Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Alabama Crimson Tide: 2010 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 24–3 in Week 2, 2010. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 3, Alabama Crimson Tide 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Penn State Nittany Lions	0	0	0	3	3
Alabama Crimson Tide	6	9	0	6	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Greg McElroy (333) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.33 EPA/play +7.57 EPA
• Kevin Newsome (213) — 0.0 yds · +0.84 EPA/play +0.85 EPA
• Robert Bolden (213) — 0.0 yds · -0.08 EPA/play -1.87 EPA

Rushing

• Trent Richardson (333) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.06 EPA
• Evan Royster (213) — 0.0 yds -0.18 EPA
• Eddie Lacy (333) — 0.0 yds -0.77 EPA

Receiving

• Devon Smith (213) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.70 EPA
• Julio Jones (333) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.75 EPA
• Trent Richardson (333) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.65 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Greg McElroy	333	23	8.7%	0	2	+0.33	+7.57
Kevin Newsome	213	1	0.0%	0	0	+0.84	+0.85
Robert Bolden	213	23	0.0%	0	0	-0.08	-1.87

Team EPA comparison

Stat	PSU	ALA
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	333	8	0	+4.96	Ended
Q1	213	7	0	+2.76	Interception
Q1	213	2	0	-0.68	Ended
Q1	333	5	0	+6.04	Pass TD
Q1	213	3	0	-3.50	Punt
Q1	333	5	0	-2.03	Punt
Q2	213	1	0	-1.82	Ended
Q2	333	3	0	+0.64	Missed FG
Q2	333	1	0	-0.02	Ended
Q2	213	2	0	-0.58	Ended
Q2	333	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	333	8	0	+0.07	Ended
Q2	213	12	0	-2.15	Punt
Q2	333	1	0	+1.87	Pass TD
Q3	333	10	0	+3.18	Ended
Q3	213	5	0	-0.81	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Robert Bolden pass complete to Chaz Powell, fumbled, forced by Robert Lester, recovered by Alab Robert Lester at the Alab 9, Robert Lester for 89 yards, fumbled, recovered by PnSt at the PnSt 2, to the PnSt 2, tackled by Robert Lester. (-5.98 EPA)
2. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Robert Bolden pass complete to Derek Moye for 18 yards to the Alab 20 for a 1ST down. (+4.5 EPA)
3. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Robert Bolden pass intercepted by Robert Lester at the Alab 13, returned for no gain to the Alab 13. (-4.11 EPA)
4. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Robert Bolden pass intercepted by Will Lowery at the Alab 3, returned for no gain to the Alab 3. (-3.71 EPA)
5. Q1 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Greg McElroy pass complete to Kevin Norwood for 36 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.71 EPA)
6. Q4 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Eddie Lacy rush for 1 yard to the Alab 48. (-3.25 EPA)
7. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Justin Brown pass intercepted by Mark Barron at the Alab 23, returned for 2 yards to the Alab 25. (-3.21 EPA)
8. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Robert Bolden pass complete to Derek Moye for 31 yards to the Alab 22 for a 1ST down. (+3.16 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Alabama Crimson Tide controlled the final (24–3) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Greg McElroy (333) — yds, 2 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 Alabama Crimson Tide?

Penn State Nittany Lions 3, Alabama Crimson Tide 24 in Week 2 of the 2010 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Alabama Crimson Tide won with a final score of 3–24.

Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Alabama Crimson Tide box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=302540333.

Who led Penn State Nittany Lions vs Alabama Crimson Tide in passing?

Greg McElroy (333) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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