Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2011 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 27–11 in Week 2, 2011. Final score: Alabama Crimson Tide 27, Penn State Nittany Lions 11.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Alabama Crimson Tide	6	9	3	6	27
Penn State Nittany Lions	3	0	0	6	11

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Rob Bolden (213) — 0.0 yds · +0.25 EPA/play +5.32 EPA
• AJ McCarron (333) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.10 EPA/play -3.06 EPA
• Matthew McGloin (213) — 0.0 yds · -1.14 EPA/play -10.25 EPA

Rushing

• Trent Richardson (333) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.19 EPA
• Silas Redd (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.14 EPA
• Eddie Lacy (333) — 0.0 yds +0.19 EPA

Receiving

• Derek Moye. (213) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.97 EPA
• Marquis Maze (333) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.51 EPA
• Devon Smith. (213) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.05 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Rob Bolden	213	21	0.0%	0	0	+0.25	+5.32
AJ McCarron	333	29	3.4%	0	1	-0.10	-3.06
Matthew McGloin	213	9	0.0%	0	0	-1.14	-10.25

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ALA	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	213	2	0	-1.56	Ended
Q1	333	1	0	+2.05	Pass TD
Q1	333	10	0	+3.27	Ended
Q1	213	4	0	-1.39	Punt
Q1	333	3	0	-2.84	Punt
Q1	213	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	213	17	0	-0.94	Ended
Q2	333	1	0	+1.26	Rush TD
Q2	333	8	0	+4.05	Ended
Q2	213	5	0	-2.78	Fumble
Q2	333	3	0	-3.08	Punt
Q2	213	3	0	-2.31	Punt
Q2	333	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	333	9	0	-2.84	Ended
Q2	213	1	0	-1.23	Punt
Q3	333	5	0	-1.53	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Devon Smith rush for 4 yards, fumbled at the Alab 34. (-5.12 EPA)
2. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Rob Bolden pass complete to Shawney Kersey for 26 yards to the Alab 1 for a 1ST down. (+4.68 EPA)
3. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Rob Bolden pass intercepted by Mark Barron at the Alab 9, returned for no gain to the Alab 9. (-4.42 EPA)
4. Q3 · Alabama Crimson Tide · AJ McCarron pass incomplete to Chris Underwood. (-3.67 EPA)
5. Q1 · Alabama Crimson Tide · AJ McCarron pass complete to Marquis Maze for 29 yards to the PnSt 26 for a 1ST down. (+3.18 EPA)
6. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Rob Bolden pass complete to Andrew Szczerba for 9 yards, fumbled at the 50 yard line. (-3.15 EPA)
7. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Rob Bolden pass complete to Justin Brown for 15 yards to the PnSt 37 for a 1ST down. (+2.82 EPA)
8. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Rob Bolden pass complete to Derek Moye for 27 yards to the PnSt 47 for a 1ST down. (+2.73 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Alabama Crimson Tide controlled the final (27–11) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Rob Bolden (213) — yds.
• EPA edge: ALA 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 Alabama Crimson Tide vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Alabama Crimson Tide 27, Penn State Nittany Lions 11 in Week 2 of the 2011 college football season.

Who won Alabama Crimson Tide vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Alabama Crimson Tide won with a final score of 27–11.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=312530213.

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

Rob Bolden (213) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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