American college football season
2020 Ohio State Buckeyes football |
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Big Ten champion Big Ten East Division champion Sugar Bowl champion |
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Conference | Big Ten Conference |
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Division | East Division |
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Ranking |
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Coaches | No. 2 |
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AP | No. 2 |
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Record | 7–1 (5–0 Big Ten) |
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Head coach | |
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Offensive coordinator | Kevin Wilson (4th season) |
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Offensive scheme | West Coast spread |
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Defensive coordinator | Kerry Coombs (1st season) |
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Co-defensive coordinator | Greg Mattison (2nd season) |
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Base defense | 4–3 |
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Captain | Wyatt Davis Tuf Borland Shaun Wade Justin Hilliard Justin Fields Jonathon Cooper Josh Myers |
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Home stadium | Ohio Stadium |
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Seasons |
The 2020 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented Ohio State University in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They were led by second-year head coach Ryan Day, and played their home games at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. It was the Buckeyes' 131st season overall and 108th as a member of the Big Ten Conference.
The season was played amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Big Ten Conference initially cancelled the fall sports season, on August 11, 2020,[2] but reversed course on September 16, announcing an eight-game conference-only schedule.[3][4] Ohio State's nonconference games against Bowling Green, Oregon, and Buffalo were cancelled. Precautions were taken to promote player, staff, and fan safety, including regular COVID-19 testing, isolation requirements, and mask wearing; games were largely played with no or few fans in attendance.
Ohio State began the season ranked second in the preseason AP Poll. In the regular season, the team secured victories against ranked opponents Penn State and Indiana, but had games canceled, due to COVID-19 outbreaks, against Maryland, Illinois and Michigan. Big Ten Conference rules established before the season specified that teams would need to complete at least six conference games in order to be eligible for the conference championship game. After Ohio State's game against Michigan was canceled, and Ohio State having only completed five games, the conference voted to change these rules and allow the undefeated Ohio State team to represent the East Division. The conference cited the fact that Ohio State would have won the division with either a win or loss against Michigan.[5] In the conference title game, Ohio State defeated West Division champion Northwestern, 22–10, winning their fourth consecutive Big Ten title. In the final College Football Playoff rankings of the season, Ohio State was ranked third, earning them a place in the national semi-final game to be played at the Sugar Bowl against second-seeded Clemson. In that game, a rematch of the previous season's semifinal, Ohio State won by a score of 49–28. The team advanced to the CFP National Championship against top-seeded Alabama, who had advanced by winning the Rose Bowl. The Buckeyes lost, 52–24.
The Buckeye offense was led by junior quarterback Justin Fields, who led the Big Ten Conference with 2,100 passing yards and 22 passing touchdowns, and was named the conference's Offensive Player of the Year. The team's leading rushers were Trey Sermon and Master Teague, the former setting a school record with 331 rushing yards in the Big Ten Championship Game. Wide receivers Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson were each named first-team all-conference. Offensive lineman Wyatt Davis was a consensus All-American and the conference's Offensive Lineman of the Year. On defense, the team featured consensus All-American cornerback Shaun Wade, who was the conference's Defensive Back of the Year. Linebacker Pete Werner was also named first-team all-conference and led the team in tackles.
Schedule
Ohio State had games scheduled against Bowling Green, Oregon, and Buffalo, but canceled these games on July 9 due to the Big Ten Conference's decision to play a conference-only schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[6] The Big Ten successfully voted to postpone all fall sports, including football, on August 11,[7] but announced on September 16 that the decision had been reversed, and that the football season would begin on October 23.[8]
In Big Ten Conference play, Ohio State will play all members of the East Division and the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Illinois Fighting Illini from the West Division. On November 11, Maryland announced the game scheduled for November 14 was canceled due after team-related activities were paused because of an elevated number of coronavirus cases within the Terrapins' program.[9]
On November 27, it was announced that head coach Ryan Day contracted COVID-19 and was in self isolation. Larry Johnson was named interim head coach for the Illinois game to be played on November 28. On the evening of November 27, the Ohio State - Illinois game was officially canceled as the OSU athletic department paused all team-related football activities amid further positive tests for COVID-19 were discovered.[10]
On December 8, Michigan announced the game scheduled for December 12 was canceled and all team-related activities were paused because of an elevated number of coronavirus cases within the Wolverines' program.[11] Due to the cancellation, Ohio State would have not reached the 6 game minimum for the Big Ten Championship Game, but the conference lowered the minimum requirement to 5 games, allowing the team to face the Northwestern Wildcats in the championship game.
On December 19, Ohio State beat the Northwestern Wildcats in the Big Ten Championship game 22–10. The following day, the Buckeyes were selected as the No. 3 seed by the College Football Playoff Selection Committee, resulting in a spot in the Sugar Bowl against the No. 2 Clemson Tigers.
On January 1, 2021, the Ohio State defeated the Clemson Tigers in the Sugar Bowl 49–28, advancing them to the College Football Playoff National Championship game against the No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide.
Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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October 24 | 12:00 p.m. | Nebraska | No. 5 | | FOX | W 52–17 | 1,344 |
October 31 | 7:30 p.m. | at No. 18 Penn State | No. 3 | | ABC | W 38–25 | 1,500 |
November 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Rutgers | No. 3 | | BTN | W 49–27 | 1,275 |
November 14 | 3:30 p.m | at Maryland | No. 3 | | BTN | No contest [9] | |
November 21 | 12:00 p.m. | No. 9 Indiana | No. 3 | | FOX | W 42–35 | 635 |
November 28 | 12:00 p.m. | at Illinois | No. 4 | | FS1 | No contest[10] | |
December 5 | 12:00 p.m. | at Michigan State | No. 4 | | ABC | W 52–12 | 0 |
December 12 | 12:00 p.m. | Michigan | No. 4 | | FOX | No contest[11] | |
December 19 | 12:00 p.m. | vs. No. 14 Northwestern | No. 4 | | FOX | W 22–10 | 3,178 |
January 1, 2021 | 8:00 p.m. | vs. No. 2 Clemson* | No. 3 | | ESPN | W 49–28 | 3,000 |
January 11, 2021 | 8:00 p.m. | vs. No. 1 Alabama* | No. 3 | | ESPN | L 24–52 | 14,926 |
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Rankings
Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked ( ) = First-place votes | Week |
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Poll | Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | Final |
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AP | 2 (21) | 2* | —* | —* | 6 (4) | 6 (2) | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 (1) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
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Coaches | 2 (17) | 2* | —* | 10 (2) | 6 (2) | 6 (2) | 5 (2) | 5 (2) | 3 (2) | 3 (2) | 3 (3) | 3 (1) | 3 (1) | 4 (1) | 4 (1) | 4 | 3 | 2 |
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CFP | Not released | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | Not released |
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(*) Big Ten Conference members were not eligible for the Week 2 of the AP and Coaches Polls and Week 3 of the AP due to not having a scheduled season at the time.
Roster
2020 Ohio State Buckeyes football team roster |
Players | Coaches |
Offense | Defense | Special teams Pos. | # | Name | Class | K | 28 | Dominic Dimaccio | Jr | P | 29 | Zach Hoover | Sr | LS | 42 | Bradley Robinson | Sr | P | 91 | Drue Chrisman | GS | LS | 94 | Roen McCullough | Jr | K | 95 | Blake Haubeil | Sr | P | 96 | Michael O'Shaughnessy | So | K | 98 | Jake Seibert | Fr | | - Head coach
- Coordinators/assistant coaches
- Larry Johnson (associate head coach / defensive line)
- Greg Mattison (co-defensive coordinator)
- Kerry Coombs (co-defensive coordinator / secondary)
- Kevin Wilson (offensive coordinator / tight ends)
- Al Washington (linebackers)
- Tony Alford (assistant head coach for offense / running backs)
- Brian Hartline (wide receivers)
- Greg Studrawa (offensive line)
- Matt Barnes (special teams coordinator / safeties)
- Corey Dennis (quarterbacks)
- Billy Fessler (graduate assistant – offense)
- Kennedy Cook (graduate assistant – offense)
- Joe Bolden (graduate assistant – defense)
- Grayson Miller (graduate assistant – defense)
- Keenan Bailey (quality control coach – offense)
- Parker Fleming (quality control coach – special teams)
- Drew Christ (quality control coach – defense)
- Mickey Marotti (assistant athletic director / director of football)
- Gene Smith (vice-president / athletic director)
- Legend
- (C) Team captain
- (S) Suspended
- (I) Ineligible
- Injured
- Redshirt
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Game summaries
Nebraska
Ohio State vs. Nebraska | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | Nebraska | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 17 | • No. 5 Ohio State | 14 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 52 | - Date: October 24, 2020
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Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH - Game start: 12:02 p.m. EDT
- Elapsed time: 3:19
- Game attendance: 1,344
- Game weather: 46 °F (8 °C); Overcast; Wind N @ 8 mph
- Referee: Reggie Smith
- TV announcers (Fox): Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt, Jenny Taft
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The No. 5 Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers 52–17, in what was both programs' season debut. Both programs were reportedly behind the movement to reinstate Big Ten Football in the Fall.[13] The game was featured on Fox College Football's Big Noon Kickoff, with the hosts on location. The Ohio State Buckeyes were 27.5-point favorites.[14]
Statistics | Nebraska | Ohio State |
First downs | 17 | 28 |
Plays–yards | 56–377 | 69–498 |
Rushes–yards | 36–217 | 48–222 |
Passing yards | 160 | 276 |
Passing: comp–att–int | 16–20–0 | 20–21–0 |
Time of possession | 26:46 | 33:14 |
Scoring summary |
Quarter | Time | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Plays | Yards | TOP | Nebraska | Ohio State | 1 | 13:09 | 4 | 76 | 1:51 | Nebraska | Martinez 10-yard touchdown run, Culp kick good | 7 | 0 | 1 | 8:04 | 11 | 75 | 5:05 | Ohio State | Teague 1-yard touchdown run, Haubeil kick good | 7 | 7 | 1 | 4:02 | 6 | 76 | 2:18 | Ohio State | Wilson 42-yard touchdown reception from Fields, Haubeil kick good | 7 | 14 | 2 | 8:24 | 11 | 78 | 5:17 | Nebraska | Mills 3-yard touchdown run, Culp kick good | 14 | 14 | 2 | 3:12 | 11 | 71 | 5:07 | Ohio State | 34-yard field goal by Haubeil | 14 | 17 | 2 | 1:10 | 6 | 46 | 1:15 | Ohio State | Teague 6-yard touchdown run, Haubeil kick good | 14 | 24 | 3 | 11:24 | 8 | 75 | 3:36 | Ohio State | Fields 17-yard touchdown run, Haubeil kick good | 14 | 31 | 3 | 8:02 | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | Ohio State | Fumble recovery returned 55 yards for touchdown by Banks, Haubeil kick good | 14 | 38 | 3 | 3:56 | 9 | 72 | 4:00 | Nebraska | 22-yard field goal by Culp | 17 | 38 | 4 | 9:58 | 7 | 42 | 3:18 | Ohio State | Smith-Njigba 5-yard touchdown reception from Fields, Haubeil kick good | 17 | 45 | 4 | 0:18 | 6 | 40 | 2:35 | Ohio State | Miller III 2-yard touchdown run, Haubeil kick good | 17 | 52 | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 17 | 52 | |
At No. 18 Penn State
No. 3 Ohio State at No. 18 Penn State | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | • No. 3 Ohio State | 14 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 38 | No. 18 Penn State | 3 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 25 | |
The No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the No. 18 Penn State Nittany Lions 38–25 in their annual rivalry game. It was the first time since 2009, that Penn State hosted Ohio State without the White Out due to crowd restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic. The game was featured on ESPN Saturday Night Football on ABC and hosted the College GameDay. The Ohio State Buckeyes were 10.5 point favorites.
Justin Fields was named co–Offensive Player of the Week for the Big Ten for completing 28 of 34 passing attempts for 318 yards and four touchdowns. Defensive tackle Tommy Togiai was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week for his performance which included seven tackles and three sacks.
Statistics | Ohio State | Penn State |
First downs | 24 | 20 |
Plays–yards | 79–526 | 57–325 |
Rushes–yards | 208 | 44 |
Passing yards | 318 | 281 |
Passing: comp–att–int | 28–34–0 | 18–30–1 |
Time of possession | 37:01 | 22:59 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
Ohio State | Passing | Justin Fields | 28–34, 318 yards, 4 TD |
Rushing | Master Teague | 23 carries, 110 yards, 1 TD |
Receiving | Chris Olave | 7 receptions, 120 yards, 2 TD |
Penn State | Passing | Sean Clifford | 18–30, 281 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT |
Rushing | Devyn Ford | 8 carries, 36 yards |
Receiving | Jahan Dotson | 8 receptions, 144 yds, 3 TD |
Scoring summary |
Quarter | Time | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Plays | Yards | TOP | Ohio State | Penn State | 1 | 13:43 | 3 | 75 | 1:17 | Ohio State | Teague 4-yard touchdown run, Haubeil kick good | 7 | 0 | 1 | 8:39 | 5 | 45 | 2:42 | Ohio State | Olave 26-yard touchdown reception from Fields, Haubeil kick good | 14 | 0 | 1 | 2:57 | 11 | 61 | 5:42 | Penn State | 31-yard field goal by Pinegar | 14 | 3 | 2 | 2:23 | 15 | 89 | 6:06 | Ohio State | Ruckert 26-yard touchdown reception from Fields, DiMaccio kick good | 21 | 3 | 2 | 0:00 | 1 | 0 | 0:01 | Penn State | 50-yard field goal by Stout | 21 | 6 | 3 | 11:14 | 8 | 75 | 3:46 | Penn State | Dotson 14-yard touchdown reception from Clifford, Pinegar kick good | 21 | 13 | 3 | 8:41 | 8 | 75 | 2:33 | Ohio State | Olave 49-yard touchdown reception from Fields, DiMaccio kick good | 28 | 13 | 3 | 1:02 | 12 | 65 | 6:02 | Ohio State | 22-yard field goal by DiMaccio | 31 | 13 | 4 | 14:30 | 5 | 75 | 1:32 | Penn State | Dotson 21-yard touchdown reception from Clifford, 2-point run failed | 31 | 19 | 4 | 9:14 | 12 | 75 | 5:16 | Ohio State | Ruckert 1-yard touchdown reception from Fields, DiMaccio kick good | 38 | 19 | 4 | 6:27 | 7 | 75 | 2:47 | Penn State | Dotson 20-yard touchdown reception from Clifford, 2-point pass failed | 38 | 25 | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 38 | 25 | |
Rutgers
No. 3 Ohio State vs. Rutgers | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | Rutgers | 3 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 27 | • No. 3 Ohio State | 7 | 28 | 7 | 7 | 49 | |
The No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 49–27. The game was featured on BTN. The Ohio State Buckeyes were 37.5 point favorites.
Statistics | Rutgers | Ohio State |
First downs | 22 | 25 |
Plays–yards | 81–373 | 65–517 |
Rushes–yards | 141 | 203 |
Passing yards | 232 | 314 |
Passing: comp–att–int | 34–49–0 | 24–28–0 |
Time of possession | 28:51 | 31:09 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
Rutgers | Passing | Noah Vedral | 22–33, 168 yards |
Rushing | Isiah Pacheco | 7 carries, 68 yards |
Receiving | Bo Melton | 7 receptions, 86 yards |
Ohio State | Passing | Justin Fields | 24–28, 314 yards, 5 TD |
Rushing | Trey Sermon | 12 carries, 68 yards |
Receiving | Garrett Wilson | 6 receptions, 104 yards, 1 TD |
At Maryland (Cancelled)
No. 3 Ohio State at Maryland (Cancelled) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | No. 3 Ohio State | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Maryland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
The Ohio State at Maryland game was canceled due to a COVID-19 outbreak within the Maryland football program. The game was not rescheduled; instead, both teams had a bye.[9]
Statistics | Ohio State | Maryland |
First downs | – | – |
Plays–yards | – | – |
Rushes–yards | – | – |
Passing yards | – | – |
Passing: comp–att–int | – | – |
Time of possession | – | – |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
Ohio State | Passing | – | – |
Rushing | – | – |
Receiving | – | – |
Maryland | Passing | – | – |
Rushing | – | – |
Receiving | – | – |
No. 9 Indiana
No. 3 Ohio State vs. No. 9 Indiana | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | No. 9 Indiana | 0 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 35 | • No. 3 Ohio State | 7 | 21 | 14 | 0 | 42 | - Date: November 21, 2020
- Location:
Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH - Game start: 12:06 p.m. EST
- Elapsed time: 3:45
- Game attendance: 635
- Game weather: 46 °F (8 °C) ;Cloudy, light rain: Winds NNW 11 mph;
- TV announcers (Fox): Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt, Jenny Taft
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The No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the No. 9 Indiana Hoosiers 42–35. The game was featured on Fox College Football's Big Noon Kickoff. The Ohio State Buckeyes were 21 point favorites.
Statistics | Indiana | Ohio State |
First downs | 19 | 27 |
Plays–yards | –490 | –607 |
Rushes–yards | 16–1 | 50–307 |
Passing yards | 491 | 300 |
Passing: comp–att–int | 27–51–1 | 18–30–3 |
Time of possession | 22:36 | 36:24 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
Indiana | Passing | Michael Penix Jr. | 27/51, 491 yards, 5 TD, INT |
Rushing | Sampson James | 3 carries, 10 yards |
Receiving | Ty Fryfogle | 7 receptions, 218 yards, 3 TD |
Ohio State | Passing | Justin Fields | 18/30, 300 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT |
Rushing | Master Teague | 26 carries, 169 yards, 2 TD |
Receiving | Garrett Wilson | 7 receptions, 169 yards, 2 TD |
At Illinois (Cancelled)
No. 4 Ohio State at Illinois (Cancelled) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | No. 4 Ohio State | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Illinois | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - Date:
November 28, 2020 - Location:
Memorial Stadium Champaign, IL - Game start:
12:00 p.m. EST - Television network:
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The No. 4 Ohio State at Illinois game was canceled due to a COVID-19 outbreak within the Ohio State football program. The game was be rescheduled; instead, both teams had a bye.[10]
Statistics | Ohio State | Illinois |
First downs | – | – |
Plays–yards | – | – |
Rushes–yards | – | – |
Passing yards | – | – |
Passing: comp–att–int | – | – |
Time of possession | – | – |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
Ohio State | Passing | – | – |
Rushing | – | – |
Receiving | – | – |
Illinois | Passing | – | – |
Rushing | – | – |
Receiving | – | – |
At Michigan State
No. 4 Ohio State at Michigan State | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | • No. 4 Ohio State | 14 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 52 | Michigan State | 0 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 12 | |
The No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Michigan State Spartans 52–12. The game was featured on ESPN College Football on ABC. The Ohio State Buckeyes were 24 point favorites. Ohio State head coach Ryan Day did not coach due to COVID-19 protocols after a positive COVID-19 test. Instead, associate head coach Larry Johnson was acting head coach, serving as the first black head coach in Buckeye football history.
Statistics | Ohio State | Michigan State |
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Ohio State | Passing | | 199 |
Rushing | | 322 |
Receiving | | |
Michigan State | Passing | | 180 |
Rushing | | 81 |
Receiving | | |
Michigan (Cancelled)
No. 4 Ohio State vs. Michigan (Cancelled) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | Michigan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | No. 4 Ohio State | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
The Michigan at No. 4 Ohio State game was canceled due to a COVID-19 outbreak within the Michigan football program. The game was not rescheduled.[11]
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Vs. No. 14 Northwestern
No. 4 Ohio State vs. No. 14 Northwestern
(Big Ten Championship) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | No. 14 Northwestern | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | • No. 4 Ohio State | 3 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 22 | |
The No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the No. 14 Northwestern Wildcats 22–10 in the Big Ten Championship Game. The Ohio State Buckeyes were 16.5 point favorites.
Statistics | Northwestern | Ohio State |
First downs | 19 | 24 |
Plays–yards | 71–329 | 71–513 |
Rushes–yards | 34–105 | 44–399 |
Passing yards | 224 | 114 |
Passing: comp–att–int | 24–37–2 | 12–27–2 |
Time of possession | 28:40 | 31:20 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
Northwestern | Passing | Peyton Ramsey | 24/37, 224 yards, 2 INT |
Rushing | Cam Porter | 16 carries, 61 yards, 1 TD |
Receiving | Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman | 8 receptions, 103 yards |
Ohio State | Passing | Justin Fields | 12/27, 114 yards, 2 INT |
Rushing | Trey Sermon | 29 carries, 331 yards, 2 TD |
Receiving | Julian Fleming | 4 receptions, 53 yards |
Vs. No. 2 Clemson
No. 3 Ohio State vs. No. 2 Clemson
(Sugar Bowl–CFP semifinal) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | • No. 3 Ohio State | 14 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 49 | No. 2 Clemson | 14 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 28 | |
The No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the No. 2 Clemson Tigers 49–28 in the Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Ohio State Buckeyes were 7 point underdogs to the Clemson Tigers.
Statistics | Ohio State | Clemson |
First downs | 26 | 23 |
Plays–yards | 72–639 | 70–444 |
Rushes–yards | 44–254 | 22–44 |
Passing yards | 385 | 400 |
Passing: comp–att–int | 22–28–1 | 33–48–1 |
Time of possession | 34:05 | 25:55 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
Ohio State | Passing | Justin Fields | 22/28, 385 yards, 6 TD, 1 INT |
Rushing | Trey Sermon | 31 carries, 193 yards, 1 TD |
Receiving | Chris Olave | 6 receptions, 132 yards, 2 TD |
Clemson | Passing | Trevor Lawrence | 33/48, 400 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT |
Rushing | Travis Etienne | 10 carries, 32 yards, 1 TD |
Receiving | Cornell Powell | 8 receptions, 139 yards, 2 TD |
Vs. No. 1 Alabama
No. 3 Ohio State vs. No. 1 Alabama
(CFP National Championship) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | No. 3 Ohio State | 7 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 24 | • No. 1 Alabama | 7 | 28 | 10 | 7 | 52 | |
The No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes lost to the No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide in the CFP National Championship at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Ohio State entered the game as 8.5 point underdogs.[17]
Statistics | Ohio State | Alabama |
First downs | 19 | 33 |
Plays–yards | 62-341 | 83-621 |
Rushes–yards | 29-147 | 38-157 |
Passing yards | 194 | 464 |
Passing: comp–att–int | 17-33-0 | 36-45-0 |
Time of possession | 22:34 | 37:26 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
Ohio State | Passing | Justin Fields | 17/33, 194 yards, 1 TD |
Rushing | Justin Fields | 6 carries, 67 yards |
Receiving | Chris Olave | 8 receptions, 69 yards |
Alabama | Passing | Mac Jones | 36/45, 464 yards, 5 TD |
Rushing | Najee Harris | 22 carries, 79 yards, 2 TD |
Receiving | DeVonta Smith | 12 receptions, 215 yards, 3 TD |
Awards and honors
Players drafted into the NFL
References
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