Kentucky Wildcats vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Kentucky Wildcats defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 27–24 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: Kentucky Wildcats 27, Penn State Nittany Lions 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Kentucky Wildcats	3	0	12	0	27
Penn State Nittany Lions	6	6	0	15	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Trace McSorley (213) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.07 EPA/play -2.43 EPA
• Sean Clifford (213) — 0.0 yds · -1.07 EPA/play -3.21 EPA
• Terry Wilson (96) — 0.0 yds · -0.36 EPA/play -6.55 EPA

Rushing

• Benny Snell Jr. (96) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.04 EPA
• Trace McSorley (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.38 EPA
• Miles Sanders (213) — 0.0 yds +0.01 EPA

Receiving

• Lynn Bowden Jr. (96) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.28 EPA
• DeAndre Thompkins (213) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.09 EPA
• Nick Bowers (213) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +1.17 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Trace McSorley	213	33	48.5%	0	2	-0.07	-2.43
Sean Clifford	213	3	0.0%	0	0	-1.07	-3.21
Terry Wilson	96	18	50.0%	0	0	-0.36	-6.55

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UK	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	213	5	0	+0.43	Touchdown
Q1	96	3	0	-2.62	Punt
Q1	213	8	0	+0.43	Missed FG
Q1	96	3	0	-1.58	Punt
Q1	213	3	0	-2.86	Punt
Q1	96	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	96	3	0	-1.62	Ended
Q1	213	1	0	-2.87	Ended
Q1	96	1	0	+0.90	Ended
Q1	213	3	0	-2.10	Ended
Q2	213	1	0	+0.01	Ended
Q2	96	2	0	-0.42	Punt
Q2	96	1	0	+0.01	Ended
Q2	213	5	0	+0.18	Ended
Q2	96	2	0	-0.67	Ended
Q2	96	1	0	-1.14	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass intercepted Lonnie Johnson Jr. return for 24 yds to the Kent 34 (-5.16 EPA)
2. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass complete to DeAndre Thompkins for 18 yds DeAndre Thompkins fumbled, recovered by Kent Chris Oats (-3.78 EPA)
3. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass complete to Jahan Dotson for 24 yds to the Kent 44 for a 1ST down (+3.71 EPA)
4. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass complete to KJ Hamler for 41 yds to the Kent 1 for a 1ST down (+3.53 EPA)
5. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Jake Pinegar 40 yd FG MISSED (-3.41 EPA)
6. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Blake Gillikin punt for 56 yds , Lynn Bowden Jr. returns for 58 yds for a TD, (Miles Butler KICK) (-3.38 EPA)
7. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Johnathan Thomas run for no gain to the PnSt 33 (-2.87 EPA)
8. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Jake Pinegar 36 yd FG BLOCKED blocked by Josh Allen (-2.69 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Kentucky Wildcats controlled the final (27–24) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Trace McSorley (213) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: UK 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 Kentucky Wildcats vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Kentucky Wildcats 27, Penn State Nittany Lions 24 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Kentucky Wildcats vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Kentucky Wildcats won with a final score of 27–24.

Where can I find the Kentucky Wildcats vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401032088.

Who led Kentucky Wildcats 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 Kentucky Wildcats at Penn State Nittany Lions in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.