Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights: 2018 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 20–7 in Week 12, 2018. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 20, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 7.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Penn State Nittany Lions	3	9	0	6	20
Rutgers Scarlet Knights	0	0	0	6	7

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Trace McSorley (213) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.01 EPA/play -0.19 EPA
• Giovanni Rescigno (164) — 0.0 yds · -0.35 EPA/play -2.82 EPA
• Trey Sneed (164) — 0.0 yds · -3.97 EPA/play -3.97 EPA

Rushing

• Miles Sanders (213) — 0.0 yds -0.18 EPA
• Raheem Blackshear (164) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.23 EPA
• Isaih Pacheco (164) — 0.0 yds -0.55 EPA

Receiving

• Jahan Dotson (213) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.28 EPA
• Pat Freiermuth (213) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.94 EPA
• KJ Hamler (213) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.74 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Trace McSorley	213	31	54.8%	0	2	-0.01	-0.19
Giovanni Rescigno	164	8	25.0%	0	0	-0.35	-2.82
Trey Sneed	164	1	0.0%	0	0	-3.97	-3.97
Artur Sitkowski	164	10	30.0%	0	0	-1.37	-13.68

Team EPA comparison

Stat	PSU	RUTG
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	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	164	5	0	+1.08	Ended
Q1	213	10	0	+1.56	Ended
Q1	164	3	0	-2.78	Punt
Q1	213	2	0	-0.79	Punt
Q1	164	3	0	-3.58	Punt
Q1	213	3	0	-2.54	Punt
Q1	164	3	0	-0.68	Punt
Q2	213	6	0	+2.33	Field goal
Q2	164	3	0	-1.66	Punt
Q2	213	1	0	+2.38	Pass TD
Q2	213	3	0	+1.39	Ended
Q2	164	6	0	-3.62	Interception
Q2	213	4	0	-0.90	Punt
Q2	164	4	0	-2.91	Interception
Q2	213	6	0	-2.62	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Isaih Pacheco run for a loss of 2 yards to the Rutgr 46 Isaih Pacheco fumbled, forced by Robert Windsor, recovered by PnSt Daniel Joseph (-4.83 EPA)
2. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · TEAM run for a loss of 4 yards to the Rutgr 21 (-4.46 EPA)
3. Q2 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Artur Sitkowski pass intercepted Garrett Taylor return for 2 yds to the Rutgr 28 (-4.23 EPA)
4. Q3 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Trey Sneed pass incomplete to Giovanni Rescigno (-3.97 EPA)
5. Q2 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Artur Sitkowski pass intercepted John Reid return for no gain to the 50 yard line (-3.6 EPA)
6. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Miles Sanders run for 1 yd to the Rutgr 17 Miles Sanders fumbled, forced by Trevor Morris, recovered by Rutgr Saquan Hampton (-3.54 EPA)
7. Q4 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Jonathan Hilliman run for 23 yds to the PnSt 8 for a 1ST down (+3.52 EPA)
8. Q2 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Artur Sitkowski pass incomplete to Raheem Blackshear, broken up by Koa Farmer (-3.29 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (20–7) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: Trace McSorley (213) — 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 Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

Penn State Nittany Lions 20, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 7 in Week 12 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 20–7.

Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012849.

Who led Penn State Nittany Lions vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights 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 Penn State Nittany Lions at Rutgers Scarlet Knights in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.