Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2020 Week 16 Recap

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 56–21 in Week 16, 2020. Final score: Illinois Fighting Illini 21, Penn State Nittany Lions 56.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois Fighting Illini	18	0	0	0	21
Penn State Nittany Lions	18	18	6	6	56

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Sean Clifford (213) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.23 EPA/play +5.55 EPA
• Will Levis (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.13 EPA/play +0.79 EPA
• Brandon Peters (356) — 0.0 yds · -0.84 EPA/play -3.35 EPA

Rushing

• Keyvone Lee (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.03 EPA
• Isaiah Williams (356) — 0.0 yds +0.71 EPA
• Caziah Holmes (213) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.49 EPA

Receiving

• Jahan Dotson (213) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +1.54 EPA
• Daniel Barker (356) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.55 EPA
• Brian Hightower (356) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -0.15 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sean Clifford	213	24	66.7%	0	2	+0.23	+5.55
Will Levis	213	6	50.0%	0	1	+0.13	+0.79
Brandon Peters	356	4	0.0%	0	0	-0.84	-3.35
Isaiah Williams	356	21	38.1%	0	2	-0.56	-11.65

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ILL	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	1	0	+3.99	Rush TD
Q1	356	4	0	+0.33	Pass TD
Q1	213	9	0	+2.85	Ended
Q1	356	3	0	+0.78	Ended
Q1	213	3	0	-3.78	Punt
Q1	356	1	0	+2.75	Rush TD
Q1	213	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q1	356	6	0	+5.97	Pass TD
Q1	213	2	0	-0.96	Pass TD
Q1	356	6	0	-0.89	Interception
Q2	213	10	0	+6.46	Pass TD
Q2	356	3	0	-1.80	Punt
Q2	213	1	0	+0.46	Rush TD
Q2	356	3	0	-2.22	Punt
Q2	213	15	0	+5.20	Rush TD
Q2	356	4	0	-1.44	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Lamont Wade 100 Yd Kickoff Return (Jake Pinegar Kick) (+5.82 EPA)
2. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford run for 10 yds to the PnSt 16 Sean Clifford fumbled, forced by Devon Witherspoon, recovered by Illin Devon Witherspoon (-5.79 EPA)
3. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Jahan Dotson 70 Yd pass from Sean Clifford (Jake Pinegar Kick) (+4.96 EPA)
4. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Isaiah Williams run for 64 yds to the PnSt 11 for a 1ST down (+4.94 EPA)
5. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Jahan Dotson 75 Yd pass from Sean Clifford (Jake Pinegar Kick) (+4.83 EPA)
6. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Will Levis 4 Yd Run (Jake Pinegar Kick) (+3.99 EPA)
7. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Isaiah Williams pass intercepted return for no gain to the PnSt 6 (-3.7 EPA)
8. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Blake Hayes punt for 55 yds, downed at the PnSt 12 (+3.46 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (56–21) in Week 16.
• Passing edge: Sean Clifford (213) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: ILL 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 Illinois Fighting Illini vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Illinois Fighting Illini 21, Penn State Nittany Lions 56 in Week 16 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 21–56.

Where can I find the Illinois Fighting Illini vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401269381.

Who led Illinois Fighting Illini 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 Illinois Fighting Illini at Penn State Nittany Lions in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.