Penn State Nittany Lions 35–36 Indiana Hoosiers: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2020

Quick answer

Indiana Hoosiers defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 36–35 in Week 8, 2020. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 35, Indiana Hoosiers 36.

Game summary

Indiana Hoosiers edged Penn State Nittany Lions 36–35 in Week 8 of the 2020 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Sean Clifford (213) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.29 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Stevie Scott III — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Pat Freiermuth — 7 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Penn State Nittany Lions	6	0	6	12	6	35
Indiana Hoosiers	0	15	0	9	6	36

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

+3OPP 33

IUIndiana Hoosiers

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

PSU
Q1TD
PFPat Freiermuth
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Sean Clifford pass complete to Pat Freiermuth for 2 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK)
IU
Q2TD
SSStevie Scott III
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Stevie Scott III run for 2 yds for a TD, (Charles Campbell KICK)
IU
Q2TD
SSStevie Scott III
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Stevie Scott III run for 14 yds for a TD, (Charles Campbell KICK)
IU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
6-15
Charles Campbell 34 yd FG GOOD
PSU
Q3TD
SCSean Clifford
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
Sean Clifford run for 35 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK)
IU
Q4TD
MPMichael Penix Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-21
Michael Penix Jr. run for 1 yd for a TD, (M. Penix Jr. Run For Two-point Conversion)
PSU
Q4TD
DFDevyn Ford
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-21
Devyn Ford run for 14 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK)
PSU
Q4TD
JDJahan Dotson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-21
Sean Clifford pass complete to Jahan Dotson for 60 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK)
IU
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
24-24
Charles Campbell 48 Yd Field Goal
PSU
OTTD
PWParker Washington
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-24
Sean Clifford pass complete to Parker Washington for 9 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK)
IU
OTTD
WPWhop Philyor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-30
Michael Penix Jr. pass complete to Whop Philyor for 9 yds for a TD Michael Penix Jr. pass complete to Whop Philyor for 9 yds for a TD Michael Penix Jr. pass complete to Whop Philyor for 9 yds for a TD, (M. Penix Jr. Run For Two-point Conversion)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Sean Clifford (213) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.29 EPA/play +10.10 EPA
Michael Penix Jr. (84) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.05 EPA/play -1.85 EPA

Rushing

Stevie Scott III (84) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.31 EPA
Devyn Ford (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.04 EPA
Sean Clifford (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.50 EPA

Receiving

Pat Freiermuth (213) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.73 EPA
Whop Philyor (84) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.45 EPA
Jahan Dotson (213) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.13 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sean Clifford	213	35	68.6%	0	3	+0.29	+10.10
Michael Penix Jr.	84	35	54.3%	0	1	-0.05	-1.85

Team EPA comparison

Stat	PSU	IU
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	EPA	Result
Q1	84	2	+0.82	Ended
Q1	213	6	-5.00	Interception
Q1	84	3	-2.24	Punt
Q1	213	3	-2.19	Punt
Q1	84	3	-3.09	Punt
Q1	213	1	+3.18	Pass TD
Q1	213	12	+1.42	Ended
Q2	84	2	-4.58	Fumble
Q2	213	12	-1.44	Fumble
Q2	84	1	+1.10	Rush TD
Q2	84	1	-0.17	Ended
Q2	213	3	-5.67	Interception
Q2	84	1	+2.18	Rush TD
Q2	84	5	+2.79	Ended
Q2	213	4	-1.45	Punt
Q2	84	0	—	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass intercepted Jaylin Williams return for 14 yds to the PnSt 38 (-6.39 EPA)
OT · Indiana Hoosiers · Michael Penix Jr. pass complete to Whop Philyor for 9 yds for a TD Michael Penix Jr. pass complete to Whop Philyor for 9 yds for a TD Michael Penix Jr. pass complete to Whop Philyor for 9 yds for a TD, (M. Penix Jr. Run For Two-point Conversion) (+5.81 EPA)
Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass complete to Jahan Dotson for 60 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) (+5.33 EPA)
Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Will Levis run for a loss of 2 yards to the Ind 9 Will Levis fumbled, forced by Jamar Johnson, recovered by Ind Jerome Johnson (-4.76 EPA)
Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford run for 35 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) (+4.67 EPA)
Q2 · Indiana Hoosiers · Stevie Scott III run for a loss of 4 yards to the Ind 8 Stevie Scott III fumbled, recovered by PnSt Lamont Wade (-4.43 EPA)
OT · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass complete to Parker Washington for 9 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) (+4.29 EPA)
Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass intercepted Jamar Johnson return for 17 yds to the PnSt 4 (-4.22 EPA)

Key takeaways

Indiana Hoosiers controlled the final (36–35) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Sean Clifford (213) — yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: PSU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Penn State Nittany Lions vs Indiana Hoosiers?

Penn State Nittany Lions 35, Indiana Hoosiers 36 in Week 8 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Indiana Hoosiers?

Indiana Hoosiers won with a final score of 35–36.

Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Indiana Hoosiers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401247295.

Who led Penn State Nittany Lions vs Indiana Hoosiers in passing?

Sean Clifford (213) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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