Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Temple Owls: 2015 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Temple Owls defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 27–10 in Week 1, 2015. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 10, Temple Owls 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Penn State Nittany Lions	9	0	0	0	10
Temple Owls	0	6	9	9	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• John Christopher (218) — 0.0 yds · +1.65 EPA/play +1.65 EPA
• P.J. Walker (218) — 0.0 yds · -0.13 EPA/play -2.78 EPA
• Christian Hackenberg (213) — 0.0 yds · -0.93 EPA/play -31.64 EPA

Rushing

• Jahad Thomas (218) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.07 EPA
• Akeel Lynch (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.23 EPA
• P.J. Walker (218) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.14 EPA

Receiving

• Chris Godwin (213) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.72 EPA
• Robby Anderson (218) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -0.48 EPA
• Geno Lewis (213) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -0.09 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
John Christopher	218	1	100.0%	0	0	+1.65	+1.65
P.J. Walker	218	22	68.2%	0	0	-0.13	-2.78
Christian Hackenberg	213	34	32.4%	0	0	-0.93	-31.64

Team EPA comparison

Stat	PSU	TEM
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	218	3	0	+1.54	Ended
Q1	213	3	0	-2.78	Punt
Q1	218	3	0	-1.57	Punt
Q1	213	1	0	+3.33	Rush TD
Q1	213	5	0	+0.90	Ended
Q1	218	3	0	-1.96	Punt
Q1	213	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	213	7	0	+1.00	Ended
Q1	218	6	0	-2.42	Punt
Q2	213	4	0	-0.14	Punt
Q2	218	1	0	+1.26	Rush TD
Q2	218	11	0	+6.09	Ended
Q2	213	3	0	-3.23	Punt
Q2	218	1	0	-5.65	Fumble
Q2	213	4	0	-2.84	Punt
Q2	218	3	0	-2.23	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg pass intercepted Sharif Finch return for 26 yds to the PnSt 2 (-7.84 EPA)
2. Q2 · Temple Owls · P.J. Walker sacked by Brandon Bell for a loss of 1 yard to the Temp 43 P.J. Walker fumbled, recovered by PnSt (-5.65 EPA)
3. Q2 · Temple Owls · P.J. Walker pass complete to Ventell Bryant for 25 yds to the PnSt 49 for a 1ST down (+3.72 EPA)
4. Q4 · Temple Owls · Jahad Thomas run for 29 yds to the PnSt 14 for a 1ST down (+3.68 EPA)
5. Q2 · Temple Owls · Jahad Thomas run for 31 yds to the PnSt 2 for a 1ST down (+3.6 EPA)
6. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Akeel Lynch run for 42 yds for a TD, (Joey Julius KICK) (+3.33 EPA)
7. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg sacked by Tyler Matakevich for a loss of 10 yards to the PnSt 25 (-2.54 EPA)
8. Q2 · Temple Owls · Jager Gardner run for a loss of 2 yards to the Temp 48 (-2.36 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Temple Owls controlled the final (27–10) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: John Christopher (218) — yds.
• 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 Temple Owls?

Penn State Nittany Lions 10, Temple Owls 27 in Week 1 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Temple Owls?

Temple Owls won with a final score of 10–27.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400763497.

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

John Christopher (218) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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