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Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Boston College Eagles: 2004 Week 3 Recap

Eagles defeat Lions 21–7 in Week 3

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Boston College Eagles (Week 3).

Penn State Nittany Lions 7 1-1
Final 7–21
Boston College Eagles 21 3-0 Winner
Winner
Boston College Eagles
Final score
7–21
Halftime
Penn State Nittany Lions 0–12 Boston College Eagles
Top passer
Zack Mills

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Quick answer

Boston College Eagles defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 21–7 in Week 3, 2004. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 7, Boston College Eagles 21.

Game summary

Boston College Eagles rolled past Penn State Nittany Lions 21–7 in Week 3 of the 2004 season.

  • Scoring: 4 touchdowns across 4 plays.
  • Passing leader: Zack Mills (213) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.58 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Andre Callender — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Tony Hunt () — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Penn State Nittany Lions00607
Boston College Eagles666021

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

PSUPenn State Nittany Lions
BCBoston College Eagles

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Scoring timeline

4 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BC
    Q1TD
    DKDavid Kashetta

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Paul Peterson (BC) pass left side complete to David Kashetta (BC) for a 6 yard touchdown.

  2. BC
    Q2TD
    GAGrant Adams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-12

    Paul Peterson (BC) pass across the middle complete to Grant Adams (BC) for a 26 yard touchdown.

  3. BC
    Q3TD
    MPMark Palmer

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-18

    Paul Peterson (BC) pass right side complete to Mark Palmer (BC) for a 2 yard touchdown.

  4. PSU
    Q3TD
    RSRyan Scott ()

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-18

    Zack Mills (PSU) pass left side complete to Ryan Scott (PSU) for a 13 yard touchdown.

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

  • Zack Mills (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.58 EPA/play +17.48 EPA
  • Paul Peterson (103) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +6.05 EPA

Rushing

  • Andre Callender (103) — 0.0 yds -0.17 EPA
  • Tony Hunt (213) — 0.0 yds -0.27 EPA
  • Paul Peterson (103) — 0.0 yds +0.42 EPA

Receiving

  • Tony Hunt () (213) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.74 EPA
  • Gerald Smith () (213) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.47 EPA
  • Michael Robinson () (213) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.72 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Zack Mills213303.3%01+0.58+17.48
Paul Peterson1032910.3%03+0.21+6.05

Team EPA comparison

StatPSUBC
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q121330+2.74Ended
Q110350-0.96Ended
Q121370-1.32Ended
Q1103180-2.25Pass TD
Q221350+0.60Ended
Q210360-2.99Ended
Q221330-2.37Ended
Q221330+0.58Fumble
Q210390+6.06Pass TD
Q221310+0.95Interception
Q210310+0.76Ended
Q321350+2.51Ended
Q3103130+6.67Pass TD
Q321370+3.25Pass TD
Q421310+2.41Ended
Q410320-1.66Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Zack Mills (PSU) pass left side intercepted by Ray Henderson (BC). Returned for no gain. (-5.91 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Zack Mills (PSU) pass right side intercepted by T.J. Stancil (BC). Returned for 21 yards. (-5.38 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Nittany Lions fumble by Paul Jefferson (PSU), recovered by Ricky Brown (BC), returned for no gain. (-4.74 EPA)
  4. Q2 · Boston College Eagles · Eagles fumble by A.J. Brooks (BC), recovered by Calvin Lowry (PSU), returned for no gain. (-4.65 EPA)
  5. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Zack Mills (PSU) pass across the middle intercepted by Ray Henderson (BC). Returned for 25 yards. (-4.51 EPA)
  6. Q1 · Boston College Eagles · 15 yard penalty on Nittany Lions. (+3.97 EPA)
  7. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Zack Mills (PSU) pass left side complete to Michael Robinson (PSU) for 21 yards. (+3.47 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Zack Mills (PSU) pass left side complete to Ryan Scott (PSU) for a 13 yard touchdown. (+2.96 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Boston College Eagles controlled the final (21–7) in Week 3.
  • Passing edge: Zack Mills (213) — yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: PSU at EPA/play.
  • Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Penn State Nittany Lions vs Boston College Eagles?

Penn State Nittany Lions 7, Boston College Eagles 21 in Week 3 of the 2004 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Boston College Eagles?

Boston College Eagles won with a final score of 7–21.

Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Boston College Eagles box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=242550103.

Who led Penn State Nittany Lions vs Boston College Eagles in passing?

Zack Mills (213) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Penn State Nittany Lions at Boston College Eagles in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Penn State Nittany Lions

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

Boston College Eagles

Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W