Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2017 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Pittsburgh Panthers 33–14 in Week 2, 2017. Final score: Pittsburgh Panthers 14, Penn State Nittany Lions 33.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Pittsburgh Panthers	0	3	3	8	14
Penn State Nittany Lions	12	0	6	9	33

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Trace McSorley (213) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · -0.05 EPA/play -1.26 EPA
• Ben Dinucci (221) — 0.0 yds · -0.31 EPA/play -3.37 EPA
• Max Browne (221) — 0.0 yds · -0.35 EPA/play -11.44 EPA

Rushing

• Qadree Ollison (221) — 0.0 yds +0.43 EPA
• Saquon Barkley (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.35 EPA
• Chawntez Moss (221) — 0.0 yds +0.24 EPA

Receiving

• Jester Weah (221) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.81 EPA
• Mike Gesicki (213) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.36 EPA
• Rafael Araujo-Lopes (221) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.03 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Trace McSorley	213	27	55.6%	0	3	-0.05	-1.26
Ben Dinucci	221	11	45.5%	0	0	-0.31	-3.37
Max Browne	221	33	54.5%	0	0	-0.35	-11.44

Team EPA comparison

Stat	PITT	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	221	9	0	+4.01	Ended
Q1	213	1	0	+1.98	Pass TD
Q1	221	1	0	-1.15	Ended
Q1	213	4	0	+0.73	Ended
Q1	213	1	0	+0.47	Ended
Q1	221	4	0	-2.14	Ended
Q1	221	1	0	+0.39	Ended
Q1	213	2	0	-2.51	Ended
Q1	213	1	0	-0.33	Ended
Q1	221	3	0	-2.60	Ended
Q1	213	1	0	+1.36	Pass TD
Q1	221	4	0	-4.85	Interception
Q2	213	4	0	+0.79	Interception
Q2	221	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	213	1	0	+0.34	Ended
Q2	221	13	0	+0.03	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Max Browne pass intercepted Grant Haley return for 42 yds to the Pitt 8 (-5.71 EPA)
2. Q4 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Ben Dinucci run for 3 yds for a TD, (Ben Dinucci pass to Qadree Ollison for Two-Point Conversion) (+3.49 EPA)
3. Q4 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Max Browne pass complete to Qadree Ollison for 30 yds to the PnSt 33 for a 1ST down (+3.32 EPA)
4. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass complete to DaeSean Hamilton for 23 yds to the PnSt 45 for a 1ST down (+3.0 EPA)
5. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass complete to Saquon Barkley for 46 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK) (+2.88 EPA)
6. Q3 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Qadree Ollison run for 32 yds to the PnSt 21 for a 1ST down (+2.75 EPA)
7. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley run for 36 yds to the Pitt 18 for a 1ST down (+2.53 EPA)
8. Q4 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Ben Dinucci pass complete to Jester Weah for 21 yds to the PnSt 7 for a 1ST down (+2.48 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (33–14) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Trace McSorley (213) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: PITT 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 Pittsburgh Panthers vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Pittsburgh Panthers 14, Penn State Nittany Lions 33 in Week 2 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Pittsburgh Panthers vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 14–33.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400935245.

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

Trace McSorley (213) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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