Michigan State Spartans vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2020 Week 15 Recap

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Michigan State Spartans 39–24 in Week 15, 2020. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 24, Penn State Nittany Lions 39.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan State Spartans	0	18	3	6	24
Penn State Nittany Lions	3	6	12	6	39

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Sean Clifford (213) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.51 EPA/play +13.32 EPA
• Payton Thorne (127) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.20 EPA/play +7.92 EPA
• Will Levis (213) — 0.0 yds · +1.33 EPA/play +4.00 EPA

Rushing

• Will Levis (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.22 EPA
• Jordon Simmons (127) — 0.0 yds -0.04 EPA
• Keyvone Lee (213) — 0.0 yds -0.38 EPA

Receiving

• Jahan Dotson (213) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.74 EPA
• Jayden Reed (127) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA
• Jalen Nailor (127) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.83 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sean Clifford	213	26	65.4%	0	2	+0.51	+13.32
Payton Thorne	127	40	55.0%	0	3	+0.20	+7.92
Will Levis	213	3	100.0%	0	0	+1.33	+4.00

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MSU	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	213	5	0	-0.73	Field goal
Q1	127	5	0	-1.15	Punt
Q1	213	11	0	+2.16	Ended
Q1	127	3	0	-3.29	Punt
Q1	127	5	0	-1.59	Interception
Q2	213	2	0	-0.38	Punt
Q2	127	1	0	+1.84	Pass TD
Q2	127	6	0	+4.70	Ended
Q2	213	6	0	-2.28	Punt
Q2	127	1	0	+3.02	Pass TD
Q2	213	1	0	+3.86	Rush TD
Q2	127	6	0	+3.34	Ended
Q2	213	7	0	+0.87	Ended
Q2	127	1	0	+3.66	Pass TD
Q2	127	2	0	+0.41	Ended
Q2	213	2	0	-0.32	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Bryce Baringer punt for 52 yds , Jahan Dotson returns for 81 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) (-4.57 EPA)
2. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford run for 31 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) (+3.86 EPA)
3. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Payton Thorne pass complete to Jalen Nailor for 45 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (+3.66 EPA)
4. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass complete to Parker Washington for 8 yds for a TD, (Sean Clifford pass to Jahan Dotson for Two-Point Conversion) (+3.37 EPA)
5. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass complete to Parker Washington for 49 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) (+3.2 EPA)
6. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Will Levis pass complete to Jahan Dotson for 36 yds to the MchSt 33 for a 1ST down (+3.19 EPA)
7. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Payton Thorne pass complete to Tre'Von Morgan for 26 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (+3.02 EPA)
8. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Will Levis run for no gain to the MchSt 24 (-3.0 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (39–24) in Week 15.
• Passing edge: Sean Clifford (213) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: MSU 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 State Spartans vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Michigan State Spartans 24, Penn State Nittany Lions 39 in Week 15 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 24–39.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401247346.

Who led Michigan State Spartans 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 Michigan State Spartans at Penn State Nittany Lions in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.