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Penn State at Wisconsin

Saturday, November 4, 2006

No. 17 Wisconsin beat Penn State 13–⁠3. It was their 12th meeting; after it, Wisconsin led the series 8–⁠4.

AwayPenn State9–⁠4 in 2006
3
Home17Wisconsin12–⁠1 in 2006
13

Final at Camp Randall Stadium, MadisonTV: ABC, ESGPAttendance 81,777

At kickoff
48°F, a few clouds, wind 10 mph from the south, gusts to 17 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Dane County Regional-Truax Field Airport (KMSN), 10 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Penn State03003
Wisconsin373013

Standouts

Player stats

Penn State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Anthony Morelli19/3516501
Derrick Williams0/1000
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Tony Hunt1135013
Anthony Morelli63022
Matt Hahn1202
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Andrew Quarless562029
Derrick Williams450029
Deon Butler540014
Matt Hahn113013

Wisconsin

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
John Stocco15/2517210
Tyler Donovan1/1200
RushingCarYdsTDLong
P.J. Hill31148016
Tyler Donovan120020
Travis Beckum31808
Lance Smith41706
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Paul Hubbard577126
Travis Beckum639018
Luke Swan334014
Xavier Harris224014
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Roderick Rogers1160

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

Team stats

Penn StateWisconsin
201Total yards341
197Passing yards208
36Rushing yards167
4.6Yards per pass6.7
1.9Yards per rush3.7
12First downs20
5–⁠14Third downs7–⁠16
0–⁠2Fourth downs1–⁠1
3Turnovers4
6–⁠44Penalties7–⁠50
13:40Possession23:01

Efficiency

Penn StateWisconsin
31%Success rate36%
−0.14EPA per play0.06
0.94Explosiveness0.88
−0.06Rushing EPA0.08
−0.19Passing EPA0.07
18%Passing-down success20%
−0.36First-down EPA0.03
−0.29Second-down EPA−0.11
0.49Third-down EPA0.40

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)

Wisconsin 66% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Wisconsin end zonePenn State end zoneQ1 WisconsinPunt, 6 playsQ1 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 WisconsinPunt, 5 playsQ1 Penn StatePunt, 5 playsQ1 WisconsinField goal, 10 playsQ2 Penn StateField goal, 9 playsQ2 WisconsinFumble, 2 playsQ2 Penn StateInterception, 1 playQ2 WisconsinMissed FG, 10 playsQ2 Penn StatePunt, 4 playsQ2 WisconsinTouchdown pass, 9 playsQ3 Penn StatePunt, 12 playsQ3 WisconsinPunt, 9 playsQ3 WisconsinField goal, 5 playsQ3 Penn StateResult not recorded, 3 playsQ3 WisconsinPunt, 3 playsQ4 Penn StatePunt, 4 playsQ4 WisconsinFumble, 5 playsQ4 Penn StateTurnover on downs, 4 playsQ4 WisconsinPunt, 3 playsQ4 Penn StateTurnover on downs, 10 playsQ4 WisconsinEnd of game, 7 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Wisconsin drives left to right, Penn State right to left.
  1. Q1 WisconsinPunt, 6 plays, 14 yards
  2. Q1 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, −1 yard
  3. Q1 WisconsinPunt, 5 plays, 29 yards
  4. Q1 Penn StatePunt, 5 plays, 27 yards
  5. Q1 WisconsinField goal, 10 plays, 60 yards
  6. Q2 Penn StateField goal, 9 plays, 58 yards
  7. Q2 WisconsinFumble, 2 plays, −6 yards
  8. Q2 Penn StateInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  9. Q2 WisconsinMissed FG, 10 plays, 47 yards
  10. Q2 Penn StatePunt, 4 plays, 5 yards
  11. Q2 WisconsinTouchdown pass, 9 plays, 68 yards
  12. Q3 Penn StatePunt, 12 plays, 50 yards
  13. Q3 WisconsinPunt, 9 plays, 27 yards
  14. Q3 WisconsinField goal, 5 plays, 18 yards
  15. Q3 Penn StateResult not recorded, 3 plays, −58 yards
  16. Q3 WisconsinPunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  17. Q4 Penn StatePunt, 4 plays, 0 yards
  18. Q4 WisconsinFumble, 5 plays, 33 yards
  19. Q4 Penn StateTurnover on downs, 4 plays, 5 yards
  20. Q4 WisconsinPunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  21. Q4 Penn StateTurnover on downs, 10 plays, 35 yards
  22. Q4 WisconsinEnd of game, 7 plays, 42 yards

Play by play

1st quarter5 drives, then Wisconsin 3, Penn State 0
Wisconsin Punt, 6 plays
14:551st & 10 at own 20John Stocco pass incomplete to Travis Beckum.
14:362nd & 10 at own 20John Stocco pass complete to Travis Beckum for 6 yards to the Wisc 26.
13:493rd & 4 at own 26John Stocco pass complete to Travis Beckum for 9 yards to the Wisc 35 for a 1ST down.
13:351st & 10 at own 35John Stocco sacked by Sean Lee at the Wisc 27 for a loss of 8 yards.
12:452nd & 18 at own 27Timeout WISCONSIN, clock 12:45.
12:302nd & 18 at own 27Travis Beckum rush for 8 yards to the Wisc 35.
11:453rd & 10 at own 35John Stocco sacked by Jay Alford at the Wisc 34 for a loss of 1 yard.
11:454th & 11 at own 34Kenneth DeBauche punt for 28 yards downed at the PnnSt 38.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
11:001st & 10 at own 38Anthony Morelli pass complete to Derrick Williams for 4 yards to the PnnSt 42.
10:302nd & 6 at own 42Matt Hahn rush for 2 yards to the PnnSt 44.
9:453rd & 4 at own 44Anthony Morelli pass complete to Tony Hunt for a loss of 7 yards to the PnnSt 37.
9:454th & 11 at own 37Jeremy Kapinos punt for 34 yards punt out-of-bounds at the Wisc 29.
Wisconsin Punt, 5 plays
8:571st & 10 at own 29P.J. Hill rush for 12 yards to the Wisc 41 for a 1ST down.
8:481st & 10 at own 41John Stocco pass complete to Paul Hubbard for 16 yards to the PnnSt 43 for a 1ST down.
8:101st & 10 at opp 43P.J. Hill rush for 1 yard to the PnnSt 42.
7:372nd & 9 at opp 42John Stocco pass incomplete to Travis Beckum.
7:323rd & 9 at opp 42John Stocco pass incomplete to P.J. Hill.
7:244th & 9 at opp 42Kenneth DeBauche punt for 42 yards for a touchback.
Penn State Punt, 5 plays
7:101st & 10 at own 20Tony Hunt rush for no gain to the PnnSt 20.
6:262nd & 10 at own 20Anthony Morelli pass complete to Derrick Williams for 29 yards to the PnnSt 49 for a 1ST down.
6:001st & 10 at own 49Tony Hunt rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 48.
6:002nd & 7 at opp 48Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to BranDon Snow.
5:253rd & 7 at opp 48Penn St penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
5:203rd & 12 at own 47Anthony Morelli pass incomplete.
5:164th & 12 at own 47Jeremy Kapinos punt for 33 yards, fair catch by Zach Hampton at the Wisc 20.
Wisconsin Field goal, 10 plays
4:551st & 10 at own 20P.J. Hill rush for 4 yards to the Wisc 24.
4:122nd & 6 at own 24P.J. Hill rush for 4 yards to the Wisc 28.
3:363rd & 2 at own 28P.J. Hill rush for 10 yards to the Wisc 38 for a 1ST down.
3:151st & 10 at own 38Lance Smith rush for 5 yards to the Wisc 43.
3:152nd & 5 at own 43John Stocco pass complete to Xavier Harris for 14 yards to the PnnSt 43 for a 1ST down.
2:211st & 10 at opp 43John Stocco pass complete to Paul Hubbard for 19 yards to the PnnSt 24 for a 1ST down.
1:451st & 10 at opp 24P.J. Hill rush for a loss of 1 yard to the PnnSt 25.
1:452nd & 11 at opp 25Wisconsin penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
1:142nd & 16 at opp 30John Stocco pass incomplete.
0:433rd & 16 at opp 30Timeout WISCONSIN, clock 00:43.
0:253rd & 16 at opp 30John Stocco pass complete to Xavier Harris for 10 yards to the PnnSt 20.
0:004th & 6 at opp 20Taylor Mehlhaff 37 yard field goal GOOD.Wisconsin 3, Penn State 0
Q2 14:55Taylor Mehlhaff kickoff for a loss of 35 yards for a touchback.
2nd quarter6 drives, then Wisconsin 10, Penn State 3
Penn State Field goal, 9 plays
14:331st & 10 at own 20Anthony Morelli pass complete to Deon Butler for 11 yards to the PnnSt 31 for a 1ST down.
14:141st & 10 at own 31Anthony Morelli pass complete to Deon Butler for 6 yards to the PnnSt 37.
14:142nd & 4 at own 37Anthony Morelli pass complete to Andrew Quarless for 19 yards to the Wisc 44 for a 1ST down.
14:141st & 10 at opp 44Tony Hunt rush for 14 yards to the Wisc 30 for a 1ST down.
14:141st & 10 at opp 30Wisconsin penalty 5 yard offside defense accepted.
13:171st & 5 at opp 25Anthony Morelli pass complete to Andrew Quarless for 6 yards to the Wisc 19 for a 1ST down.
13:111st & 10 at opp 19Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Deon Butler.
12:452nd & 10 at opp 19Tony Hunt rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Wisc 22.
12:213rd & 13 at opp 22Anthony Morelli pass incomplete.
12:174th & 13 at opp 22Kevin Kelly 39 yard field goal GOOD.Tied at 3
12:17Kevin Kelly kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Wisconsin Fumble, 2 plays
11:401st & 10 at own 20P.J. Hill rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 23.
11:042nd & 7 at own 23John Stocco sacked by Dan Connor, fumbled at the Wisc 14, recovered by PnnSt at the Wisc 14, tackled by Dan Connor.
Penn State Interception, 1 play
11:041st & 10 at opp 14Anthony Scirrotto pass intercepted by Roderick Rogers at the Wisc 7, returned for 16 yards to the Wisc 23.
Wisconsin Missed FG, 10 plays
10:461st & 10 at own 23Penn St penalty 5 yard offside defense accepted.
10:191st & 5 at own 28P.J. Hill rush for 10 yards to the Wisc 38 for a 1ST down.
9:501st & 10 at own 38P.J. Hill rush for 8 yards to the Wisc 46.
9:502nd & 2 at own 46P.J. Hill rush for 7 yards to the PnnSt 47 for a 1ST down.
8:451st & 10 at opp 47Lance Smith rush for 6 yards to the PnnSt 41.
3:052nd & 4 at opp 41Lance Smith rush for 2 yards to the PnnSt 39.
7:313rd & 2 at opp 39P.J. Hill rush for 5 yards to the PnnSt 34 for a 1ST down.
6:451st & 10 at opp 34P.J. Hill rush for 3 yards to the PnnSt 31.
6:102nd & 7 at opp 31P.J. Hill rush for 1 yard to the PnnSt 30.
5:393rd & 6 at opp 30John Stocco pass incomplete.
5:344th & 6 at opp 30Taylor Mehlhaff 47 yard field goal MISSED.
Penn State Punt, 4 plays
5:241st & 10 at own 30Anthony Morelli pass complete to Matt Hahn for 13 yards to the PnnSt 43 for a 1ST down.
5:241st & 10 at own 43Timeout PENN ST, clock 05:24.
5:191st & 10 at own 43Anthony Morelli pass incomplete.
5:122nd & 10 at own 43Anthony Morelli pass incomplete.
4:523rd & 10 at own 43Anthony Morelli sacked by Lance Smith at the PnnSt 35 for a loss of 8 yards.
4:524th & 18 at own 35Jeremy Kapinos punt for 30 yards, returned by Zach Hampton for no gain to the Wisc 32, fumbled at the Wisc 32, recovered by Wisc.
Wisconsin Touchdown pass, 9 plays
4:401st & 10 at own 32John Stocco pass complete to Paul Hubbard for 26 yards to the PnnSt 42 for a 1ST down.
3:351st & 10 at opp 42John Stocco pass complete to Luke Swan for 9 yards to the PnnSt 33.
3:352nd & 1 at opp 33Wisconsin penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
2:312nd & 11 at opp 43Travis Beckum rush for 6 yards to the PnnSt 37.
2:313rd & 5 at opp 37John Stocco pass complete to Travis Beckum for 4 yards to the PnnSt 33.
1:404th & 1 at opp 33P.J. Hill rush for 1 yard to the PnnSt 32 for a 1ST down.
1:141st & 10 at opp 32John Stocco pass complete to Travis Beckum for 18 yards to the PnnSt 14 for a 1ST down.
1:141st & 10 at opp 14John Stocco pass complete to Travis Beckum for no gain to the PnnSt 14.
0:292nd & 10 at opp 14John Stocco pass incomplete.
0:233rd & 10 at opp 14John Stocco pass complete to Paul Hubbard for 14 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Wisconsin 9, Penn State 3
0:231st & 0 at opp 3Wisconsin penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
0:23Taylor Mehlhaff extra point GOOD.Wisconsin 10, Penn State 3
0:231st & 0 at own 35Wisconsin penalty 5 yard offside accepted.
0:231st & 0 at own 30Wisconsin penalty offside, Penn St penalty holding offsetting, no play.
0:041st & 0 at own 30Timeout WISCONSIN, clock 00:04.
0:00Taylor Mehlhaff kickoff for 42 yards returned by Patrick Hall for 11 yards to the PnnSt 39, fumbled at the PnnSt 39, forced by Ben Strickland, recovered by Josh Nettles.
3rd quarter5 drives, then Wisconsin 13, Penn State 3
Penn State Punt, 12 plays
14:251st & 10 at own 20Tony Hunt rush for no gain to the PnnSt 20.
14:252nd & 10 at own 20Penn St penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
13:342nd & 15 at own 15Anthony Morelli pass complete to Derrick Williams for 13 yards to the PnnSt 28.
12:553rd & 2 at own 28Anthony Morelli pass complete to Andrew Quarless for 4 yards to the PnnSt 32 for a 1ST down.
12:451st & 10 at own 32Tony Hunt rush for 7 yards to the PnnSt 39.
12:102nd & 3 at own 39Anthony Morelli pass incomplete.
12:033rd & 3 at own 39Anthony Morelli pass complete to Andrew Quarless for 29 yards to the Wisc 32 for a 1ST down.
11:351st & 10 at opp 32Tony Hunt rush for 2 yards to the Wisc 30.
11:012nd & 8 at opp 30Anthony Morelli pass incomplete.
10:543rd & 8 at opp 30Anthony Morelli pass complete to Tony Hunt for 8 yards to the Wisc 22 for a 1ST down.
10:201st & 10 at opp 22Penn St penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
9:501st & 15 at opp 27Chris Bell rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Wisc 30.
9:202nd & 18 at opp 30Anthony Morelli pass incomplete.
9:123rd & 18 at opp 30Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Derrick Williams.
9:054th & 18 at opp 30Kevin Kelly punt for 30 yards for a touchback.
Wisconsin Punt, 9 plays
8:451st & 10 at own 20P.J. Hill rush for 5 yards to the Wisc 25.
8:102nd & 5 at own 25P.J. Hill rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 28.
7:423rd & 2 at own 28Travis Beckum rush for 4 yards to the Wisc 32 for a 1ST down.
7:361st & 10 at own 32John Stocco pass incomplete.
7:312nd & 10 at own 32John Stocco pass incomplete.
7:253rd & 10 at own 32John Stocco pass complete to Luke Swan for 11 yards to the Wisc 43 for a 1ST down.
7:251st & 10 at own 43P.J. Hill rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 46.
7:252nd & 7 at own 46John Stocco pass complete to Travis Beckum for 1 yard to the Wisc 47.
5:263rd & 6 at own 47John Stocco pass incomplete.
5:174th & 6 at own 47Kenneth DeBauche punt for 33 yards, returned by Andrew Quarless for no gain to the PnnSt 20, fumbled at the PnnSt 20, recovered by Zach Hampton.
Wisconsin Field goal, 5 plays
5:171st & 10 at opp 20P.J. Hill rush for 13 yards to the PnnSt 7 for a 1ST down.
4:401st & goal at opp 7P.J. Hill rush for 3 yards to the PnnSt 4.
3:552nd & goal at opp 4P.J. Hill rush for 1 yard to the PnnSt 3.
3:553rd & goal at opp 3P.J. Hill rush for 1 yard to the PnnSt 2.
2:424th & goal at opp 2Taylor Mehlhaff 20 yard field goal GOOD.Wisconsin 13, Penn State 3
2:36Taylor Mehlhaff kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Penn State Result not recorded, 3 plays
2:231st & 10 at own 20Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Deon Butler.
2:002nd & 10 at own 20Tony Hunt rush for no gain to the PnnSt 20.
1:333rd & 10 at own 20Anthony Morelli pass incomplete.
1:104th & 10 at own 20Kevin Kelly punt for 48 yards, fair catch by Zach Hampton at the Wisc 32, Wisconsin penalty 10 yard illegal block accepted.
Wisconsin Punt, 3 plays
1:101st & 10 at own 22P.J. Hill rush for 4 yards to the Wisc 26.
3:002nd & 6 at own 26John Stocco pass incomplete.
0:303rd & 6 at own 26Wisconsin penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
Q4 14:533rd & 16 at own 16P.J. Hill rush for 9 yards to the Wisc 25.
Q4 14:534th & 7 at own 25Kenneth DeBauche punt for 28 yards, fair catch by Anthony Scirrotto at the PnnSt 47.
4th quarter6 drives, then Wisconsin 13, Penn State 3
Penn State Punt, 4 plays
14:321st & 10 at own 47Tony Hunt rush for 13 yards to the Wisc 40 for a 1ST down.
14:101st & 10 at opp 40Derrick Williams pass incomplete.
14:002nd & 10 at opp 40Anthony Morelli sacked by Xavier Harris at the Wisc 48 for a loss of 8 yards.
13:093rd & 18 at opp 48Anthony Morelli sacked by Deandre Levy at the PnnSt 47 for a loss of 5 yards.
12:384th & 23 at own 47Jeremy Kapinos punt for 53 yards for a touchback.
Wisconsin Fumble, 5 plays
12:381st & 10 at own 20P.J. Hill rush for 5 yards to the Wisc 25.
12:382nd & 5 at own 25Penn St penalty 17 yard personal foul accepted, no play.
12:381st & 10 at own 42P.J. Hill rush for 1 yard to the Wisc 43.
11:242nd & 9 at own 43John Stocco pass complete to Luke Swan for 14 yards to the PnnSt 43 for a 1ST down.
11:151st & 10 at opp 43Lance Smith rush for 4 yards to the PnnSt 39.
11:152nd & 6 at opp 39John Stocco sacked by Sean Lee, fumbled at the PnnSt 47, recovered by Sean Lee, returned by Sean Lee for 13 yards at the Wisc 40, tackled by Sean Lee.
Penn State Turnover on downs, 4 plays
9:451st & 10 at opp 40Anthony Morelli pass complete to Derrick Williams for 3 yards to the Wisc 37.
9:452nd & 7 at opp 37Penn St penalty 7 yard holding accepted, no play.
8:132nd & 14 at opp 44Anthony Morelli pass complete to Brendan Perretta for no gain to the Wisc 44.
9:453rd & 14 at opp 44Anthony Morelli rush for 13 yards to the Wisc 31.
8:134th & 1 at opp 31Timeout WISCONSIN, clock 08:13.
8:084th & 1 at opp 31Tony Hunt rush for a loss of 4 yards to the Wisc 35.
Wisconsin Punt, 3 plays
7:501st & 10 at own 35P.J. Hill rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 38.
6:452nd & 7 at own 38P.J. Hill rush for 2 yards to the Wisc 40.
5:563rd & 5 at own 40Tyler Donovan pass complete to Paul Hubbard for 2 yards to the Wisc 42.
5:354th & 3 at own 42Kenneth DeBauche punt for 41 yards, fair catch by Anthony Scirrotto at the PnnSt 17.
Penn State Turnover on downs, 10 plays
5:251st & 10 at own 17Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Tony Hunt.
5:192nd & 10 at own 17Anthony Morelli pass complete to Deon Butler for 6 yards to the PnnSt 23.
5:083rd & 4 at own 23Anthony Morelli rush for 22 yards to the PnnSt 45 for a 1ST down.
4:501st & 10 at own 45Anthony Morelli pass complete to Andrew Quarless for 4 yards to the PnnSt 49.
4:452nd & 6 at own 49Anthony Morelli pass complete to Deon Butler for 2 yards to the Wisc 49.
4:163rd & 4 at opp 49Anthony Morelli pass complete to Deon Butler for 14 yards to the Wisc 35 for a 1ST down.
4:031st & 10 at opp 35Anthony Morelli sacked by Deandre Levy, fumbled at the Wisc 46, recovered by PnnSt at the Wisc 46, tackled by Deandre Levy.
3:302nd & 21 at opp 46Anthony Morelli pass complete to Tony Hunt for a loss of 2 yards to the Wisc 48.
3:163rd & 23 at opp 48Timeout PENN ST, clock 03:16.
3:123rd & 23 at opp 48Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Andrew Quarless.
3:124th & 23 at opp 48Anthony Morelli pass incomplete.
Wisconsin End of game, 7 plays
2:361st & 10 at own 48P.J. Hill rush for 3 yards to the PnnSt 49.
2:362nd & 7 at opp 49Timeout PENN ST, clock 02:36.
2:282nd & 7 at opp 49Tyler Donovan rush for 20 yards to the PnnSt 29 for a 1ST down.
2:281st & 10 at opp 29P.J. Hill rush for 4 yards to the PnnSt 25.
1:162nd & 6 at opp 25P.J. Hill rush for 1 yard to the PnnSt 24.
1:163rd & 5 at opp 24Timeout PENN ST, clock 01:16.
1:083rd & 5 at opp 24P.J. Hill rush for 17 yards to the PnnSt 7 for a 1ST down.
0:451st & goal at opp 7Tyler Donovan rush for a loss of 1 yard to the PnnSt 8.
0:202nd & goal at opp 8Tyler Donovan rush for a loss of 2 yards to the PnnSt 10.

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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Penn State leads 12–⁠10 in 22 meetings, counting the 10 since this game.

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