Penn State Nittany Lions 39–42 Pittsburgh Panthers: Final Score & Recap | Week 2, 2016

Quick answer

Pittsburgh Panthers defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 42–39 in Week 2, 2016. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 39, Pittsburgh Panthers 42.

Game summary

Pittsburgh Panthers edged Penn State Nittany Lions 42–39 in Week 2 of the 2016 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Nathan Peterman (221) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, -1.87 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: James Conner — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: DaeSean Hamilton — 8 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Penn State Nittany Lions	6	6	6	9	39
Pittsburgh Panthers	12	12	6	6	42

Scoring Map

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

PSUPenn State Nittany Lions

+3OPP 33

PITTPittsburgh Panthers

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

PSU
Q1TD
SBSaquon Barkley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Saquon Barkley run for 3 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK)
PITT
Q1TD
QHQuadree Henderson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Nathan Peterman pass complete to Quadree Henderson for 7 yds for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK)
PITT
Q1TD
GAGeorge Aston
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
George Aston run for 1 yd for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK)
PSU
Q2TD
SBSaquon Barkley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Saquon Barkley run for 1 yd for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK)
PITT
Q2TD
GAGeorge Aston
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
George Aston run for 3 yds for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK)
PITT
Q2TD
SOScott Orndoff
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
Nathan Peterman pass complete to Scott Orndoff for 2 yds for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK)
PITT
Q3TD
JCJames Conner
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-30
James Conner run for 1 yd for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK)
PSU
Q3TD
SBSaquon Barkley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-30
Trace McSorley pass complete to Saquon Barkley for 40 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK)
PSU
Q4TD
SBSaquon Barkley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-30
Saquon Barkley run for 2 yds for a TD, (Trace McSorley pass to DaeSean Hamilton for Two-Point Conversion)
PITT
Q4TD
JCJames Conner
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-36
Nathan Peterman pass complete to James Conner for 12 yds for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK)
PSU
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
27-36
Tyler Davis 38 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Nathan Peterman (221) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · -1.87 EPA/play -27.99 EPA
Trace McSorley (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -2.79 EPA/play -103.25 EPA

Rushing

James Conner (221) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -3.01 EPA
Saquon Barkley (213) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD -2.97 EPA
Qadree Ollison (221) — 0.0 yds -2.44 EPA

Receiving

DaeSean Hamilton (213) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds -3.72 EPA
Chris Godwin (213) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -1.77 EPA
Quadree Henderson (221) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -1.70 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nathan Peterman	221	15	73.3%	0	3	-1.87	-27.99
Trace McSorley	213	37	64.9%	0	1	-2.79	-103.25

Team EPA comparison

Stat	PSU	PITT
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	1	+0.92	Rush TD
Q1	221	6	-20.66	Ended
Q1	221	4	-5.23	Pass TD
Q1	213	6	-13.81	Punt
Q1	221	2	-4.38	Rush TD
Q1	213	1	-0.21	Fumble
Q1	221	9	-25.95	Ended
Q1	213	7	-21.15	Rush TD
Q2	221	1	-0.37	Ended
Q2	213	7	-19.70	Ended
Q2	221	5	-12.40	Punt
Q2	213	3	-7.28	Punt
Q2	221	6	-12.59	Rush TD
Q2	213	3	-5.62	Punt
Q2	221	3	-10.43	Pass TD
Q2	213	2	-3.09	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Saquon Barkley run for 1 yd to the Pitt 1 (-9.22 EPA)
Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Saquon Barkley run for 1 yd to the Pitt 2 (-8.32 EPA)
Q1 · Pittsburgh Panthers · James Conner run for 1 yd to the PnSt 1 (-8.11 EPA)
Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · James Conner run for a loss of 1 yard to the PnSt 3 (-7.56 EPA)
Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass incomplete to DaeSean Hamilton (-7.28 EPA)
Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley sacked by Quintin Wirginis for a loss of 10 yards to the Pitt 20 (-7.05 EPA)
Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · McSorley, Trace pass incomplete to Gesicki, Mike (Avonte Maddox), PENALTY UP pass interference (Avonte Maddox) 12 yards to the UP3, 1ST DOWN PSU, NO PLAY. (-6.99 EPA)
Q3 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Darrin Hall run for 3 yds to the PnSt 1 (-6.97 EPA)

Key takeaways

Pittsburgh Panthers controlled the final (42–39) in Week 2.
Passing edge: Nathan Peterman (221) — yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: PSU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Penn State Nittany Lions vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

Penn State Nittany Lions 39, Pittsburgh Panthers 42 in Week 2 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

Pittsburgh Panthers won with a final score of 39–42.

Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Pittsburgh Panthers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869436.

Who led Penn State Nittany Lions vs Pittsburgh Panthers in passing?

Nathan Peterman (221) 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 Pittsburgh Panthers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.