Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Iowa Hawkeyes: 2017 Week 4 Recap

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Iowa Hawkeyes 21–19 in Week 4, 2017. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 21, Iowa Hawkeyes 19.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Penn State Nittany Lions	3	0	9	6	21
Iowa Hawkeyes	0	8	0	12	19

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Nathan Stanley (2294) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.29 EPA/play +6.11 EPA
• Trace McSorley (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.18 EPA/play -9.40 EPA

Rushing

• Saquon Barkley (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.39 EPA
• Akrum Wadley (2294) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.51 EPA
• Trace McSorley (213) — 0.0 yds -0.34 EPA

Receiving

• Saquon Barkley (213) — 12 rec · 0.0 yds +0.47 EPA
• Juwan Johnson (213) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.68 EPA
• Mike Gesicki (213) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -0.01 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nathan Stanley	2294	21	61.9%	0	2	+0.29	+6.11
Trace McSorley	213	51	60.8%	0	1	-0.18	-9.40

Team EPA comparison

Stat	PSU	IOWA
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	2294	2	0	+1.86	Ended
Q1	213	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	213	10	0	+3.18	Ended
Q1	2294	3	0	-2.23	Punt
Q1	213	3	0	-3.87	Punt
Q1	2294	3	0	-2.91	Punt
Q1	213	10	0	+2.79	Punt
Q2	213	1	0	-1.20	Ended
Q2	2294	1	0	+3.71	Pass TD
Q2	213	5	0	-3.82	Interception
Q2	2294	6	0	-1.01	Punt
Q2	213	5	0	-2.59	Ended
Q2	2294	0	0	—	Safety
Q2	2294	1	0	-0.64	Ended
Q2	213	3	0	-3.34	Punt
Q2	2294	3	0	-2.65	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Nathan Stanley pass complete to Akrum Wadley for 70 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed ) (+5.47 EPA)
2. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass intercepted Josey Jewell return for 33 yds to the PnSt 21 (-4.78 EPA)
3. Q3 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Akrum Wadley run for 11 yds to the PnSt 25 Akrum Wadley fumbled, forced by Marcus Allen, recovered by PnSt Grant Haley (-4.76 EPA)
4. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley sacked by A.J. Epenesa for a loss of 5 yards to the Iowa 45 Trace McSorley fumbled, recovered by Iowa Josey Jewell , return for 0 yards (-3.79 EPA)
5. Q2 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Nathan Stanley pass complete to Nick Easley for 21 yds for a TD, (Miguel Recinos KICK) (+3.71 EPA)
6. Q4 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Akrum Wadley run for 35 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed ) (+3.4 EPA)
7. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Tyler Davis 31 Yard Field Goal Missed (-3.28 EPA)
8. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass incomplete to DaeSean Hamilton (-3.28 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (21–19) in Week 4.
• Passing edge: Nathan Stanley (2294) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: PSU 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 Penn State Nittany Lions vs Iowa Hawkeyes?

Penn State Nittany Lions 21, Iowa Hawkeyes 19 in Week 4 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Iowa Hawkeyes?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 21–19.

Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Iowa Hawkeyes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400935360.

Who led Penn State Nittany Lions vs Iowa Hawkeyes in passing?

Nathan Stanley (2294) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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