Quick answer
Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Texas A&M Aggies 24–17 in Week 1, 2007. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 24, Texas A&M Aggies 17.
Game summary
Penn State Nittany Lions beat Texas A&M Aggies 24–17 in Week 1 of the 2007 season.
- Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 7 plays.
- Passing leader: Stephen McGee (245) — 0.0 pass yds, -0.08 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Rodney Kinlaw — 0.0 yds.
- Receiving leader: Mike Goodson — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 24 | |
| 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Stephen McGee (245) — 0.0 yds · -0.08 EPA/play -2.31 EPA
- Anthony Morelli (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.09 EPA/play -2.44 EPA
Rushing
- Rodney Kinlaw (213) — 0.0 yds +0.12 EPA
- Mike Goodson (245) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.16 EPA
- Jorvorskie Lane (245) — 0.0 yds -0.34 EPA
Receiving
- Mike Goodson (245) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.72 EPA
- Derrick Williams (213) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.11 EPA
- Martellus Bennett (245) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.44 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen McGee | 30 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | -0.08 | -2.31 | |
| Anthony Morelli | 27 | 3.7% | 0 | 1 | -0.09 | -2.44 |
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 | -0.56 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 7 | 0 | -0.77 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 1 | 0 | +1.53 | Rush TD | |
| Q1 | 9 | 0 | +4.96 | Rush TD | |
| Q1 | 11 | 0 | +1.23 | Missed FG | |
| Q1 | 5 | 0 | -2.00 | Fumble | |
| Q2 | 12 | 0 | +3.54 | Field goal | |
| Q2 | 3 | 0 | -2.04 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 3 | 0 | -2.27 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 3 | 0 | -2.14 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 1 | 0 | +1.88 | Rush TD | |
| Q2 | 3 | 0 | -5.83 | Fumble | |
| Q2 | 1 | 0 | +5.69 | Pass TD | |
| Q2 | 5 | 0 | -0.20 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 3 | 0 | -3.41 | Punt | |
| Q3 | 8 | 0 | +6.38 | Rush TD |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Anthony Morelli pass complete to Deon Butler for 30 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.69 EPA)
- Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Matt Szymanski kickoff for 69 yards returned by A.J. Wallace for 15 yards to the PnSt 16, fumbled at the PnSt 16, recovered by TexAM. (-4.65 EPA)
- Q4 · Texas A&M Aggies · Stephen McGee rush for a loss of 4 yards to the PnSt 6. (-4.54 EPA)
- Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Kevin Kelly 47 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.35 EPA)
- Q4 · Texas A&M Aggies · Stephen McGee pass complete to Martellus Bennett for 16 yards to the TexAM 34 for a 1ST down. (+3.13 EPA)
- Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Evan Royster rush for 38 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.13 EPA)
- Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Anthony Morelli pass complete to Terrell Golden for 32 yards to the TexAM 19 for a 1ST down. (+3.12 EPA)
- Q2 · Texas A&M Aggies · Stephen McGee pass complete to Mike Goodson for 2 yards, fumbled at the TexAM 11, forced by Maurice Evans, recovered by A.J. Wallace at the TexAM 11, tackled by Maurice Evans. (-3.09 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (24–17) in Week 1.
- Passing edge: Stephen McGee (245) — yds.
- 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 Texas A&M Aggies?
Penn State Nittany Lions 24, Texas A&M Aggies 17 in Week 1 of the 2007 college football season.
Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Texas A&M Aggies?
Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 24–17.
Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Texas A&M Aggies box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=273630245.
Who led Penn State Nittany Lions vs Texas A&M Aggies in passing?
Stephen McGee (245) led passers with 0.0 yards.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Penn State Nittany Lions at Texas A&M Aggies in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Penn State Nittany Lions
Now 2-0 W
Texas A&M Aggies
Now 0-1 L