Villanova Wildcats vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2021 Week 4 Recap

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Villanova Wildcats 38–17 in Week 4, 2021. Final score: Villanova Wildcats 17, Penn State Nittany Lions 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Villanova Wildcats	3	0	0	12	17
Penn State Nittany Lions	6	9	12	6	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Sean Clifford (213) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.51 EPA/play +14.91 EPA
• Daniel Smith (222) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.14 EPA/play +4.74 EPA
• Ta'Quan Roberson (213) — 0.0 yds · -0.11 EPA/play -0.55 EPA

Rushing

• John Lovett (213) — 0.0 yds -0.36 EPA
• Jalen Jackson (222) — 0.0 yds +0.15 EPA
• Keyvone Lee (213) — 0.0 yds -0.49 EPA

Receiving

• Jahan Dotson (213) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.96 EPA
• Rayjoun Pringle (222) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.94 EPA
• Jaaron Hayek (222) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.07 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sean Clifford	213	29	65.5%	0	4	+0.51	+14.91
Daniel Smith	222	34	58.8%	0	2	+0.14	+4.74
Ta'Quan Roberson	213	5	60.0%	0	0	-0.11	-0.55

Team EPA comparison

Stat	VILL	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	213	3	0	+1.66	Ended
Q1	222	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	222	9	0	-2.13	Ended
Q1	213	11	0	-1.31	Missed FG
Q1	222	3	0	-2.19	Punt
Q1	213	1	0	+3.58	Pass TD
Q1	222	3	0	-1.25	Punt
Q2	222	1	0	-2.24	Ended
Q2	213	3	0	-1.74	Punt
Q2	222	2	0	-0.61	Punt
Q2	213	5	0	-1.56	Punt
Q2	222	3	0	-2.43	Punt
Q2	213	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	213	6	0	+0.43	Ended
Q2	222	6	0	-1.32	Punt
Q2	213	1	0	+4.77	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Villanova Wildcats · Daniel Smith pass complete to Rayjoun Pringle for 57 yds for a TD, (Cole Bunce KICK) (+7.95 EPA)
2. Q3 · Villanova Wildcats · Daniel Smith pass intercepted Ji'Ayir Brown return for 15 yds to the PnSt 20 (-6.03 EPA)
3. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass complete to Parker Washington for 67 yds to the Villa 9 for a 1ST down (+5.01 EPA)
4. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass complete to Parker Washington for 52 yds for a TD, (Jordan Stout KICK) (+4.77 EPA)
5. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass complete to KeAndre Lambert-Smith for 83 yds for a TD, (Jordan Stout KICK) (+4.44 EPA)
6. Q4 · Villanova Wildcats · Daniel Smith pass complete to Todd Summers for 25 yds to the PnSt 17 for a 1ST down (+3.8 EPA)
7. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass complete to Jahan Dotson for 52 yds for a TD, (Jordan Stout KICK) (+3.58 EPA)
8. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass complete to Theo Johnson for 25 yds to the Villa 49 for a 1ST down (+3.2 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (38–17) in Week 4.
• Passing edge: Sean Clifford (213) — yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: VILL 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 Villanova Wildcats vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Villanova Wildcats 17, Penn State Nittany Lions 38 in Week 4 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Villanova Wildcats vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 17–38.

Where can I find the Villanova Wildcats vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282817.

Who led Villanova Wildcats vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?

Sean Clifford (213) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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