Auburn Tigers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2021 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Auburn Tigers 28–20 in Week 3, 2021. Final score: Auburn Tigers 20, Penn State Nittany Lions 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Auburn Tigers	3	6	6	3	20
Penn State Nittany Lions	6	6	6	6	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Sean Clifford (213) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.55 EPA/play +18.14 EPA
• Jahan Dotson (213) — 0.0 yds · +1.88 EPA/play +1.88 EPA
• Bo Nix (2) — 0.0 yds · +0.04 EPA/play +1.37 EPA

Rushing

• Tank Bigsby (2) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.10 EPA
• Noah Cain (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.05 EPA
• Jarquez Hunter (2) — 0.0 yds +0.42 EPA

Receiving

• Jahan Dotson (213) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds +0.29 EPA
• Parker Washington (213) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.13 EPA
• Demetris Robertson (2) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -0.33 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sean Clifford	213	33	84.8%	0	2	+0.55	+18.14
Jahan Dotson	213	1	100.0%	0	0	+1.88	+1.88
Bo Nix	2	33	63.6%	0	0	+0.04	+1.37
TEAM	2	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.30	-0.30

Team EPA comparison

Stat	AUB	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	2	4	0	+0.62	Ended
Q1	213	1	0	+0.84	Pass TD
Q1	213	5	0	+5.52	Ended
Q1	2	6	0	-1.39	Punt
Q1	213	3	0	-2.69	Punt
Q1	2	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2	5	0	-2.40	Ended
Q1	213	9	0	-3.42	Ended
Q2	2	1	0	-2.30	Ended
Q2	213	3	0	-0.43	Interception
Q2	2	3	0	-0.88	Punt
Q2	213	1	0	+1.45	Pass TD
Q2	213	13	0	+5.84	Ended
Q2	2	6	0	-0.92	Punt
Q2	213	4	0	+0.98	Punt
Q2	2	1	0	+1.56	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Auburn Tigers · Bo Nix run for a loss of 10 yards to the Aub 20 Kobe Hudson Kobe Hudson fumbled, recovered by PnSt (-6.3 EPA)
2. Q2 · Auburn Tigers · Bo Nix pass complete to Kobe Hudson for 36 yds to the PnSt 13 for a 1ST down (+4.34 EPA)
3. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford run for no gain to the Aub 44 (-3.82 EPA)
4. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · PJ Mustipher run for no gain to the Aub 43 (-3.76 EPA)
5. Q4 · Auburn Tigers · Bo Nix pass incomplete to Kobe Hudson (-3.45 EPA)
6. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass complete to Brenton Strange for 40 yds to the Aub 3 for a 1ST down (+2.92 EPA)
7. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass complete to KeAndre Lambert-Smith for 8 yds to the PnSt 36 for a 1ST down (+2.46 EPA)
8. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass complete to Jahan Dotson for a loss of 5 yards to the PnSt 33 (-2.38 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (28–20) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Sean Clifford (213) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: AUB 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 Auburn Tigers vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Auburn Tigers 20, Penn State Nittany Lions 28 in Week 3 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Auburn Tigers vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 20–28.

Where can I find the Auburn Tigers vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282070.

Who led Auburn Tigers 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 Auburn Tigers at Penn State Nittany Lions in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.