Penn State Nittany Lions vs. LSU Tigers: 2009 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated LSU Tigers 19–17 in Week 1, 2009. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 19, LSU Tigers 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Penn State Nittany Lions	0	0	0	0	19
LSU Tigers	0	0	0	0	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jordan Jefferson (99.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.23 EPA/play +5.00 EPA
• Daryll Clark (213.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.07 EPA/play +1.85 EPA

Rushing

• Evan Royster (213.0) — 0.0 yds -0.34 EPA
• Daryll Clark (213.0) — 0.0 yds -0.55 EPA
• Stevan Ridley (99.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.55 EPA

Receiving

• Andrew Quarless (213.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.20 EPA
• Terrance Toliver (99.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.06 EPA
• Brandon LaFell (99.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.52 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jordan Jefferson	99.0	22	4.5%	0	1	+0.23	+5.00
Daryll Clark	213.0	28	3.6%	0	1	+0.07	+1.85

Team EPA comparison

Stat	PSU	LSU
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	99.0	5	0	+0.66	Ended
Q1	213.0	1	0	+2.78	Pass TD
Q1	213.0	2	0	+1.99	Ended
Q1	213.0	1	0	-0.63	Ended
Q1	99.0	3	0	-3.05	Ended
Q1	213.0	2	0	-0.45	Punt
Q1	99.0	3	0	-2.28	Punt
Q1	213.0	4	0	-2.59	Punt
Q1	99.0	4	0	-1.28	Punt
Q1	213.0	5	0	-4.55	Field goal
Q2	213.0	4	0	-3.94	Ended
Q2	213.0	1	0	-0.98	Punt
Q2	99.0	3	0	-0.54	Punt
Q2	213.0	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	213.0	7	0	+0.94	Ended
Q2	213.0	1	0	0.00	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · 99.0 · Jordan Jefferson pass intercepted by A.J. Wallace at the LSU 26, returned for 3 yards to the LSU 23. (-4.67 EPA)
2. Q4 · 99.0 · Jordan Jefferson pass complete to Terrance Toliver for 39 yards to the PnSt 1 for a 1ST down. (+4.54 EPA)
3. Q1 · 99.0 · Jordan Jefferson pass complete to Brandon LaFell for 36 yards to the PnSt 11 for a 1ST down. (+4.17 EPA)
4. Q3 · 99.0 · Stevan Ridley rush, fumbled, recovered by PnSt Sean Lee at the LSU 22, Sean Lee for 2 yards, to the LSU 20. (-4.08 EPA)
5. Q1 · 99.0 · Collin Wagner kickoff for 38 yards returned by Kelvin Sheppard for 21 yards to the PnSt 47. (+3.33 EPA)
6. Q3 · 213.0 · Daryll Clark pass incomplete to Evan Royster. (-3.05 EPA)
7. Q4 · 213.0 · Jeremy Boone punt for 44 yards, returned by Trindon Holliday for 37 yards to the LSU 49. (-3.02 EPA)
8. Q1 · 213.0 · Daryll Clark pass complete to Graham Zug for 21 yards to the LSU 37 for a 1ST down. (+2.92 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (19–17) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Jordan Jefferson (99.0) — yds, 1 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 LSU Tigers?

Penn State Nittany Lions 19, LSU Tigers 17 in Week 1 of the 2009 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs LSU Tigers?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 19–17.

Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs LSU Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=300010099.

Who led Penn State Nittany Lions vs LSU Tigers in passing?

Jordan Jefferson (99.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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