Total Yards
Ohio State511
Western Michigan338
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Western Michigan at Ohio State
Sep 26, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 4
Away
Western Michigan
Mid-American
Final Score
12 - 38
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Passing Yards
Ohio State288
Western Michigan169
Rushing Yards
Ohio State223
Western Michigan169
Turnovers
Ohio State2
Western Michigan1
Game Conditions
Temperature72°F
Wind10 mph E
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Ohio State22:46
Western Michigan37:14
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Game Story
Ohio State pulls away from Western Michigan 38-12
Ohio State defeated Western Michigan 38-12 in Week 4 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 511-338 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Ohio State set the terms early in a game that finished 38-12. Cardale Jones pass complete to Michael Thomas for 38 yds for a TD, (Jack Willoughby KICK) came with {'seconds': 26, 'minutes': 13} left in the first quarter, giving Ohio State the first major swing.
Ohio State's box score carried the story: 511 total yards, 223 rushing yards, and 288 passing yards. Western Michigan finished with 338 total yards, including 169 on the ground and 169 through the air.
Ohio State converted 8-13 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, Ohio State led 24-6 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Curtis Samuel run for 40 yds for a TD, (Jack Willoughby KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Cardale Jones pass complete to Michael Thomas for 38 yds for a TD, (Jack Willoughby KICK) (Ohio State led 7-0 over Western Michigan).
Field Goal Good
Jack Willoughby 30 yd FG GOOD (Ohio State led 17-6 over Western Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Cardale Jones pass complete to Jalin Marshall for 37 yds for a TD, (Jack Willoughby KICK) (Ohio State led 14-0 over Western Michigan).
Interception Return Touchdown
Zach Terrell pass intercepted for a TD Adolphus Washington return for 20 yds for a TD, (Jack Willoughby KICK) (Western Michigan led 6-24 over Ohio State).
Passing Touchdown
Zach Terrell pass complete to Daniel Braverman for 55 yds for a TD, (Andrew Haldeman PAT MISSED) (Western Michigan led 6-14 over Ohio State).
Rushing Touchdown
Ezekiel Elliott run for 6 yds for a TD, (Jack Willoughby KICK) (Ohio State led 31-6 over Western Michigan).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-12
Ohio State defeated Western Michigan.
Total yards
511-338
Ohio State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
223
Ohio State averaged 6.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
288
Ohio State averaged 8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-13
Ohio State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-17
Western Michigan's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Ohio State | Western Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 511 | 338 |
| Passing Yards | 288 | 169 |
| Rushing Yards | 223 | 169 |
| First Downs | 25 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-13 | 7-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 12-86 | 8-74 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-36 | 18-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 41 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 0 |
| Possession Time | 22:46 | 37:14 |