Ohio State Spring Game 2022 Overview
Ohio State Spring Game 2022 was the annual spring scrimmage for the Ohio State Buckeyes. The game was held on April 16, 2022, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The game featured the Scarlet and Gray teams vying for the 2021 championship title. The Scarlet team, led by quarterback Kyle McCord, defeated the Gray team, led by quarterback C.J. Stroud, by a score of 17-14.
Scarlet Team Overview
The Scarlet team was led by redshirt freshman quarterback Kyle McCord. McCord had a strong game, throwing for 186 yards and two touchdowns. He was joined by running back TreVeyon Henderson, who rushed for 88 yards and one touchdown. Wide receivers Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Julian Fleming had strong performances, combining for 11 receptions, 150 yards, and one touchdown.
Gray Team Overview
The Gray team was led by redshirt freshman quarterback C.J. Stroud, who threw for 130 yards and one touchdown. He was complemented by running back Master Teague III, who rushed for 70 yards and one touchdown. Wide receivers Jaelen Gill and Garrett Wilson had solid performances, combining for nine receptions, 103 yards, and one touchdown.
Game Summary
The Scarlet team took an early lead in the game, scoring on its first possession with a one-yard touchdown run by TreVeyon Henderson. They would extend their lead in the second quarter with a 20-yard touchdown pass from Kyle McCord to Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The Gray team responded with a nine-yard touchdown pass from C.J. Stroud to Garrett Wilson.
The Scarlet team would score again in the fourth quarter with a 37-yard touchdown pass from McCord to Julian Fleming. The Gray team would respond with a one-yard touchdown run by Master Teague III, but it would not be enough to overcome the Scarlet team’s lead. The Scarlet team would go on to win the game 17-14.
Key Players
The Scarlet team was led by quarterback Kyle McCord, who had a strong performance with 186 yards and two touchdowns. He was joined by running back TreVeyon Henderson, who rushed for 88 yards and one touchdown. Wide receivers Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Julian Fleming had solid performances, combining for 11 receptions, 150 yards, and one touchdown.
The Gray team was led by quarterback C.J. Stroud, who threw for 130 yards and one touchdown. He was complemented by running back Master Teague III, who rushed for 70 yards and one touchdown. Wide receivers Jaelen Gill and Garrett Wilson had solid performances, combining for nine receptions, 103 yards, and one touchdown.
Team Statistics
- Scarlet Team
- Total Yards: 303
- Passing Yards: 186
- Rushing Yards: 117
- Turnovers: 0
- Gray Team
- Total Yards: 238
- Passing Yards: 130
- Rushing Yards: 108
- Turnovers: 1
Attendance
The Ohio State Spring Game drew a large crowd of 53,005 spectators. The game was held at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, and featured the Scarlet and Gray teams competing for the 2021 championship title.
Reactions
Ohio State Head Coach Ryan Day
Coach Day was pleased with the performance of his team, saying, “I thought we did some really good things today. Our offense was efficient and our defense made some big plays. I’m proud of our guys for competing hard and getting the win.”
Ohio State Players
The Scarlet team’s Kyle McCord said, “It was a great experience for us all. It was a great game and we are all really happy with the outcome. We did a great job of executing on both sides of the ball and that’s what helped us win.”
The Gray team’s C.J. Stroud said, “I’m proud of my team for competing today. We came out and gave it our all and that’s all we can do. We just have to keep working hard and get better for next year.”
Conclusion
The Ohio State Spring Game 2022 was an entertaining and competitive game between the Scarlet and Gray teams. The Scarlet team, led by quarterback Kyle McCord, was able to edge out the Gray team, led by quarterback C.J. Stroud, and win the game 17-14. The game drew a large crowd of 53,005 spectators and was a great way to kick off the start of the 2022 football season.