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.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 27 | |
| 6 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 34 |
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.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Bazelak | 39 | 64.1% | 254 | 2 | +0.08 | +3.00 | |
| Drew Allar | 22 | 59.1% | 170 | 2 | -0.03 | -0.65 | |
| Harold Fannin Jr. | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | -0.68 | -0.68 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Plays | 66 | 57 |
| EPA / play | +0.014 | +0.098 |
| Total EPA | +0.95 | +5.60 |
| Success rate | 37.9% | 45.6% |
| Pass EPA / play | +0.058 | -0.029 |
| Rush EPA / play | -0.053 | +0.178 |
| Yards | 375 | 431 |
Drive chart
Key possessions and results.
| Qtr | Offense | Plays | Yards | EPA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 6 | 75 | +6.17 | Pass TD | |
| Q1 | 6 | 75 | +6.56 | Rush TD | |
| Q1 | 9 | 40 | -1.02 | Field goal | |
| Q1 | 3 | 3 | -2.30 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 10 | 73 | +5.46 | Pass TD | |
| Q2 | 3 | 75 | +6.34 | Pass TD | |
| Q2 | 6 | 25 | -2.91 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 5 | 19 | -1.92 | Field goal | |
| Q2 | 4 | 75 | +6.00 | Rush TD | |
| Q2 | 9 | 64 | +0.75 | Field goal | |
| Q2 | 1 | -2 | 0.00 | Ended | |
| Q3 | 5 | 0 | -3.68 | Punt | |
| Q3 | 3 | 4 | -2.83 | Punt | |
| Q3 | 8 | 85 | +7.23 | Pass TD | |
| Q3 | 3 | 2 | -3.06 | Punt | |
| Q3 | 9 | 69 | -5.25 | Interception |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Drew Allar pass intercepted (-9.8 EPA)
- Q2 · Bowling Green Falcons · Jamal Johnson rushes 41 yards for a touchdown (+4.71 EPA)
- Q4 · Bowling Green Falcons · Connor Bazelak pass intercepted (-4.18 EPA)
- Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Nicholas Singleton rushes 41 yards for a touchdown (+4.12 EPA)
- Q2 · Bowling Green Falcons · Connor Bazelak — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.87 EPA)
- Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Drew Allar sacked for a loss of 23 yards (3rd & 8) (-3.87 EPA)
- Q2 · Bowling Green Falcons · Connor Bazelak pass to Malcolm Johnson Jr. for a touchdown (15 yards) (+3.65 EPA)
- 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