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Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Michigan Wolverines: 2018 Week 10 Recap

Wolverines defeat Lions 42–7 in Week 10

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Michigan Wolverines (Week 10).

Penn State Nittany Lions 7 6-4
Final 7–42
Michigan Wolverines 42 8-2 Winner
Winner
Michigan Wolverines
Final score
7–42
Halftime
Penn State Nittany Lions 0–12 Michigan Wolverines
Top passer
Shea Patterson

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Quick answer

Michigan Wolverines defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 42–7 in Week 10, 2018. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 7, Michigan Wolverines 42.

Game summary

Michigan Wolverines dominated Penn State Nittany Lions 42–7 in Week 10 of the 2018 season.

  • Scoring: 7 touchdowns across 7 plays.
  • Passing leader: Shea Patterson (130) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.24 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Karan Higdon — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Donovan Peoples-Jones — 3 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Penn State Nittany Lions00667
Michigan Wolverines6661242

Scoring Map

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

PSUPenn State Nittany Lions
MICHMichigan Wolverines

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MICH
    Q1TD
    SPShea Patterson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Shea Patterson run for 1 yd for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK)

  2. MICH
    Q2TD
    DPDonovan Peoples-Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-12

    Shea Patterson pass complete to Donovan Peoples-Jones for 23 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK)

  3. PSU
    Q3TD
    TSTommy Stevens

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-12

    Tommy Stevens pass intercepted for a TD Brandon Watson return for 62 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK)

  4. MICH
    Q3TD
    ZGZach Gentry

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-18

    Shea Patterson pass complete to Zach Gentry for 7 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK)

  5. PSU
    Q4TD
    TSTommy Stevens

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-18

    Tommy Stevens run for 8 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK)

  6. MICH
    Q4TD
    CEChris Evans

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-24

    Chris Evans run for 1 yd for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK)

  7. MICH
    Q4TD
    KHKaran Higdon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-30

    Karan Higdon run for 4 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Shea Patterson (130) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.24 EPA/play +4.12 EPA
  • Tommy Stevens (213) — 0.0 yds · -1.00 EPA/play -5.02 EPA
  • Trace McSorley (213) — 0.0 yds · -0.66 EPA/play -10.58 EPA

Rushing

  • Karan Higdon (130) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.14 EPA
  • Chris Evans (130) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.14 EPA
  • Shea Patterson (130) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.15 EPA

Receiving

  • Donovan Peoples-Jones (130) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +1.14 EPA
  • Jahan Dotson (213) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +0.65 EPA
  • Zach Gentry (130) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -0.35 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Shea Patterson1301764.7%02+0.24+4.12
Tommy Stevens213560.0%00-1.00-5.02
Trace McSorley2131631.2%00-0.66-10.58

Team EPA comparison

StatPSUMICH
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q113020+0.79Ended
Q121340-2.05Punt
Q113080-3.71Ended
Q121330-0.44Punt
Q113010+0.62Rush TD
Q113070+5.24Ended
Q121340-2.13Punt
Q213020-0.40Ended
Q221390+0.10Punt
Q213030-2.62Punt
Q221310-1.21Punt
Q213030-2.83Pass TD
Q213090-1.17Ended
Q221310-5.69Fumble
Q213040+0.22Ended
Q321330-6.76Touchdown

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Tommy Stevens pass intercepted for a TD Brandon Watson return for 62 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK) (-7.68 EPA)
  2. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley run for a loss of 2 yards to the PnSt 48 Trace McSorley fumbled, recovered by Mich Chase Winovich (-5.69 EPA)
  3. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass intercepted David Long return for 15 yds to the PnSt 12 (-4.69 EPA)
  4. Q2 · Michigan Wolverines · Miles Sanders run for 3 yds to the PnSt 25 (-3.96 EPA)
  5. Q2 · Michigan Wolverines · Shea Patterson pass complete to Donovan Peoples-Jones for 23 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK) (+3.61 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Michigan Wolverines · Quinn Nordin 50 yd FG BLOCKED blocked by Nick Scott Garrett Taylor return for 9 yds to the PnSt 35 (-3.41 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Tommy Stevens pass complete to Jahan Dotson for 19 yds to the Mich 15 for a 1ST down (+3.16 EPA)
  8. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Karan Higdon run for 50 yds to the PnSt 15 for a 1ST down (+3.14 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Michigan Wolverines controlled the final (42–7) in Week 10.
  • Passing edge: Shea Patterson (130) — 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 Michigan Wolverines?

Penn State Nittany Lions 7, Michigan Wolverines 42 in Week 10 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan Wolverines?

Michigan Wolverines won with a final score of 7–42.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012894.

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

Shea Patterson (130) 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 Michigan Wolverines in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Penn State Nittany Lions

Entered 6-3 Now 6-4 L

Michigan Wolverines

Entered 7-2 Now 8-2 W