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Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2019 Week 3 Recap

Lions defeat Panthers 17–10 in Week 3

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions (Week 3).

Pittsburgh Panthers 10 2-2
Final 10–17
Penn State Nittany Lions 17 4-0 Winner
Winner
Penn State Nittany Lions
Final score
10–17
Halftime
Pittsburgh Panthers 9–9 Penn State Nittany Lions
Top passer
Kenny Pickett

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Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Pittsburgh Panthers 17–10 in Week 3, 2019. Final score: Pittsburgh Panthers 10, Penn State Nittany Lions 17.

Game summary

Penn State Nittany Lions beat Pittsburgh Panthers 17–10 in Week 3 of the 2019 season.

  • Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 5 plays.
  • Passing leader: Kenny Pickett (221) — 0.0 pass yds, +0.31 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Journey Brown — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Taysir Mack — 12 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Pittsburgh Panthers090010
Penn State Nittany Lions636017

Scoring Map

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

PITTPittsburgh Panthers
PSUPenn State Nittany Lions

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Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PSU
    Q1TD
    DFDevyn Ford

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Devyn Ford 1 Yd Run (Jake Pinegar Kick)

  2. PSU
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-9

    Jordan Stout 57 Yd Field Goal

  3. PITT
    Q2TD
    VDVincent Davis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-9

    Vincent Davis 3 Yd Run (Alex Kessman Kick)

  4. PITT
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    9-9

    Alex Kessman 25 Yd Field Goal

  5. PSU
    Q3TD
    NCNoah Cain

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-15

    Noah Cain 13 Yd Run (Jake Pinegar Kick)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Kenny Pickett (221) — 0.0 yds · +0.31 EPA/play +14.72 EPA
  • Sean Clifford (213) — 0.0 yds · +0.08 EPA/play +2.25 EPA

Rushing

  • Journey Brown (213) — 0.0 yds +0.24 EPA
  • A.J. Davis (221) — 0.0 yds -0.77 EPA
  • Kenny Pickett (221) — 0.0 yds -0.52 EPA

Receiving

  • Taysir Mack (221) — 12 rec · 0.0 yds +0.47 EPA
  • Maurice Ffrench (221) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds -0.09 EPA
  • A.J. Davis (221) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.25 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Kenny Pickett2214870.8%00+0.31+14.72
Sean Clifford2132751.9%00+0.08+2.25

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q122120-0.90Ended
Q121330+0.01Punt
Q122130-1.17Punt
Q121310+0.59Rush TD
Q121340+5.74Ended
Q122160-0.27Punt
Q121370-1.65Punt
Q122130-2.97Punt
Q222110-0.03Ended
Q221300Field goal
Q2213100-0.12Ended
Q222110+1.63Rush TD
Q222170+2.94Ended
Q221330-2.51Punt
Q222100Field goal
Q2221160+2.88Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Journey Brown run for 85 yds to the Pitt 12 for a 1ST down (+7.31 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Alex Kessman 19 yd FG MISSED (-5.71 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Kenny Pickett pass complete to A.J. Davis for 48 yds to the PnSt 40 for a 1ST down (+5.35 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Kenny Pickett pass complete to Nakia Griffin-Stewart for 36 yds to the PnSt 21 for a 1ST down (+4.21 EPA)
  5. Q4 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Kenny Pickett pass complete to Taysir Mack for 29 yds to the PnSt 1 for a 1ST down (+3.77 EPA)
  6. Q4 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Kenny Pickett pass complete to A.J. Davis for 23 yds to the Pitt 33 for a 1ST down (+3.37 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Kenny Pickett pass complete to Maurice Ffrench for 16 yds to the Pitt 44 for a 1ST down (+3.36 EPA)
  8. Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Kenny Pickett pass complete to Taysir Mack for 4 yds to the PnSt 36 for a 1ST down (+2.99 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (17–10) in Week 3.
  • Passing edge: Kenny Pickett (221) — yds.
  • EPA edge: PITT 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 Pittsburgh Panthers vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Pittsburgh Panthers 10, Penn State Nittany Lions 17 in Week 3 of the 2019 college football season.

Who won Pittsburgh Panthers vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 10–17.

Where can I find the Pittsburgh Panthers vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401112259.

Who led Pittsburgh Panthers vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?

Kenny Pickett (221) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Panthers

Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L

Penn State Nittany Lions

Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W