Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2018 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Kent State Golden Flashes 63–10 in Week 3, 2018. Final score: Kent State Golden Flashes 10, Penn State Nittany Lions 63.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Kent State Golden Flashes	6	3	0	0	10
Penn State Nittany Lions	18	6	18	12	63

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Sean Clifford (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.52 EPA/play +7.58 EPA
• Dustin Crum (2309) — 0.0 yds · -0.64 EPA/play -1.28 EPA
• Trace McSorley (213) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.11 EPA/play -2.22 EPA

Rushing

• Miles Sanders (213) — 0.0 yds +0.23 EPA
• Mark Allen (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.26 EPA
• Jo-El Shaw (2309) — 0.0 yds -0.34 EPA

Receiving

• Mike Carrigan (2309) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.16 EPA
• Antwan Dixon (2309) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.61 EPA
• Isaiah McKoy (2309) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.09 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sean Clifford	213	3	100.0%	0	1	+2.52	+7.58
Dustin Crum	2309	2	50.0%	0	0	-0.64	-1.28
Trace McSorley	213	20	55.0%	0	2	-0.11	-2.22
Woody Barrett	2309	42	47.6%	0	1	-0.12	-5.22

Team EPA comparison

Stat	KENT	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	1	0	+2.25	Rush TD
Q1	2309	3	0	+1.48	Ended
Q1	213	7	0	+0.11	Rush TD
Q1	2309	2	0	-1.88	Punt
Q1	213	7	0	+5.04	Ended
Q1	2309	4	0	+1.78	Pass TD
Q1	2309	1	0	+2.34	Ended
Q1	213	1	0	+2.86	Pass TD
Q1	2309	8	0	-3.39	Ended
Q1	213	3	0	-2.34	Ended
Q1	213	1	0	-0.86	Ended
Q2	2309	1	0	-2.12	Ended
Q2	213	1	0	+4.50	Rush TD
Q2	213	2	0	+2.06	Ended
Q2	2309	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2309	4	0	-4.69	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Woody Barrett pass complete to Antwan Dixon for 12 yds to the PnSt 37 for a 1ST down PENN ST Penalty, roughing passer (Antonio Shelton) to the PnSt 48 for a 1ST down (+7.82 EPA)
2. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass complete to Daniel George for 95 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) (+6.5 EPA)
3. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass intercepted Elvis Hines return for 26 yds to the PnSt 7 (-5.89 EPA)
4. Q1 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Woody Barrett pass complete to Mike Carrigan for 47 yds for a TD PENN ST Penalty, offside defense ( Yards) declined, (Matthew Trickett KICK) (+5.09 EPA)
5. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Johnathan Thomas run for 69 yds to the PENNST 11 for a 1ST down KENT ST Penalty, personal foul (6 Yards) to the KntSt 5 for a 1ST down (+4.75 EPA)
6. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Johnathan Thomas run for 15 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) (+4.62 EPA)
7. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Gillikin, Blake punt 33 yards to the KENT22, fair catch by TYSON, ZAQUON, PENALTY KENT personal foul (PHILLIPS, C.) 15 yards to the KENT40, 1ST DOWN PSU, NO PLAY. (+4.5 EPA)
8. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley run for 13 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) (+4.5 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (63–10) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Sean Clifford (213) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: KENT 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 Kent State Golden Flashes vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Kent State Golden Flashes 10, Penn State Nittany Lions 63 in Week 3 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Kent State Golden Flashes vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 10–63.

Where can I find the Kent State Golden Flashes vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401013350.

Who led Kent State Golden Flashes vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?

Sean Clifford (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 Kent State Golden Flashes at Penn State Nittany Lions in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.