Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2007 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Notre Dame Fighting Irish 31–10 in Week 2, 2007. Final score: Notre Dame Fighting Irish 10, Penn State Nittany Lions 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	0	0	3	0	10
Penn State Nittany Lions	0	6	9	6	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Anthony Morelli (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.13 EPA/play +2.77 EPA
• Jimmy Clausen (87) — 0.0 yds · -0.35 EPA/play -12.20 EPA

Rushing

• Austin Scott (213) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.36 EPA
• Rodney Kinlaw (213) — 0.0 yds -0.47 EPA
• Armando Allen Jr. (87) — 0.0 yds -0.58 EPA

Receiving

• Armando Allen Jr. (87) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.36 EPA
• David Grimes (87) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.28 EPA
• Jordan Norwood (213) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.29 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Anthony Morelli	213	22	4.5%	0	1	+0.13	+2.77
Jimmy Clausen	87	35	0.0%	0	0	-0.35	-12.20

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ND	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	87	1	0	+0.28	Ended
Q1	87	4	0	-3.15	Ended
Q1	213	6	0	-2.86	Punt
Q1	87	3	0	-3.36	Punt
Q1	213	3	0	-3.97	Interception
Q1	213	1	0	+1.30	Ended
Q1	213	1	0	-0.62	Ended
Q1	87	10	0	+1.05	Ended
Q2	213	2	0	+3.68	Ended
Q2	87	2	0	+0.48	Ended
Q2	213	1	0	-0.87	Fumble
Q2	87	3	0	-0.56	Punt
Q2	213	4	0	-0.99	Punt
Q2	213	1	0	-0.42	Ended
Q2	87	3	0	-1.78	Ended
Q2	213	1	0	+2.08	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Austin Scott rush for 3 yards to the NDame 24. (-4.57 EPA)
2. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jimmy Clausen pass complete to Robby Parris for 35 yards to the PnSt 36 for a 1ST down. (+4.27 EPA)
3. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jimmy Clausen pass intercepted by Justin King at the PnSt 0, returned for no gain to the PnSt 20. (-4.24 EPA)
4. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Penn St penalty 15 yard roughing the kicker on N/A accepted, no play. (+3.87 EPA)
5. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Anthony Morelli pass complete to Matt Hahn for 7 yards to the NDame 19. (+3.82 EPA)
6. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Jeremy Boone punt for 43 yards, returned by Tom Zbikowski for 47 yards to the PnSt 7. (-3.62 EPA)
7. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Anthony Morelli pass complete to Chris Bell for 51 yards to the NDame 8 for a 1ST down. (+3.57 EPA)
8. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Austin Scott rush for 11 yards, fumbled at the PnSt 37, forced by David Bruton, recovered by Joe Brockington at the PnSt 37. (-3.56 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (31–10) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Anthony Morelli (213) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: ND 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 Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish 10, Penn State Nittany Lions 31 in Week 2 of the 2007 college football season.

Who won Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 10–31.

Where can I find the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=272510213.

Who led Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?

Anthony Morelli (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 Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Penn State Nittany Lions in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.