Michigan Wolverines vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2015 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan Wolverines defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 28–16 in Week 12, 2015. Final score: Michigan Wolverines 28, Penn State Nittany Lions 16.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan Wolverines	6	6	6	6	28
Penn State Nittany Lions	3	6	0	6	16

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Trace McSorley (213) — 0.0 yds · -1.26 EPA/play -1.26 EPA
• Jake Rudock (130) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.04 EPA/play -1.56 EPA
• Christian Hackenberg (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.08 EPA/play -2.15 EPA

Rushing

• Saquon Barkley (213) — 0.0 yds -0.68 EPA
• De'Veon Smith (130) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.01 EPA
• Jabrill Peppers (130) — 0.0 yds -0.09 EPA

Receiving

• Amara Darboh (130) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.16 EPA
• Chris Godwin (213) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.57 EPA
• Jake Butt (130) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.83 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Trace McSorley	213	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.26	-1.26
Jake Rudock	130	38	65.8%	0	2	-0.04	-1.56
Christian Hackenberg	213	28	46.4%	0	1	-0.08	-2.15

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MICH	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	130	5	0	+2.25	Ended
Q1	213	3	0	-3.63	Punt
Q1	130	3	0	-6.85	Interception
Q1	213	3	0	-3.02	Punt
Q1	130	1	0	+2.59	Pass TD
Q1	130	6	0	+2.37	Ended
Q1	213	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	213	5	0	+1.84	Ended
Q2	213	1	0	+0.19	Ended
Q2	130	1	0	+2.59	Pass TD
Q2	130	6	0	+3.55	Ended
Q2	213	1	0	+4.23	Pass TD
Q2	213	5	0	+0.17	Ended
Q2	130	2	0	-1.13	Ended
Q2	213	3	0	-2.16	Punt
Q2	130	6	0	-1.62	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Chris Godwin for 38 yds to the Mich 3 for a 1ST down (+6.51 EPA)
2. Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · TEAM run for a loss of 1 yard to the PnSt 3 (-5.68 EPA)
3. Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · Jake Rudock sacked by Brandon Bell for a loss of 6 yards to the Mich 42 Jake Rudock fumbled, forced by Brandon Bell, recovered by PnSt Brandon Bell , return for 0 yards (-5.47 EPA)
4. Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · Blake O'Neill punt for 35 yds , DeAndre Thompkins returns for 1 yd to the PnSt 9 DeAndre Thompkins fumbled, recovered by Mich Jehu Chesson (+5.16 EPA)
5. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Saeed Blacknall for 25 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK) (+4.23 EPA)
6. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Jake Rudock pass intercepted Brandon Bell return for 25 yds to the Mich 40 (-4.21 EPA)
7. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg run for 17 yds to the Mich 20 for a 1ST down (+3.51 EPA)
8. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Jake Rudock pass complete to Jehu Chesson for 39 yds to the PnSt 26 for a 1ST down (+3.39 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan Wolverines controlled the final (28–16) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: Trace McSorley (213) — yds.
• EPA edge: MICH 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 Michigan Wolverines vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Michigan Wolverines 28, Penn State Nittany Lions 16 in Week 12 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Michigan Wolverines vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Michigan Wolverines won with a final score of 28–16.

Where can I find the Michigan Wolverines vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400763574.

Who led Michigan Wolverines vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?

Trace McSorley (213) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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