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Indiana Hoosiers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2021 Week 5 Recap

Lions defeat Hoosiers 24–0 in Week 5

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Indiana Hoosiers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions (Week 5).

Indiana Hoosiers 0 2-3
Final 0–24
Penn State Nittany Lions 24 5-1 Winner
Winner
Penn State Nittany Lions
Final score
0–24
Halftime
Indiana Hoosiers 0–12 Penn State Nittany Lions
Top passer
Sean Clifford

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Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Indiana Hoosiers 24– in Week 5, 2021. Final score: Indiana Hoosiers , Penn State Nittany Lions 24.

Game summary

Penn State Nittany Lions rolled past Indiana Hoosiers 24–0 in Week 5 of the 2021 season.

  • Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 4 plays.
  • Passing leader: Sean Clifford (213) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.21 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Stephen Carr — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Jahan Dotson — 8 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Indiana Hoosiers0000
Penn State Nittany Lions666324

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

IUIndiana Hoosiers
PSUPenn State Nittany Lions

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Scoring timeline

4 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PSU
    Q1TD
    BSBrenton Strange

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Sean Clifford pass complete to Brenton Strange for 10 yds for a TD, (Jordan Stout KICK)

  2. PSU
    Q2TD
    JDJahan Dotson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-12

    Sean Clifford pass complete to Jahan Dotson for 8 yds for a TD, (Jordan Stout KICK)

  3. PSU
    Q3TD
    JDJahan Dotson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-18

    Sean Clifford pass complete to Jahan Dotson for 30 yds for a TD, (Jordan Stout KICK)

  4. PSU
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-21

    Jordan Stout 50 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Sean Clifford (213) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +5.65 EPA
  • Jack Tuttle (84) — 0.0 yds · +0.20 EPA/play +2.62 EPA
  • Jahan Dotson (213) — 0.0 yds · +0.76 EPA/play +0.76 EPA

Rushing

  • Stephen Carr (84) — 0.0 yds -0.39 EPA
  • Noah Cain (213) — 0.0 yds -0.43 EPA
  • Sean Clifford (213) — 0.0 yds +0.40 EPA

Receiving

  • Jahan Dotson (213) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.61 EPA
  • Ty Fryfogle (84) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -0.03 EPA
  • Peyton Hendershot (84) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.97 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Sean Clifford2132763.0%03+0.21+5.65
Jack Tuttle841346.2%00+0.20+2.62
Jahan Dotson2131100.0%00+0.76+0.76
Michael Penix Jr.842050.0%00-0.30-6.03

Team EPA comparison

StatIUPSU
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q121340+3.45Ended
Q18430-4.90Ended
Q121310-6.20Interception
Q18420-0.23Punt
Q121310+2.14Pass TD
Q1213110+2.53Ended
Q18450-0.05Punt
Q121350-2.02Punt
Q18430-2.69Punt
Q221320-0.17Ended
Q28430-1.21Punt
Q221320-0.21Punt
Q28440-0.46Interception
Q221330-1.13Punt
Q28460-1.54Punt
Q221330-2.19Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · Indiana Hoosiers · John Lovett run for 10 yds to the PnSt 15 for a 1ST down (-6.43 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass intercepted Raheem Layne II return for 23 yds to the PnSt 13 (-6.21 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Indiana Hoosiers · Charles Campbell 30 yd FG BLOCKED blocked by Brandon Smith Derrick Tangelo return for 5 yds to the PnSt 22 (-5.03 EPA)
  4. Q1 · Indiana Hoosiers · Stephen Carr run for no gain to the PnSt 4 (-4.77 EPA)
  5. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass complete to Jahan Dotson for 30 yds for a TD, (Jordan Stout KICK) (+4.31 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Indiana Hoosiers · Michael Penix Jr. pass intercepted Joey Porter Jr. return for 1 yd to the PnSt 13 (-4.18 EPA)
  7. Q1 · Indiana Hoosiers · Michael Penix Jr. pass complete to Peyton Hendershot for 35 yds to the Ind 49 for a 1ST down (+3.9 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Keyvone Lee run for no gain to the Ind 1 (-3.69 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (24–) in Week 5.
  • Passing edge: Sean Clifford (213) — yds, 3 TD.
  • EPA edge: IU 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 Indiana Hoosiers vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Indiana Hoosiers 0, Penn State Nittany Lions 24 in Week 5 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Indiana Hoosiers vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 0–24.

Where can I find the Indiana Hoosiers vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282729.

Who led Indiana Hoosiers vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?

Sean Clifford (213) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Indiana Hoosiers

Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L

Penn State Nittany Lions

Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W