SMU Mustangs vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated SMU Mustangs 38–10 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: SMU Mustangs 10, Penn State Nittany Lions 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
SMU Mustangs	6	6	3	6	10
Penn State Nittany Lions	0	12	3	6	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Keldric Luster (SMU) — 0.0 yds · -0.48 EPA/play -0.48 EPA
• Tyler Warren (Penn State) — 0.0 yds · -0.49 EPA/play -0.49 EPA
• Kevin Jennings (SMU) — 188.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.07 EPA/play -2.69 EPA

Rushing

• Brashard Smith (SMU) — 62.0 yds -0.18 EPA
• Nicholas Singleton (Penn State) — 90.0 yds · 1 TD +0.22 EPA
• Kaytron Allen (Penn State) — 70.0 yds · 2 TD +0.31 EPA

Receiving

• Roderick Daniels Jr. (SMU) — 4 rec · 64.0 yds +0.83 EPA
• Matthew Hibner (SMU) — 2 rec · 53.0 yds +0.31 EPA
• Harrison Wallace III (Penn State) — 4 rec · 48.0 yds +0.46 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Keldric Luster	SMU	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.48	-0.48
Tyler Warren	Penn State	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.49	-0.49
Kevin Jennings	SMU	37	54.1%	188	1	-0.07	-2.69
Ethan Grunkemeyer	Penn State	2	50.0%	9	0	-1.68	-3.36
Drew Allar	Penn State	25	52.0%	122	0	-0.32	-8.07

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SMU	Penn State
Plays	73	65
EPA / play	-0.346	-0.118
Total EPA	-25.23	-7.67
Success rate	35.6%	43.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.445	-0.426
Rush EPA / play	-0.225	+0.115
Yards	363	340

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Penn State	3	7	-2.37	Punt
Q1	SMU	7	34	-2.72	Ended
Q1	Penn State	8	28	-1.08	Punt
Q1	SMU	2	23	-7.63	Touchdown
Q1	SMU	3	8	-2.17	Punt
Q1	Penn State	7	39	-3.32	Ended
Q1	SMU	8	93	-5.93	Touchdown
Q2	SMU	5	27	-1.24	Punt
Q2	Penn State	4	9	-4.95	Ended
Q2	SMU	4	26	-5.93	Interception
Q2	Penn State	9	80	+5.78	Rush TD
Q2	SMU	6	13	-3.28	Ended
Q2	Penn State	7	38	+3.87	Rush TD
Q2	SMU	5	1	-0.74	Punt
Q2	Penn State	1	15	0.00	Ended
Q3	SMU	8	52	+2.50	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · SMU Mustangs · Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.93 EPA)
2. Q1 · SMU Mustangs · Interception returned for a touchdown (-6.71 EPA)
3. Q2 · SMU Mustangs · Kevin Jennings pass intercepted (-6.38 EPA)
4. Q3 · SMU Mustangs · Kevin Jennings pass to Matthew Hibner for 35 yards (3rd & 12) (+4.98 EPA)
5. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Ethan Grunkemeyer pass intercepted (-4.78 EPA)
6. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Drew Allar rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-4.3 EPA)
7. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · Kevin Jennings pass to Roderick Daniels Jr. for a touchdown (28 yards) (+4.18 EPA)
8. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Kaytron Allen rushes 25 yards for a touchdown (+3.54 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (38–10) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Keldric Luster (SMU) — yds.
• EPA edge: Penn State at -0.118 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 SMU Mustangs vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

SMU Mustangs 10, Penn State Nittany Lions 38 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won SMU Mustangs vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 10–38.

Where can I find the SMU Mustangs vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401677178.

Who led SMU Mustangs vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?

Keldric Luster (SMU) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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