Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Pittsburgh Panthers: 2018 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Pittsburgh Panthers 51–6 in Week 2, 2018. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 51, Pittsburgh Panthers 6.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Penn State Nittany Lions	6	6	6	18	51
Pittsburgh Panthers	6	0	8	0	6

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Trace McSorley (213) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.25 EPA/play +6.26 EPA
• Sean Clifford (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +4.89 EPA/play +4.89 EPA
• Kenny Pickett (221) — 0.0 yds · -0.86 EPA/play -18.11 EPA

Rushing

• Qadree Ollison (221) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.13 EPA
• Miles Sanders (213) — 0.0 yds -0.29 EPA
• Kenny Pickett (221) — 0.0 yds +0.39 EPA

Receiving

• KJ Hamler (213) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.22 EPA
• Shocky Jacques-Louis (221) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds -0.94 EPA
• Juwan Johnson (213) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -0.01 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Trace McSorley	213	25	52.0%	0	2	+0.25	+6.26
Sean Clifford	213	1	100.0%	0	1	+4.89	+4.89
Kenny Pickett	221	21	38.1%	0	0	-0.86	-18.11

Team EPA comparison

Stat	PSU	PITT
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	2	0	0.00	Ended
Q1	221	9	0	-3.19	Interception
Q1	213	5	0	-0.52	Missed FG
Q1	221	1	0	+2.35	Rush TD
Q1	221	9	0	+3.49	Ended
Q1	213	3	0	+3.83	Rush TD
Q1	221	3	0	-2.21	Punt
Q2	221	1	0	-0.00	Ended
Q2	213	1	0	+3.14	Pass TD
Q2	213	2	0	+1.61	Ended
Q2	221	4	0	-3.13	Fumble
Q2	213	4	0	-1.01	Punt
Q2	221	6	0	-3.78	Ended
Q2	213	3	0	-4.61	Fumble
Q2	221	6	0	+2.70	Missed FG
Q2	213	5	0	-2.21	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass complete to Brandon Polk for 34 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) (+4.89 EPA)
2. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Ricky Slade run for 3 yds to the PnSt 31 Ricky Slade fumbled, forced by Quintin Wirginis, recovered by Pitt Rashad Weaver (-4.09 EPA)
3. Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Qadree Ollison run for 63 yds to the PnSt 33 for a 1ST down (+4.0 EPA)
4. Q1 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Kenny Pickett pass intercepted Amani Oruwariye return for no gain to the PnSt 1 (-3.54 EPA)
5. Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Alex Kessman 35 yd FG MISSED (-3.43 EPA)
6. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass complete to KJ Hamler for 14 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) (+3.14 EPA)
7. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Jake Pinegar 45 yd FG MISSED (-3.09 EPA)
8. Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Qadree Ollison run for a loss of 3 yards to the PnSt 7 (-2.94 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (51–6) in Week 2.
• 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 Pittsburgh Panthers?

Penn State Nittany Lions 51, Pittsburgh Panthers 6 in Week 2 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 51–6.

Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Pittsburgh Panthers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401013105.

Who led Penn State Nittany Lions vs Pittsburgh Panthers 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 Pittsburgh Panthers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.