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Michigan Wolverines vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2019 Week 8 Recap

Lions defeat Wolverines 28–21 in Week 8

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Michigan Wolverines vs. Penn State Nittany Lions (Week 8).

Michigan Wolverines 21 5-3
Final 21–28
Penn State Nittany Lions 28 8-0 Winner
Winner
Penn State Nittany Lions
Final score
21–28
Halftime
Michigan Wolverines 6–18 Penn State Nittany Lions
Top passer
Shea Patterson

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Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Michigan Wolverines 28–21 in Week 8, 2019. Final score: Michigan Wolverines 21, Penn State Nittany Lions 28.

Game summary

Penn State Nittany Lions beat Michigan Wolverines 28–21 in Week 8 of the 2019 season.

  • Scoring: 7 touchdowns across 7 plays.
  • Passing leader: Shea Patterson (130) — 0.0 pass yds, +0.63 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Zach Charbonnet — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • Receiving leader: KJ Hamler — 6 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Michigan Wolverines066621
Penn State Nittany Lions6120628

Scoring Map

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

MICHMichigan Wolverines
PSUPenn State Nittany Lions

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PSU
    Q1TD
    PFPat Freiermuth

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Sean Clifford pass complete to Pat Freiermuth for 17 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK)

  2. MICH
    Q2TD
    ZCZach Charbonnet

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Zach Charbonnet run for 12 yds for a TD, (Jake Moody KICK)

  3. PSU
    Q2TD
    KHKJ Hamler

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-12

    Sean Clifford pass complete to KJ Hamler for 25 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK)

  4. PSU
    Q2TD
    SCSean Clifford

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-18

    Sean Clifford run for 2 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK)

  5. MICH
    Q3TD
    ZCZach Charbonnet

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-18

    Zach Charbonnet run for 12 yds for a TD, (Jake Moody KICK)

  6. MICH
    Q4TD
    SPShea Patterson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-18

    Shea Patterson run for 1 yd for a TD, (Jake Moody KICK)

  7. PSU
    Q4TD
    KHKJ Hamler

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-24

    Sean Clifford pass complete to KJ Hamler for 53 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Shea Patterson (130) — 0.0 yds · +0.63 EPA/play +18.90 EPA
  • Sean Clifford (213) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +3.69 EPA

Rushing

  • Zach Charbonnet (130) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.18 EPA
  • Hassan Haskins (130) — 0.0 yds -0.40 EPA
  • Shea Patterson (130) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.04 EPA

Receiving

  • KJ Hamler (213) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +1.27 EPA
  • Nico Collins (130) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +2.01 EPA
  • Donovan Peoples-Jones (130) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.62 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Shea Patterson1303080.0%00+0.63+18.90
Sean Clifford2131973.7%03+0.19+3.69

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q121350+2.63Ended
Q113080-0.34Ended
Q121310+1.70Pass TD
Q121340+1.18Ended
Q113030-2.35Punt
Q121340-1.63Punt
Q113060+0.10Punt
Q213010-2.66Ended
Q221320-0.40Punt
Q213030-0.15Missed FG
Q221310-0.20Punt
Q213010+2.15Rush TD
Q213070+5.38Ended
Q221310+2.93Pass TD
Q221340-0.07Ended
Q213040-0.11Interception

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · Shea Patterson pass complete to Ronnie Bell for 35 yds to the PnSt 6 for a 1ST down (+3.81 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass complete to KJ Hamler for 53 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) (+3.48 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Shea Patterson pass incomplete (-3.18 EPA)
  4. Q2 · Michigan Wolverines · Shea Patterson pass complete to Nico Collins for 30 yds to the PnSt 44 for a 1ST down (+3.13 EPA)
  5. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Shea Patterson pass complete to Nico Collins for 17 yds to the Mich 44 for a 1ST down (+2.98 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass complete to KJ Hamler for 25 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) (+2.93 EPA)
  7. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Shea Patterson pass complete to Nick Eubanks for 19 yds to the Mich 33 for a 1ST down (+2.71 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · Shea Patterson pass complete to Nico Collins for 6 yds to the PnSt 21 for a 1ST down (+2.67 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (28–21) in Week 8.
  • Passing edge: Shea Patterson (130) — yds.
  • EPA edge: MICH 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 Michigan Wolverines vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Michigan Wolverines 21, Penn State Nittany Lions 28 in Week 8 of the 2019 college football season.

Who won Michigan Wolverines vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 21–28.

Where can I find the Michigan Wolverines vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401112226.

Who led Michigan Wolverines vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?

Shea Patterson (130) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Michigan Wolverines

Entered 5-2 Now 5-3 L

Penn State Nittany Lions

Entered 7-0 Now 8-0 W