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Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Lindenwood Belleville Lynx: 2018 Week 8 Recap

Lions defeat Lynx 33–28 in Week 8

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Lindenwood Belleville Lynx (Week 8).

Penn State Nittany Lions 33 5-3 Winner
Final 33–28
Lindenwood Belleville Lynx 28 4-4
Winner
Penn State Nittany Lions
Final score
33–28
Halftime
Penn State Nittany Lions 15–0 Lindenwood Belleville Lynx
Top passer
Peyton Ramsey

Top CFB performers · Lions

Top CFB performers · Lynx

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Lindenwood Belleville Lynx 33–28 in Week 8, 2018. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 33, Lindenwood Belleville Lynx 28.

Game summary

Penn State Nittany Lions edged Lindenwood Belleville Lynx 33–28 in Week 8 of the 2018 season.

  • Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 10 plays.
  • Passing leader: Peyton Ramsey (84) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.12 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Stevie Scott — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Nick Westbrook — 3 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Penn State Nittany Lions699633
Lindenwood Belleville Lynx000028

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
LINBLindenwood Belleville Lynx

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. IU
    Q1TD
    RWRonnie Walker Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-0

    Ronnie Walker Jr. run for 30 yds for a TD, (Logan Justus KICK)

  2. IU
    Q1TD
    SSStevie Scott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-0

    Stevie Scott run for 5 yds for a TD, (Logan Justus KICK)

  3. PSU
    Q1TD
    MSMiles Sanders

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Miles Sanders run for 1 yd for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK)

  4. PSU
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    9-0

    Jake Pinegar 27 yd FG GOOD

  5. PSU
    Q2TD
    PFPat Freiermuth

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-0

    Tommy Stevens pass complete to Pat Freiermuth for 23 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK)

  6. PSU
    Q3TD
    TMTrace McSorley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-0

    Trace McSorley run for 5 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar PAT BLOCKED)

  7. IU
    Q3TD
    SSStevie Scott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-0

    Stevie Scott run for 3 yds for a TD, (Logan Justus KICK)

  8. PSU
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    24-0

    Jake Pinegar 32 yd FG GOOD

  9. IU
    Q4TD
    JHJ-Shun Harris II

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-0

    Peyton Ramsey pass complete to J-Shun Harris II for 21 yds for a TD, (Logan Justus KICK)

  10. PSU
    Q4TD
    TMTrace McSorley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    30-0

    Trace McSorley run for 4 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Peyton Ramsey (84) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +4.58 EPA
  • Tommy Stevens (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.08 EPA/play +3.08 EPA
  • Michael Penix Jr. (84) — 0.0 yds · -0.03 EPA/play -0.48 EPA

Rushing

  • Stevie Scott (84) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.16 EPA
  • Trace McSorley (213) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.26 EPA
  • Miles Sanders (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.06 EPA

Receiving

  • Nick Westbrook (84) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.36 EPA
  • Luke Timian (84) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.30 EPA
  • Miles Sanders (213) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.34 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Peyton Ramsey843764.9%01+0.12+4.58
Tommy Stevens2131100.0%01+3.08+3.08
Michael Penix Jr.841850.0%00-0.03-0.48
Trace McSorley2133161.3%00-0.06-1.80

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q121340+1.83Ended
Q18410+3.00Rush TD
Q18420+0.44Ended
Q121350-5.65Ended
Q18480-1.01Punt
Q121330-2.48Punt
Q18460-1.42Punt
Q121350-1.83Punt
Q18410+1.08Rush TD
Q18470+5.22Ended
Q121310+1.21Rush TD
Q121340+1.66Ended
Q28450+0.16Ended
Q221330-0.74Punt
Q284100-0.65Ended
Q221300Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · Indiana Hoosiers · Ronnie Walker Jr. run for 3 yds to the PnSt 23 Ronnie Walker Jr. fumbled, recovered by PnSt (-5.57 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Indiana Hoosiers · Peyton Ramsey pass complete to J-Shun Harris II for 21 yds for a TD, (Logan Justus KICK) (+5.35 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass complete to Juwan Johnson for 59 yds to the Ind 13 for a 1ST down (+5.18 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Blake Gillikin punt for 45 yds , J-Shun Harris II returns for 7 yds to the Ind 32 J-Shun Harris II fumbled, recovered by PnSt (+5.1 EPA)
  5. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Jared Smolar kickoff for 64 yds , Johnathan Thomas return for 94 yds to the Ind 5 (+4.96 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley run for 44 yds to the Ind 23 for a 1ST down (+3.21 EPA)
  7. Q2 · Indiana Hoosiers · Michael Penix Jr. pass incomplete to Nick Westbrook (-3.13 EPA)
  8. Q1 · Indiana Hoosiers · Peyton Ramsey run for 13 yds to the Ind 17 for a 1ST down (+3.08 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (33–28) in Week 8.
  • Passing edge: Peyton Ramsey (84) — yds, 1 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 Lindenwood Belleville Lynx?

Penn State Nittany Lions 33, Lindenwood Belleville Lynx 28 in Week 8 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Lindenwood Belleville Lynx?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 33–28.

Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Lindenwood Belleville Lynx box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012857.

Who led Penn State Nittany Lions vs Lindenwood Belleville Lynx in passing?

Peyton Ramsey (84) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Penn State Nittany Lions at Lindenwood Belleville Lynx in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Penn State Nittany Lions

Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W

Lindenwood Belleville Lynx

Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L