Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Boise State Broncos: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Boise State Broncos 31–14 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 31, Boise State Broncos 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Penn State Nittany Lions	12	3	6	6	31
Boise State Broncos	0	6	6	0	14

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Maddux Madsen (Boise State) — 323.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.17 EPA/play +6.49 EPA
• Drew Allar (Penn State) — 143.0 yds · 3 TD · -0.02 EPA/play -0.66 EPA

Rushing

• Ashton Jeanty (Boise State) — 104.0 yds -0.37 EPA
• Kaytron Allen (Penn State) — 124.0 yds +0.33 EPA
• Nicholas Singleton (Penn State) — 72.0 yds · 1 TD +0.16 EPA

Receiving

• Tyler Warren (Penn State) — 6 rec · 63.0 yds +1.16 EPA
• Matt Lauter (Boise State) — 4 rec · 96.0 yds +1.90 EPA
• Prince Strachan (Boise State) — 4 rec · 40.0 yds +1.56 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Maddux Madsen	Boise State	38	60.5%	323	1	+0.17	+6.49
Drew Allar	Penn State	29	44.8%	143	3	-0.02	-0.66

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Penn State	Boise State
Plays	66	75
EPA / play	+0.041	-0.025
Total EPA	+2.74	-1.88
Success rate	40.9%	37.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.023	+0.171
Rush EPA / play	+0.092	-0.226
Yards	372	457

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Boise State	7	47	+0.77	Missed FG
Q1	Penn State	9	72	+5.75	Pass TD
Q1	Boise State	3	-7	-3.82	Punt
Q1	Penn State	4	56	+3.92	Pass TD
Q1	Boise State	3	26	-3.97	Fumble
Q1	Penn State	2	16	-4.94	Fumble
Q1	Boise State	4	13	-2.61	Punt
Q2	Penn State	3	7	-1.53	Punt
Q2	Boise State	8	52	+4.66	Rush TD
Q2	Penn State	5	3	-3.23	Punt
Q2	Boise State	3	2	-2.14	Punt
Q2	Penn State	7	16	-1.38	Punt
Q2	Boise State	3	14	-0.09	Punt
Q2	Penn State	8	26	-1.83	Field goal
Q3	Penn State	3	4	-2.82	Punt
Q3	Boise State	5	93	+9.18	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Fumble (-5.85 EPA)
2. Q1 · Boise State Broncos · Fumble (-5.71 EPA)
3. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Nicholas Singleton rushes 58 yards for a touchdown (+5.41 EPA)
4. Q3 · Boise State Broncos · Maddux Madsen pass to Matt Lauter for a touchdown (53 yards) (+4.75 EPA)
5. Q4 · Boise State Broncos · Ashton Jeanty rushes for 26 yards (3rd & 21) (+4.41 EPA)
6. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Drew Allar pass to Tyler Warren for a touchdown (13 yards) (+3.5 EPA)
7. Q4 · Boise State Broncos · Maddux Madsen pass intercepted (-3.23 EPA)
8. Q2 · Boise State Broncos · Tyler Crowe rushes 8 yards for a touchdown (+3.19 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (31–14) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Maddux Madsen (Boise State) — 323.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Penn State at 0.041 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 Boise State Broncos?

Penn State Nittany Lions 31, Boise State Broncos 14 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Boise State Broncos?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 31–14.

Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Boise State Broncos box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401677181.

Who led Penn State Nittany Lions vs Boise State Broncos in passing?

Maddux Madsen (Boise State) led passers with 323.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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