Michigan Wolverines vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2017 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Michigan Wolverines 42–13 in Week 8, 2017. Final score: Michigan Wolverines 13, Penn State Nittany Lions 42.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan Wolverines	0	12	0	0	13
Penn State Nittany Lions	12	6	6	12	42

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Trace McSorley (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.20 EPA/play +5.07 EPA
• John O'Korn (130) — 0.0 yds · -0.35 EPA/play -10.78 EPA

Rushing

• Karan Higdon (130) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.09 EPA
• Saquon Barkley (213) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.02 EPA
• Trace McSorley (213) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.81 EPA

Receiving

• DaeSean Hamilton (213) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.84 EPA
• Saquon Barkley (213) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.45 EPA
• Grant Perry (130) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.93 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Trace McSorley	213	26	65.4%	0	1	+0.20	+5.07
John O'Korn	130	31	51.6%	0	0	-0.35	-10.78

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MICH	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	130	7	0	+4.99	Ended
Q1	213	9	0	-5.47	Interception
Q1	130	3	0	-3.61	Punt
Q1	213	1	0	+1.61	Rush TD
Q1	213	3	0	+2.97	Ended
Q1	130	3	0	-2.87	Punt
Q1	213	1	0	+4.63	Rush TD
Q1	213	1	0	-0.71	Ended
Q2	213	1	0	+1.70	Ended
Q2	130	3	0	-0.16	Punt
Q2	213	1	0	+1.38	Rush TD
Q2	213	6	0	+4.79	Ended
Q2	130	1	0	+2.47	Rush TD
Q2	130	7	0	+3.40	Ended
Q2	213	9	0	-1.29	Ended
Q2	130	3	0	-1.21	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass intercepted David Long return for 25 yds to the Mich 41 (-5.54 EPA)
2. Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · John O'Korn sacked by Christian Campbell for a loss of 3 yards to the Mich 46 John O'Korn fumbled, forced by Christian Campbell, recovered by PnSt Robert Windsor , return for 0 yards (-5.54 EPA)
3. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Saquon Barkley run for 69 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK) (+4.63 EPA)
4. Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · John O'Korn pass complete to Grant Perry for 24 yds to the PnSt 44 for a 1ST down (+3.66 EPA)
5. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Saquon Barkley 42 Yd pass from Trace McSorley (Tyler Davis Kick) (+3.31 EPA)
6. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass complete to DaeSean Hamilton for 27 yds to the Mich 46 for a 1ST down (+3.17 EPA)
7. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Miles Sanders run for 4 yds to the Mich 6 (-3.12 EPA)
8. Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · John O'Korn pass complete to Grant Perry for 22 yds to the Mich 49 for a 1ST down (+2.99 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (42–13) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Trace McSorley (213) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: MICH 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 Michigan Wolverines vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Michigan Wolverines 13, Penn State Nittany Lions 42 in Week 8 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Michigan Wolverines vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 13–42.

Where can I find the Michigan Wolverines vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400935386.

Who led Michigan Wolverines vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?

Trace McSorley (213) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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