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Temple Owls vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2012 Week 4 Recap

Lions defeat Owls 24–13 in Week 4

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Temple Owls vs. Penn State Nittany Lions (Week 4).

Temple Owls 13 1-2
Final 13–24
Penn State Nittany Lions 24 2-2 Winner
Winner
Penn State Nittany Lions
Final score
13–24
Halftime
Temple Owls 3–12 Penn State Nittany Lions
Top passer
Matthew McGloin

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Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Temple Owls 24–13 in Week 4, 2012. Final score: Temple Owls 13, Penn State Nittany Lions 24.

Game summary

Penn State Nittany Lions beat Temple Owls 24–13 in Week 4 of the 2012 season.

  • Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 7 plays.
  • Passing leader: Matthew McGloin (213) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.58 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Zach Zwinak — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Allen Robinson — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Temple Owls033613
Penn State Nittany Lions666324

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

TEMTemple Owls
PSUPenn State Nittany Lions

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PSU
    Q1TD
    ARAllen Robinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Matthew McGloin pass complete to Allen Robinson for 41 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  2. PSU
    Q2TD
    MMMatthew McGloin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-12

    Matthew McGloin rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.

  3. TEM
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 16
    Score
    3-12

    Brandon McManus 33 yard field goal GOOD.

  4. TEM
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 25
    Score
    6-12

    Brandon McManus 42 yard field goal GOOD.

  5. PSU
    Q3TD
    MMMatthew McGloin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-18

    Matthew McGloin rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  6. TEM
    Q4TD
    MBMatt Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-18

    Chris Coyer pass complete to Matt Brown for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.

  7. PSU
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 3
    Score
    12-21

    Sam Ficken 20 yard field goal GOOD.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Matthew McGloin (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.58 EPA/play +19.86 EPA
  • Chris Coyer (218) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.30 EPA/play -7.86 EPA

Rushing

  • Zach Zwinak (213) — 0.0 yds -0.13 EPA
  • Michael Zordich (213) — 0.0 yds -0.11 EPA
  • Montel Harris (218) — 0.0 yds -0.25 EPA

Receiving

  • Allen Robinson (213) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.60 EPA
  • Kyle Carter (213) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +2.10 EPA
  • Michael Zordich (213) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.42 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Matthew McGloin213342.9%01+0.58+19.86
Chris Coyer218263.8%01-0.30-7.86

Team EPA comparison

StatTEMPSU
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q121810+1.35Ended
Q121310+5.92Pass TD
Q121330-3.52Ended
Q121830-2.64Punt
Q1213120+2.42Punt
Q121860-1.61Punt
Q121370-1.95Punt
Q221810+0.71Ended
Q221310+0.86Rush TD
Q221320+7.40Ended
Q221830-1.01Punt
Q221370+1.14Punt
Q221850-1.13Punt
Q221350+1.69Interception
Q221880-0.27Field goal
Q321320+1.03Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Matthew McGloin pass complete to Kyle Carter for 20 yards to the Temp 1, TEMPLE penalty 1 yard Personal Foul on Justin Gildea accepted for a 1ST down. (+6.32 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Matthew McGloin pass complete to Allen Robinson for 41 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.92 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Matthew McGloin pass intercepted by Tavon Young at the Temp 5, returned for 5 yards to the Temp 10. (-3.92 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Matthew McGloin pass complete to Allen Robinson for 29 yards to the Temp 25 for a 1ST down. (+3.42 EPA)
  5. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Matthew McGloin pass complete to Alex Kenney for 15 yards to the PnSt 36 for a 1ST down. (+3.31 EPA)
  6. Q4 · Temple Owls · Chris Coyer sacked by Kyle Baublitz for a loss of 3 yards to the PnSt 29. (-3.07 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Temple Owls · Chris Coyer pass complete to Deon Miller for 12 yards to the PnSt 40 for a 1ST down. (+2.76 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Temple Owls · Chris Coyer pass complete to Jalen Fitzpatrick for 24 yards to the PnSt 1 for a 1ST down. (+2.61 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (24–13) in Week 4.
  • Passing edge: Matthew McGloin (213) — yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: TEM 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 Temple Owls vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Temple Owls 13, Penn State Nittany Lions 24 in Week 4 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won Temple Owls vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 13–24.

Where can I find the Temple Owls vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=322660213.

Who led Temple Owls vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?

Matthew McGloin (213) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Temple Owls

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L

Penn State Nittany Lions

Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W