Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2017 Week 11 Recap

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 35–6 in Week 11, 2017. Final score: Rutgers Scarlet Knights 6, Penn State Nittany Lions 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Rutgers Scarlet Knights	3	3	0	0	6
Penn State Nittany Lions	0	12	12	6	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Trace McSorley (213) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.35 EPA/play +8.08 EPA
• Giovanni Rescigno (164) — 0.0 yds · -0.81 EPA/play -16.13 EPA

Rushing

• Saquon Barkley (213) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.23 EPA
• Gus Edwards (164) — 0.0 yds -0.29 EPA
• Giovanni Rescigno (164) — 0.0 yds +0.14 EPA

Receiving

• Mike Gesicki (213) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.38 EPA
• Juwan Johnson (213) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.04 EPA
• Saeed Blacknall (213) — 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	23	69.6%	0	2	+0.35	+8.08
Giovanni Rescigno	164	20	35.0%	0	0	-0.81	-16.13

Team EPA comparison

Stat	RUTG	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	164	7	0	+1.41	Ended
Q1	213	3	0	-2.35	Punt
Q1	164	7	0	+0.33	Punt
Q1	213	5	0	-2.28	Punt
Q1	164	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	164	3	0	-3.61	Ended
Q2	213	1	0	+3.63	Pass TD
Q2	164	2	0	-0.22	Ended
Q2	213	6	0	+2.15	Ended
Q2	164	3	0	-2.09	Punt
Q2	213	3	0	-2.56	Punt
Q2	164	2	0	-1.23	Punt
Q2	213	1	0	+2.52	Rush TD
Q2	164	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	213	3	0	+2.68	Ended
Q2	164	10	0	-3.69	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Tyler Davis kickoff for 64 yds , Janarion Grant return for 22 yds to the Rutgr 23 Janarion Grant fumbled, forced by Lamont Wade, recovered by PnSt Garrett Taylor (-4.64 EPA)
2. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · N/A on-side kick recovered by RUTGERS at the PnSt 21 (+4.24 EPA)
3. Q1 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Giovanni Rescigno pass complete to Jerome Washington for 3 yds to the PnSt 14 (-3.66 EPA)
4. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass complete to DaeSean Hamilton for 22 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK) (+3.63 EPA)
5. Q4 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Robert Martin run for 18 yds to the PnSt 18 for a 1ST down (+3.4 EPA)
6. Q3 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Jerome Washington run for a loss of 2 yards to the Rutgr 46 (-2.88 EPA)
7. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass complete to DaeSean Hamilton for a loss of 7 yards to the Rutgr 1 for a 1ST down to Saquon Barkley for 21 yds to the Rutgr 1 for a 1ST down (+2.82 EPA)
8. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley sacked by Jon Bateky for a loss of 4 yards to the Rutgr 37 (-2.75 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (35–6) in Week 11.
• Passing edge: Trace McSorley (213) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: RUTG 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 Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights 6, Penn State Nittany Lions 35 in Week 11 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 6–35.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400935408.

Who led Rutgers Scarlet Knights 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 Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Penn State Nittany Lions in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.