| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | 14 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 42 |
| Virginia Tech | 0 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 24 |
Game flow
Ohio State won by 18 · 10 scoresLead changes
2
0 times tied
VT biggest lead
+3
Q2 0:15
OSU biggest lead
+25
Q4 8:14
Time in front
VT 2% · OSU 89%
tied 9% · 1:22 vs 53:22 of game clock
The lead after every score: above the line Virginia Tech is ahead, below it Ohio State. Each dot is a score in the scoring team's colour; hover one.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
9:44
TD Curtis Samuel 24 Yd pass from Cardale Jones (Jack Willoughby Kick)8 plays, 64 yds, 3:55 · from OSU 36
OSU 7–0 VT6:39
TD Ezekiel Elliott 80 Yd Run (Jack Willoughby Kick)1 play, 80 yds, 0:13 · from OSU 20
OSU 14–0 VT2nd quarter
13:13
TD Sam Rogers 51 Yd pass from Michael Brewer (Joey Slye Kick)6 plays, 74 yds, 2:46 · from VT 26
OSU 14–7 VT7:05
FG Joey Slye 46 Yd Field Goal 7 plays, 27 yds, 4:02 · from VT 44
OSU 14–10 VT0:15
TD Ryan Malleck 1 Yd pass from Michael Brewer (Joey Slye Kick)4 plays, 38 yds, 1:15 · from OSU 38
OSU 14–17 VT3rd quarter
13:53
TD Braxton Miller 54 Yd pass from Cardale Jones (Jack Willoughby Kick)3 plays, 75 yds, 1:07 · from OSU 25
OSU 21–17 VT2:05
TD Braxton Miller 53 Yd Run (Jack Willoughby Kick)1 play, 53 yds, 0:12 · from OSU 47
OSU 28–17 VT4th quarter
12:26
TD Cardale Jones 10 Yd Run (Jack Willoughby Kick)7 plays, 75 yds, 2:36 · from OSU 25
OSU 35–17 VT8:14
TD Michael Thomas 26 Yd pass from J.T. Barrett (Jack Willoughby Kick)5 plays, 75 yds, 2:29 · from OSU 25
OSU 42–17 VT1:55
TD Isaiah Ford 17 Yd pass from Brenden Motley (Joey Slye Kick)7 plays, 41 yds, 2:58 · from OSU 41
OSU 42–24 VTDrives
VT 4/14 scoredOSU 6/14 scored| Q | Start | Team | From | Plays | Yds | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 15:00 | VT | VT 25 | 3 | -1 | 1:21 | Punt |
| Q1 | 13:39 | OSU | OSU 36 | 8 | 64 | 3:55 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 9:44 | VT | VT 18 | 6 | 13 | 2:52 | Punt |
| Q1 | 6:52 | OSU | OSU 20 | 1 | 80 | 0:13 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 6:39 | VT | VT 35 | 6 | 33 | 2:13 | Missed FG |
| Q1 | 4:26 | OSU | OSU 33 | 8 | 41 | 3:27 | Missed FG |
| Q1 | 0:59 | VT | VT 26 | 6 | 74 | 2:46 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 13:13 | OSU | OSU 25 | 4 | 17 | 2:06 | Interception |
| Q2 | 11:07 | VT | VT 44 | 7 | 27 | 4:02 | Field Goal |
| Q2 | 7:05 | OSU | OSU 25 | 6 | 26 | 2:17 | Punt |
| Q2 | 4:48 | VT | VT 12 | 6 | 17 | 3:18 | Fumble |
| Q2 | 1:30 | VT | OSU 38 | 4 | 38 | 1:15 | Touchdown |
Win probability
Ohio State 100% · pregame line Ohio State −14.0 (closing line)The pregame line (TDC's for this week's games, the closing betting line for past ones), blended with the score, clock and field position (calibrated on every 2024–25 FBS play). Gold dots mark the biggest swings; hover one.
Box score
| Passing | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardale Jones | 10/19 | 187 | 9.8 | 2 | 1 | 93.6 |
| J.T. Barrett | 1/1 | 26 | 26.0 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Rushing | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezekiel Elliott | 11 | 122 | 11.1 | 1 | 80 |
| Cardale Jones | 13 | 99 | 7.6 | 1 | 20 |
| Braxton Miller | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 1 | 53 |
| J.T. Barrett | 1 | 40 | 40.0 | 0 | 40 |
| Warren Ball | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 0 | 6 |
| Bri'onte Dunn | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 |
| Curtis Samuel | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 |
| Receiving | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton Miller | 3 | 79 | 26.3 | 1 | 54 |
| Michael Thomas | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 1 | 26 |
| Curtis Samuel | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 1 | 24 |
| Johnnie Dixon | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 0 | 29 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 10 |
| Nick Vannett | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 |
| Interceptions | INT | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyvis Powell | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Willoughby | 0/1 | 0.0 | 0 | 6/6 | 6 |
| Punting | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Johnston | 3 | 116 | 38.7 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
Biggest plays
VT +23% Q2 0:15 Ryan Malleck 1 Yd pass from Michael Brewer (Joey Slye Kick)
OSU +23% Q3 2:05 Braxton Miller 53 Yd Run (Jack Willoughby Kick)
OSU +21% Q3 13:53 Braxton Miller 54 Yd pass from Cardale Jones (Jack Willoughby Kick)
OSU +21% Q2 0:15 Joey Slye kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
OSU +10% Q2 7:05 Joey Slye kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
Team stats
| Stat | OSU | VT |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 21 | 18 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 3-9 | 8-17 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Yards | 572 | 320 |
| Passing | 213 | 192 |
| Comp/Att | 11/20 | 15/25 |
| Yards per pass | 10.7 | 7.7 |
| Rushing | 359 | 128 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 44 |
| Yards per rush | 10.0 | 2.9 |
| Penalties | 6-58 | 5-50 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 2 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Possession | 27:08 | 32:52 |
Play by play
Q4 0:00 End of 4th Quarter
Q4 0:15 1st & 10 at VT 35 Warren Ball run for 5 yds to the VTech 30
Q4 0:45 2nd & 5 at VT 41 Warren Ball run for 6 yds to the VTech 35 for a 1ST down
Q4 1:11 1st & 10 at VT 46 Warren Ball run for 5 yds to the VTech 41
Q4 1:55 Joey Slye on-side kick recovered by OHIO ST at the VTech 46
Q4 1:55 Timeout OHIO ST, clock 01:55
Q4 1:55 2nd & 9 at OSU 17 Isaiah Ford 17 Yd pass from Brenden Motley (Joey Slye Kick)
Q4 2:30 1st & 10 at OSU 18 Travon McMillian run for 1 yd to the OhSt 17
Q4 2:45 3rd & 5 at OSU 24 Travon McMillian run for 6 yds to the OhSt 18 for a 1ST down
Q4 3:32 2nd & 7 at OSU 26 Travon McMillian run for 2 yds to the OhSt 24
Q4 4:05 1st & 10 at OSU 29 Travon McMillian run for 3 yds to the OhSt 26
Q4 4:30 2nd & 10 at OSU 41 Brenden Motley pass complete to Sam Rogers for 12 yds to the OhSt 29 for a 1ST down
Q4 4:47 1st & 10 at OSU 41 Brenden Motley pass incomplete to Isaiah Ford
Q4 4:53 1st & 10 at OSU 29 Bri'onte Dunn run for 12 yds to the OhSt 41 Bri'onte Dunn fumbled, recovered by VTech Mook Reynolds
Q4 5:35 1st & 10 at OSU 19 Curtis Samuel run for 10 yds to the OhSt 29 for a 1ST down
Q4 5:53 4th & 19 at VT 22 A.J. Hughes punt for 59 yds, punt out-of-bounds at the OhSt 19
Q4 6:30 3rd & 13 at VT 28 Brenden Motley sacked by Tommy Schutt and Darron Lee for a loss of 6 yards to the VTech 22
Q4 7:15 2nd & 10 at VT 31 Trey Edmunds run for a loss of 3 yards to the VTech 28
Q4 7:30 1st & 10 at VT 31 Brenden Motley pass incomplete to Bucky Hodges
Q4 8:00 1st & 10 at VT 17 Brenden Motley run for 14 yds to the VTech 31 for a 1ST down
Q4 8:14 Jack Willoughby kickoff for 65 yds , Travon McMillian return for 17 yds to the VTech 17
Q4 8:14 1st & 10 at VT 26 Michael Thomas 26 Yd pass from J.T. Barrett (Jack Willoughby Kick)
Q4 9:00 2nd & 11 at OSU 34 J.T. Barrett run for 40 yds to the VTech 26 for a 1ST down
Q4 9:22 1st & 10 at OSU 35 Ezekiel Elliott run for a loss of 1 yard to the OhSt 34
Q4 9:45 2nd & 3 at OSU 32 Ezekiel Elliott run for 3 yds to the OhSt 35 for a 1ST down