Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights: 2016 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 39– in Week 12, 2016. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 39, Rutgers Scarlet Knights .

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Penn State Nittany Lions	6	3	12	12	39
Rutgers Scarlet Knights	0	0	0	0

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tylin Oden (164) — 0.0 yds · -0.48 EPA/play -0.49 EPA
• Tommy Stevens (213) — 0.0 yds · -0.64 EPA/play -0.64 EPA
• Trace McSorley (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.08 EPA/play -2.37 EPA

Rushing

• Saquon Barkley (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.14 EPA
• Trace McSorley (213) — 0.0 yds +0.17 EPA
• Justin Goodwin (164) — 0.0 yds -0.47 EPA

Receiving

• Mike Gesicki (213) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -0.45 EPA
• Chris Godwin (213) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.09 EPA
• DeAndre Thompkins (213) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.22 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tylin Oden	164	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.48	-0.49
Tommy Stevens	213	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.64	-0.64
Trace McSorley	213	29	58.6%	0	1	-0.08	-2.37
Giovanni Rescigno	164	17	41.2%	0	0	-0.57	-9.69

Team EPA comparison

Stat	PSU	RUTG
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	164	1	0	+0.56	Ended
Q1	213	3	0	+2.27	Field goal
Q1	213	6	0	-0.26	Ended
Q1	164	4	0	-2.04	Punt
Q1	213	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	213	10	0	+0.08	Ended
Q1	164	3	0	-2.56	Missed FG
Q1	213	3	0	-1.70	Punt
Q1	164	3	0	-3.53	Ended
Q2	164	2	0	-2.17	Ended
Q2	213	5	0	-0.90	Punt
Q2	213	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	164	7	0	-0.73	Ended
Q2	213	5	0	-0.68	Ended
Q2	164	3	0	-2.57	Punt
Q2	213	8	0	-0.37	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Miles Sanders run for 57 yds to the Rutgr 12 for a 1ST down (+4.11 EPA)
2. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass incomplete to Mike Gesicki (-3.77 EPA)
3. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass complete to Mark Allen for 27 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK) (+3.44 EPA)
4. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass complete to Mike Gesicki for 26 yds to the Rutgr 24 for a 1ST down (+3.38 EPA)
5. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Tommy Stevens run for 12 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK) (+2.85 EPA)
6. Q1 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Giovanni Rescigno sacked by Brandon Bell for a loss of 5 yards to the PnSt 49 Giovanni Rescigno fumbled, , return for 0 yards (-2.78 EPA)
7. Q1 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · David Bonagura 45 yd FG MISSED (-2.76 EPA)
8. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Tommy Stevens run for 31 yds to the Rutgr 9 for a 1ST down (+2.7 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (39–) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: Tylin Oden (164) — yds.
• 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 Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

Penn State Nittany Lions 39, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 0 in Week 12 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

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

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869641.

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

Tylin Oden (164) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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