Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2015 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 28–3 in Week 3, 2015. Final score: Rutgers Scarlet Knights 3, Penn State Nittany Lions 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Rutgers Scarlet Knights	0	0	0	3	3
Penn State Nittany Lions	0	18	0	6	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Christian Hackenberg (213) — 0.0 yds · +0.09 EPA/play +1.65 EPA
• Chris Laviano (164) — 0.0 yds · -0.26 EPA/play -11.64 EPA

Rushing

• Saquon Barkley (213) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.51 EPA
• Akeel Lynch (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.43 EPA
• Paul James (164) — 0.0 yds -0.70 EPA

Receiving

• Carlton Agudosi (164) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.12 EPA
• Chris Godwin (213) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.15 EPA
• Janarion Grant (164) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.48 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Christian Hackenberg	213	18	55.6%	0	0	+0.09	+1.65
Chris Laviano	164	45	55.6%	0	0	-0.26	-11.64

Team EPA comparison

Stat	RUTG	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	6	0	+2.80	Ended
Q1	164	9	0	-1.56	Punt
Q1	213	3	0	-3.35	Punt
Q1	164	3	0	-1.73	Punt
Q1	213	9	0	+4.70	Punt
Q2	164	2	0	-1.21	Interception
Q2	213	1	0	+5.99	Rush TD
Q2	164	2	0	-0.17	Ended
Q2	213	1	0	+3.43	Rush TD
Q2	164	5	0	-1.33	Punt
Q2	213	6	0	+2.74	Ended
Q2	164	8	0	-0.24	Punt
Q2	213	4	0	-1.46	Rush TD
Q2	164	2	0	-0.96	Punt
Q2	213	5	0	+2.00	Ended
Q3	164	5	0	+0.32	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Akeel Lynch run for 75 yds for a TD, (Joey Julius KICK) (+5.99 EPA)
2. Q3 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Chris Laviano pass intercepted John Reid return for 44 yds to the Rutgr 35 (-5.98 EPA)
3. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg pass complete to DaeSean Hamilton for 11 yds to the Rutgr 46 for a 1ST down (+4.08 EPA)
4. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg run for no gain to the Rutgr 41 (-3.61 EPA)
5. Q4 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Chris Laviano pass complete to Carlton Agudosi for 22 yds Carlton Agudosi fumbled, forced by Troy Apke, recovered by PnSt John Reid , return for 19 yds to the Rutgr 24 (-3.49 EPA)
6. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Saquon Barkley run for 15 yds for a TD, (Joey Julius KICK) (+3.43 EPA)
7. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Saquon Barkley run for 54 yds to the Rutgr 16 for a 1ST down (+3.17 EPA)
8. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Saquon Barkley run for 16 yds for a TD, (Joey Julius KICK) (+2.27 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (28–3) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Christian Hackenberg (213) — yds.
• EPA edge: RUTG 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 Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights 3, Penn State Nittany Lions 28 in Week 3 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 3–28.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400763515.

Who led Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?

Christian Hackenberg (213) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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