Idaho Vandals vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2019 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Idaho Vandals 79–7 in Week 1, 2019. Final score: Idaho Vandals 7, Penn State Nittany Lions 79.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Idaho Vandals	0	0	0	6	7
Penn State Nittany Lions	18	21	12	18	79

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Sean Clifford (213) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.30 EPA/play +6.89 EPA
• Will Levis (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.10 EPA/play +1.44 EPA
• Colton Richardson (70) — 0.0 yds · -0.38 EPA/play -4.88 EPA

Rushing

• Aundre Carter (70) — 0.0 yds -0.48 EPA
• Noah Cain (213) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.42 EPA
• Sean Clifford (213) — 0.0 yds +0.06 EPA

Receiving

• Jeff Cotton (70) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.04 EPA
• KJ Hamler (213) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.65 EPA
• Nick Romano (70) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.24 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sean Clifford	213	23	60.9%	0	2	+0.30	+6.89
Will Levis	213	14	78.6%	0	1	+0.10	+1.44
Colton Richardson	70	13	38.5%	0	0	-0.38	-4.88
Mason Petrino	70	20	55.0%	0	1	-0.49	-9.77

Team EPA comparison

Stat	IDHO	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	70	3	0	-1.56	Punt
Q1	213	1	0	+0.96	Rush TD
Q1	213	4	0	+1.90	Ended
Q1	70	3	0	-1.30	Punt
Q1	213	1	0	+2.73	Rush TD
Q1	213	4	0	+1.18	Ended
Q1	70	3	0	-2.40	Punt
Q1	213	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	213	3	0	-3.26	Ended
Q1	70	3	0	-3.11	Punt
Q1	213	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	213	5	0	-1.20	Ended
Q1	70	4	0	-4.81	Ended
Q2	213	3	0	+3.17	Field goal
Q2	70	3	0	-0.57	Punt
Q2	213	4	0	+6.25	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Devyn Ford run for 81 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) (+6.17 EPA)
2. Q4 · Idaho Vandals · Cade Coffey punt for 38 yds , Mac Hippenhammer returns for a loss of 5 yards to the PnSt 25 Mac Hippenhammer fumbled, recovered by Idaho David Eppinger (+5.21 EPA)
3. Q3 · Idaho Vandals · Mason Petrino pass incomplete to Jeff Cotton (-4.91 EPA)
4. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass complete to KJ Hamler for 21 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) (+4.29 EPA)
5. Q3 · Idaho Vandals · Mason Petrino pass intercepted John Reid return for 25 yds to the Idaho 6 (-4.21 EPA)
6. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · TEAM punt for 13 yds, punt out-of-bounds at the PnSt 45 (-4.12 EPA)
7. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass complete to Journey Brown for 13 yds to the PnSt 38 for a 1ST down (-3.59 EPA)
8. Q1 · Idaho Vandals · Logan Kendall run for no gain to the Idaho 34 (-3.49 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (79–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Sean Clifford (213) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: IDHO 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 Idaho Vandals vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Idaho Vandals 7, Penn State Nittany Lions 79 in Week 1 of the 2019 college football season.

Who won Idaho Vandals vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 7–79.

Where can I find the Idaho Vandals vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401112257.

Who led Idaho Vandals vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?

Sean Clifford (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 Idaho Vandals at Penn State Nittany Lions in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.