San Diego State Aztecs 21–37 Penn State Nittany Lions: Final Score & Recap | Week 4, 2015

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated San Diego State Aztecs 37–21 in Week 4, 2015. Final score: San Diego State Aztecs 21, Penn State Nittany Lions 37.

Game summary

Penn State Nittany Lions rolled past San Diego State Aztecs 37–21 in Week 4 of the 2015 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Christian Hackenberg (213) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.35 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Donnel Pumphrey — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Chris Godwin — 5 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
San Diego State Aztecs	6	6	6	0	21
Penn State Nittany Lions	9	15	0	3	37

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

SDSUSan Diego State Aztecs

PSUPenn State Nittany Lions

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

PSU
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
0-3
Joey Julius 40 yd FG GOOD
SDSU
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-3
Joey Julius kickoff for 65 yds , Rashaad Penny return for 100 yds for a TD, (Donny Hageman KICK)
PSU
Q1TD
SBSaquon Barkley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Saquon Barkley for 22 yds for a TD, (Joey Julius KICK)
PSU
Q2TD
CGChris Godwin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-15
Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Chris Godwin for 11 yds for a TD, (Joey Julius KICK)
PSU
Q2TD
MAMark Allen
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-21
Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Mark Allen for 13 yds for a TD, (Joey Julius KICK)
SDSU
Q2TD
MHMikah Holder
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-21
Maxwell Smith pass complete to Mikah Holder for 19 yds for a TD, (Donny Hageman KICK)
PSU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
12-24
Joey Julius 24 yd FG GOOD
SDSU
Q3TD
DPDonnel Pumphrey
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
Donnel Pumphrey run for 1 yd for a TD, (Donny Hageman KICK)
PSU
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
18-27
Joey Julius 26 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Christian Hackenberg (213) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.35 EPA/play +12.37 EPA
Nick Scott (213) — 0.0 yds · +1.82 EPA/play +1.82 EPA
Maxwell Smith (21) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.42 EPA/play -12.99 EPA

Rushing

Donnel Pumphrey (21) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.29 EPA
Akeel Lynch (213) — 0.0 yds -0.45 EPA
Saquon Barkley (213) — 0.0 yds -0.04 EPA

Receiving

Chris Godwin (213) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.60 EPA
DaeSean Hamilton (213) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -0.06 EPA
Mikah Holder (21) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.01 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Christian Hackenberg	213	35	60.0%	3	+0.35	+12.37
Nick Scott	213	1	100.0%	0	+1.82	+1.82
Maxwell Smith	21	31	32.3%	1	-0.42	-12.99

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SDSU	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	EPA	Result
Q1	213	0	—	Field goal
Q1	21	2	-1.39	Ended
Q1	213	6	+0.83	Ended
Q1	21	0	—	Touchdown
Q1	213	7	+5.49	Pass TD
Q1	21	3	-2.96	Punt
Q1	213	5	-2.18	Punt
Q1	21	6	-3.26	Punt
Q2	213	1	+3.83	Pass TD
Q2	21	1	-0.06	Ended
Q2	213	5	+3.79	Pass TD
Q2	21	1	-3.81	Fumble
Q2	213	7	-2.33	Ended
Q2	21	3	-2.72	Punt
Q2	213	7	-0.47	Ended
Q2	21	1	+2.98	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · San Diego State Aztecs · Tanner Blain punt for 48 yds , DeAndre Thompkins returns for a loss of 3 yards to the PnSt 21 DeAndre Thompkins fumbled, recovered by SDSt Luke Bussey (+6.91 EPA)
Q1 · San Diego State Aztecs · Joey Julius kickoff for 65 yds , Rashaad Penny return for 100 yds for a TD, (Donny Hageman KICK) (+5.93 EPA)
Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Chris Gulla punt for 44 yds , Lloyd Mills returns for no gain to the SDSt 27 Lloyd Mills fumbled, recovered by PnSt Chris Godwin (+4.93 EPA)
Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Saeed Blacknall for 45 yds to the SDSt 7 for a 1ST down (+3.92 EPA)
Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Chris Godwin for 11 yds for a TD, (Joey Julius KICK) (+3.83 EPA)
Q2 · San Diego State Aztecs · Donnel Pumphrey run for no gain to the SDSt 23 Donnel Pumphrey fumbled, forced by Garrett Sickels, recovered by PnSt Anthony Zettel (-3.81 EPA)
Q2 · San Diego State Aztecs · Rashaad Penny run for 55 yds to the PnSt 20 for a 1ST down (+3.6 EPA)
Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Mark Allen for 13 yds for a TD, (Joey Julius KICK) (+3.35 EPA)

Key takeaways

Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (37–21) in Week 4.
Passing edge: Christian Hackenberg (213) — yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: SDSU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of San Diego State Aztecs vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

San Diego State Aztecs 21, Penn State Nittany Lions 37 in Week 4 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won San Diego State Aztecs vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 21–37.

Where can I find the San Diego State Aztecs vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400763525.

Who led San Diego State Aztecs vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?

Christian Hackenberg (213) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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