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Bowling Green Falcons vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2024 Week 2 Recap

Lions defeat Falcons 34–27 in Week 2

Nicholas Singleton paced the box score as Lions closed out a 27–34 Week 2 finish.

Bowling Green Falcons 27 1-2
Final 27–34
Penn State Nittany Lions 34 4-1 Winner
Winner
Penn State Nittany Lions
Final score
27–34
Halftime
Bowling Green Falcons 21–18 Penn State Nittany Lions
Top passer
Connor Bazelak
FantasyHQ MVP
Nicholas Singleton

Top CFB performers · Falcons

  • Connor Bazelak 254.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.08 EPA/play +3.0 EPA
  • Jaison Patterson 57.0 yds -2.5 EPA
  • Jamal Johnson 46.0 yds · 1 TD +2.1 EPA

Top CFB performers · Lions

  • Drew Allar 170.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.03 EPA/play -0.7 EPA
  • Kaytron Allen 101.0 yds -0.4 EPA
  • Nicholas Singleton 119.0 yds · 1 TD +3.8 EPA

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Bowling Green Falcons 34–27 in Week 2, 2024. Final score: Bowling Green Falcons 27, Penn State Nittany Lions 34.

Game summary

Penn State Nittany Lions beat Bowling Green Falcons 34–27 in Week 2 of the 2024 season.

  • Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 11 plays.
  • Passing leader: Connor Bazelak (Bowling Green) — 254.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.08 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Jaison Patterson — 57.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Harold Fannin Jr. — 11 rec, 137.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Penn State (+0.098/play) vs Bowling Green (+0.014/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Bowling Green Falcons9120327
Penn State Nittany Lions6126634

Scoring Map

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

BGSUBowling Green Falcons
PSUPenn State Nittany Lions

FantasyHQ CFB Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Bowling Green
    Q1TD
    HFHarold Fannin Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Connor Bazelak pass to Harold Fannin Jr. for a touchdown (6 yards)

  2. Penn State
    Q1TD
    DADrew Allar

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Drew Allar rushes 5 yards for a touchdown

  3. Bowling Green
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 16
    Score
    9-6

    Field goal good from 33 yards

  4. Bowling Green
    Q2TD
    MJMalcolm Johnson Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-6

    Connor Bazelak pass to Malcolm Johnson Jr. for a touchdown (15 yards)

  5. Penn State
    Q2TD
    OEOmari Evans

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-12

    Drew Allar pass to Omari Evans for a touchdown (29 yards)

  6. Penn State
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 26
    Score
    15-15

    Field goal good from 43 yards

  7. Bowling Green
    Q2TD
    JJJamal Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-15

    Jamal Johnson rushes 41 yards for a touchdown

  8. Penn State
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 11
    Score
    21-18

    Field goal good from 28 yards

  9. Penn State
    Q3TD
    NSNicholas Singleton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-24

    Drew Allar pass to Nicholas Singleton for a touchdown (14 yards)

  10. Penn State
    Q4TD
    NSNicholas Singleton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-30

    Nicholas Singleton rushes 41 yards for a touchdown

  11. Bowling Green
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 25
    Score
    24-30

    Field goal good from 42 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Connor Bazelak (Bowling Green) — 254.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.08 EPA/play +3.00 EPA
  • Drew Allar (Penn State) — 170.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.03 EPA/play -0.65 EPA
  • Harold Fannin Jr. (Bowling Green) — 0.0 yds · -0.68 EPA/play -0.68 EPA

Rushing

  • Jaison Patterson (Bowling Green) — 57.0 yds -0.16 EPA
  • Kaytron Allen (Penn State) — 101.0 yds -0.03 EPA
  • Nicholas Singleton (Penn State) — 119.0 yds · 1 TD +0.29 EPA

Receiving

  • Harold Fannin Jr. (Bowling Green) — 11 rec · 137.0 yds +1.18 EPA
  • Tyler Warren (Penn State) — 8 rec · 136.0 yds +1.30 EPA
  • Malcolm Johnson Jr. (Bowling Green) — 8 rec · 81.0 yds +1.41 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Connor BazelakBowling Green3964.1%2542+0.08+3.00
Drew AllarPenn State2259.1%1702-0.03-0.65
Harold Fannin Jr.Bowling Green10.0%00-0.68-0.68

Team EPA comparison

StatBowling GreenPenn State
Plays6657
EPA / play+0.014+0.098
Total EPA+0.95+5.60
Success rate37.9%45.6%
Pass EPA / play+0.058-0.029
Rush EPA / play-0.053+0.178
Yards375431

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Bowling Green675+6.17Pass TD
Q1Penn State675+6.56Rush TD
Q1Bowling Green940-1.02Field goal
Q1Penn State33-2.30Punt
Q1Bowling Green1073+5.46Pass TD
Q2Penn State375+6.34Pass TD
Q2Bowling Green625-2.91Ended
Q2Penn State519-1.92Field goal
Q2Bowling Green475+6.00Rush TD
Q2Penn State964+0.75Field goal
Q2Bowling Green1-20.00Ended
Q3Penn State50-3.68Punt
Q3Bowling Green34-2.83Punt
Q3Penn State885+7.23Pass TD
Q3Bowling Green32-3.06Punt
Q3Penn State969-5.25Interception

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Drew Allar pass intercepted (-9.8 EPA)
  2. Q2 · Bowling Green Falcons · Jamal Johnson rushes 41 yards for a touchdown (+4.71 EPA)
  3. Q4 · Bowling Green Falcons · Connor Bazelak pass intercepted (-4.18 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Nicholas Singleton rushes 41 yards for a touchdown (+4.12 EPA)
  5. Q2 · Bowling Green Falcons · Connor Bazelak — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.87 EPA)
  6. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Drew Allar sacked for a loss of 23 yards (3rd & 8) (-3.87 EPA)
  7. Q2 · Bowling Green Falcons · Connor Bazelak pass to Malcolm Johnson Jr. for a touchdown (15 yards) (+3.65 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Drew Allar pass to Omari Evans for 5 yards (4th & 5) (+3.46 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (34–27) in Week 2.
  • Passing edge: Connor Bazelak (Bowling Green) — 254.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • EPA edge: Penn State at 0.098 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 Bowling Green Falcons vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Bowling Green Falcons 27, Penn State Nittany Lions 34 in Week 2 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Bowling Green Falcons vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 27–34.

Where can I find the Bowling Green Falcons vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628470.

Who led Bowling Green Falcons vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?

Connor Bazelak (Bowling Green) led passers with 254.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Bowling Green Falcons

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L

Penn State Nittany Lions

Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W