Using an array of offensive firepower, Urban Meyer and No. 1 Ohio State hit the road and got revenge against Virginia Tech in a 42-24 rout of the Hokies on Monday night.
The Buckeyes raced out to a 14-point lead in the first quarter, but Virginia Tech responded with 17 unanswered points to take a three-point lead into the locker room at halftime. That's when Braxton Miller and (starting quarterback) Cardale Jones took over, leading the Buckeyes to four second-half touchdown drives to secure the 18-point win.
| Positional Unit | 1st-Half Grade | Final Grade |
| Pass Offense | B | B- |
| Run Offense | A | A+ |
| Pass Defense | C- | B- |
| Run Defense | A | A+ |
| Special Teams | F | D- |
| Coaching | C | B |
Ohio State Buckeyes Grade Analysis
Pass Offense
Jones got off to a fast start against the Hokies, completing six of nine passes for 95 yards and a touchdown against the stingy Hokies defense.