Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Georgia Bulldogs: 2015 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Georgia Bulldogs defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 24–17 in Week 1, 2015. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 17, Georgia Bulldogs 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Penn State Nittany Lions	0	3	0	12	17
Georgia Bulldogs	3	12	6	0	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Trace McSorley (213) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.29 EPA/play +7.23 EPA
• Terry Godwin (61) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +4.00 EPA/play +4.00 EPA
• Christian Hackenberg (213) — 0.0 yds · +0.07 EPA/play +0.99 EPA

Rushing

• Sony Michel (61) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.17 EPA
• Saquon Barkley (213) — 0.0 yds -0.22 EPA
• Keith Marshall (61) — 0.0 yds -0.11 EPA

Receiving

• Chris Godwin (213) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +1.26 EPA
• Saquon Barkley (213) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -0.79 EPA
• Geno Lewis (213) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.73 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Trace McSorley	213	25	56.0%	0	2	+0.29	+7.23
Terry Godwin	61	1	100.0%	0	1	+4.00	+4.00
Christian Hackenberg	213	14	57.1%	0	0	+0.07	+0.99
TEAM	213	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.09	-1.09
Brice Ramsey	61	2	50.0%	0	0	-0.64	-1.28
Greyson Lambert	61	20	50.0%	0	1	-0.10	-2.02

Team EPA comparison

Stat	PSU	UGA
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	3	0	-2.52	Ended
Q1	61	2	0	-0.62	Punt
Q1	213	4	0	-0.65	Punt
Q1	61	3	0	-2.91	Punt
Q1	213	3	0	-1.70	Punt
Q1	61	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	61	6	0	-1.63	Ended
Q1	213	8	0	-3.01	Interception
Q2	213	2	0	+0.05	Ended
Q2	61	1	0	+3.67	Pass TD
Q2	61	6	0	+1.94	Ended
Q2	213	3	0	-1.18	Punt
Q2	61	3	0	-2.93	Punt
Q2	213	4	0	-4.69	Ended
Q2	61	1	0	+4.00	Pass TD
Q2	61	2	0	+1.22	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass complete to Geno Lewis for 17 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK) (+5.44 EPA)
2. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Chris Godwin for 51 yds to the Geo 18 for a 1ST down (+4.15 EPA)
3. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg pass intercepted Dominick Sanders return for no gain to the Geo 47 (-4.13 EPA)
4. Q2 · Georgia Bulldogs · Terry Godwin pass complete to Malcolm Mitchell for 44 yds for a TD, (Marshall Morgan KICK) (+4.0 EPA)
5. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass complete to Geno Lewis for 16 yds to the Geo 20 for a 1ST down (+3.73 EPA)
6. Q2 · Georgia Bulldogs · Greyson Lambert pass complete to Terry Godwin for 17 yds for a TD, (Patrick Beless KICK) (+3.67 EPA)
7. Q3 · Georgia Bulldogs · Greyson Lambert pass complete to Malcolm Mitchell for 23 yds to the PnSt 48 for a 1ST down (+3.22 EPA)
8. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass complete to DaeSean Hamilton for 20 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK) (+3.21 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Georgia Bulldogs controlled the final (24–17) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Trace McSorley (213) — yds, 2 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 Georgia Bulldogs?

Penn State Nittany Lions 17, Georgia Bulldogs 24 in Week 1 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Georgia Bulldogs?

Georgia Bulldogs won with a final score of 17–24.

Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Georgia Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400852739.

Who led Penn State Nittany Lions vs Georgia Bulldogs in passing?

Trace McSorley (213) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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