Nebraska Cornhuskers 44–56 Penn State Nittany Lions: Final Score & Recap | Week 12, 2017

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 56–44 in Week 12, 2017. Final score: Nebraska Cornhuskers 44, Penn State Nittany Lions 56.

Game summary

Penn State Nittany Lions beat Nebraska Cornhuskers 56–44 in Week 12 of the 2017 season.

Scoring: 14 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 15 plays.
Passing leader: Tanner Lee (158) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.65 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Saquon Barkley — 0.0 yds, 3 TD.
Receiving leader: Tyler Hoppes — 6 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Nebraska Cornhuskers	9	0	12	18	44
Penn State Nittany Lions	12	24	0	12	56

Scoring Map

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

NEBNebraska Cornhuskers

+3OPP 33

PSUPenn State Nittany Lions

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Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

PSU
Q1TD
SBSaquon Barkley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Saquon Barkley run for 1 yd for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK)
NEB
Q1TD
DODevine Ozigbo
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Devine Ozigbo run for 1 yd for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK) PENN ST Penalty, roughing the kicker ( Yards) declined
NEB
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
9-6
Drew Brown 27 yd FG GOOD
PSU
Q1TD
SBSaquon Barkley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Saquon Barkley run for 65 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK)
PSU
Q2TD
DTDeAndre Thompkins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-18
Trace McSorley pass complete to DeAndre Thompkins for 15 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK)
PSU
Q2TD
SBSaquon Barkley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-24
Saquon Barkley run for 8 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK)
PSU
Q2TD
MGMike Gesicki
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-30
Trace McSorley pass complete to Mike Gesicki for 9 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK)
PSU
Q2TD
TMTrace McSorley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-36
Trace McSorley run for 9 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK)
NEB
Q3TD
DPDe'Mornay Pierson-El
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-36
Tanner Lee pass complete to De'Mornay Pierson-El for 22 yds for a TD PENN ST Penalty, Defensive pass interference ( Yards) declined, (Drew Brown KICK)
NEB
Q3TD
MWMikale Wilbon
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-36
Mikale Wilbon run for 24 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK)
NEB
Q4TD
JSJack Stoll
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-36
Tanner Lee pass complete to Jack Stoll for 3 yds for a TD
NEB
Q4TD
MWMikale Wilbon
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-36
Mikale Wilbon run for 1 yd for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK)
NEB
Q4TD
SMStanley Morgan Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
39-36
Tanner Lee pass complete to Stanley Morgan Jr. for 8 yds for a TD PENN ST Penalty, Defensive pass interference ( Yards) declined, (Drew Brown KICK)
PSU
Q4TD
NBNick Bowers
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
39-42
Tommy Stevens pass complete to Nick Bowers for 15 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK)
PSU
Q4TD
MGMike Gesicki
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
39-48
Trace McSorley pass complete to Mike Gesicki for 17 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Tanner Lee (158) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.65 EPA/play +26.51 EPA
Trace McSorley (213) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.41 EPA/play +14.87 EPA
Tommy Stevens (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.20 EPA/play +0.59 EPA

Rushing

Saquon Barkley (213) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.60 EPA
Mikale Wilbon (158) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.25 EPA
Devine Ozigbo (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.26 EPA

Receiving

Tyler Hoppes (158) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds -0.01 EPA
JD Spielman (158) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.58 EPA
Stanley Morgan Jr. (158) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.91 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tanner Lee	158	41	63.4%	3	+0.65	+26.51
Trace McSorley	213	36	66.7%	3	+0.41	+14.87
Tommy Stevens	213	3	66.7%	1	+0.20	+0.59

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NEB	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	EPA	Result
Q1	213	1	+1.58	Ended
Q1	158	3	-1.57	Punt
Q1	213	1	+0.67	Rush TD
Q1	213	6	+3.93	Ended
Q1	158	1	+0.49	Rush TD
Q1	158	2	+2.70	Field goal
Q1	213	3	-2.17	Punt
Q1	158	10	-2.51	Ended
Q1	213	1	+4.61	Rush TD
Q1	213	7	-0.12	Ended
Q2	213	1	+3.20	Pass TD
Q2	158	2	-1.13	Ended
Q2	213	6	+2.40	Ended
Q2	158	3	-1.33	Punt
Q2	213	1	+1.92	Rush TD
Q2	213	10	+1.55	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Tommy Stevens run for 4 yds to the PnSt 29 for a 1ST down NEBRASKA Penalty, personal foul (Lamar Jackson) to the PnSt 44 for a 1ST down (+7.65 EPA)
Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tanner Lee pass complete to Stanley Morgan Jr. for 51 yds to the PnSt 22 for a 1ST down (+5.52 EPA)
Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Caleb Lightbourn punt for 30 yds , Zech McPhearson returns for a loss of 3 yards to the PnSt 34 Zech McPhearson fumbled, recovered by Neb Collin Miller (+5.26 EPA)
Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tanner Lee pass complete to JD Spielman for 31 yds to the PnSt 1 for a 1ST down (+4.81 EPA)
Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Saquon Barkley run for 65 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK) (+4.61 EPA)
Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Mikale Wilbon run for 24 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK) (+4.22 EPA)
Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Caleb Lightbourn punt for 39 yds , DeAndre Thompkins returns for 10 yds to the PnSt 42 (+4.11 EPA)
Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tanner Lee pass complete to Jack Stoll for 3 yds for a TD (+4.03 EPA)

Key takeaways

Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (56–44) in Week 12.
Passing edge: Tanner Lee (158) — yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: NEB at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Nebraska Cornhuskers 44, Penn State Nittany Lions 56 in Week 12 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 44–56.

Where can I find the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400935415.

Who led Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?

Tanner Lee (158) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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