Villanova Wildcats vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2025 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Villanova Wildcats 52–6 in Week 3, 2025. Final score: Villanova Wildcats 6, Penn State Nittany Lions 52.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Villanova Wildcats	0	0	0	12	6
Penn State Nittany Lions	6	3	9	12	52

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tanner Maddocks (Villanova) — 69.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.23 EPA/play +12.31 EPA
• Ethan Grunkemeyer (Penn State) — 19.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.94 EPA/play +1.88 EPA
• Drew Allar (Penn State) — 133.0 yds · -0.18 EPA/play -3.42 EPA

Rushing

• Nicholas Singleton (Penn State) — 67.0 yds · 2 TD +0.16 EPA
• David Avit (Villanova) — 20.0 yds -0.03 EPA
• Kaytron Allen (Penn State) — 55.0 yds · 1 TD +0.78 EPA

Receiving

• Trebor Pena (Penn State) — 3 rec · 37.0 yds +0.13 EPA
• Kyron Hudson (Penn State) — 2 rec · 19.0 yds +0.52 EPA
• Devonte Ross (Penn State) — 1 rec · 12.0 yds -0.20 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tanner Maddocks	Villanova	10	60.0%	69	1	+1.23	+12.31
Ethan Grunkemeyer	Penn State	2	50.0%	19	1	+0.94	+1.88
Drew Allar	Penn State	19	57.9%	133	0	-0.18	-3.42
Pat McQuaide	Villanova	11	45.5%	20	0	-1.15	-12.63

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Villanova	Penn State
Plays	44	50
EPA / play	-0.347	+0.177
Total EPA	-15.26	+8.86
Success rate	29.5%	54.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.323	-0.073
Rush EPA / play	-0.371	+0.359
Yards	177	332

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Penn State	12	78	+6.44	Rush TD
Q1	Villanova	5	5	-3.94	Punt
Q1	Penn State	6	36	-0.55	Punt
Q1	Villanova	3	1	-2.25	Punt
Q1	Penn State	3	5	-2.42	Field goal
Q3	Villanova	3	-1	-2.38	Punt
Q3	Penn State	6	23	-1.52	Field goal
Q3	Villanova	1	12	-4.38	Interception
Q3	Penn State	3	12	-3.68	Interception
Q3	Villanova	3	1	-2.47	Punt
Q3	Penn State	9	59	+3.41	Rush TD
Q3	Villanova	8	16	-2.18	Punt
Q4	Penn State	7	84	+4.79	Rush TD
Q4	Villanova	3	2	-2.12	Punt
Q4	Penn State	4	35	+2.39	Pass TD
Q4	Villanova	2	61	-5.94	Touchdown

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Villanova Wildcats · Tanner Maddocks pass to Brandon Binkowski for a touchdown (8 yards) (+7.0 EPA)
2. Q4 · Villanova Wildcats · Interception returned for a touchdown (-6.78 EPA)
3. Q3 · Villanova Wildcats · Pat McQuaide pass intercepted (-4.38 EPA)
4. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Drew Allar pass intercepted (-3.92 EPA)
5. Q4 · Villanova Wildcats · Tanner Maddocks pass to Brandon Binkowski for 11 yards (3rd & 4) (+3.91 EPA)
6. Q4 · Villanova Wildcats · Tanner Maddocks pass to Braden Reed for 33 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.18 EPA)
7. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Ethan Grunkemeyer pass to Joey Schlaffer for a touchdown (19 yards) (+2.36 EPA)
8. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Drew Allar rushes for 16 yards (3rd & 9) (+2.12 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (52–6) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Tanner Maddocks (Villanova) — 69.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Penn State at 0.177 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 Villanova Wildcats vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Villanova Wildcats 6, Penn State Nittany Lions 52 in Week 3 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Villanova Wildcats vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 6–52.

Where can I find the Villanova Wildcats vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752835.

Who led Villanova Wildcats vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?

Tanner Maddocks (Villanova) led passers with 69.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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