Akron Zips vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2006 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Akron Zips 34–16 in Week 1, 2006. Final score: Akron Zips 16, Penn State Nittany Lions 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Akron Zips	0	3	6	6	16
Penn State Nittany Lions	9	6	6	9	34

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Anthony Morelli (213) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +6.11 EPA
• Dennis Kennedy (2006) — 0.0 yds · +2.61 EPA/play +2.61 EPA
• Luke Getsy (2006) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.09 EPA/play -3.90 EPA

Rushing

• Dennis Kennedy (2006) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.27 EPA
• Tony Hunt (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.43 EPA
• Derrick Williams (213) — 0.0 yds -0.53 EPA

Receiving

• Dennis Kennedy (2006) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.38 EPA
• Jabari Arthur (2006) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.28 EPA
• Jordan Norwood (213) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.64 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Anthony Morelli	213	29	10.3%	0	3	+0.21	+6.11
Dennis Kennedy	2006	1	0.0%	0	0	+2.61	+2.61
Luke Getsy	2006	43	2.3%	0	1	-0.09	-3.90

Team EPA comparison

Stat	AKR	PSU
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	213	10	0	+1.07	Field goal
Q1	2006	10	0	-2.59	Punt
Q1	213	3	0	+3.74	Pass TD
Q1	2006	9	0	-0.72	Punt
Q2	213	7	0	-6.38	Ended
Q2	2006	8	0	-1.54	Field goal
Q2	213	1	0	-2.82	Ended
Q2	2006	1	0	-0.58	Ended
Q2	213	2	0	-0.57	Ended
Q2	2006	3	0	-1.87	Punt
Q2	213	4	0	+2.14	Pass TD
Q2	2006	3	0	-3.49	Punt
Q3	2006	1	0	-1.54	Ended
Q3	213	5	0	-0.94	Punt
Q3	2006	3	0	-4.87	Punt
Q3	213	2	0	-6.20	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Anthony Morelli rush for a loss of 4 yards, fumbled at the PnnSt 40, recovered by Clarence McPherson at the PnnSt 40. (-5.67 EPA)
2. Q4 · Akron Zips · Luke Getsy pass complete to David Harvey for 27 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.64 EPA)
3. Q4 · Akron Zips · Luke Getsy pass intercepted by Nolan Mccready at the Akron 38, returned for 7 yards to the Akron 31. (-3.9 EPA)
4. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Anthony Morelli pass complete to Derrick Williams for 20 yards for a TOUCHDOWN, Akron penalty holding on David Harvey declined. (+3.69 EPA)
5. Q3 · Akron Zips · Luke Getsy pass complete to Kris Kasparek for 12 yards to the PnnSt 4 for a 1ST down. (+3.34 EPA)
6. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Jeremy Kapinos punt for 39 yards, returned by Andre Jones for no gain to the Akron 28, fumbled at the Akron 28, recovered by Joe Cianciolo. (+3.32 EPA)
7. Q2 · Akron Zips · Penn St penalty 15 yard roughing the kicker accepted, no play. (+3.12 EPA)
8. Q4 · Akron Zips · Luke Getsy pass intercepted by Anthony Scirrotto at the PnnSt 39, returned for 28 yards to the Akron 33. (-3.05 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (34–16) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Anthony Morelli (213) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: AKR 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 Akron Zips vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Akron Zips 16, Penn State Nittany Lions 34 in Week 1 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won Akron Zips vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 16–34.

Where can I find the Akron Zips vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=262450213.

Who led Akron Zips vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?

Anthony Morelli (213) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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