Ohio State Dominates Penn State 38-14 in Week 10 Matchup
Ohio State cruised to a 38-14 victory over Penn State in Week 10, with quarterback Julian Sayin orchestrating an efficient offensive performance. Sayin completed passes for 316 yards, including a touchdown to C. Tate in the second quarter that gave the Buckeyes early momentum.
The home team controlled the game from start to finish, scoring in every quarter with touchdowns in the first, second, third, and fourth periods. Ohio State's defense also contributed to the victory, with C. Downs recording an interception in the fourth quarter to seal the outcome.
Penn State's offense struggled throughout, with rush leader Kaytron Allen managing just 76 yards on the ground. The Nittany Lions scored all 14 points in the second quarter and were unable to mount any comeback threat.
Ohio State's passing attack dominated the field, with Sayin connecting on multiple deep completions to receivers including J. Smith and C. Tate that moved the chains and set up scoring opportunities. The Buckeyes' balanced approach and defensive pressure proved too much for Penn State to overcome.
AI-generated recap · Aug 1, 2026
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Penn State | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
 Ohio State | 7 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 38 |
Scoring Timeline
Drive Chart
Box Score
| Statistic | Penn State | Ohio State |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | 19-29 | 20-23 |
| Pass Yards | 145 | 316 |
| Rush Yards | 55 | 164 |
| Total Yards | 200 | 480 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| 3rd Down | 8-15 | 6-9 |
| Penalties | 2-30 | 2-30 |
| Possession | 29:53 | 30:07 |
Player Leaders
Player Leaders
Play-by-Play
#13 K.Allen rush left for 26 yards gain to the OSU49 (#18 J.McClain), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer pass complete short left to #5 D.Ross caught at PSU49, for 6 yards to the OSU43 (#1 D.Igbinosun)
Shotgun #13 K.Allen rush left for 2 yards loss to the OSU45 (#8 A.Reese; #97 K.Jackson Jr.)
Shotgun #13 K.Allen rush middle for 3 yards gain to the OSU42 (#8 A.Reese; #96 E.Houston)
#99 G.Nwosu punt 31 yards to the OSU11 fair catch by #1 B.Inniss at OSU11
Shotgun #10 J.Sayin pass complete short left to #17 C.Tate caught at OSU25, for 20 yards to the OSU31 (#4 A.Harris), 1ST DOWN
No Huddle-Shotgun #25 B.Jackson rush middle for 4 yards loss to the OSU27 (#32 K.Wylie)
Shotgun #25 B.Jackson rush middle for 9 yards gain to the OSU36 (#6 Z.Wheatley)
Shotgun #10 J.Sayin pass complete short left to #4 J.Smith caught at PSU47, for 18 yards to the PSU46 (#2 A.Collins), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
Shotgun #10 J.Sayin pass complete short left to #85 B.Christian caught at PSU45, for 3 yards to the PSU43 (#3 A.Belgrave-Shorter), out of bounds
Shotgun #10 J.Sayin pass complete short right to #4 J.Smith caught at PSU34, for 10 yards to the PSU33 (#6 Z.Wheatley), 1ST DOWN
Shotgun #25 B.Jackson rush left for 8 yards gain to the PSU25 (#3 A.Belgrave-Shorter)
#12 C.Donaldson Jr rush right for 4 yards gain to the PSU21 (#4 A.Harris; #32 K.Wylie), 1ST DOWN
Shotgun #10 J.Sayin pass complete short right to #86 M.Klare caught at PSU18, for 6 yards to the PSU15 (#3 A.Belgrave-Shorter), out of bounds
Shotgun #12 C.Donaldson Jr rush middle for 1 yard gain to the PSU14 (#99 Y.Kemajou)
J. Sayin pass to J. Smith for 14 yds, for a TD (J. Fielding KICK)
Shotgun #13 K.Allen rush middle for 1 yard gain to the PSU26 (#0 S.Styles; #8 A.Reese)
Shotgun #13 K.Allen rush right for 6 yards gain to the PSU32 (#97 K.Jackson Jr.)
Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer pass incomplete short right thrown to PSU31 QB hurried by #95 T.Malone
#99 G.Nwosu punt 43 yards to the OSU25 fair catch by #1 B.Inniss at OSU25
Shotgun #32 I.West rush middle for 1 yard gain to the OSU26 (#7 Z.Tracy)
Shotgun #10 J.Sayin pass incomplete deep left to #1 B.Inniss thrown to PSU45 PENALTY PSU Roughing The Passer (#28 Z.Durant) 15 yards from OSU26 to OSU41, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY
Shotgun #10 J.Sayin pass complete deep middle to #1 B.Inniss caught at PSU39, for 29 yards to the PSU30 (#6 Z.Wheatley), 1ST DOWN
No Huddle-Shotgun #10 J.Sayin pass incomplete short right thrown to PSU20 QB hurried by #24 A.Campbell
Shotgun #32 I.West rush middle for 11 yards gain to the PSU19 (#28 Z.Durant), 1ST DOWN
Shotgun #32 I.West rush middle for 1 yard gain to the PSU18 (#0 D.DeLuca)
Shotgun #10 J.Sayin pass complete short right to #1 B.Inniss caught at PSU20, for 7 yards to the PSU11 (#7 Z.Tracy)
Shotgun #12 C.Donaldson Jr rush middle for 5 yards gain to the PSU06 (#50 A.Ford Jr.; #24 A.Campbell), 1ST DOWN
Shotgun #12 C.Donaldson Jr rush middle for 1 yard loss to the PSU07 (#24 A.Campbell; #50 A.Ford Jr.)
Shotgun #10 J.Sayin pass complete short middle to #17 C.Tate caught at PSU04, for 3 yards to the PSU04 (#24 A.Campbell)
Shotgun #10 J.Sayin pass incomplete short left to #20 J.Peoples thrown to PSU04 broken up by #0 D.DeLuca
#38 J.Fielding field goal attempt from 22 yards GOOD (H: #42 J.McGuire, LS: #43 J.Ferlmann), clock 14:08
Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer pass complete short left to #5 D.Ross caught at PSU23, for 1 yard loss to the PSU24 (#2 C.Downs)
#13 K.Allen rush middle for 2 yards gain to the PSU26 (#2 C.Downs; #95 T.Malone)
Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer pass complete short right to #5 D.Ross caught at PSU32, for 9 yards to the PSU35 (#8 A.Reese; #6 D.Sanchez), 1ST DOWN
Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer pass incomplete deep right to #1 K.Hudson thrown to OSU45
Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer pass complete short left to #10 N.Singleton caught at PSU33, for 16 yards to the OSU49 (#7 J.Mathews Jr.), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
No Huddle-Shotgun #10 N.Singleton rush middle for 5 yards gain to the OSU44 (#0 S.Styles; #95 T.Malone)
#13 K.Allen rush left for 7 yards gain to the OSU37 (#2 C.Downs; #92 C.Curry), 1ST DOWN
Shotgun #2 L.Clifford pass incomplete short right to #1 K.Hudson thrown to OSU25
Shotgun #13 K.Allen rush middle for 0 yards to the OSU37 (#8 A.Reese; #96 E.Houston)
No Huddle-Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer pass complete short left to #2 L.Clifford caught at OSU24, for 13 yards to the OSU24 (#18 J.McClain), 1ST DOWN
Shotgun #13 K.Allen rush right for 2 yards gain to the OSU22 (#0 S.Styles)
Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer pass complete short middle to #10 N.Singleton caught at OSU26, for 13 yards to the OSU09 (#0 S.Styles), 1ST DOWN
Shotgun #13 K.Allen rush middle for 1 yard gain to the OSU08 (#53 W.Smith Jr.; #8 A.Reese)
Shotgun #10 N.Singleton rush middle for 5 yards gain to the OSU03 (#8 A.Reese; #92 C.Curry)
#10 N.Singleton rush left for 3 yards gain to the OSU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 06:18 #94 R.Barker kick attempt good (H: #14 R.Thompson, LS: #48 T.Duzansky)
#10 J.Sayin pass incomplete short right to #1 B.Inniss thrown to OSU30
Shotgun #25 B.Jackson rush middle for 5 yards gain to the OSU30 (#16 K.Mack)
Shotgun #10 J.Sayin rush middle for 9 yards gain to the OSU39 (#9 E.Washington II), 1ST DOWN
No Huddle-Shotgun #10 J.Sayin pass complete short middle to #4 J.Smith caught at OSU42, for 13 yards to the PSU48 (#16 K.Mack), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
Shotgun #25 B.Jackson rush left for 3 yards gain to the PSU45 (#50 A.Ford Jr.)
J. Sayin pass to C. Tate for 45 yds, for a TD (J. Fielding KICK)
Shotgun #13 K.Allen rush right for 9 yards gain to the PSU34 (#2 C.Downs; #7 J.Mathews Jr.)
No Huddle-Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer pass incomplete deep right to #8 T.Pena thrown to OSU46
#13 K.Allen rush middle for 3 yards gain to the PSU37 (#98 K.McDonald), 1ST DOWN
Shotgun #13 K.Allen rush left for 0 yards to the PSU37 (#98 K.McDonald)
No Huddle-Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer pass incomplete short right to #16 K.Dinkins thrown to PSU40
Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer pass incomplete short right to #8 T.Pena thrown to PSU48
#99 G.Nwosu punt 63 yards to the OSU00, Touchback
Shotgun #13 K.Allen rush middle for 4 yards gain to the OSU09 (#0 S.Styles)
Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer pass complete short middle to #13 K.Allen caught at OSU10, for 8 yards to the OSU01 (#3 L.Styles Jr.), 1ST DOWN
#13 K.Allen rush middle for 1 yard gain to the OSU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 00:20 #94 R.Barker kick attempt good (H: #14 R.Thompson, LS: #48 T.Duzansky)
Shotgun #13 K.Allen rush middle for 0 yards to the OSU13 (#2 C.Downs; #98 K.McDonald)
Shotgun #12 C.Donaldson Jr rush middle for 2 yards gain to the OSU22 fumbled by #12 C.Donaldson Jr at OSU19 forced by #33 D.Dennis-Sutton recovered by PSU #19 C.Coleman at OSU22 #19 C.Coleman return 9 yards to the OSU13 (#17 C.Tate)
Shotgun #10 J.Sayin pass complete short right to #89 W.Kacmarek caught at OSU28, for 14 yards to the OSU39 (#32 K.Wylie), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
Shotgun #10 J.Sayin pass complete deep middle to #17 C.Tate caught at PSU20, for 57 yards to the PSU04 (#6 Z.Wheatley), 1ST DOWN
Shotgun #25 B.Jackson rush middle for 2 yards gain to the PSU02 (#6 Z.Wheatley)
#25 B.Jackson rush middle for 1 yard gain to the PSU01 (#24 A.Campbell)
#12 C.Donaldson Jr rush left for 1 yard gain to the PSU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 12:18 #38 J.Fielding kick attempt good (H: #42 J.McGuire, LS: #43 J.Ferlmann)
#99 G.Nwosu punt 59 yards to the OSU21 #1 B.Inniss return 9 yards to the OSU30 (#8 D.Nelson)
Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer pass complete short right to #16 K.Dinkins caught at PSU17, for 3 yards to the PSU21, End Of Play
Shotgun #13 K.Allen rush right for 2 yards gain to the PSU23 (#18 J.McClain)
Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer pass complete short left to #5 D.Ross caught at PSU24, for 8 yards to the PSU31 (#8 A.Reese), 1ST DOWN
No Huddle-Shotgun #13 K.Allen rush middle for 0 yards to the PSU31 (#53 W.Smith Jr.)
Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer pass incomplete short left to #87 A.Rappleyea thrown to PSU35 broken up by #97 K.Jackson Jr.
Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer sacked for loss of 11 yards to the PSU20 (#8 A.Reese)
Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer pass complete short right to #16 K.Dinkins caught at PSU14, for 9 yards to the PSU22 (#18 J.McClain)
Shotgun #10 N.Singleton rush middle for 1 yard gain to the PSU23 (#98 K.McDonald), 1ST DOWN
Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer pass complete short left to #8 T.Pena caught at PSU21, for 6 yards to the PSU29 (#26 P.Pierce)
Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer pass complete short left to #8 T.Pena caught at PSU28, for 4 yards to the PSU33 (#1 D.Igbinosun), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
Shotgun #10 N.Singleton rush middle for 3 yards gain to the PSU36 (#95 T.Malone; #98 K.McDonald)
No Huddle-Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer pass complete short right to #2 L.Clifford caught at PSU37, for 1 yard to the PSU37 (#0 S.Styles), out of bounds
No Huddle-Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer sacked for loss of 8 yards to the PSU29 (#97 K.Jackson Jr.)
#99 G.Nwosu punt 55 yards to the OSU16, out of bounds at OSU16
Shotgun #10 J.Sayin pass complete short right to #1 B.Inniss caught at OSU13, for 6 yards to the OSU22 (#24 A.Campbell)
Shotgun #10 J.Sayin pass complete deep right to #4 J.Smith caught at PSU34, for 57 yards to the PSU21 (#16 K.Mack; #2 A.Collins), 1ST DOWN
Shotgun #10 J.Sayin pass complete short left to #17 C.Tate caught at PSU26, for 1 yard loss to the PSU22 (#2 A.Collins)
Shotgun #10 J.Sayin pass complete short right to #1 B.Inniss caught at PSU27, for 1 yard loss to the PSU23 (#99 Y.Kemajou)
Shotgun #10 J.Sayin pass incomplete deep middle to #86 M.Klare thrown to PSU03 PENALTY PSU Pass Interference (#4 A.Harris) 15 yards from PSU23 to PSU08, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY
#25 B.Jackson rush middle for 2 yards gain to the PSU06 (#24 A.Campbell)
Shotgun #12 C.Donaldson Jr rush middle for 5 yards gain to the PSU01 (#3 A.Belgrave-Shorter)
J. Sayin pass to B. Christian for 1 yd, for a TD ( KICK) #38 J.Fielding kick attempt good (H: #42 J.McGuire, LS: #43 J.Ferlmann)
Shotgun #20 J.Peoples rush middle for 11 yards gain to the OSU41 (#6 Z.Wheatley), 1ST DOWN
Shotgun #20 J.Peoples rush left for 2 yards gain to the OSU43 (#32 K.Wylie)
Shotgun #10 J.Sayin pass complete short left to #20 J.Peoples caught at OSU40, for 4 yards to the OSU47 (#24 A.Campbell), out of bounds
Shotgun #32 I.West rush middle for 0 yards to the OSU47 (#39 T.Blanding)
#42 J.McGuire punt 43 yards to the PSU10 fair catch by #5 D.Ross at PSU10 PENALTY OSU Kick Catch Interference (#13 M.Lockhart) 15 yards from PSU10 to PSU25
Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer pass complete short left to #10 N.Singleton caught at PSU23, for 1 yard loss to the PSU24 (#8 A.Reese)
Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer pass complete short right to #5 D.Ross caught at PSU23, for 4 yards to the PSU28 (#8 A.Reese)
Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer sacked for loss of 14 yards to the PSU14 (#97 K.Jackson Jr.) PENALTY PSU Illegal Motion declined
#99 G.Nwosu punt 48 yards to the OSU38 fair catch by #1 B.Inniss at OSU38
Shotgun #25 B.Jackson rush left for 51 yards gain to the PSU11 (#4 A.Harris), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
Shotgun #10 J.Sayin pass complete short middle to #4 J.Smith caught at PSU01, for 11 yards to the PSU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 09:43, 1ST DOWN #38 J.Fielding kick attempt good (H: #42 J.McGuire, LS: #43 J.Ferlmann)
Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer sacked for loss of 6 yards to the PSU19 (#96 E.Houston), fumble by #17 E.Grunkemeyer recovered by PSU #66 D.Shelton at PSU19, End Of Play
Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer pass complete short left to #8 T.Pena caught at PSU16, for 1 yard to the PSU20 (#98 K.McDonald; #1 D.Igbinosun)
Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer pass complete short left to #1 K.Hudson caught at PSU38, for 18 yards to the PSU38, out of bounds at PSU38, 1ST DOWN
Shotgun #13 K.Allen rush left for 2 yards gain to the PSU40 (#92 C.Curry)
Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer pass complete deep middle to #3 K.Howard caught at OSU36, for 26 yards to the OSU34 (#6 D.Sanchez), 1ST DOWN
No Huddle-Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer pass incomplete deep middle to #16 K.Dinkins thrown to OSU14 PENALTY OSU UNR: Unnecessary Roughness (#2 C.Downs) 15 yards from OSU34 to OSU19, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY. The previous play is under automatic review - "Penalty enforcement". CALL OVERTURNED. (Original Play: No Huddle-Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer pass incomplete deep left to #16 K.Dinkins thrown to OSU14 PENALTY OSU Targeting (#2 C.Downs) 15 yards from OSU34 to OSU19, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY)
Shotgun #13 K.Allen rush middle for 9 yards gain to the OSU10 (#18 J.McClain)
Shotgun #13 K.Allen rush middle for 0 yards to the OSU10 (#98 K.McDonald)
Shotgun #10 N.Singleton rush middle for 1 yard gain to the OSU09 (#7 J.Mathews Jr.; #98 K.McDonald), 1ST DOWN
No Huddle-Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer pass incomplete short left to #1 K.Hudson thrown to OSU00 broken up by #0 S.Styles
Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer pass complete short middle to #13 K.Allen caught at OSU09, for 2 yards to the OSU07 (#8 A.Reese)
Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer pass incomplete short right to #8 T.Pena thrown to OSU05 QB hurried by #0 S.Styles and #92 C.Curry
Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer pass intercepted by #2 C.Downs at OSU00, Touchback
#25 B.Jackson rush left for 5 yards gain to the OSU25 (#16 K.Mack; #25 A.Tatsch)
Shotgun #25 B.Jackson rush left for 9 yards gain to the OSU34 (#2 A.Collins; #3 A.Belgrave-Shorter), 1ST DOWN
#25 B.Jackson rush middle for 11 yards gain to the OSU45 (#6 Z.Wheatley; #28 Z.Durant), 1ST DOWN
#25 B.Jackson rush left for 3 yards gain to the OSU48 (#2 A.Collins)
#20 J.Peoples rush left for 5 yards gain to the PSU47 (#39 T.Blanding)
#20 J.Peoples rush left for 1 yard gain to the PSU46 (#24 A.Campbell; #32 K.Wylie)
#10 J.Sayin rush middle for 4 yards gain to the PSU42 (#25 A.Tatsch; #54 X.Gilliam), 1ST DOWN
Kneel down by #10 J.Sayin at PSU44 for loss of 2 yards