Total Yards
Ohio State683
Utah463
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Utah at Ohio State
Jan 1, 2022 • Completed • Neutral Site
Rose Bowl Game Pres. by Capital One Venture X
Season 2021PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Utah
Big 12
Final Score
45 - 48
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Ohio State
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Ohio State573
Utah237
Rushing Yards
Ohio State110
Utah226
Turnovers
Ohio State2
Utah1
Game Conditions
Temperature62°F
Wind4 mph SE
Humidity
35%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Ohio State vs Utah box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Ohio State25:43
Utah34:17
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Ohio State edges Utah 48-45
Ohio State defeated Utah 48-45 in Week 1 of the 2021 postseason slate, finishing with a 683-463 edge in total yards, and scoring 6 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Ohio State set the terms early in a game that finished 48-45. Cameron Rising pass complete to Britain Covey for 19 yds for a TD (Jadon Redding KICK) came with {'seconds': 29, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Utah the first major swing.
Ohio State's box score carried the story: 683 total yards, 110 rushing yards, and 573 passing yards. Utah finished with 463 total yards, including 226 on the ground and 237 through the air.
Ohio State converted 4-9 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, Ohio State led 21-35 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Noah Ruggles kickoff for 62 yds , Britain Covey return for 97 yds for a TD (Jadon Redding KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Cameron Rising pass complete to Britain Covey for 19 yds for a TD (Jadon Redding KICK) (Utah led 7-0 over Ohio State).
Passing Touchdown
Cameron Rising pass complete to Micah Bernard for 12 yds for a TD (Jadon Redding KICK) (Utah led 14-0 over Ohio State).
Rushing Touchdown
Tavion Thomas run for 6 yds for a TD (Jadon Redding KICK) (Utah led 21-7 over Ohio State).
Passing Touchdown
C.J. Stroud pass complete to Jaxon Smith-Njigba for 50 yds for a TD (Noah Ruggles KICK) (Ohio State led 14-21 over Utah).
Rushing Touchdown
Cameron Rising run for 62 yds for a TD (Jadon Redding KICK) (Utah led 35-21 over Ohio State).
Passing Touchdown
C.J. Stroud pass complete to Jaxon Smith-Njigba for 52 yds for a TD (Noah Ruggles KICK) (Ohio State led 21-28 over Utah).
Stat Callouts
Final score
48-45
Ohio State defeated Utah.
Total yards
683-463
Ohio State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
110
Ohio State averaged 5.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
573
Ohio State averaged 12.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-9
Ohio State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-12
Utah's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Ohio State | Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 683 | 463 |
| Passing Yards | 573 | 237 |
| Rushing Yards | 110 | 226 |
| First Downs | 28 | 25 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-9 | 5-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-70 | 5-50 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 37-47 | 19-24 |
| Rushing Attempts | 20 | 44 |
| Passing TDs | 6 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 25:43 | 34:17 |