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Indiana Hoosiers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2023 Week 9 Recap

Lions defeat Hoosiers 33–24 in Week 9

Brendan Sorsby paced the box score as Lions closed out a 24–33 Week 9 finish.

Indiana Hoosiers 24 2-6
Final 24–33
Penn State Nittany Lions 33 7-2 Winner
Winner
Penn State Nittany Lions
Final score
24–33
Halftime
Indiana Hoosiers 12–15 Penn State Nittany Lions
Top passer
Brendan Sorsby
FantasyHQ MVP
Brendan Sorsby

Top CFB performers · Hoosiers

  • Brendan Sorsby 232.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.16 EPA/play +3.4 EPA
  • Josh Henderson 57.0 yds -0.1 EPA
  • Trent Howland 31.0 yds -2.1 EPA

Top CFB performers · Lions

  • Drew Allar 201.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +1.2 EPA
  • Kaytron Allen 81.0 yds +0.3 EPA
  • Nicholas Singleton 50.0 yds · 1 TD -3.3 EPA

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Indiana Hoosiers 33–24 in Week 9, 2023. Final score: Indiana Hoosiers 24, Penn State Nittany Lions 33.

Game summary

Penn State Nittany Lions beat Indiana Hoosiers 33–24 in Week 9 of the 2023 season.

  • Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 10 plays.
  • Passing leader: Brendan Sorsby (Indiana) — 232.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.16 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Kaytron Allen — 81.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: KeAndre Lambert-Smith — 6 rec, 96.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Indiana (+0.024/play) vs Penn State (-0.027/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Indiana Hoosiers6601124
Penn State Nittany Lions696633

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

FantasyHQ CFB Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Indiana
    Q1TD
    DCDeQuece Carter

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Brendan Sorsby pass to DeQuece Carter for a touchdown (90 yards)

  2. Penn State
    Q1TD
    KDKhalil Dinkins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Drew Allar pass to Khalil Dinkins for a touchdown (9 yards)

  3. Indiana
    Q2TD
    DMDonaven McCulley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-6

    Brendan Sorsby pass to Donaven McCulley for a touchdown (69 yards)

  4. Penn State
    Q2TD
    NSNicholas Singleton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-12

    Nicholas Singleton rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

  5. Penn State
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    12-15

    Field goal good from 50 yards

  6. Penn State
    Q3TD
    TJTheo Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-21

    Drew Allar pass to Theo Johnson for a touchdown (16 yards)

  7. Indiana
    Q4TD
    OCOmar Cooper Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-21

    Brendan Sorsby pass to Omar Cooper Jr. for a touchdown (26 yards)

  8. Indiana
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 18
    Score
    21-21

    Field goal good from 35 yards

  9. Penn State
    Q4TD
    KLKeAndre Lambert-Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-27

    Drew Allar pass to KeAndre Lambert-Smith for a touchdown (57 yards)

  10. Indiana
    Q4Safety
    BSBrendan Sorsby

    Points+2

    Yard line
    Own EZ
    Score
    23-27

    Safety

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Brendan Sorsby (Indiana) — 232.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.16 EPA/play +3.43 EPA
  • Drew Allar (Penn State) — 201.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +1.17 EPA

Rushing

  • Kaytron Allen (Penn State) — 81.0 yds +0.02 EPA
  • Nicholas Singleton (Penn State) — 50.0 yds · 1 TD -0.22 EPA
  • Josh Henderson (Indiana) — 57.0 yds -0.01 EPA

Receiving

  • KeAndre Lambert-Smith (Penn State) — 6 rec · 96.0 yds +1.43 EPA
  • Nicholas Singleton (Penn State) — 5 rec · 31.0 yds -0.04 EPA
  • Donaven McCulley (Indiana) — 4 rec · 96.0 yds +2.46 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Brendan SorsbyIndiana2259.1%2323+0.16+3.43
Drew AllarPenn State3360.6%2013+0.04+1.17

Team EPA comparison

StatIndianaPenn State
Plays5273
EPA / play+0.024-0.027
Total EPA+1.24-1.95
Success rate36.5%41.1%
Pass EPA / play+0.156+0.036
Rush EPA / play-0.073-0.078
Yards347363

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Indiana35-2.65Punt
Q1Penn State619-1.18Punt
Q1Indiana39-1.38Punt
Q1Penn State38-2.07Punt
Q1Indiana190+7.34Pass TD
Q1Penn State1022-3.15Pass TD
Q1Indiana37-2.11Punt
Q1Penn State416-1.89Punt
Q2Indiana169+5.25Pass TD
Q2Penn State626-0.71Missed FG
Q2Indiana625-4.14Ended
Q2Penn State959+5.09Rush TD
Q2Indiana313-3.43Interception
Q2Penn State525+0.17Field goal
Q3Penn State1275+5.97Pass TD
Q3Indiana1356+0.97Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · Indiana Hoosiers · Brendan Sorsby pass to DeQuece Carter for a touchdown (90 yards) (+7.34 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Drew Allar pass to KeAndre Lambert-Smith for a touchdown (57 yards) (+5.48 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Indiana Hoosiers · Brendan Sorsby pass to Donaven McCulley for a touchdown (69 yards) (+5.25 EPA)
  4. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Drew Allar pass to Khalil Dinkins for a touchdown (9 yards) (+4.61 EPA)
  5. Q2 · Indiana Hoosiers · Brendan Sorsby pass intercepted (-3.42 EPA)
  6. Q3 · Indiana Hoosiers · Brendan Sorsby rushes for 4 yards (4th & 3) (+3.42 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Drew Allar pass intercepted (-3.3 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Indiana Hoosiers · Field goal missed (-2.98 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (33–24) in Week 9.
  • Passing edge: Brendan Sorsby (Indiana) — 232.0 yds, 3 TD.
  • EPA edge: Indiana at 0.024 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 24, Penn State Nittany Lions 33 in Week 9 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Indiana Hoosiers vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 24–33.

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=401520358.

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

Brendan Sorsby (Indiana) led passers with 232.0 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 2-5 Now 2-6 L

Penn State Nittany Lions

Entered 6-2 Now 7-2 W