Penn State Nittany Lions vs. UCF Knights: 2014 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated UCF Knights 26–24 in Week 1, 2014. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 26, UCF Knights 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Penn State Nittany Lions	6	3	9	6	26
UCF Knights	0	3	6	12	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Justin Holman (2116) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.15 EPA/play +17.18 EPA
• Christian Hackenberg (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.00 EPA/play +0.03 EPA
• Pete DiNovo (2116) — 0.0 yds · -0.99 EPA/play -7.90 EPA

Rushing

• Dontravious Wilson (2116) — 0.0 yds -0.74 EPA
• Zach Zwinak (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.83 EPA
• Bill Belton (213) — 0.0 yds -0.37 EPA

Receiving

• DaeSean Hamilton (213) — 11 rec · 0.0 yds +0.72 EPA
• Geno Lewis (213) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +1.12 EPA
• Jesse James (213) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.60 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Justin Holman	2116	15	60.0%	0	1	+1.15	+17.18
Christian Hackenberg	213	48	64.6%	0	1	+0.00	+0.03
Pete DiNovo	2116	8	37.5%	0	0	-0.99	-7.90

Team EPA comparison

Stat	PSU	UCF
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	2116	1	0	+0.24	Ended
Q1	213	7	0	-2.56	Interception
Q1	2116	6	0	-9.23	Ended
Q1	213	1	0	+0.93	Rush TD
Q1	213	9	0	-0.92	Ended
Q1	2116	3	0	-3.45	Punt
Q2	2116	1	0	-0.20	Ended
Q2	213	9	0	-0.70	Ended
Q2	2116	6	0	-3.00	Punt
Q2	213	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	213	14	0	-2.17	Ended
Q2	2116	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2116	7	0	-0.72	Ended
Q3	213	1	0	+7.08	Pass TD
Q3	213	2	0	-2.97	Ended
Q3	2116	1	0	+1.12	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Geno Lewis for 79 yds for a TD, (Sam Ficken KICK) (+7.08 EPA)
2. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Chris Godwin for 1 yd Chris Godwin fumbled, recovered by UCF Clayton Geathers (-5.6 EPA)
3. Q4 · UCF Knights · Justin Holman run for a loss of 1 yard to the UCF 38 Justin Holman fumbled, recovered by PnSt Anthony Zettel (-5.48 EPA)
4. Q1 · UCF Knights · Pete DiNovo pass incomplete (-5.37 EPA)
5. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg pass intercepted Jordan Ozerities return for no gain to the UCF 39 (-5.14 EPA)
6. Q4 · UCF Knights · Justin Holman pass complete to Josh Reese for 37 yds to the PnSt 6 for a 1ST down (+5.06 EPA)
7. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg pass intercepted Jacoby Glenn return for no gain to the PnSt 37 (-4.54 EPA)
8. Q3 · UCF Knights · Justin Holman pass complete to Breshad Perriman for 50 yds to the PnSt 1 for a 1ST down (+4.43 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (26–24) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Justin Holman (2116) — 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 UCF Knights?

Penn State Nittany Lions 26, UCF Knights 24 in Week 1 of the 2014 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs UCF Knights?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 26–24.

Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs UCF Knights box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400547642.

Who led Penn State Nittany Lions vs UCF Knights in passing?

Justin Holman (2116) 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 UCF Knights in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.