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Little Rock Buffaloes vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2019 Week 2 Recap

Lions defeat Buffaloes 45–13 in Week 2

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Little Rock Buffaloes vs. Penn State Nittany Lions (Week 2).

Little Rock Buffaloes 13 2-1
Final 13–45
Penn State Nittany Lions 45 3-0 Winner
Winner
Penn State Nittany Lions
Final score
13–45
Halftime
Little Rock Buffaloes 9–6 Penn State Nittany Lions
Top passer
Sean Clifford

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Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Little Rock Buffaloes 45–13 in Week 2, 2019. Final score: Little Rock Buffaloes 13, Penn State Nittany Lions 45.

Game summary

Penn State Nittany Lions dominated Little Rock Buffaloes 45–13 in Week 2 of the 2019 season.

  • Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 10 plays.
  • Passing leader: Sean Clifford (213) — 0.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.32 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Jaret Patterson — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Antonio Nunn — 5 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Little Rock Buffaloes000013
Penn State Nittany Lions6018945

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

ARBALittle Rock Buffaloes
PSUPenn State Nittany Lions

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PSU
    Q1TD
    JDJahan Dotson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Sean Clifford pass complete to Jahan Dotson for 28 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK)

  2. BUF
    Q2TD
    JBJulien Bourassa

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Matt Myers pass complete to Julien Bourassa for 6 yds for a TD, (Alex McNulty KICK)

  3. BUF
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-6

    Alex McNulty 32 yd FG GOOD

  4. PSU
    Q3TD
    PFPat Freiermuth

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-12

    Sean Clifford pass complete to Pat Freiermuth for 28 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK)

  5. PSU
    Q3TD
    NCNoah Cain

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-18

    Noah Cain run for 2 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK)

  6. BUF
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-18

    Alex McNulty 25 yd FG GOOD

  7. PSU
    Q3TD
    PFPat Freiermuth

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-24

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

  8. BUF
    Q3TD
    MMMatt Myers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-24

    Matt Myers pass intercepted for a TD John Reid return for 36 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK)

  9. PSU
    Q4TD
    JDJahan Dotson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-30

    Sean Clifford pass complete to Jahan Dotson for 56 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK)

  10. PSU
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-33

    Jake Pinegar 32 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Sean Clifford (213) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.32 EPA/play +7.75 EPA
  • Matt Myers (2084) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.24 EPA/play +7.13 EPA
  • Kyle Vantrease (2084) — 0.0 yds · -2.83 EPA/play -2.83 EPA

Rushing

  • Jaret Patterson (2084) — 0.0 yds -0.01 EPA
  • Kevin Marks (2084) — 0.0 yds -0.44 EPA
  • Sean Clifford (213) — 0.0 yds -0.16 EPA

Receiving

  • Antonio Nunn (2084) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.81 EPA
  • Pat Freiermuth (213) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.64 EPA
  • KJ Hamler (213) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.30 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Sean Clifford2132466.7%04+0.32+7.75
Matt Myers20843053.3%01+0.24+7.13
Kyle Vantrease208410.0%00-2.83-2.83

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1208470+2.01Missed FG
Q121370-0.31Pass TD
Q1208460+1.58Ended
Q121310+0.41Ended
Q1208430-5.35Fumble
Q121330-2.30Punt
Q1208460-1.57Punt
Q221310-1.03Ended
Q2208410+2.72Pass TD
Q2208490+5.24Ended
Q221350-1.18Punt
Q2208430-2.54Field goal
Q221330-3.05Punt
Q22084110+2.46Ended
Q321340+4.36Pass TD
Q3208450-0.68Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · Buffalo Bulls · Matt Myers pass intercepted for a TD John Reid return for 36 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) (-6.17 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass complete to Jahan Dotson for 56 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) (+5.5 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Ricky Slade run for 6 yds to the Buff 27 Ricky Slade fumbled, forced by Joey Banks, recovered by Buff Aapri Washington (-5.3 EPA)
  4. Q1 · Buffalo Bulls · Matt Myers pass complete to Antonio Nunn for 42 yds to the PnSt 33 for a 1ST down (+4.95 EPA)
  5. Q1 · Buffalo Bulls · Kevin Marks run for 1 yd to the Buff 37 Kevin Marks fumbled, forced by Cam Brown, recovered by PnSt Cam Brown (-4.73 EPA)
  6. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford run for 58 yds to the Buff 2 for a 1ST down (+4.05 EPA)
  7. Q2 · Buffalo Bulls · Matt Myers pass complete to Antonio Nunn for 40 yds to the PnSt 6 for a 1ST down (+4.02 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass complete to Pat Freiermuth for 28 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) (+3.84 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (45–13) in Week 2.
  • Passing edge: Sean Clifford (213) — yds, 4 TD.
  • EPA edge: BUFF 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 Little Rock Buffaloes vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Little Rock Buffaloes 13, Penn State Nittany Lions 45 in Week 2 of the 2019 college football season.

Who won Little Rock Buffaloes vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 13–45.

Where can I find the Little Rock Buffaloes vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401112258.

Who led Little Rock Buffaloes vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?

Sean Clifford (213) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Little Rock Buffaloes

Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L

Penn State Nittany Lions

Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W