Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Virginia Cavaliers: 2012 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Virginia Cavaliers defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 17–16 in Week 2, 2012. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 16, Virginia Cavaliers 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Penn State Nittany Lions	6	0	0	9	16
Virginia Cavaliers	0	3	6	6	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Michael Rocco (258) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.41 EPA/play +12.03 EPA
• Matthew McGloin (213) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +3.64 EPA
• Team (213) — 0.0 yds · -0.41 EPA/play -0.41 EPA

Rushing

• Derek Day (213) — 0.0 yds -0.35 EPA
• Curtis Dukes (213) — 0.0 yds -0.38 EPA
• Kevin Parks (258) — 0.0 yds -0.34 EPA

Receiving

• Allen Robinson (213) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.59 EPA
• Darius Jennings (258) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.76 EPA
• Allen Robinson. (213) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.94 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Michael Rocco	258	29	6.9%	0	2	+0.41	+12.03
Matthew McGloin	213	31	6.5%	0	2	+0.12	+3.64
Team	213	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.41	-0.41
Steven Bench	213	7	0.0%	0	0	-0.59	-4.17
Phillip Sims	258	4	0.0%	0	0	-1.69	-6.78

Team EPA comparison

Stat	PSU	UVA
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	258	4	0	+0.24	Ended
Q1	213	3	0	-2.23	Punt
Q1	258	6	0	-2.78	Punt
Q1	213	3	0	-3.01	Missed FG
Q1	258	1	0	-5.64	Fumble
Q1	213	1	0	+2.76	Pass TD
Q1	213	27	0	+2.97	Ended
Q2	258	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	258	8	0	+2.24	Ended
Q2	213	2	0	-1.21	Missed FG
Q2	258	2	0	-2.19	Interception
Q2	213	11	0	-4.62	Ended
Q2	258	3	0	-2.24	Punt
Q3	213	2	0	-2.50	Punt
Q3	258	4	0	-3.18	Fumble
Q3	213	11	0	+0.14	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · Team rush for a loss of 6 yards, fumbled, recovered by PnSt Gerald Hodges at the Virg 29. (-5.65 EPA)
2. Q1 · Virginia Cavaliers · Michael Rocco pass complete to Paul Freedman, fumbled, forced by Michael Mauti, recovered by PnSt Stephen Obeng-Agyapong at the Virg 37, Stephen Obeng-Agyapong for 20 yards, to the Virg 17. (-5.64 EPA)
3. Q4 · Virginia Cavaliers · Phillip Sims sacked by Deion Barnes for a loss of 4 yards, fumbled, forced by Deion Barnes, recovered by PnSt Michael Mauti at the Virg 17. (-4.75 EPA)
4. Q2 · Virginia Cavaliers · Michael Rocco pass intercepted by Jordan Hill at the Virg 28, returned for 9 yards to the Virg 19. (-4.37 EPA)
5. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sam Ficken 20 yard field goal MISSED. (-4.15 EPA)
6. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Matthew McGloin pass complete to Allen Robinson for 30 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.07 EPA)
7. Q4 · Virginia Cavaliers · Michael Rocco pass complete to Jake McGee for 44 yards to the PnSt 34 for a 1ST down. (+4.02 EPA)
8. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Steven Bench sacked by Steve Greer for a loss of 2 yards to the Virg 35. (-3.72 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Virginia Cavaliers controlled the final (17–16) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Michael Rocco (258) — 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 Virginia Cavaliers?

Penn State Nittany Lions 16, Virginia Cavaliers 17 in Week 2 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Virginia Cavaliers?

Virginia Cavaliers won with a final score of 16–17.

Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Virginia Cavaliers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=322520258.

Who led Penn State Nittany Lions vs Virginia Cavaliers in passing?

Michael Rocco (258) 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 Virginia Cavaliers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.