Boston College Eagles vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2014 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Boston College Eagles 31–30 in Week 1, 2014. Final score: Boston College Eagles 30, Penn State Nittany Lions 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Boston College Eagles	6	0	12	3	6	30
Penn State Nittany Lions	6	0	6	9	6	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Christian Hackenberg (213) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.50 EPA/play +23.50 EPA
• TEAM (103) — 0.0 yds · -0.28 EPA/play -0.28 EPA
• Tyler Murphy (103) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.08 EPA/play -1.50 EPA

Rushing

• Jon Hilliman (103) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.04 EPA
• Akeel Lynch (213) — 0.0 yds +0.06 EPA
• Tyler Murphy (103) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.12 EPA

Receiving

• DaeSean Hamilton (213) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.03 EPA
• Geno Lewis (213) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.56 EPA
• Chris Godwin (213) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.22 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Christian Hackenberg	213	47	72.3%	0	4	+0.50	+23.50
TEAM	103	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.28	-0.28
Tyler Murphy	103	19	57.9%	0	2	-0.08	-1.50

Team EPA comparison

Stat	BC	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	8	0	+2.12	Ended
Q1	103	1	0	+4.59	Rush TD
Q1	103	1	0	-1.12	Ended
Q1	213	1	0	+6.58	Pass TD
Q1	213	1	0	-0.57	Ended
Q1	103	5	0	-2.40	Ended
Q1	213	5	0	+0.92	Punt
Q1	103	3	0	-2.84	Punt
Q1	213	8	0	-1.06	Punt
Q2	103	7	0	-0.99	Ended
Q2	213	3	0	-1.96	Punt
Q2	103	3	0	-1.32	Punt
Q2	213	3	0	-3.14	Punt
Q2	103	2	0	-0.50	Punt
Q2	213	4	0	-1.28	Punt
Q2	103	8	0	-1.82	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Chris Godwin for 72 yds for a TD, (Sam Ficken KICK) (+6.58 EPA)
2. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Akeel Lynch run for no gain to the BC 1 PENN ST Penalty, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (-15 Yards) to the BC 16 (+5.75 EPA)
3. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg run for a loss of 1 yard to the BC 22 Christian Hackenberg fumbled, recovered by BC (-5.66 EPA)
4. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg run for a loss of 8 yards to the BC 37 Christian Hackenberg fumbled, recovered by BC (-4.96 EPA)
5. OT · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Kyle Carter for 10 yds for a TD, (Sam Ficken KICK) (+4.93 EPA)
6. Q1 · Boston College Eagles · Jon Hilliman run for 49 yds for a TD, (Mike Knoll KICK) (+4.58 EPA)
7. Q3 · Boston College Eagles · Tyler Murphy pass complete to Shakim Phillips for 19 yds for a TD, (Mike Knoll KICK) (+3.62 EPA)
8. OT · Boston College Eagles · Tyler Murphy pass complete to David Dudeck for 21 yds for a TD, (Mike Knoll PAT MISSED) (+3.54 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (31–30) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Christian Hackenberg (213) — yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: BC 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 Boston College Eagles vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Boston College Eagles 30, Penn State Nittany Lions 31 in Week 1 of the 2014 college football season.

Who won Boston College Eagles vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 30–31.

Where can I find the Boston College Eagles vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400610210.

Who led Boston College Eagles vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?

Christian Hackenberg (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 Boston College Eagles at Penn State Nittany Lions in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.