2TD
CTC. Tate
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-15
C. Tate catch for a touchdown (45 yards)
Penn State
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
Rushing touchdown
Ohio State
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-21
Rushing touchdown
Ohio State
Q3TD
BCB. Christian
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-27
B. Christian catch for a touchdown (1 yard)
Ohio State
Q4TD
#J#4 J.Smith caught at 01
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-33
#4 J.Smith caught at 01 catch for a touchdown (11 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Shotgun #10 J.Sayin (Ohio State) — 232.0 yds · +0.58 EPA/play +9.28 EPA
Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer (Penn State) — 100.0 yds · +0.17 EPA/play +4.45 EPA
No Huddle-Shotgun #10 J.Sayin (Ohio State) — 13.0 yds · -0.26 EPA/play -0.51 EPA

Receiving

#4 J.Smith caught at 34 (Ohio State) — 2 rec · 67.0 yds +1.97 EPA
#5 D.Ross caught at 23 (Penn State) — 2 rec · 3.0 yds -0.71 EPA
#17 C.Tate caught at 20 (Ohio State) — 1 rec · 57.0 yds +3.66 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	EPA/play	Total EPA
Shotgun #10 J.Sayin	Ohio State	16	93.8%	232	+0.58	+9.28
Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer	Penn State	26	65.4%	100	+0.17	+4.45
No Huddle-Shotgun #10 J.Sayin	Ohio State	2	50.0%	13	-0.26	-0.51
#10 J.Sayin	Ohio State	1	0.0%	0	-0.63	-0.63
Shotgun #2 L.Clifford	Penn State	1	0.0%	0	-0.72	-0.72
ddle-Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer	Penn State	5	40.0%	14	-0.21	-1.03

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Penn State	Ohio State
Plays	60	53
EPA / play	-0.034	+0.375
Total EPA	-2.07	+19.89
Success rate	36.7%	56.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.008	+0.829
Rush EPA / play	-0.086	+0.028
Yards	200	479

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Penn State	4	33	+1.19	Punt
Q1	Ohio State	11	89	+2.10	Pass TD
Q1	Penn State	3	7	-2.18	Punt
Q1	Ohio State	10	56	-0.59	Field goal
Q2	Penn State	15	75	+6.30	Rush TD
Q2	Ohio State	6	75	+5.72	Pass TD
Q2	Penn State	9	25	+3.85	Rush TD
Q2	Penn State	1	0	-2.68	Ended
Q3	Ohio State	5	75	+5.97	Rush TD
Q3	Penn State	7	16	-1.28	Punt
Q3	Ohio State	7	69	+4.24	Pass TD
Q3	Penn State	6	2	-1.01	Ended
Q4	Ohio State	4	17	-1.63	Punt
Q4	Penn State	3	-11	-3.45	Punt
Q4	Ohio State	2	62	+4.77	Pass TD
Q4	Penn State	12	53	-2.81	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · C. Tate catch for a touchdown (45 yards) (+4.8 EPA)
Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer pass to #13 K.Allen caught at 10 for 8 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.78 EPA)
Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Shotgun #10 J.Sayin pass to #17 C.Tate caught at 20 for 57 yards (1st & 10) (+3.66 EPA)
Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Shotgun #10 J.Sayin pass to #4 J.Smith caught at 34 for 57 yards (2nd & 4) (+3.6 EPA)
Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer pass intercepted (-3.56 EPA)
Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Fumble (-3.29 EPA)
Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer pass to #1 K.Hudson caught at 38 for 18 yards (3rd & 15) (+3.26 EPA)
Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · J. Smith catch for a touchdown (14 yards) (+3.02 EPA)

Key takeaways

Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (38–14) in Week 10.
Passing edge: Shotgun #10 J.Sayin (Ohio State) — 232.0 yds.
EPA edge: Ohio State at 0.375 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Penn State Nittany Lions vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Penn State Nittany Lions 14, Ohio State Buckeyes 38 in Week 10 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 14–38.

Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Ohio State Buckeyes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752889.

Who led Penn State Nittany Lions vs Ohio State Buckeyes in passing?

Shotgun #10 J.Sayin (Ohio State) led passers with 232.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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