Penn State Nittany Lions vs. USC Trojans: 2008 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 38–24 in Week 1, 2008. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 24, USC Trojans 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Penn State Nittany Lions	6	0	0	15	24
USC Trojans	6	21	0	6	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Mark Sanchez (30) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.76 EPA/play +24.22 EPA
• Daryll Clark (213) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.57 EPA/play +14.86 EPA
• Team (213) — 0.0 yds · -1.01 EPA/play -1.01 EPA

Rushing

• Stafon Johnson (30) — 0.0 yds -0.35 EPA
• Stephfon Green (213) — 0.0 yds +0.04 EPA
• Daryll Clark (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.16 EPA

Receiving

• Damian Williams (30) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.42 EPA
• Stephfon Green (213) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.13 EPA
• Anthony McCoy (30) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.34 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Mark Sanchez	30	32	12.5%	0	4	+0.76	+24.22
Daryll Clark	213	26	7.7%	0	2	+0.57	+14.86
Team	213	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.01	-1.01

Team EPA comparison

Stat	PSU	USC
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	30	1	0	+1.17	Ended
Q1	213	1	0	+1.61	Rush TD
Q1	213	7	0	+6.37	Ended
Q1	30	1	0	+2.18	Pass TD
Q1	30	9	0	+3.23	Ended
Q1	213	4	0	-0.52	Punt
Q1	30	3	0	-1.59	Punt
Q1	213	3	0	-3.73	Punt
Q2	213	3	0	+1.81	Ended
Q2	30	5	0	+9.69	Pass TD
Q2	213	1	0	-1.73	Fumble
Q2	30	6	0	+1.59	Ended
Q2	30	2	0	-0.28	Ended
Q2	213	1	0	-0.55	Ended
Q2	213	1	0	+0.40	Ended
Q2	30	0	0	—	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · USC Trojans · C.J. Gable rush for 4 yards, fumbled, recovered by PnSt at the PnSt 42. (-5.04 EPA)
2. Q4 · USC Trojans · Team rush for a loss of 37 yards to the USC 14. (-4.65 EPA)
3. Q2 · USC Trojans · Mark Sanchez pass complete to C.J. Gable for 20 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.84 EPA)
4. Q2 · USC Trojans · Mark Sanchez pass complete to Ronald Johnson for 19 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.53 EPA)
5. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Daryll Clark pass complete to Deon Butler for 35 yards to the USC 41 for a 1ST down. (+3.33 EPA)
6. Q3 · USC Trojans · Mark Sanchez pass complete to Ronald Johnson for 3 yards to the USC 23. (-3.15 EPA)
7. Q4 · USC Trojans · Mark Sanchez pass complete to Ronald Johnson for 45 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.13 EPA)
8. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Daryll Clark pass complete to Jordan Norwood for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.1 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (38–24) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Mark Sanchez (30) — yds, 4 TD.
• 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 USC Trojans?

Penn State Nittany Lions 24, USC Trojans 38 in Week 1 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs USC Trojans?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 24–38.

Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs USC Trojans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=290010030.

Who led Penn State Nittany Lions vs USC Trojans in passing?

Mark Sanchez (30) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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