Little Rock Buffaloes vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2015 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Little Rock Buffaloes 27–14 in Week 2, 2015. Final score: Little Rock Buffaloes 14, Penn State Nittany Lions 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Little Rock Buffaloes	0	0	0	0	14
Penn State Nittany Lions	0	9	3	12	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Christian Hackenberg (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.06 EPA/play +1.51 EPA
• Joe Licata (2084) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.09 EPA/play -3.40 EPA

Rushing

• Akeel Lynch (213) — 0.0 yds -0.41 EPA
• Anthone Taylor (2084) — 0.0 yds +0.04 EPA
• Saquon Barkley (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.45 EPA

Receiving

• Ron Willoughby (2084) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.75 EPA
• Chris Godwin (213) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.34 EPA
• DaeSean Hamilton (213) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.44 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Christian Hackenberg	213	26	53.8%	0	1	+0.06	+1.51
Joe Licata	2084	39	61.5%	0	2	-0.09	-3.40

Team EPA comparison

Stat	BUFF	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	11	0	+2.64	Ended
Q1	2084	6	0	-0.44	Missed FG
Q1	213	3	0	-1.39	Punt
Q1	2084	3	0	-3.83	Punt
Q1	213	11	0	-2.20	Ended
Q2	2084	6	0	-0.71	Punt
Q2	213	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	213	3	0	-2.13	Ended
Q2	2084	3	0	-3.53	Interception
Q2	213	1	0	+2.86	Rush TD
Q2	213	1	0	-0.48	Ended
Q2	2084	3	0	-2.64	Punt
Q2	213	2	0	-1.86	Punt
Q2	2084	8	0	-1.62	Punt
Q2	213	2	0	-1.98	Missed FG
Q3	2084	1	0	-0.46	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Buffalo Bulls · Joe Licata pass intercepted Carl Nassib return for 10 yds to the Buff 12 (-5.03 EPA)
2. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Chris Godwin for 38 yds to the Buff 9 for a 1ST down (+3.87 EPA)
3. Q2 · Buffalo Bulls · Tyler Grassman punt for 46 yds , DeAndre Thompkins returns for 58 yds to the Buff 24 (-3.8 EPA)
4. Q3 · Buffalo Bulls · Anthone Taylor run for 29 yds to the PnSt 44 for a 1ST down (+3.51 EPA)
5. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · PENN ST Penalty, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (-15 Yards) to the PnSt 20 for a 1ST down (-3.39 EPA)
6. Q1 · Buffalo Bulls · Adam Mitcheson 47 yd FG MISSED (-3.24 EPA)
7. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Akeel Lynch run for a loss of 4 yards to the Buff 38 (-3.1 EPA)
8. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Akeel Lynch run for 12 yds to the PnSt 40 for a 1ST down (+3.08 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (27–14) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Christian Hackenberg (213) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: BUFF 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 Little Rock Buffaloes vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Little Rock Buffaloes 14, Penn State Nittany Lions 27 in Week 2 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Little Rock Buffaloes vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 14–27.

Where can I find the Little Rock Buffaloes vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400763506.

Who led Little Rock Buffaloes vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?

Christian Hackenberg (213) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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