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Syracuse Orange vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2009 Week 2 Recap

Lions defeat Orange 28–7 in Week 2

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Syracuse Orange vs. Penn State Nittany Lions (Week 2).

Syracuse Orange 7 0-2
Final 7–28
Penn State Nittany Lions 28 3-0 Winner
Winner
Penn State Nittany Lions
Final score
7–28
Top passer
Daryll Clark

Top CFB performers · Orange

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Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Syracuse Orange 28–7 in Week 2, 2009. Final score: Syracuse Orange 7, Penn State Nittany Lions 28.

Game summary

Penn State Nittany Lions rolled past Syracuse Orange 28–7 in Week 2 of the 2009 season.

  • Scoring: 5 touchdowns across 5 plays.
  • Passing leader: Daryll Clark (213.0) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.47 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Delone Carter — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Graham Zug — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Syracuse Orange00007
Penn State Nittany Lions000028

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

SYRSyracuse Orange
PSUPenn State Nittany Lions

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Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. 213.0
    Q1TD
    EREvan Royster

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-0

    Daryll Clark pass complete to Evan Royster for 49 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  2. 213.0
    Q2TD
    EREvan Royster

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-0

    Evan Royster rush for 12 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  3. 213.0
    Q3TD
    GZGraham Zug

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-0

    Daryll Clark pass complete to Graham Zug for 20 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  4. 183.0
    Q4TD
    DDDonte Davis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-0

    Greg Paulus pass complete to Donte Davis for 16 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  5. 213.0
    Q4TD
    MSMickey Shuler

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-0

    Daryll Clark pass complete to Mickey Shuler for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN, SYRACUSE penalty holding declined.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Daryll Clark (213.0) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.47 EPA/play +13.56 EPA
  • Ryan Nassib (183.0) — 0.0 yds · +0.90 EPA/play +3.60 EPA
  • Kevin Newsome (213.0) — 0.0 yds · -1.18 EPA/play -1.18 EPA

Rushing

  • Delone Carter (183.0) — 0.0 yds -0.28 EPA
  • Evan Royster (213.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.14 EPA
  • Stephfon Green (213.0) — 0.0 yds -0.57 EPA

Receiving

  • Graham Zug (213.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.57 EPA
  • Mike Williams (183.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.40 EPA
  • Andrew Quarless (213.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.76 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Daryll Clark213.02910.3%03+0.47+13.56
Ryan Nassib183.040.0%00+0.90+3.60
Kevin Newsome213.010.0%00-1.18-1.18
Greg Paulus183.0205.0%01-0.17-3.30

Team EPA comparison

StatSYRPSU
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1213.0150-1.15Ended
Q1183.030-2.95Punt
Q1213.010+4.35Pass TD
Q1183.010+1.28Ended
Q1213.060+0.64Ended
Q2183.070+0.83Missed FG
Q2213.010+1.22Interception
Q2183.010-0.55Ended
Q2213.020-0.54Ended
Q2183.030-1.39Punt
Q2183.010+2.44Ended
Q2213.010+2.09Rush TD
Q2183.010-1.93Ended
Q2213.040+0.42Ended
Q2183.030-1.55Punt
Q2213.040-6.99Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · 183.0 · Greg Paulus pass intercepted by Nathan Stupar at the Syrac 19, returned for 17 yards to the Syrac 2. (-5.62 EPA)
  2. Q4 · 213.0 · Kevin Newsome rush for a loss of 14 yards, fumbled, recovered by Syrac at the PnSt 16. (-5.35 EPA)
  3. Q3 · 183.0 · Greg Paulus pass incomplete to Mike Williams. (-4.82 EPA)
  4. Q1 · 213.0 · Daryll Clark pass complete to Evan Royster for 49 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.35 EPA)
  5. Q4 · 183.0 · Greg Paulus pass intercepted by Josh Hull at the PnSt 34, returned for no gain to the PnSt 34. (-4.3 EPA)
  6. Q1 · 213.0 · Daryll Clark rush for no gain to the Syrac 1. (-3.91 EPA)
  7. Q2 · 213.0 · Daryll Clark rush for no gain, fumbled, recovered by PnSt at the Syrac 1. (-3.91 EPA)
  8. Q3 · 183.0 · Greg Paulus pass complete to Mike Williams for 16 yards to the PnSt 18 for a 1ST down. (+3.58 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (28–7) in Week 2.
  • Passing edge: Daryll Clark (213.0) — yds, 3 TD.
  • EPA edge: SYR 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 Syracuse Orange vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Syracuse Orange 7, Penn State Nittany Lions 28 in Week 2 of the 2009 college football season.

Who won Syracuse Orange vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 7–28.

Where can I find the Syracuse Orange vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=292550213.

Who led Syracuse Orange vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?

Daryll Clark (213.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Syracuse Orange

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

Penn State Nittany Lions

Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W