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Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Michigan Wolverines: 2022 Week 7 Recap

Wolverines defeat Lions 41–17 in Week 7

Donovan Edwards paced the box score as Wolverines closed out a 17–41 Week 7 finish.

Penn State Nittany Lions 17 5-1
Final 17–41
Michigan Wolverines 41 7-0 Winner
Winner
Michigan Wolverines
Final score
17–41
Halftime
Penn State Nittany Lions 6–21 Michigan Wolverines
Top passer
J.J. McCarthy
FantasyHQ MVP
Donovan Edwards

Top CFB performers · Lions

  • Sean Clifford 118.0 yds · +0.02 EPA/play +0.4 EPA
  • Nicholas Singleton 19.0 yds -3.5 EPA
  • Kaytron Allen 16.0 yds · 1 TD +1.4 EPA

Top CFB performers · Wolverines

  • J.J. McCarthy 155.0 yds · +0.27 EPA/play +6.4 EPA
  • Blake Corum 166.0 yds · 2 TD +6.2 EPA
  • Donovan Edwards 173.0 yds · 2 TD +8.9 EPA

Quick answer

Michigan Wolverines defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 41–17 in Week 7, 2022. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 17, Michigan Wolverines 41.

Game summary

Michigan Wolverines rolled past Penn State Nittany Lions 41–17 in Week 7 of the 2022 season.

  • Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 11 plays.
  • Passing leader: J.J. McCarthy (Michigan) — 155.0 pass yds, +0.27 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Blake Corum — 166.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Mitchell Tinsley — 5 rec, 57.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Michigan (+0.192/play) vs Penn State (-0.155/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Penn State Nittany Lions063017
Michigan Wolverines61512941

Scoring Map

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

PSUPenn State Nittany Lions
MICHMichigan Wolverines

FantasyHQ CFB Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Michigan
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 12
    Score
    0-3

    Field goal good from 29 yards

  2. Michigan
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 7
    Score
    0-6

    Field goal good from 24 yards

  3. Michigan
    Q2TD
    BCBlake Corum

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-12

    Blake Corum rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

  4. Penn State
    Q2TD
    KAKaytron Allen

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-12

    Kaytron Allen rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

  5. Michigan
    Q2TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-18

    Interception returned for a touchdown

  6. Michigan
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 6
    Score
    6-21

    Field goal good from 23 yards

  7. Penn State
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 10
    Score
    9-21

    Field goal good from 27 yards

  8. Michigan
    Q3TD
    DEDonovan Edwards

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-27

    Donovan Edwards rushes 67 yards for a touchdown

  9. Michigan
    Q3TD
    BCBlake Corum

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-33

    Blake Corum rushes 61 yards for a touchdown

  10. Michigan
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 20
    Score
    9-36

    Field goal good from 37 yards

  11. Michigan
    Q4TD
    DEDonovan Edwards

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-42

    Donovan Edwards rushes 3 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • J.J. McCarthy (Michigan) — 155.0 yds · +0.27 EPA/play +6.40 EPA
  • Sean Clifford (Penn State) — 118.0 yds · +0.02 EPA/play +0.38 EPA
  • Drew Allar (Penn State) — 30.0 yds · -0.55 EPA/play -6.02 EPA

Rushing

  • Blake Corum (Michigan) — 166.0 yds · 2 TD +0.22 EPA
  • Donovan Edwards (Michigan) — 173.0 yds · 2 TD +0.56 EPA
  • J.J. McCarthy (Michigan) — 62.0 yds +0.81 EPA

Receiving

  • Mitchell Tinsley (Penn State) — 5 rec · 57.0 yds +0.57 EPA
  • Ronnie Bell (Michigan) — 5 rec · 39.0 yds +0.69 EPA
  • Parker Washington (Penn State) — 3 rec · 33.0 yds -0.35 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
J.J. McCarthyMichigan2470.8%1550+0.27+6.40
Sean CliffordPenn State2035.0%1180+0.02+0.38
Drew AllarPenn State1145.5%300-0.55-6.02

Team EPA comparison

StatPenn StateMichigan
Plays5179
EPA / play-0.155+0.192
Total EPA-7.90+15.19
Success rate31.4%55.7%
Pass EPA / play-0.182-0.123
Rush EPA / play-0.113+0.338
Yards268625

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Michigan1064+1.48Field goal
Q1Penn State38-2.10Punt
Q1Michigan1277+2.49Field goal
Q1Penn State31-3.47Punt
Q2Michigan1370+5.00Rush TD
Q2Penn State775+6.48Rush TD
Q2Michigan580-8.34Touchdown
Q2Michigan1045-0.71Field goal
Q2Penn State969+1.34Field goal
Q3Michigan481+6.74Rush TD
Q3Penn State946-1.67Ended
Q3Michigan161+4.33Rush TD
Q3Penn State516-2.33Punt
Q3Michigan1468+1.79Field goal
Q4Penn State616-4.18Ended
Q4Michigan657+4.12Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Michigan Wolverines · Interception returned for a touchdown (-9.47 EPA)
  2. Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · Donovan Edwards rushes 67 yards for a touchdown (+5.38 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford rushes for 62 yards (3rd & 1) (+4.75 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · Blake Corum rushes 61 yards for a touchdown (+4.33 EPA)
  5. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass to Harrison Wallace III for 48 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.81 EPA)
  6. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass to Mitchell Tinsley for 16 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.49 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · Donovan Edwards rushes for 28 yards (3rd & 14) (+3.46 EPA)
  8. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Kaytron Allen rushes 1 yard for a touchdown (+3.18 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Michigan Wolverines controlled the final (41–17) in Week 7.
  • Passing edge: J.J. McCarthy (Michigan) — 155.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Michigan at 0.192 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 Michigan Wolverines?

Penn State Nittany Lions 17, Michigan Wolverines 41 in Week 7 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan Wolverines?

Michigan Wolverines won with a final score of 17–41.

Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan Wolverines box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401405115.

Who led Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan Wolverines in passing?

J.J. McCarthy (Michigan) led passers with 155.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Penn State Nittany Lions

Entered 5-0 Now 5-1 L

Michigan Wolverines

Entered 6-0 Now 7-0 W