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Ohio State at Penn State
Nov 2, 2024 • Completed
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Ohio State
Big Ten

Final Score
20 - 13

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Game Conditions
Humidity
43%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Ohio State holds off Penn State 20-13
Ohio State defeated Penn State 20-13 in Week 10 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 361-270 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Ohio State set the terms early in a game that finished 20-13. Will Howard pass complete to Emeka Egbuka for 25 yds for a TD came with {'seconds': 59, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Ohio State the first major swing.
Ohio State's box score carried the story: 361 total yards, 179 rushing yards, and 182 passing yards. Penn State finished with 270 total yards, including 120 on the ground and 150 through the air.
Ohio State converted 6-13 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, Ohio State led 14-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jayden Fielding 46 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Will Howard pass complete to Emeka Egbuka for 25 yds for a TD (Ohio State led 7-10 over Penn State).
Field Goal Good
Ryan Barker 29 yd FG GOOD (Penn State led 3-0 over Ohio State).
Interception Return Touchdown
Will Howard pass intercepted Zion Tracy return for 31 yds for a TD (Ohio State led 0-10 over Penn State).
Passing Touchdown
Will Howard pass complete to Brandon Inniss for 21 yds for a TD (Jayden Fielding KICK) (Ohio State led 14-10 over Penn State).
Field Goal Good
Jayden Fielding 46 yd FG GOOD (Ohio State led 17-10 over Penn State).
Field Goal Good
Ryan Barker 44 yd FG GOOD (Penn State led 13-17 over Ohio State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
20-13
Ohio State defeated Penn State.
Total yards
361-270
Ohio State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
179
Ohio State averaged 4.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
182
Ohio State averaged 7.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-13
Ohio State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-11
Penn State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Penn State | Ohio State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 270 | 361 |
| Passing Yards | 150 | 182 |
| Rushing Yards | 120 | 179 |
| First Downs | 15 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-11 | 6-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-45 | 2-15 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-21 | 16-24 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 38 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 28:31 | 31:29 |