Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2018 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Iowa Hawkeyes 30–24 in Week 9, 2018. Final score: Iowa Hawkeyes 24, Penn State Nittany Lions 30.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Iowa Hawkeyes	9	3	0	0	24
Penn State Nittany Lions	8	11	9	9	30

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Colten Rastetter (2294) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +4.19 EPA/play +4.19 EPA
• Tommy Stevens (213) — 0.0 yds · -0.32 EPA/play -1.29 EPA
• Trace McSorley (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.27 EPA/play -7.27 EPA

Rushing

• Miles Sanders (213) — 0.0 yds -0.55 EPA
• Mekhi Sargent (2294) — 0.0 yds +0.00 EPA
• Trace McSorley (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.43 EPA

Receiving

• DeAndre Thompkins (213) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.13 EPA
• KJ Hamler (213) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.38 EPA
• Nick Easley (2294) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Colten Rastetter	2294	1	100.0%	0	1	+4.19	+4.19
Tommy Stevens	213	4	50.0%	0	0	-0.32	-1.29
Trace McSorley	213	27	40.7%	0	1	-0.27	-7.27
Nate Stanley	2294	39	43.6%	0	0	-0.37	-14.40

Team EPA comparison

Stat	IOWA	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	2294	1	0	-1.00	Ended
Q1	213	1	0	+2.18	Pass TD
Q1	213	9	0	+4.84	Ended
Q1	2294	1	0	+4.19	Pass TD
Q1	2294	8	0	-1.52	Ended
Q1	213	3	0	-2.69	Punt
Q1	2294	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2294	7	0	-1.92	Ended
Q1	213	0	0	—	Punt (Safety)
Q1	213	3	0	-2.96	Ended
Q2	2294	1	0	-0.39	Ended
Q2	213	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	213	3	0	+0.17	Ended
Q2	2294	8	0	-2.15	Ended
Q2	213	3	0	-1.73	Punt
Q2	2294	4	0	-1.17	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Nate Stanley pass intercepted John Reid return for 44 yds to the Iowa 3 (-7.12 EPA)
2. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass intercepted for a TD Geno Stone return for 24 yds for a TD, (Miguel Recinos KICK) (-6.77 EPA)
3. Q4 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Nate Stanley pass intercepted Nick Scott return for 7 yds to the PnSt 9 (-6.33 EPA)
4. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Miles Sanders run for a loss of 1 yard to the Iowa 10 Miles Sanders fumbled, recovered by Iowa Jack Hockaday (-4.93 EPA)
5. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley run for 51 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) (+4.29 EPA)
6. Q1 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Colten Rastetter pass complete to Sam Brincks for 10 yds for a TD, (Miguel Recinos KICK) (+4.19 EPA)
7. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass complete to KJ Hamler for 39 yds to the Iowa 34 for a 1ST down (+3.31 EPA)
8. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass complete to Jahan Dotson for 15 yds to the Iowa 18 for a 1ST down (+3.18 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (30–24) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Colten Rastetter (2294) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: IOWA 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 Iowa Hawkeyes vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Iowa Hawkeyes 24, Penn State Nittany Lions 30 in Week 9 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Iowa Hawkeyes vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 24–30.

Where can I find the Iowa Hawkeyes vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012868.

Who led Iowa Hawkeyes vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?

Colten Rastetter (2294) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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