Houston Cougars vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2011 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Houston Cougars defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 30–14 in Week 1, 2011. Final score: Houston Cougars 30, Penn State Nittany Lions 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Houston Cougars	15	6	3	3	30
Penn State Nittany Lions	0	6	6	0	14

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Case Keenum (248) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.23 EPA/play +13.78 EPA
• Rob Bolden (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.06 EPA/play +1.20 EPA
• Bill Belton (213) — 0.0 yds · -0.64 EPA/play -0.64 EPA

Rushing

• Stephfon Green (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.23 EPA
• Silas Redd (213) — 0.0 yds -0.13 EPA
• Charles Sims (248) — 0.0 yds -0.05 EPA

Receiving

• Justin Johnson (248) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.62 EPA
• Patrick Edwards (248) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +2.22 EPA
• Tyron Carrier (248) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.14 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Case Keenum	248	59	5.1%	0	3	+0.23	+13.78
Rob Bolden	213	20	5.0%	0	1	+0.06	+1.20
Bill Belton	213	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.64	-0.64

Team EPA comparison

Stat	HOU	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	248	4	0	+2.22	Ended
Q1	213	3	0	-2.54	Punt
Q1	248	1	0	+1.11	Pass TD
Q1	248	3	0	+2.96	Ended
Q1	213	3	0	-2.34	Punt
Q1	248	6	0	-1.90	Punt
Q1	213	3	0	-2.05	Punt
Q1	248	6	0	+1.16	Field goal
Q1	213	3	0	-1.83	Punt
Q1	248	1	0	+4.97	Pass TD
Q1	248	8	0	+1.91	Missed FG
Q2	213	3	0	-0.42	Punt
Q2	248	1	0	+5.79	Pass TD
Q2	248	1	0	+0.34	Ended
Q2	213	2	0	-0.21	Ended
Q2	248	6	0	-1.52	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Rob Bolden pass complete to Justin Brown for 69 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+8.31 EPA)
2. Q2 · Houston Cougars · Case Keenum pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 75 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.79 EPA)
3. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Case Keenum pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 40 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.97 EPA)
4. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Rob Bolden pass complete to Devon Smith for 43 yards to the Houst 20 for a 1ST down. (+4.97 EPA)
5. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Case Keenum pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 39 yards to the PnSt 37 for a 1ST down. (+4.51 EPA)
6. Q2 · Houston Cougars · Case Keenum pass incomplete to Patrick Edwards. (-3.24 EPA)
7. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Case Keenum pass incomplete to Justin Johnson. (-2.77 EPA)
8. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Rob Bolden sacked by D.J. Hayden for a loss of 10 yards, fumbled, forced by D.J. Hayden, recovered by PnSt Stephfon Green at the PnSt 31. (-2.15 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Houston Cougars controlled the final (30–14) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Case Keenum (248) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: HOU 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 Houston Cougars vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Houston Cougars 30, Penn State Nittany Lions 14 in Week 1 of the 2011 college football season.

Who won Houston Cougars vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Houston Cougars won with a final score of 30–14.

Where can I find the Houston Cougars vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=320020213.

Who led Houston Cougars vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?

Case Keenum (248) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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