Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2015 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 39– in Week 9, 2015. Final score: Illinois Fighting Illini , Penn State Nittany Lions 39.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois Fighting Illini	0	0	0	0
Penn State Nittany Lions	12	3	9	12	39

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Christian Hackenberg (213) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.14 EPA/play +4.40 EPA
• Nick Scott (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.44 EPA/play +1.44 EPA
• Trace McSorley (213) — 0.0 yds · -0.69 EPA/play -2.08 EPA

Rushing

• Saquon Barkley (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.01 EPA
• Ke'Shawn Vaughn (356) — 0.0 yds -0.54 EPA
• Chayce Crouch (356) — 0.0 yds +0.84 EPA

Receiving

• Chris Godwin (213) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.56 EPA
• Ke'Shawn Vaughn (356) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds -0.20 EPA
• Geronimo Allison (356) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.08 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Christian Hackenberg	213	32	62.5%	0	2	+0.14	+4.40
Nick Scott	213	1	100.0%	0	1	+1.44	+1.44
Trace McSorley	213	3	0.0%	0	0	-0.69	-2.08
Chayce Crouch	356	7	14.3%	0	0	-0.42	-2.96
Wes Lunt	356	33	48.5%	0	0	-0.42	-13.76

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ILL	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	4	0	+0.09	Ended
Q1	356	6	0	-1.79	Punt
Q1	213	1	0	+0.97	Pass TD
Q1	356	5	0	-5.69	Interception
Q1	213	8	0	+5.94	Pass TD
Q1	356	7	0	-1.16	Punt
Q1	213	3	0	-2.02	Punt
Q1	356	3	0	-2.48	Punt
Q2	213	3	0	+2.03	Ended
Q2	356	6	0	+1.62	Punt
Q2	213	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	213	5	0	-1.81	Ended
Q2	356	3	0	-2.75	Punt
Q2	213	6	0	-2.68	Punt
Q2	356	1	0	-0.40	Punt
Q2	213	3	0	-2.43	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Wes Lunt pass intercepted Troy Reeder return for 44 yds to the Illin 6 (-6.48 EPA)
2. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg pass complete to DeAndre Thompkins for 1 yd DeAndre Thompkins fumbled, forced by Clayton Fejedelem, recovered by Illin Taylor Barton (-4.55 EPA)
3. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Mark Allen 20 Yd Run (Tyler Davis Kick) (+3.62 EPA)
4. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Ke'Shawn Vaughn run for a loss of 3 yards to the Illin 42 (-3.15 EPA)
5. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Wes Lunt pass complete to Dionte Taylor for 14 yds to the PnSt 44 for a 1ST down (+2.66 EPA)
6. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg pass complete to DaeSean Hamilton for 19 yds to the Illin 14 for a 1ST down (+2.64 EPA)
7. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Chayce Crouch run for 13 yds to the Illin 36 for a 1ST down (+2.57 EPA)
8. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Chris Godwin 5 Yd pass from Christian Hackenberg (Joey Julius PAT blocked) (+2.54 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (39–) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Christian Hackenberg (213) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: ILL 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 Illinois Fighting Illini vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Illinois Fighting Illini 0, Penn State Nittany Lions 39 in Week 9 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 0–39.

Where can I find the Illinois Fighting Illini vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400763554.

Who led Illinois Fighting Illini vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?

Christian Hackenberg (213) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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