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Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Iowa Hawkeyes: 2019 Week 7 Recap

Lions defeat Hawkeyes 17–12 in Week 7

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Iowa Hawkeyes (Week 7).

Penn State Nittany Lions 17 7-0 Winner
Final 17–12
Iowa Hawkeyes 12 5-2
Winner
Penn State Nittany Lions
Final score
17–12
Halftime
Penn State Nittany Lions 6–6 Iowa Hawkeyes
Top passer
Nate Stanley

Top CFB performers · Lions

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Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Iowa Hawkeyes 17–12 in Week 7, 2019. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 17, Iowa Hawkeyes 12.

Game summary

Penn State Nittany Lions edged Iowa Hawkeyes 17–12 in Week 7 of the 2019 season.

  • Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 6 plays.
  • Passing leader: Nate Stanley (2294) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.10 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Noah Cain — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Brandon Smith — 6 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Penn State Nittany Lions063617
Iowa Hawkeyes330612

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
IOWAIowa Hawkeyes

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Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. IOWA
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-3

    Keith Duncan 47 yd FG GOOD

  2. IOWA
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-6

    Keith Duncan 24 yd FG GOOD

  3. PSU
    Q2TD
    KHKJ Hamler

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Sean Clifford pass complete to KJ Hamler for 22 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK)

  4. PSU
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    9-6

    Jake Pinegar 33 yd FG GOOD

  5. IOWA
    Q4TD
    BSBrandon Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-12

    Nate Stanley pass complete to Brandon Smith for 33 yds for a TD, (Nate Stanley intercepted )

  6. PSU
    Q4TD
    NCNoah Cain

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-12

    Noah Cain run for 5 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Nate Stanley (2294) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.10 EPA/play +4.16 EPA
  • Sean Clifford (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.01 EPA/play -0.15 EPA

Rushing

  • Noah Cain (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.16 EPA
  • Sean Clifford (213) — 0.0 yds +0.07 EPA
  • Mekhi Sargent (2294) — 0.0 yds -0.61 EPA

Receiving

  • Brandon Smith (2294) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.57 EPA
  • Nico Ragaini (2294) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.53 EPA
  • Ihmir Smith-Marsette (2294) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.48 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Nate Stanley22944257.1%01+0.10+4.16
Sean Clifford2132352.2%01-0.01-0.15

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1229410-0.57Ended
Q121340-0.08Punt
Q1229400Field goal
Q12294100-0.40Ended
Q121330-2.94Punt
Q12294100-1.27Punt
Q121330-4.16Punt
Q1229430-2.36Punt
Q221310-0.03Ended
Q2229400Field goal
Q2229490+2.31Ended
Q221390-1.23Punt
Q2229460+1.67Missed FG
Q221310+3.63Pass TD
Q2213130+3.44Ended
Q2229460+1.74Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Tyler Goodson run for a loss of 6 yards to the Iowa 16 Tyler Goodson fumbled, forced by PJ Mustipher, recovered by PnSt Jan Johnson (-5.82 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Nate Stanley pass intercepted Jaquan Brisker return for 4 yds to the Iowa 35 (-4.42 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Nate Stanley pass complete to Ihmir Smith-Marsette for 36 yds to the PnSt 4 for a 1ST down (+4.23 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Nate Stanley pass complete to Brandon Smith for 33 yds for a TD, (Nate Stanley intercepted ) (+3.68 EPA)
  5. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass complete to KJ Hamler for 22 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) (+3.63 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Keith Duncan 44 yd FG MISSED (-2.77 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Nate Stanley pass complete to Nico Ragaini for 9 yds to the PnSt 43 for a 1ST down (+2.47 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford sacked by A.J. Epenesa for a loss of 5 yards to the Iowa 46 (-2.45 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (17–12) in Week 7.
  • Passing edge: Nate Stanley (2294) — 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 Iowa Hawkeyes?

Penn State Nittany Lions 17, Iowa Hawkeyes 12 in Week 7 of the 2019 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Iowa Hawkeyes?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 17–12.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401112195.

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

Nate Stanley (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 Penn State Nittany Lions at Iowa Hawkeyes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Penn State Nittany Lions

Entered 6-0 Now 7-0 W

Iowa Hawkeyes

Entered 5-1 Now 5-2 L