Box Score: (12) Ohio State 35, California 28

Fans and analysts were clamoring for Braxton Miller to run the ball less. Today, Urban Meyer’s gameplan was much different, running Miller just 12 times for 75 yards and one touchdown as he instead threw for four scores as the Buckeyes survived a scare from the Cal Bears 35-28 in The ‘Shoe. Miller threw for 249 yards, and Jordan Hall took the load rushing the ball with 17 carries and 87 yards. Devin Smith was Miller’s favorite deep target, catching 5 passes for 145 yards and 2 TDs. On defense, the Buckeyes gave up two big plays in the rushing game to Cal running back Brendan Bigelow for touchdowns, and they allowed 500+ yards of offense. Cal’s kicker Vincenzo D’Amato helped the Buckeye cause by missing all three field goal attempts. Buckeye safety Christian Bryant iced the game with an interception that allowed OSU to run out the clock. OSU is now 3-0 on the season and plays UAB next Saturday at home.

1st QuarterCAL – OHST

5:53	OHST	TD	Braxton Miller rushed to the left for 55 yard gain (Drew Basilmissed PAT)	0 – 6
3:40	CAL	TD	Zach Maynard passed to Chris Harper to the right for 19 yard gain (Vincenzo D’Amato made PAT)	7 – 6
1:55	OHST	TD	Braxton Miller passed to Devin Smith to the left for 25 yard gain (Drew Basil made PAT)	7 – 13

2nd QuarterCAL – OHST

14:20

OHST

TD

Braxton Miller passed to Jake Stoneburner to the left for 1 yard gain (Drew Basil made PAT)

7 – 20

3rd QuarterCAL – OHST

9:55

CAL

TD

Brendan Bigelow rushed to the left for 81 yard gain (Vincenzo D’Amato made PAT)

14 – 20

4th QuarterCAL – OHST

12:37	CAL	TD	Zach Maynard rushed up the middle for 1 yard gain (Vincenzo D’Amato made PAT)	21 – 20
9:10	OHST	TD	Braxton Miller passed to Jake Stoneburner down the middle for 3 yard gain (2pt attempt converted, Braxton Miller run to the right)	21 – 28
8:31	CAL	TD	Brendan Bigelow rushed to the left for 59 yard gain (Vincenzo D’Amato made PAT)	28 – 28
4:14	OHST	TD	Braxton Miller passed to Devin Smith to the right for 72 yard gain (Drew Basil made PAT)	28 – 35