Ball State Cardinals vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2021 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Ball State Cardinals 44–13 in Week 2, 2021. Final score: Ball State Cardinals 13, Penn State Nittany Lions 44.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ball State Cardinals	0	6	6	6	13
Penn State Nittany Lions	12	9	3	9	44

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Sean Clifford (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.37 EPA/play +8.09 EPA
• John Paddock (2050) — 0.0 yds · +0.78 EPA/play +4.71 EPA
• Drew Plitt (2050) — 0.0 yds · +0.09 EPA/play +2.40 EPA

Rushing

• Noah Cain (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.33 EPA
• Sean Clifford (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.24 EPA
• Keyvone Lee (213) — 0.0 yds +0.33 EPA

Receiving

• Parker Washington (213) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.24 EPA
• Justin Hall (2050) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.01 EPA
• Cody Rudy (2050) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sean Clifford	213	22	81.8%	0	1	+0.37	+8.09
John Paddock	2050	6	83.3%	0	0	+0.78	+4.71
Drew Plitt	2050	28	82.1%	0	0	+0.09	+2.40
Ta'Quan Roberson	213	3	33.3%	0	1	+0.66	+1.97
TEAM	2050	1	0.0%	0	0	-5.99	-5.99

Team EPA comparison

Stat	BALL	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	2050	1	0	-0.46	Ended
Q1	213	1	0	+0.60	Rush TD
Q1	2050	11	0	+5.11	Punt
Q1	213	7	0	+5.00	Rush TD
Q1	2050	3	0	-1.65	Punt
Q1	213	12	0	+4.40	Ended
Q1	2050	11	0	-1.27	Field goal
Q2	213	1	0	+3.66	Pass TD
Q2	2050	2	0	+0.21	Ended
Q2	2050	2	0	-2.72	Punt
Q2	213	3	0	-2.95	Field goal
Q2	2050	3	0	-0.76	Ended
Q2	213	8	0	+0.10	Ended
Q2	2050	1	0	-1.16	Field goal
Q3	213	1	0	+1.02	Ended
Q3	2050	1	0	-1.26	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Ball State Cardinals · Jesse Luketa 16 Yd Interception Return (Jordan Stout Kick) (-5.99 EPA)
2. Q1 · Ball State Cardinals · Drew Plitt pass complete to Carson Steele for 21 yds to the PnSt 22 for a 1ST down (+4.79 EPA)
3. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Noah Cain run for 1 yd to the BalSt 28 (-4.42 EPA)
4. Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · PENN ST Penalty, Targeting on RUDOLPH, Tyler enforced (Tyler Rudolph) to the PnSt 48 for a 1ST down (+3.79 EPA)
5. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Ta'Quan Roberson pass complete to Theo Johnson for 23 yds for a TD, (Jordan Stout KICK) (+3.76 EPA)
6. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass complete to Jahan Dotson for 25 yds for a TD, (Jordan Stout KICK) (+3.66 EPA)
7. Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · Carson Steele 6 Yd Run (Jake Chanove Kick) (+3.57 EPA)
8. Q2 · Ball State Cardinals · Drew Plitt run for 7 yds to the PnSt 5 (-2.55 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (44–13) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Sean Clifford (213) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: BALL 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 Ball State Cardinals vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Ball State Cardinals 13, Penn State Nittany Lions 44 in Week 2 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Ball State Cardinals vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 13–44.

Where can I find the Ball State Cardinals vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282816.

Who led Ball State Cardinals vs Penn State Nittany Lions 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 Ball State Cardinals at Penn State Nittany Lions in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.