Quick answer
Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Cincinnati Bearcats 42–24 in Week 2, 2005. Final score: Cincinnati Bearcats 24, Penn State Nittany Lions 42.
Game summary
Penn State Nittany Lions rolled past Cincinnati Bearcats 42–24 in Week 2 of the 2005 season.
- Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 10 plays.
- Passing leader: Dustin Grutza (2132.0) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.30 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Dustin Grutza — 0.0 yds.
- Receiving leader: Antwuan Giddens — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Dustin Grutza (2132.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.30 EPA/play +10.78 EPA
- Brandon Yingling (2132.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.80 EPA/play +7.59 EPA
- Michael Robinson (213.0) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.20 EPA/play +3.68 EPA
Rushing
- Dustin Grutza (2132.0) — 0.0 yds -0.81 EPA
- Tony Hunt (213.0) — 0.0 yds +0.09 EPA
- Austin Scott (213.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.17 EPA
Receiving
- Antwuan Giddens (2132.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.13 EPA
- Brent Celek (2132.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.52 EPA
- Derrick Williams (213.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.42 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Grutza | 36 | 2.8% | 0 | 1 | +0.30 | +10.78 | |
| Brandon Yingling | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 1 | +3.80 | +7.59 | |
| Michael Robinson | 18 | 16.7% | 0 | 3 | +0.20 | +3.68 | |
| Anthony Morelli | 5 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | +0.26 | +1.28 | |
| TEAM | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | -1.52 | -1.52 | |
| TEAM | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | -1.36 | -4.07 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Plays | 0 | 0 |
| EPA / play | — | — |
| Total EPA | — | — |
| Success rate | — | — |
| Pass EPA / play | — | — |
| Rush EPA / play | — | — |
| Yards | 0 | 0 |
Drive chart
Key possessions and results.
| Qtr | Offense | Plays | Yards | EPA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 1 | 0 | -0.70 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 6 | 0 | -1.85 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 6 | 0 | -2.70 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 4 | 0 | -3.17 | Interception | |
| Q1 | 8 | 0 | -5.07 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 1 | 0 | +0.54 | Rush TD | |
| Q1 | 5 | 0 | +0.72 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 6 | 0 | -6.37 | Interception | |
| Q2 | 1 | 0 | +2.06 | Pass TD | |
| Q2 | 8 | 0 | +3.41 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 6 | 0 | -1.38 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 2 | 0 | -2.44 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 1 | 0 | -0.53 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 10 | 0 | +4.88 | Field goal | |
| Q3 | 1 | 0 | +0.15 | Ended | |
| Q3 | 6 | 0 | +4.24 | Pass TD |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q4 · 2132.0 · Brandon Yingling pass complete to Connor Barwin for 37 yards to the PnnSt 10 for a 1ST down, PENN ST penalty 5 yard face mask accepted. (+5.62 EPA)
- Q3 · 213.0 · Justin King rush for a loss of 13 yards, fumbled at the Cincy 26, recovered by Team at the Cincy 26. (-5.21 EPA)
- Q1 · 213.0 · Michael Robinson pass intercepted by Team at the 50 yard line, returned for no gain to the 50 yard line. (-4.53 EPA)
- Q1 · 2132.0 · PENN ST penalty 15 yard running into the kicker accepted, no play. (+3.7 EPA)
- Q3 · 2132.0 · Dustin Grutza pass complete to Mike Daniels for 3 yards, fumbled at the PnnSt 41, recovered by Team at the PnnSt 41. (-3.64 EPA)
- Q4 · 2132.0 · Dustin Grutza pass complete to Connor Barwin for 34 yards to the PnnSt 2 for a 1ST down. (+3.58 EPA)
- Q3 · 213.0 · Michael Robinson pass complete to Justin King for 59 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.47 EPA)
- Q3 · 2132.0 · Dustin Grutza pass complete to Mike Daniels for 16 yards to the PnnSt 49 for a 1ST down. (+3.25 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (42–24) in Week 2.
- Passing edge: Dustin Grutza (2132.0) — yds, 1 TD.
- EPA edge: CIN 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 Cincinnati Bearcats vs Penn State Nittany Lions?
Cincinnati Bearcats 24, Penn State Nittany Lions 42 in Week 2 of the 2005 college football season.
Who won Cincinnati Bearcats vs Penn State Nittany Lions?
Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 24–42.
Where can I find the Cincinnati Bearcats vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=252530213.
Who led Cincinnati Bearcats vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?
Dustin Grutza (2132.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Cincinnati Bearcats at Penn State Nittany Lions in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bearcats
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Penn State Nittany Lions
Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W