CJ Stroud throws 6 TDs, No. 3 Ohio St tops Michigan St 49-20
— C.J. Stroud lofted a pass to his left, slightly short of Marvin Harrison Jr. and the son of a former NFL star did the rest.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Ohio State Buckeyes
49
Michigan State Spartans
20
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSU | 14 | 21 | 14 | 0 | 49 |
| MSU | 7 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 20 |
Spartan Stadium · 72,809 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Oregon Ducks | L 28-41 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ USC Trojans | L 18-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Indiana Hoosiers | W 19-15 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Maryland Terrapins | W 45-16 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Iowa Hawkeyes | W 31-14 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 5:40 49-20
Montorie Foster 25 Yd pass from Noah Kim (Jack Stone Kick)
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Touchdown 3:04 49-13
Gee Scott Jr. 2 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Noah Ruggles Kick)
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Touchdown 9:46 42-13
Marvin Harrison Jr. 19 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Noah Ruggles Kick)
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Touchdown 1:20 35-13
Marvin Harrison Jr. 28 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Noah Ruggles Kick)
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Touchdown 7:05 28-13
TreVeyon Henderson 1 Yd Run (Noah Ruggles Kick)
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Touchdown 10:43 21-13
Jayden Reed 18 Yd pass from Payton Thorne (Jack Stone PAT failed)
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Touchdown 14:29 21-7
Julian Fleming 51 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Noah Ruggles Kick)
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Touchdown 7:11 14-7
Emeka Egbuka 69 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Noah Ruggles Kick)
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Touchdown 8:32 7-7
Charles Brantley 32 Yd Interception Return (Jack Stone Kick)
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Touchdown 10:50 7-0
Marvin Harrison Jr. 19 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Noah Ruggles Kick)
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OSU
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:05 · End of Game
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MSU 2:05
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:12 · Punt
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OSU 3:17
3 plays, 3 yards, 2:23 · Punt
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MSU 5:40
8 plays, 80 yards, 3:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:40 49-20
Montorie Foster 25 Yd pass from Noah Kim (Jack Stone Kick)
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OSU 8:50
7 plays, 35 yards, 4:24 · Punt
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MSU 13:14
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:50 · Punt
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OSU 14:04
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:21 · Punt
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MSU 1:25
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:39 · Punt
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OSU 3:04
10 plays, 50 yards, 4:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:04 49-13
Gee Scott Jr. 2 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Noah Ruggles Kick)
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MSU 7:42
3 plays, -15 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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OSU 9:46
9 plays, 96 yards, 5:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:46 42-13
Marvin Harrison Jr. 19 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Noah Ruggles Kick)
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MSU
2 plays, -4 yards, 1:20 · End of Half
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OSU 1:20
9 plays, 91 yards, 4:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:20 35-13
Marvin Harrison Jr. 28 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Noah Ruggles Kick)
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MSU 5:56
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:09 · Punt
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OSU 7:05
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:05 28-13
TreVeyon Henderson 1 Yd Run (Noah Ruggles Kick)
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MSU 10:43
7 plays, 76 yards, 3:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:43 21-13
Jayden Reed 18 Yd pass from Payton Thorne (Jack Stone PAT failed)
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OSU 14:29
8 plays, 98 yards, 2:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:29 21-7
Julian Fleming 51 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Noah Ruggles Kick)
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MSU 2:13
9 plays, 37 yards, 4:58 · Punt
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OSU 7:11
3 plays, 75 yards, 1:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:11 14-7
Emeka Egbuka 69 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Noah Ruggles Kick)
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OSU 8:32
4 plays, 15 yards, 1:30 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:32 7-7
Charles Brantley 32 Yd Interception Return (Jack Stone Kick)
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MSU 10:02
3 plays, 8 yards, 0:48 · Punt
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OSU 10:50
7 plays, 80 yards, 2:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:50 7-0
Marvin Harrison Jr. 19 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Noah Ruggles Kick)
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MSU 13:10
4 plays, 24 yards, 1:50 · Interception
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Team Stats
OSU
MSU
29
1st Downs
12
5-11
3rd down efficiency
3-11
2-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
614
Total Yards
202
377
Passing
195
23/28
Comp/Att
17/28
13.5
Yards per pass
7.0
237
Rushing
7
46
Rushing Attempts
20
5.2
Yards per rush
0.4
4-49
Penalties
6-45
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
37:14
Possession
22:46
Highlights
02:05
C.J. Stroud puts on a show with 6-TD performance
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00:29
Ohio State's Lathan Ransom picks off Payton Thorne on the opening drive
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00:31
C.J. Stroud puts Ohio State ahead with passing TD
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00:25
Michigan State grabs pick-6 off C.J. Stroud's misplaced pass
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