Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Arkansas Razorbacks: 2021 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Arkansas Razorbacks defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 24–10 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 10, Arkansas Razorbacks 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Penn State Nittany Lions	0	9	0	0	10
Arkansas Razorbacks	6	0	15	0	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jordan Stout (213) — 0.0 yds · -1.24 EPA/play -1.24 EPA
• Warren Thompson (8) — 0.0 yds · -1.78 EPA/play -1.78 EPA
• Christian Veilleux (213) — 0.0 yds · -1.07 EPA/play -3.21 EPA

Rushing

• KJ Jefferson (8) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.37 EPA
• Raheim Sanders (8) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.38 EPA
• Dominique Johnson (8) — 0.0 yds +0.35 EPA

Receiving

• Parker Washington (213) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.93 EPA
• KeAndre Lambert-Smith (213) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.16 EPA
• Tyson Morris (8) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.08 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jordan Stout	213	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.24	-1.24
Warren Thompson	8	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.78	-1.78
Christian Veilleux	213	3	33.3%	0	0	-1.07	-3.21
Sean Clifford	213	30	46.7%	0	1	-0.28	-8.29
KJ Jefferson	8	23	60.9%	0	0	-0.64	-14.82

Team EPA comparison

Stat	PSU	ARK
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	8	12	0	+5.27	Rush TD
Q1	213	3	0	-1.83	Punt
Q1	8	3	0	-3.45	Punt
Q1	213	2	0	-4.14	Interception
Q1	8	7	0	-2.55	Interception
Q1	213	7	0	+6.25	Missed FG
Q2	213	1	0	-0.23	Ended
Q2	8	4	0	-0.79	Interception
Q2	213	6	0	-2.44	Ended
Q2	8	6	0	-1.60	Punt
Q2	213	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	213	5	0	+1.66	Ended
Q2	8	6	0	-1.93	Punt
Q2	213	1	0	+3.63	Pass TD
Q2	8	3	0	-3.19	Punt
Q2	213	12	0	+2.32	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass intercepted, touchback. Joe Foucha return for no gain (-7.04 EPA)
2. Q1 · Arkansas Razorbacks · KJ Jefferson pass intercepted, touchback. Ji'Ayir Brown return for no gain (-5.93 EPA)
3. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass intercepted Greg Brooks Jr. return for no gain to the PnSt 42 (-4.34 EPA)
4. Q1 · Arkansas Razorbacks · KJ Jefferson run for 13 yds to the PnSt 28 for a 1ST down (+3.77 EPA)
5. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford run for 7 yds to the Ark 33 for a 1ST down (+3.72 EPA)
6. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass complete to KeAndre Lambert-Smith for 42 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) (+3.63 EPA)
7. Q4 · Arkansas Razorbacks · TEAM run for a loss of 3 yards to the PnSt 19 (-3.59 EPA)
8. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass complete to Parker Washington for 42 yds to the Ark 19 for a 1ST down (+3.26 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Arkansas Razorbacks controlled the final (24–10) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Jordan Stout (213) — yds.
• 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 Arkansas Razorbacks?

Penn State Nittany Lions 10, Arkansas Razorbacks 24 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Arkansas Razorbacks?

Arkansas Razorbacks won with a final score of 10–24.

Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Arkansas Razorbacks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401331236.

Who led Penn State Nittany Lions vs Arkansas Razorbacks in passing?

Jordan Stout (213) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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