Tennessee Volunteers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2006 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Tennessee Volunteers 20–10 in Week 1, 2006. Final score: Tennessee Volunteers 10, Penn State Nittany Lions 20.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Tennessee Volunteers	3	6	0	6	10
Penn State Nittany Lions	0	9	0	3	20

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Erik Ainge (2633) — 0.0 yds · +0.06 EPA/play +2.28 EPA
• Anthony Morelli (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.10 EPA/play +2.10 EPA

Rushing

• Tony Hunt (213) — 0.0 yds -0.04 EPA
• Arian Foster (2633) — 0.0 yds -1.22 EPA
• LaMarcus Coker (2633) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.05 EPA

Receiving

• Jayson Swain (2633) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.80 EPA
• Nolan McCready (213) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.54 EPA
• Chris Brown (2633) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.11 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Erik Ainge	2633	37	0.0%	0	0	+0.06	+2.28
Anthony Morelli	213	22	4.5%	0	1	+0.10	+2.10

Team EPA comparison

Stat	TENN	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	2633	2	0	+1.18	Ended
Q1	213	6	0	+0.03	Punt
Q1	2633	5	0	+0.89	Field goal
Q1	213	5	0	-1.19	Punt
Q1	2633	3	0	-3.13	Punt
Q1	213	10	0	-1.00	Missed FG
Q2	2633	6	0	+4.65	Rush TD
Q2	213	8	0	+6.16	Pass TD
Q2	2633	8	0	+0.26	Punt
Q2	213	6	0	-1.46	Field goal
Q2	2633	8	0	-2.71	Fumble
Q3	213	3	0	-2.12	Punt
Q3	2633	4	0	+0.07	Interception
Q3	213	6	0	-1.83	Punt
Q3	2633	9	0	-0.18	Punt
Q4	213	3	0	-0.05	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Tennessee Volunteers · Arian Foster rush for 1 yard, fumbled at the PnnSt 13, forced by Sean Lee, recovered by Tony Davis, returned by Tony Davis for 87 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (-11.72 EPA)
2. Q2 · Tennessee Volunteers · Arian Foster rush for a loss of 9 yards, fumbled at the Tenn 24, recovered by Jim Shaw at the Tenn 24. (-6.25 EPA)
3. Q3 · Tennessee Volunteers · Erik Ainge pass intercepted by Anthony Scirrotto at the PnnSt 37, returned for 17 yards to the Tenn 46. (-5.33 EPA)
4. Q2 · Tennessee Volunteers · LaMarcus Coker rush for 42 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.07 EPA)
5. Q4 · Tennessee Volunteers · Erik Ainge pass complete to Chris Brown for 53 yards to the PnnSt 14 for a 1ST down. (+3.81 EPA)
6. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Kevin Kelly 45 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.78 EPA)
7. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Kevin Kelly 54 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.45 EPA)
8. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · BranDon Snow rush for no gain to the Tenn 1. (-3.23 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (20–10) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Erik Ainge (2633) — yds.
• EPA edge: TENN 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 Tennessee Volunteers vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Tennessee Volunteers 10, Penn State Nittany Lions 20 in Week 1 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won Tennessee Volunteers vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 10–20.

Where can I find the Tennessee Volunteers vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=270010213.

Who led Tennessee Volunteers vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?

Erik Ainge (2633) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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