Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2023 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 27–6 in Week 12, 2023. Final score: Rutgers Scarlet Knights 6, Penn State Nittany Lions 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Rutgers Scarlet Knights	3	3	0	0	6
Penn State Nittany Lions	0	9	3	12	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Drew Allar (Penn State) — 79.0 yds · +0.12 EPA/play +1.54 EPA
• Beau Pribula (Penn State) — 9.0 yds · +0.66 EPA/play +0.66 EPA
• Gavin Wimsatt (Rutgers) — 107.0 yds · -0.14 EPA/play -2.65 EPA

Rushing

• Kaytron Allen (Penn State) — 69.0 yds · 2 TD +0.07 EPA
• Kyle Monangai (Rutgers) — 39.0 yds -0.38 EPA
• Gavin Wimsatt (Rutgers) — 55.0 yds -0.24 EPA

Receiving

• Isaiah Washington (Rutgers) — 4 rec · 56.0 yds +1.44 EPA
• Ian Strong (Rutgers) — 2 rec · 34.0 yds +1.13 EPA
• Tyler Warren (Penn State) — 2 rec · 32.0 yds +0.81 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Drew Allar	Penn State	13	46.2%	79	0	+0.12	+1.54
Beau Pribula	Penn State	1	100.0%	9	0	+0.66	+0.66
Gavin Wimsatt	Rutgers	19	47.4%	107	0	-0.14	-2.65

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Rutgers	Penn State
Plays	58	53
EPA / play	-0.257	+0.065
Total EPA	-14.93	+3.42
Success rate	31.0%	50.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.139	+0.157
Rush EPA / play	-0.315	+0.031
Yards	230	322

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Penn State	3	5	-2.64	Punt
Q1	Rutgers	13	71	+2.81	Field goal
Q1	Penn State	15	72	+4.82	Rush TD
Q2	Rutgers	2	7	-5.19	Fumble
Q2	Penn State	4	28	-1.00	Field goal
Q2	Rutgers	3	9	-1.13	Punt
Q2	Penn State	4	29	-3.38	Fumble
Q2	Rutgers	3	7	-1.48	Punt
Q2	Penn State	3	2	-0.03	Punt
Q2	Rutgers	7	60	-1.58	Field goal
Q3	Rutgers	3	4	-3.01	Punt
Q3	Penn State	8	62	-0.72	Ended
Q3	Rutgers	3	-1	-2.30	Punt
Q3	Penn State	3	9	-1.82	Field goal
Q3	Rutgers	7	17	+0.09	Ended
Q3	Penn State	5	42	+3.07	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Fumble (-6.66 EPA)
2. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Fumble (-4.66 EPA)
3. Q4 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Gavin Wimsatt pass intercepted (-4.29 EPA)
4. Q1 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Gavin Wimsatt rushes for 22 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.65 EPA)
5. Q3 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Gavin Wimsatt pass to Isaiah Washington for 11 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.04 EPA)
6. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Beau Pribula rushes for 39 yards (2nd & 10) (+2.62 EPA)
7. Q4 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Gavin Wimsatt rushes for 1 yard (4th & 1) (+2.58 EPA)
8. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Field goal good from 48 yards (+2.42 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (27–6) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: Drew Allar (Penn State) — 79.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Penn State at 0.065 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 Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights 6, Penn State Nittany Lions 27 in Week 12 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 6–27.

Where can I find the Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520417.

Who led Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?

Drew Allar (Penn State) led passers with 79.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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