Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: 2012 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 35–7 in Week 5, 2012. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 35, Illinois Fighting Illini 7.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Penn State Nittany Lions	12	6	0	0	35
Illinois Fighting Illini	0	0	6	0	7

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Josh Ferguson (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.81 EPA/play +2.81 EPA
• Nathan Scheelhaase (356) — 0.0 yds · +0.01 EPA/play +0.36 EPA
• Matthew McGloin (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.19 EPA/play -5.57 EPA

Rushing

• Zach Zwinak (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.09 EPA
• Bill Belton (213) — 0.0 yds -0.28 EPA
• Nathan Scheelhaase (356) — 0.0 yds -0.38 EPA

Receiving

• Ryan Lankford (356) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.22 EPA
• Donovonn Young (356) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.99 EPA
• Matt Lehman (213) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.01 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Josh Ferguson	356	1	100.0%	0	1	+2.81	+2.81
Nathan Scheelhaase	356	43	0.0%	0	0	+0.01	+0.36
Matthew McGloin	213	30	3.3%	0	1	-0.19	-5.57

Team EPA comparison

Stat	PSU	ILL
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	356	1	0	-0.68	Ended
Q1	213	3	0	-1.69	Punt
Q1	356	4	0	+1.82	Missed FG
Q1	213	3	0	-2.94	Ended
Q1	356	3	0	-1.89	Punt
Q1	213	7	0	+2.00	Rush TD
Q1	356	4	0	-1.21	Ended
Q1	213	1	0	+0.54	Rush TD
Q1	213	10	0	-5.19	Ended
Q2	356	12	0	+2.18	Interception
Q2	213	1	0	+3.46	Pass TD
Q2	213	7	0	+1.34	Ended
Q2	356	6	0	-2.02	Ended
Q2	213	10	0	-1.64	Missed FG
Q2	356	2	0	-1.85	Punt
Q3	213	3	0	+1.20	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Nathan Scheelhaase pass intercepted by Michael Mauti at the PnSt 0, returned for 99 yards to the Illin 1. (-8.2 EPA)
2. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Alex Butterworth punt for 42 yards, returned by Tommy Davis for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled at the Illin 26. (+5.51 EPA)
3. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Taylor Zalewski 26 yard field goal MISSED. (-4.74 EPA)
4. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Nathan Scheelhaase rush for no gain to the PnSt 28. (-4.31 EPA)
5. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Donovonn Young rush for 52 yards to the PnSt 11 for a 1ST down. (+4.25 EPA)
6. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Nathan Scheelhaase pass intercepted by Michael Mauti at the PnSt 44, returned for 6 yards to the 50 yard line. (-4.17 EPA)
7. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Matthew McGloin pass complete to Matt Lehman for 21 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.46 EPA)
8. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · ILLINOIS penalty 4 yard Running Into Kicker accepted. (+3.22 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (35–7) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Josh Ferguson (356) — yds, 1 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 Illinois Fighting Illini?

Penn State Nittany Lions 35, Illinois Fighting Illini 7 in Week 5 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 35–7.

Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=322730356.

Who led Penn State Nittany Lions vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Josh Ferguson (356) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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