Navy Midshipmen vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2012 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Navy Midshipmen 34–7 in Week 3, 2012. Final score: Navy Midshipmen 7, Penn State Nittany Lions 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Navy Midshipmen	0	0	0	12	7
Penn State Nittany Lions	12	6	6	0	34

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Matthew McGloin (213) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.62 EPA/play +11.08 EPA
• Keenan Reynolds (2426) — 0.0 yds · +1.18 EPA/play +5.91 EPA
• Casey Bolena (2426) — 0.0 yds · -0.37 EPA/play -1.12 EPA

Rushing

• Trey Miller (2426) — 0.0 yds -0.62 EPA
• Curtis Dukes (213) — 0.0 yds -0.15 EPA
• Michael Zordich (213) — 0.0 yds -0.28 EPA

Receiving

• Casey Bolena (2426) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.14 EPA
• Allen Robinson (213) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +2.00 EPA
• Michael Zordich (213) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.15 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Matthew McGloin	213	18	22.2%	0	4	+0.62	+11.08
Keenan Reynolds	2426	5	0.0%	0	0	+1.18	+5.91
Casey Bolena	2426	3	0.0%	0	0	-0.37	-1.12
John Hendrick	2426	5	0.0%	0	0	-0.38	-1.91
Trey Miller	2426	10	0.0%	0	0	-0.60	-6.02

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NAVY	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	+1.20	Ended
Q1	2426	11	0	+4.06	Interception
Q1	213	4	0	+4.79	Pass TD
Q1	2426	3	0	-1.94	Punt
Q1	213	1	0	+0.79	Pass TD
Q1	213	6	0	+0.95	Ended
Q2	2426	8	0	-0.79	Ended
Q2	213	7	0	-2.82	Ended
Q2	2426	6	0	-3.88	Fumble
Q2	213	1	0	+0.64	Pass TD
Q2	213	11	0	+4.39	Ended
Q3	2426	6	0	+4.04	Ended
Q3	213	1	0	+2.26	Pass TD
Q3	213	3	0	-0.05	Ended
Q3	2426	13	0	+1.38	Ended
Q3	213	4	0	-0.05	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Navy Midshipmen · Noah Copeland rush, fumbled, recovered by PnSt Mike Hull at the PnSt 26, Mike Hull for 74 yards, to the Navy 0 for a TOUCHDOWN. (-9.96 EPA)
2. Q1 · Navy Midshipmen · Trey Miller pass intercepted by Gerald Hodges at the PnSt 10, returned for no gain to the PnSt 10. (-5.43 EPA)
3. Q4 · Navy Midshipmen · Keenan Reynolds pass complete to Eric Johnson for 21 yards to the PnSt 13 for a 1ST down. (+4.84 EPA)
4. Q2 · Navy Midshipmen · Trey Miller rush for a loss of 5 yards, fumbled, forced by Stephen Obeng-Agyapong, recovered by PnSt Jordan Hill at the Navy 32. (-4.72 EPA)
5. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Matthew McGloin pass complete to Bryant Harper for 24 yards to the Navy 10 for a 1ST down. (+4.42 EPA)
6. Q3 · Navy Midshipmen · John Howell rush for 17 yards to the PnSt 40 for a 1ST down. (+4.12 EPA)
7. Q4 · Navy Midshipmen · Keenan Reynolds rush for no gain to the PnSt 6. (-3.47 EPA)
8. Q3 · Navy Midshipmen · Prentice Christian rush for 5 yards to the PnSt 29 for a 1ST down. (+3.27 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (34–7) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Matthew McGloin (213) — yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: NAVY 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 Navy Midshipmen vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Navy Midshipmen 7, Penn State Nittany Lions 34 in Week 3 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won Navy Midshipmen vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 7–34.

Where can I find the Navy Midshipmen vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=322590213.

Who led Navy Midshipmen vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?

Matthew McGloin (213) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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