Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Iowa Hawkeyes: 2021 Week 6 Recap

Quick answer

Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 23–20 in Week 6, 2021. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 20, Iowa Hawkeyes 23.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Penn State Nittany Lions	12	3	3	0	20
Iowa Hawkeyes	3	6	3	9	23

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Spencer Petras (2294) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.04 EPA/play -1.27 EPA
• Sean Clifford (213) — 0.0 yds · -0.14 EPA/play -3.47 EPA
• Ta'Quan Roberson (213) — 0.0 yds · -0.74 EPA/play -12.59 EPA

Rushing

• Tyler Goodson (2294) — 0.0 yds -0.23 EPA
• Keyvone Lee (213) — 0.0 yds -0.36 EPA
• Ta'Quan Roberson (213) — 0.0 yds -0.24 EPA

Receiving

• Jahan Dotson (213) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds -0.08 EPA
• KeAndre Lambert-Smith (213) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.72 EPA
• Nico Ragaini (2294) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.20 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Spencer Petras	2294	30	56.7%	0	2	-0.04	-1.27
Sean Clifford	213	25	60.0%	0	0	-0.14	-3.47
Ta'Quan Roberson	213	17	41.2%	0	0	-0.74	-12.59

Team EPA comparison

Stat	PSU	IOWA
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	4	0	+1.34	Ended
Q1	2294	5	0	+0.05	Punt
Q1	213	1	0	+1.21	Rush TD
Q1	213	3	0	+1.73	Ended
Q1	2294	2	0	-4.20	Interception
Q1	213	6	0	-2.30	Interception
Q1	2294	3	0	-3.20	Punt
Q1	213	9	0	+4.25	Rush TD
Q1	2294	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2294	3	0	-2.92	Ended
Q1	213	1	0	-4.87	Interception
Q1	2294	7	0	-1.60	Punt
Q2	213	3	0	-2.65	Ended
Q2	2294	2	0	-0.15	Punt
Q2	213	2	0	-1.62	Interception
Q2	2294	5	0	-0.46	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass intercepted Jestin Jacobs return for no gain to the PnSt 8 (-4.87 EPA)
2. Q1 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Spencer Petras pass intercepted Jaquan Brisker return for a loss of 2 yards to the Iowa 39 (-4.0 EPA)
3. Q4 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Spencer Petras pass complete to Nico Ragaini for 44 yds for a TD, (Caleb Shudak KICK) (+3.84 EPA)
4. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass intercepted, touchback. Jack Koerner return for no gain (-3.55 EPA)
5. Q2 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Spencer Petras pass complete to Nico Ragaini for 22 yds to the PnSt 16 for a 1ST down (+3.45 EPA)
6. Q4 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Spencer Petras pass complete to Keagan Johnson for 42 yds to the PnSt 8 for a 1ST down (+3.3 EPA)
7. Q2 · Iowa Hawkeyes · PENN ST Penalty, Defensive Pass Interference (15 Yards) to the Iowa 44 for a 1ST down (+2.89 EPA)
8. Q2 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Spencer Petras pass complete to Charlie Jones for 9 yds for a TD, (Caleb Shudak KICK) (+2.71 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Iowa Hawkeyes controlled the final (23–20) in Week 6.
• Passing edge: Spencer Petras (2294) — yds, 2 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 Iowa Hawkeyes?

Penn State Nittany Lions 20, Iowa Hawkeyes 23 in Week 6 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Iowa Hawkeyes?

Iowa Hawkeyes won with a final score of 20–23.

Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Iowa Hawkeyes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282758.

Who led Penn State Nittany Lions vs Iowa Hawkeyes in passing?

Spencer Petras (2294) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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