Penn State Nittany Lions vs. South Carolina Gamecocks: 2021 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated South Carolina Gamecocks 16–10 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 16, South Carolina Gamecocks 10.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Penn State Nittany Lions	0	0	6	9	16
South Carolina Gamecocks	0	0	0	0	10

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Sean Clifford (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.07 EPA/play +2.24 EPA
• Graham Mertz (275) — 0.0 yds · -0.14 EPA/play -4.67 EPA

Rushing

• Chez Mellusi (275) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.10 EPA
• Isaac Guerendo (275) — 0.0 yds -0.08 EPA
• Noah Cain (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.29 EPA

Receiving

• Jake Ferguson (275) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.09 EPA
• Danny Davis III (275) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.89 EPA
• Jahan Dotson (213) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.61 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sean Clifford	213	31	58.1%	0	1	+0.07	+2.24
Graham Mertz	275	34	58.8%	0	0	-0.14	-4.67

Team EPA comparison

Stat	PSU	WISC
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	275	10	0	+2.89	Ended
Q1	213	3	0	-2.88	Punt
Q1	275	3	0	-2.51	Punt
Q1	213	7	0	-3.95	Ended
Q1	275	6	0	+0.70	Punt
Q1	213	3	0	-1.73	Punt
Q2	275	2	0	-0.91	Ended
Q2	213	3	0	-0.93	Punt
Q2	275	1	0	-0.26	Punt
Q2	213	3	0	-2.76	Ended
Q2	275	12	0	-2.31	Fumble
Q2	213	3	0	-2.85	Punt
Q2	275	10	0	+1.41	Ended
Q3	213	2	0	-3.16	Punt
Q3	275	3	0	-2.68	Punt
Q3	213	5	0	+2.49	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass complete to KeAndre Lambert-Smith for 52 yds to the Wisc 27 for a 1ST down (+5.27 EPA)
2. Q2 · Wisconsin Badgers · Graham Mertz run for a loss of 5 yards to the PnSt 13 Graham Mertz fumbled, recovered by PnSt Nick Tarburton (-4.48 EPA)
3. Q4 · Wisconsin Badgers · Graham Mertz pass intercepted Jaquan Brisker return for 41 yds to the PnSt 43 (-4.01 EPA)
4. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Jordan Stout 24 yd FG MISSED (-3.75 EPA)
5. Q2 · Wisconsin Badgers · Collin Larsh 25 yd FG BLOCKED blocked by Arnold Ebiketie (-3.67 EPA)
6. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass complete to Jahan Dotson for 49 yds for a TD, (Jordan Stout KICK) (+3.33 EPA)
7. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass incomplete to KeAndre Lambert-Smith (-3.24 EPA)
8. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass complete to Parker Washington for 24 yds to the Wisc 40 for a 1ST down (+3.21 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (16–10) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Sean Clifford (213) — yds, 1 TD.
• 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 South Carolina Gamecocks?

Penn State Nittany Lions 16, South Carolina Gamecocks 10 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs South Carolina Gamecocks?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 16–10.

Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs South Carolina Gamecocks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282815.

Who led Penn State Nittany Lions vs South Carolina Gamecocks in passing?

Sean Clifford (213) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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