[3] It is regarded as one of the best plays in Penn State football history, and marked the program's return to national relevance following the Jerry Sandusky scandal.
By the beginning of the second quarter, however, Ohio State answered with two Tyler Durbin field goals and a Marcus Baugh touchdown, giving the Buckeyes a 12–0 lead.
The Buckeyes remained scoreless throughout the fourth quarter while Trace McSorley scored a touchdown with a successful conversion, as well as a 34-yard field goal by Tyler Davis.
[8] With just over four minutes remaining in regulation time and the score 21–17 Ohio State, the Buckeyes were within field goal range but were held to a fourth-down-and-seven at the 31-yard line.
[9] However, the kick was blocked by safety Marcus Allen and knocked into the hands of cornerback Grant Haley, who sped past Durbin and ran 71 yards for a Penn State touchdown.
Chris Fowler calling the play for ABC:Urban [Meyer] thought about it, now they’re going to rush the field goal team out here, because this is a career long attempt for Tyler Durbin, who’s super reliable inside of 40.
One controversial event that occurred immediately following the game was a celebratory riot in Downtown State College, centered along Beaver Avenue.