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Ohio State vs. Hawaii quarter-by-quarter analysis

First quarter

Scoring summary

OSU: Elliott 1 run (Willoughby kick), 3:25. Drive: Eleven plays, 77 yards, 5:25. Key plays: Elliott runs of 13 and 6 yards for first down at the OSU 31; Marshall 12 pass from Jones for first down at 49; Miller 14 run for first down at Hawaii 30; Thomas 18 pass from Jones for first down at Hawaii 12; Elliott scored over left guard on first down from the 1. Ohio State 7, Hawaii 0

Analysis: A sluggish start

Perhaps it was the reduced recovery time from Monday’s game at Virginia Tech to Saturday’s game against Hawaii, but the way Ohio State opened its home opener, one might have suspected a noon start.