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Michigan at Penn State

Saturday, October 14, 2006

No. 4 Michigan beat Penn State 17–⁠10. It was their 12th meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 9–⁠3.

Away4Michigan11–⁠2 in 2006
17
HomePenn State9–⁠4 in 2006
10

Final at Beaver Stadium, University ParkTV: ABC, ESGPAttendance 110,007

At kickoff
43°F, clear, wind 5 mph from the westWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; University Park Airport (KUNV), 4 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Michigan0107017
Penn State030710

Standouts

  • RushingMike Hart26 carries, 112 yards, 1 TDMichigan
  • ReceivingTony Hunt5 catches, 85 yards, 1 TDPenn State

Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licenses; credits on each player’s page.

Player stats

Michigan

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Chad Henne15/3019610
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Mike Hart26112123
Chad Henne5505
Kevin Grady1101
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Adrian Arrington583127
Steve Breaston579024
Carson Butler31607
Mike Massey110010

Penn State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Anthony Morelli11/1813300
Paul Cianciolo3/75110
Daryll Clark3/61600
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Tony Hunt133307
Derrick Williams2505
Matt Hahn1202
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Tony Hunt585143
Derrick Williams667024
Jordan Norwood328016
Deon Butler320011

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

MichiganPenn State
312Total yards186
201Passing yards265
116Rushing yards-14
6.5Yards per pass6.5
3.5Yards per rush-0.6
16First downs11
7–⁠16Third downs5–⁠15
0–⁠0Fourth downs0–⁠1
0Turnovers1
6–⁠50Penalties1–⁠8
20:20Possession16:06

Efficiency

MichiganPenn State
31%Success rate29%
0.02EPA per play−0.07
1.27Explosiveness0.93
−0.13Rushing EPA−0.21
0.21Passing EPA0.03
27%Passing-down success33%
−0.27First-down EPA−0.26
0.21Second-down EPA−0.19
0.33Third-down EPA0.45

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan 54% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Penn State end zoneMichigan end zoneQ1 Penn StateMissed FG, 7 playsQ1 MichiganPunt, 6 playsQ1 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 MichiganPunt, 3 playsQ1 MichiganPunt, 3 playsQ1 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 MichiganTouchdown pass, 10 playsQ2 Penn StatePunt, 4 playsQ2 MichiganField goal, 8 playsQ2 Penn StateField goal, 16 playsQ2 MichiganEnd of half, 1 playQ3 MichiganPunt, 8 playsQ3 Penn StatePunt, 6 playsQ3 MichiganPunt, 3 playsQ3 Penn StatePunt, 4 playsQ3 MichiganTouchdown run, 7 playsQ3 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 MichiganPunt, 7 playsQ4 Penn StatePunt, 5 playsQ4 MichiganPunt, 3 playsQ4 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ4 MichiganPunt, 5 playsQ4 Penn StateTurnover on downs, 4 playsQ4 MichiganEnd of game, 1 play
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Penn State drives left to right, Michigan right to left.
  1. Q1 Penn StateMissed FG, 7 plays, 21 yards
  2. Q1 MichiganPunt, 6 plays, 17 yards
  3. Q1 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  4. Q1 MichiganPunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  5. Q1 MichiganPunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  6. Q1 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  7. Q1 MichiganTouchdown pass, 10 plays, 75 yards
  8. Q2 Penn StatePunt, 4 plays, −9 yards
  9. Q2 MichiganField goal, 8 plays, 44 yards
  10. Q2 Penn StateField goal, 16 plays, 81 yards
  11. Q2 MichiganEnd of half, 1 play, 0 yards
  12. Q3 MichiganPunt, 8 plays, 21 yards
  13. Q3 Penn StatePunt, 6 plays, 19 yards
  14. Q3 MichiganPunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  15. Q3 Penn StatePunt, 4 plays, 3 yards
  16. Q3 MichiganTouchdown run, 7 plays, 62 yards
  17. Q3 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  18. Q4 MichiganPunt, 7 plays, 35 yards
  19. Q4 Penn StatePunt, 5 plays, 19 yards
  20. Q4 MichiganPunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  21. Q4 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 53 yards
  22. Q4 MichiganPunt, 5 plays, 25 yards
  23. Q4 Penn StateTurnover on downs, 4 plays, 9 yards
  24. Q4 MichiganEnd of game, 1 play, −2 yards

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then Tied at 0
Penn State Missed FG, 7 plays
14:261st & 10 at the 50Tony Hunt rush for 5 yards to the Mich 45.
13:462nd & 5 at opp 45Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Derrick Williams.
13:303rd & 5 at opp 45Anthony Morelli pass complete to Deon Butler for 11 yards to the Mich 34 for a 1ST down.
13:061st & 10 at opp 34Anthony Morelli pass complete to Tony Hunt for 2 yards to the Mich 32.
12:312nd & 8 at opp 32Tony Hunt rush for 3 yards to the Mich 29.
11:543rd & 5 at opp 29Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Jordan Norwood.
11:494th & 5 at opp 29Kevin Kelly 46 yard field goal MISSED.
Michigan Punt, 6 plays
11:301st & 10 at own 29Mike Hart rush for no gain to the Mich 29.
11:002nd & 10 at own 29Michigan penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
10:302nd & 15 at own 24Chad Henne pass complete to Carson Butler for 5 yards to the Mich 29.
10:003rd & 10 at own 29Chad Henne pass complete to Mike Massey for 11 yards to the Mich 40 for a 1ST down.
9:441st & 10 at own 40Chad Henne pass incomplete to Steve Breaston, broken up by Tony Davis.
9:392nd & 10 at own 40Michigan penalty 5 yard false start on Carson Butler accepted.
9:302nd & 15 at own 35Chad Henne pass complete to Mike Hart for 8 yards to the Mich 43.
8:463rd & 7 at own 43Chad Henne pass complete to Carson Butler for 3 yards to the Mich 46.
8:064th & 4 at own 46Zoltan Mesko punt for 35 yards, returned by Derrick Williams for 5 yards to the PnnSt 24.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
7:471st & 10 at own 24Anthony Morelli pass complete to Derrick Williams for 2 yards to the PnnSt 26.
7:062nd & 8 at own 26Matt Hahn rush for 2 yards to the PnnSt 28.
6:373rd & 6 at own 28Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Jordan Norwood.
6:234th & 6 at own 28Jeremy Kapinos punt for 56 yards, returned by Steve Breaston for 3 yards to the Mich 19.
Michigan Punt, 3 plays
5:591st & 10 at own 19Mike Hart rush for no gain to the Mich 19.
5:172nd & 10 at own 19Chad Henne pass incomplete to Carson Butler.
5:073rd & 10 at own 19Chad Henne rush for 5 yards to the Mich 24.
4:224th & 5 at own 24Zoltan Mesko punt for 42 yards, returned by Derrick Williams for 15 yards to the PnnSt 48, fumbled at the PnnSt 48, recovered by Zoltan Mesko.
Michigan Punt, 3 plays
4:101st & 10 at opp 48Mike Hart rush for 1 yard to the PnnSt 47.
3:292nd & 9 at opp 47Mike Hart rush for 3 yards to the PnnSt 44.
2:493rd & 6 at opp 44Chad Henne pass incomplete to Carson Butler.
2:404th & 6 at opp 44Ross Ryan punt for 27 yards punt out-of-bounds at the PnnSt 17.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
2:181st & 10 at own 17Penn St penalty 8 yard holding accepted, no play.
1:401st & 18 at own 9Anthony Morelli pass complete to Tony Hunt for 8 yards to the PnnSt 17.
1:062nd & 10 at own 17Tony Hunt rush for 1 yard to the PnnSt 18.
0:503rd & 9 at own 18Anthony Morelli pass complete to Jordan Norwood for 8 yards to the PnnSt 26.
0:114th & 1 at own 26Jeremy Kapinos punt for 49 yards, returned by Steve Breaston for no gain to the Mich 25.
2nd quarter4 drives, then Michigan 10, Penn State 3
Michigan Touchdown pass, 10 plays
14:451st & 10 at own 25Chad Henne pass complete to Steve Breaston for 15 yards to the Mich 40 for a 1ST down.
14:181st & 10 at own 40Mike Hart rush for 1 yard to the Mich 41.
13:452nd & 9 at own 41Michigan penalty 5 yard ineligible downfield on pass accepted, no play.
13:452nd & 14 at own 36Timeout MICHIGAN, clock 13:45.
13:342nd & 14 at own 36Chad Henne pass complete to Adrian Arrington for 14 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
13:121st & 10 at the 50Chad Henne pass complete to Steve Breaston for 12 yards to the PnnSt 38 for a 1ST down.
12:411st & 10 at opp 38Chad Henne pass incomplete to Steve Breaston.
12:102nd & 10 at opp 38Chad Henne pass complete to Carson Butler for 6 yards to the PnnSt 32.
11:453rd & 4 at opp 32Mike Hart rush for 7 yards to the PnnSt 25 for a 1ST down.
11:231st & 10 at opp 25Chad Henne pass incomplete to Steve Breaston.
11:182nd & 10 at opp 25Chad Henne pass incomplete to Steve Breaston.
11:133rd & 10 at opp 25Chad Henne pass complete to Adrian Arrington for 25 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan 6, Penn State 0
11:13Garrett Rivas extra point GOOD.Michigan 7, Penn State 0
11:02Garrett Rivas kickoff for 59 yards returned by Rodney Kinlaw for 15 yards to the PnnSt 21.
Penn State Punt, 4 plays
10:251st & 10 at own 21Anthony Morelli pass complete to Derrick Williams for 14 yards to the PnnSt 35 for a 1ST down.
10:191st & 10 at own 35Tony Hunt rush for 3 yards to the PnnSt 38.
9:402nd & 7 at own 38Anthony Morelli sacked by Terrance Taylor at the PnnSt 26 for a loss of 12 yards.
8:543rd & 19 at own 26Anthony Morelli sacked by LaMarr Woodley at the PnnSt 12 for a loss of 14 yards, Penn St penalty holding declined.
8:264th & 33 at own 12Jeremy Kapinos punt for 38 yards, fair catch by Steve Breaston at the 50 yard line.
Michigan Field goal, 8 plays
8:041st & 10 at the 50Mike Hart rush for 6 yards to the PnnSt 44.
7:322nd & 4 at opp 44Mike Hart rush for 2 yards to the PnnSt 42.
6:503rd & 2 at opp 42Mike Hart rush for 6 yards to the PnnSt 36 for a 1ST down.
6:201st & 10 at opp 36Chad Henne pass complete to Adrian Arrington for 27 yards to the PnnSt 9 for a 1ST down.
6:011st & goal at opp 9Mike Hart rush for 3 yards to the PnnSt 6.
5:182nd & goal at opp 6Chad Henne pass incomplete to Adrian Arrington.
5:133rd & goal at opp 6Chad Henne pass incomplete to Mike Massey.
5:094th & goal at opp 6Garrett Rivas 23 yard field goal GOOD.Michigan 10, Penn State 0
5:01Garrett Rivas kickoff for 62 yards returned by A.J. Wallace for 11 yards to the PnnSt 14.
Penn State Field goal, 16 plays
4:201st & 10 at own 14Anthony Morelli sacked by LaMarr Woodley, fumbled at the PnnSt 5, recovered by Anthony Morelli at the PnnSt 5, tackled by LaMarr Woodley.
3:222nd & 19 at own 5Tony Hunt rush for 1 yard to the PnnSt 6.
3:103rd & 18 at own 6Michigan penalty 16 yard pass interference on Tyrone Jordan accepted, no play.
2:591st & 10 at own 22Anthony Morelli pass complete to Deon Butler for 5 yards to the PnnSt 27.
2:402nd & 5 at own 27Tony Hunt rush for 7 yards to the PnnSt 34 for a 1ST down.
2:101st & 10 at own 34Tony Hunt rush for 6 yards to the PnnSt 40.
2:002nd & 4 at own 40Anthony Morelli sacked by Rondell Biggs at the PnnSt 34 for a loss of 6 yards.
1:533rd & 10 at own 34Timeout PENN ST, clock 01:53.
1:303rd & 10 at own 34Anthony Morelli pass complete to Tony Hunt for 31 yards to the Mich 35 for a 1ST down.
1:201st & 10 at opp 35Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Jordan Norwood.
1:162nd & 10 at opp 35Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Andrew Quarless.
1:093rd & 10 at opp 35Anthony Morelli pass complete to Jordan Norwood for 15 yards to the Mich 20 for a 1ST down.
0:581st & 10 at opp 20Timeout MICHIGAN, clock 00:58.
0:521st & 10 at opp 20Tony Hunt rush for 2 yards to the Mich 18.
0:522nd & 8 at opp 18Timeout PENN ST, clock 00:52.
0:432nd & 8 at opp 18Anthony Morelli pass complete to Derrick Williams for 12 yards to the Mich 6 for a 1ST down.
0:301st & goal at opp 6Tony Hunt rush for 1 yard to the Mich 5.
0:302nd & 0 at opp 5Timeout PENN ST, clock 00:30.
0:242nd & goal at opp 5Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Derrick Williams.
0:203rd & goal at opp 5Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Jordan Norwood, broken up by Brandent Englemon.
0:154th & goal at opp 5Kevin Kelly 22 yard field goal GOOD.Michigan 10, Penn State 3
0:08Kevin Kelly kickoff for 42 yards returned by Obianna Oluigbo for 9 yards to the Mich 32.
Q3 14:45Kevin Kelly kickoff for 65 yards returned by Steve Breaston for 20 yards to the Mich 20.
3rd quarter5 drives, then Michigan 17, Penn State 3
Michigan Punt, 8 plays
14:191st & 10 at own 20Mike Hart rush for 3 yards to the Mich 23.
13:462nd & 7 at own 23Mike Hart rush for 6 yards to the Mich 29.
13:193rd & 1 at own 29Chad Henne rush for 2 yards to the Mich 31 for a 1ST down.
13:051st & 10 at own 31Michigan penalty 5 yard illegal formation accepted, no play.
12:391st & 15 at own 26Chad Henne pass incomplete to Carson Butler.
12:392nd & 15 at own 26Timeout MICHIGAN, clock 12:39.
12:332nd & 15 at own 26Mike Hart rush for 15 yards to the Mich 41 for a 1ST down.
12:031st & 10 at own 41Mike Hart rush for no gain to the Mich 41.
11:262nd & 10 at own 41Chad Henne pass incomplete to Steve Breaston.
11:193rd & 10 at own 41Chad Henne pass incomplete to Carson Butler.
11:134th & 10 at own 41Zoltan Mesko punt for 35 yards, fair catch by Derrick Williams at the PnnSt 24.
Penn State Punt, 6 plays
10:561st & 10 at own 24Tony Hunt rush for a loss of 2 yards to the PnnSt 22.
10:002nd & 12 at own 22Anthony Morelli sacked by Tim Jamison at the PnnSt 15 for a loss of 7 yards.
9:343rd & 19 at own 15Anthony Morelli pass complete to Derrick Williams for 24 yards to the PnnSt 39 for a 1ST down.
9:051st & 10 at own 39Derrick Williams rush for a loss of 1 yard to the PnnSt 38.
8:012nd & 11 at own 38Daryll Clark rush for 5 yards to the PnnSt 43.
7:523rd & 6 at own 43Daryll Clark pass incomplete to Derrick Williams.
7:454th & 6 at own 43Jeremy Kapinos punt for 26 yards punt out-of-bounds at the Mich 31.
Michigan Punt, 3 plays
7:231st & 10 at own 31Mike Hart rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Mich 30.
6:402nd & 11 at own 30Chad Henne pass complete to Adrian Arrington for 6 yards to the Mich 36.
6:083rd & 5 at own 36Chad Henne pass incomplete to Adrian Arrington.
6:004th & 5 at own 36Zoltan Mesko punt for 43 yards, fair catch by Derrick Williams at the PnnSt 21.
Penn State Punt, 4 plays
5:151st & 10 at own 21Daryll Clark sacked by Landon Smith at the PnnSt 12 for a loss of 9 yards, Michigan penalty 17 yard personal foul accepted.
4:591st & 10 at own 29Daryll Clark pass complete to Deon Butler for 4 yards to the PnnSt 33.
4:332nd & 6 at own 33Daryll Clark pass incomplete to Derrick Williams.
4:253rd & 6 at own 33Daryll Clark sacked by Rondell Biggs at the PnnSt 24 for a loss of 9 yards.
3:424th & 15 at own 24Jeremy Kapinos punt for 38 yards, fair catch by Steve Breaston at the Mich 38.
Michigan Touchdown run, 7 plays
3:071st & 10 at own 38Chad Henne rush for 2 yards to the Mich 40.
2:372nd & 8 at own 40Chad Henne rush for 5 yards to the Mich 45.
1:583rd & 3 at own 45Chad Henne pass complete to Adrian Arrington for 10 yards to the PnnSt 45 for a 1ST down.
1:311st & 10 at opp 45Chad Henne pass incomplete to Steve Breaston.
1:222nd & 10 at opp 45Chad Henne pass complete to Steve Breaston for 24 yards to the PnnSt 21 for a 1ST down.
0:461st & 10 at opp 21Mike Hart rush for 20 yards to the PnnSt 1 for a 1ST down.
0:191st & goal at opp 1Mike Hart rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan 16, Penn State 3
0:19Garrett Rivas extra point GOOD, Penn St penalty illegal participation declined.Michigan 17, Penn State 3
0:08Garrett Rivas kickoff for 65 yards returned by A.J. Wallace for 25 yards to the PnnSt 25.
4th quarter8 drives, then Michigan 17, Penn State 10
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
14:451st & 10 at own 25Tony Hunt rush for 6 yards to the PnnSt 31.
14:112nd & 4 at own 31Tony Hunt rush for a loss of 1 yard to the PnnSt 30.
13:403rd & 5 at own 30Daryll Clark pass incomplete to Deon Butler, Penn St penalty pass interference on Deon Butler declined.
13:314th & 5 at own 30Jeremy Kapinos punt for 39 yards downed at the Mich 31.
Michigan Punt, 7 plays
13:251st & 10 at own 31Mike Hart rush for 3 yards to the Mich 34.
12:312nd & 7 at own 34Mike Hart rush for 2 yards to the Mich 36.
11:493rd & 5 at own 36Chad Henne pass complete to Steve Breaston for 18 yards to the PnnSt 46 for a 1ST down.
11:101st & 10 at opp 46Chad Henne pass complete to Steve Breaston for 12 yards to the PnnSt 34 for a 1ST down.
10:521st & 10 at opp 34Mike Hart rush for 2 yards to the PnnSt 32.
10:152nd & 8 at opp 32Chad Henne pass incomplete to Steve Breaston.
9:583rd & 8 at opp 32Chad Henne rush for a loss of 2 yards to the PnnSt 34.
9:254th & 10 at opp 34Ross Ryan punt for 34 yards for a touchback.
Penn State Punt, 5 plays
9:021st & 10 at own 20Daryll Clark pass complete to Tony Hunt for 1 yard to the PnnSt 21.
8:492nd & 9 at own 21Daryll Clark pass complete to Derrick Williams for 11 yards to the PnnSt 32 for a 1ST down.
8:201st & 10 at own 32Tony Hunt rush for no gain to the PnnSt 32.
7:552nd & 10 at own 32Daryll Clark rush for 6 yards, fumbled at the PnnSt 39, recovered by Tony Hunt at the PnnSt 39.
7:303rd & 3 at own 39Paul Cianciolo pass incomplete to Jordan Norwood.
7:214th & 3 at own 39Jeremy Kapinos punt for 35 yards, fair catch by Steve Breaston at the Mich 26.
Michigan Punt, 3 plays
7:101st & 10 at own 26Mike Hart rush for 4 yards to the Mich 30.
6:402nd & 6 at own 30Kevin Grady rush for 1 yard to the Mich 31.
5:153rd & 5 at own 31Chad Henne rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Mich 29.
4:284th & 7 at own 29Zoltan Mesko punt for 39 yards, returned by Derrick Williams for 15 yards to the PnnSt 47.
Penn State Touchdown pass, 3 plays
4:101st & 10 at own 47Derrick Williams rush for 5 yards to the Mich 48.
3:462nd & 5 at opp 48Paul Cianciolo pass complete to Derrick Williams for 4 yards to the Mich 44.
3:183rd & 1 at opp 44Paul Cianciolo pass complete to Tony Hunt for 44 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan 17, Penn State 9
3:18Kevin Kelly extra point GOOD.Michigan 17, Penn State 10
3:11Kevin Kelly kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Michigan Punt, 5 plays
2:441st & 10 at own 20Mike Hart rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Mich 19.
2:442nd & 11 at own 19Timeout PENN ST, clock 02:44.
2:352nd & 11 at own 19Mike Hart rush for 23 yards to the Mich 42 for a 1ST down.
2:031st & 10 at own 42Mike Hart rush for 5 yards to the Mich 47.
2:032nd & 5 at own 47Timeout PENN ST, clock 02:03.
1:582nd & 5 at own 47Mike Hart rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Mich 45.
1:583rd & 7 at own 45Timeout PENN ST, clock 01:58.
1:533rd & 7 at own 45Chad Henne pass incomplete to Steve Breaston.
1:444th & 7 at own 45Ross Ryan punt for 35 yards, returned by Derrick Williams for a loss of 1 yard to the PnnSt 19.
Penn State Turnover on downs, 4 plays
1:331st & 10 at own 19Paul Cianciolo pass incomplete, broken up by Kyle Plummer.
1:192nd & 10 at own 19Paul Cianciolo pass complete to Jordan Norwood for 9 yards to the PnnSt 28.
1:053rd & 1 at own 28Paul Cianciolo pass incomplete to Deon Butler, broken up by Leon Hall.
1:004th & 1 at own 28Paul Cianciolo pass incomplete to Jordan Norwood.
Michigan End of game, 1 play
0:301st & 10 at opp 28Chad Henne rush for a loss of 2 yards to the PnnSt 30.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

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Michigan leads 18–⁠10 in 28 meetings, counting the 16 since this game.

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2026Michigan 21, Penn State 18
2023Michigan 24, Penn State 15
2022Michigan 41, Penn State 17
2021Michigan 21, Penn State 17
2020Penn State 27, Michigan 17
2019Penn State 28, Michigan 21

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