Ohio State got on the board first, when quarterback Justin Zwick connected with wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez for a 23-yard touchdown pass, and a 7–0 lead.
Nugent connected on his third field goal of the game, this one from 41 yards out, as Ohio State increased its lead to 23–0, before halftime.
In the third quarter, Ted Ginn Jr. rushed five yards for a touchdown, increasing Ohio State's lead to 30–0.
Nugent kicked his final field goal in the fourth quarter, a 37 yarder to give Ohio State a 33–0 lead.
Shaun Willis rushed for a 4-yard touchdown at the end of the game, to make the final score 33–7.