Total Yards
Ohio State365
Penn State240
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Penn State at Ohio State
Oct 21, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 8
Away
Penn State
Big Ten
Final Score
12 - 20
PSOS
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Ohio State
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Ohio State286
Penn State191
Rushing Yards
Ohio State79
Penn State49
Turnovers
Ohio State1
Penn State0
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature60°F
Wind10 mph W
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Ohio State vs Penn State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Ohio State34:24
Penn State25:36
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Ohio State holds off Penn State 20-12
Ohio State defeated Penn State 20-12 in Week 8 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 365-240 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Ohio State set the terms early in a game that finished 20-12. Jayden Fielding 33 Yd Field Goal came with {'seconds': 49, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving Ohio State the first major swing.
Ohio State's box score carried the story: 365 total yards, 79 rushing yards, and 286 passing yards. Penn State finished with 240 total yards, including 49 on the ground and 191 through the air.
Ohio State converted 6-16 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-0, Ohio State led 10-6 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jayden Fielding 37 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Jayden Fielding 33 Yd Field Goal (Ohio State led 3-0 over Penn State).
Field Goal Good
Alex Felkins 40 Yd Field Goal (Penn State led 3-3 over Ohio State).
Rushing Touchdown
Miyan Williams 2 Yd Run (Jayden Fielding Kick) (Ohio State led 10-3 over Penn State).
Field Goal Good
Alex Felkins 41 Yd Field Goal (Penn State led 6-10 over Ohio State).
Passing Touchdown
Kyle McCord pass complete to Marvin Harrison Jr. for 18 yds for a TD (Jayden Fielding KICK) (Ohio State led 20-6 over Penn State).
Field Goal Good
Jayden Fielding 37 yd FG GOOD (Ohio State led 13-6 over Penn State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
20-12
Ohio State defeated Penn State.
Total yards
365-240
Ohio State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
79
Ohio State averaged 1.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
286
Ohio State averaged 8.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-16
Ohio State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
1-16
Penn State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Ohio State | Penn State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 365 | 240 |
| Passing Yards | 286 | 191 |
| Rushing Yards | 79 | 49 |
| First Downs | 22 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-16 | 1-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-54 | 5-32 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-35 | 18-42 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 26 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 34:24 | 25:36 |