Akron Zips vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2017 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Akron Zips 52– in Week 1, 2017. Final score: Akron Zips , Penn State Nittany Lions 52.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Akron Zips	6	0	0	0
Penn State Nittany Lions	6	18	9	6	52

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Trace McSorley (213) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.39 EPA/play +9.44 EPA
• Tommy Stevens (213) — 0.0 yds · -0.01 EPA/play -0.02 EPA
• Nick Johns (2006) — 0.0 yds · -0.24 EPA/play -0.48 EPA

Rushing

• Saquon Barkley (213) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.50 EPA
• Warren Ball (2006) — 0.0 yds -0.46 EPA
• Trace McSorley (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.28 EPA

Receiving

• Mike Gesicki (213) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.64 EPA
• DaeSean Hamilton (213) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.18 EPA
• Fransohn Bickley (2006) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +0.16 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Trace McSorley	213	24	75.0%	0	2	+0.39	+9.44
Tommy Stevens	213	4	50.0%	0	0	-0.01	-0.02
Nick Johns	2006	2	50.0%	0	0	-0.24	-0.48
Robbie Kelley	2006	2	0.0%	0	0	-0.46	-0.92
Kato Nelson	2006	3	33.3%	0	0	-0.67	-2.02
Thomas Woodson	2006	25	44.0%	0	0	-0.35	-8.78

Team EPA comparison

Stat	AKR	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	2006	1	0	-0.35	Ended
Q1	213	1	0	+2.17	Pass TD
Q1	2006	1	0	-1.14	Ended
Q1	213	8	0	+2.08	Ended
Q1	2006	1	0	-2.12	Interception
Q1	213	1	0	+0.52	Ended
Q1	2006	4	0	+0.36	Ended
Q1	2006	4	0	-2.84	Touchdown
Q1	213	8	0	-2.49	Interception
Q1	213	1	0	+0.34	Ended
Q1	2006	4	0	-3.27	Ended
Q1	2006	2	0	-0.84	Ended
Q2	213	5	0	+4.82	Rush TD
Q2	2006	6	0	-1.86	Punt
Q2	213	1	0	+1.36	Rush TD
Q2	213	3	0	+3.10	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Tommy Stevens run for 5 yds to the Akron 9 for a 1ST down AKRON Penalty, Personal Foul (Deon'Tae Moore) to the Akron 5 for a 1ST down (+5.38 EPA)
2. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass intercepted, touchback. Zach Guiser return for no gain (-4.7 EPA)
3. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Saquon Barkley run for 30 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK) (+4.49 EPA)
4. Q1 · Akron Zips · Nick Gasser punt for 38 yds , DeAndre Thompkins returns for 61 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK) (-4.12 EPA)
5. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Saquon Barkley run for 80 yds to the Akron 7 for a 1ST down (+4.0 EPA)
6. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley run for 8 yds to the PnSt 28 (-3.5 EPA)
7. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Nick Gasser kickoff for 65 yds , Saquon Barkley return for 20 yds to the PnSt 20 (-3.47 EPA)
8. Q4 · Akron Zips · Gasser, Nick punt 34 yards to the PENNST25, downed, PENALTY PENNST personal foul (Windsor, Robert) 15 yards to the PENNST44, NO PLAY, 1ST DOWN AKRON. (+3.22 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (52–) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Trace McSorley (213) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: AKR 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 Akron Zips vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Akron Zips 0, Penn State Nittany Lions 52 in Week 1 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Akron Zips vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 0–52.

Where can I find the Akron Zips vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400935237.

Who led Akron Zips vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?

Trace McSorley (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 Akron Zips at Penn State Nittany Lions in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.