Wisconsin Badgers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2012 Week 13 Recap

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Wisconsin Badgers 24–21 in Week 13, 2012. Final score: Wisconsin Badgers 21, Penn State Nittany Lions 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Wisconsin Badgers	12	0	0	6	0	21
Penn State Nittany Lions	6	0	12	6	3	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Curt Phillips (275) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.33 EPA/play +7.88 EPA
• TEAM (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.95 EPA/play +2.95 EPA
• Matthew McGloin (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.02 EPA/play -0.83 EPA

Rushing

• Zach Zwinak (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.10 EPA
• Montee Ball (275) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.30 EPA
• James White (275) — 0.0 yds -0.59 EPA

Receiving

• Allen Robinson (213) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.23 EPA
• Brandon Moseby-Felder. (213) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.11 EPA
• Jacob Pedersen. (275) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.93 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Curt Phillips	275	24	8.3%	0	2	+0.33	+7.88
TEAM	213	1	100.0%	0	1	+2.95	+2.95
Matthew McGloin	213	35	2.9%	0	1	-0.02	-0.83

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WIS	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	4	0	-0.08	Ended
Q1	275	5	0	-1.79	Punt
Q1	213	6	0	-1.06	Punt
Q1	275	1	0	+1.63	Rush TD
Q1	275	3	0	+2.07	Ended
Q1	213	1	0	+1.14	Rush TD
Q1	213	14	0	+2.62	Ended
Q1	275	1	0	+4.34	Pass TD
Q1	275	3	0	-2.08	Ended
Q2	213	2	0	-2.56	Ended
Q2	275	4	0	-1.26	Punt
Q2	213	6	0	-0.66	Punt
Q2	275	3	0	-2.71	Punt
Q2	213	3	0	-2.84	Punt
Q2	275	8	0	-0.12	Punt
Q2	213	7	0	-1.84	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Matthew McGloin pass complete to Jesse James for 41 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+6.0 EPA)
2. Q1 · Wisconsin Badgers · Curt Phillips pass complete to Melvin Gordon for 57 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.34 EPA)
3. Q4 · Wisconsin Badgers · Curt Phillips pass complete to Jeff Duckworth for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.97 EPA)
4. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Matthew McGloin pass complete to Jesse James for 37 yards to the Wisc 10 for a 1ST down. (+3.2 EPA)
5. Q4 · Wisconsin Badgers · Curt Phillips pass complete to Jared Abbrederis for 18 yards to the PnSt 33 for a 1ST down. (+3.19 EPA)
6. OT · Wisconsin Badgers · Kyle French 44 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.08 EPA)
7. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Brandon Moseby-Felder. Originally ruled a catch for a touchdown and reversed after review. (+2.95 EPA)
8. Q4 · Wisconsin Badgers · Curt Phillips pass intercepted by Jacob Fagnano at the PnSt 6, returned for 13 yards to the PnSt 19. (-2.83 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (24–21) in Week 13.
• Passing edge: Curt Phillips (275) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: WIS 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 Wisconsin Badgers vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Wisconsin Badgers 21, Penn State Nittany Lions 24 in Week 13 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won Wisconsin Badgers vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 21–24.

Where can I find the Wisconsin Badgers vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=323290213.

Who led Wisconsin Badgers vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?

Curt Phillips (275) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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