Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Maryland Terrapins: 2015 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Maryland Terrapins 31–30 in Week 8, 2015. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 31, Maryland Terrapins 30.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Penn State Nittany Lions	6	9	6	6	31
Maryland Terrapins	6	6	12	3	30

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 +10.50 EPA
• Geno Lewis (213) — 0.0 yds · -0.62 EPA/play -0.62 EPA
• Trace McSorley (213) — 0.0 yds · -0.97 EPA/play -0.97 EPA

Rushing

• Perry Hills (120) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.13 EPA
• Saquon Barkley (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.46 EPA
• Brandon Ross (120) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.35 EPA

Receiving

• DaeSean Hamilton (213) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.02 EPA
• Chris Godwin (213) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.96 EPA
• Levern Jacobs (120) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.74 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Christian Hackenberg	213	30	43.3%	0	3	+0.35	+10.50
Geno Lewis	213	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.62	-0.62
Trace McSorley	213	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.97	-0.97
Perry Hills	120	30	63.3%	0	1	-0.45	-13.60

Team EPA comparison

Stat	PSU	MD
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	120	1	0	-0.61	Ended
Q1	213	3	0	-3.37	Ended
Q1	120	1	0	+1.88	Rush TD
Q1	213	1	0	+0.65	Ended
Q1	120	2	0	+3.18	Ended
Q1	213	1	0	+1.02	Rush TD
Q1	213	3	0	+5.35	Ended
Q1	120	1	0	-5.49	Fumble
Q1	213	1	0	-0.26	Ended
Q1	120	3	0	+1.69	Ended
Q1	120	1	0	+0.50	Ended
Q1	213	2	0	-2.10	Ended
Q1	213	1	0	-0.74	Ended
Q1	120	5	0	-3.05	Ended
Q1	213	2	0	-1.90	Ended
Q1	120	1	0	-1.74	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Maryland Terrapins · Perry Hills sacked by Brandon Bell for a loss of 6 yards to the Mary 28 Perry Hills fumbled, forced by Brandon Bell, recovered by PnSt Garrett Sickels , return for 0 yards , return for 34 yds to the Mary 28 (-7.96 EPA)
2. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Saquon Barkley run for a loss of 2 yards to the PnSt 31 Saquon Barkley fumbled, forced by Tyler Burke, recovered by Mary A.J. Hendy (-5.97 EPA)
3. Q1 · Maryland Terrapins · Perry Hills run for 11 yds to the PnSt 17 Perry Hills fumbled, forced by John Reid, recovered by PnSt Marcus Allen , return for 9 yds to the PnSt 17 (-5.49 EPA)
4. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Brad Craddock kickoff for 60 yds , Nick Scott return for 27 yds to the PnSt 32 Nick Scott fumbled, forced by Denzel Conyers, recovered by Mary Alvin Hill (-5.11 EPA)
5. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Chris Godwin for 37 yds for a TD MARYLAND Penalty, Defensive Pass Interference (Anthony Nixon) declined, (Joey Julius KICK) (+4.31 EPA)
6. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg sacked by TEAM for a loss of 6 yards to the PnSt 45 Christian Hackenberg fumbled, recovered by Mary Denzel Conyers , return for 0 yards (-4.25 EPA)
7. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Chris Godwin for 27 yds to the Mary 38 for a 1ST down (+3.59 EPA)
8. Q3 · Maryland Terrapins · Perry Hills pass complete to Amba Etta-Tawo for 18 yds to the Mary 45 for a 1ST down (+3.31 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (31–30) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Christian Hackenberg (213) — yds, 3 TD.
• 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 Maryland Terrapins?

Penn State Nittany Lions 31, Maryland Terrapins 30 in Week 8 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Maryland Terrapins?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 31–30.

Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Maryland Terrapins box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400763548.

Who led Penn State Nittany Lions vs Maryland Terrapins in passing?

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

Full analytics box score

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