Kent State at Penn State

Saturday, September 18, 2010

No. 22 Penn State beat Kent State 24–⁠0. It was their third meeting; after it, Penn State led the series 3–⁠0.

AwayKent State5–⁠7 in 2010
0
Home22Penn State7–⁠6 in 2010
24

Final at Beaver Stadium, University ParkTV: ESPN2, ESPN3Attendance 100,610

At kickoff
63°F, partly cloudy, wind 6 mph from the southwestWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; University Park Airport (KUNV), 4 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Kent State00000
Penn State1403724

Standouts

Player stats

Kent State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Spencer Keith20/3617002
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Jacquise Terry1139032
Dri Archer726013
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Sam Kirkland437014
Jacquise Terry326012
Tyshon Goode324014
Tim Erjavec220012
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Norman Wolfe Jr.210

Penn State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Rob Bolden17/2721712
Kevin Newsome1/3300
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Stephfon Green1159018
Evan Royster1138115
Rob Bolden433117
Silas Redd624017
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Derek Moye487055
Devon Smith361148
Brett Brackett117017
Joe Suhey21608
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
D’Anton Lynn100
Derrick Thomas100

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

Team stats

Kent StatePenn State
228Total yards382
183Passing yards220
58Rushing yards162
4.7Yards per pass7.3
2.3Yards per rush4.1
12First downs21
4–⁠14Third downs10–⁠16
0–⁠0Fourth downs0–⁠1
2Turnovers3
4–⁠43Penalties3–⁠20
15:27Possession20:54

Efficiency

Kent StatePenn State
30%Success rate44%
−0.13EPA per play0.02
1.20Explosiveness0.86
−0.33Rushing EPA−0.00
−0.01Passing EPA0.07
21%Passing-down success41%
−0.31First-down EPA−0.12
−0.21Second-down EPA−0.16
0.32Third-down EPA0.67
3%Havoc by its defense3%

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)

Penn State 83% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Penn State end zoneKent State end zoneQ1 Kent StateInterception, 3 playsQ1 Penn StateTouchdown run, 10 playsQ1 Kent StatePunt, 6 playsQ1 Penn StateTouchdown run, 5 playsQ1 Kent StatePunt, 7 playsQ1 Penn StatePunt, 8 playsQ2 Kent StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 Kent StatePunt, 10 playsQ2 Penn StatePunt, 5 playsQ2 Kent StatePunt, 5 playsQ2 Penn StateInterception, 1 playQ2 Kent StateInterception, 2 playsQ2 Penn StateEnd of half, 1 playQ3 Penn StateFumble, 1 playQ3 Kent StateMissed FG, 5 playsQ3 Penn StateInterception, 4 playsQ3 Kent StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 Penn StateField goal, 17 playsQ3 Kent StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 Penn StateMissed FG, 8 playsQ4 Kent StatePunt, 6 playsQ4 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 1 playQ4 Kent StatePunt, 6 playsQ4 Penn StateTurnover on downs, 8 playsQ4 Kent StateEnd of game, 3 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Penn State drives left to right, Kent State right to left.
  1. Q1 Kent StateInterception, 3 plays, 25 yards
  2. Q1 Penn StateTouchdown run, 10 plays, 45 yards
  3. Q1 Kent StatePunt, 6 plays, 66 yards
  4. Q1 Penn StateTouchdown run, 5 plays, 70 yards
  5. Q1 Kent StatePunt, 7 plays, 40 yards
  6. Q1 Penn StatePunt, 8 plays, 58 yards
  7. Q2 Kent StatePunt, 3 plays, 71 yards
  8. Q2 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 31 yards
  9. Q2 Kent StatePunt, 10 plays, 45 yards
  10. Q2 Penn StatePunt, 5 plays, 64 yards
  11. Q2 Kent StatePunt, 5 plays, 50 yards
  12. Q2 Penn StateInterception, 1 play, 16 yards
  13. Q2 Kent StateInterception, 2 plays, 1 yard
  14. Q2 Penn StateEnd of half, 1 play, −2 yards
  15. Q3 Penn StateFumble, 1 play, −3 yards
  16. Q3 Kent StateMissed FG, 5 plays, 23 yards
  17. Q3 Penn StateInterception, 4 plays, 16 yards
  18. Q3 Kent StatePunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  19. Q3 Penn StateField goal, 17 plays, 50 yards
  20. Q3 Kent StatePunt, 3 plays, 77 yards
  21. Q3 Penn StateMissed FG, 8 plays, 26 yards
  22. Q4 Kent StatePunt, 6 plays, 22 yards
  23. Q4 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 1 play, 48 yards
  24. Q4 Kent StatePunt, 6 plays, 57 yards
  25. Q4 Penn StateTurnover on downs, 8 plays, 60 yards
  26. Q4 Kent StateEnd of game, 3 plays, 7 yards

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then Penn State 14, Kent State 0
Kent State Interception, 3 plays
14:551st & 10 at own 20Spencer Keith pass complete to Sam Kirkland for 13 yards to the KntSt 33 for a 1ST down.
14:021st & 10 at own 33Jacquise Terry rush for a loss of 1 yard to the KntSt 32.
13:502nd & 11 at own 32Spencer Keith pass intercepted by D’Anton Lynn at the KntSt 45, returned for no gain to the KntSt 45.
Penn State Touchdown run, 10 plays
13:451st & 10 at opp 45Robert Bolden pass incomplete.
13:302nd & 10 at opp 45Robert Bolden pass complete to Derek Moye for 7 yards to the KntSt 38.
12:403rd & 3 at opp 38Evan Royster rush for 4 yards to the KntSt 34 for a 1ST down.
12:101st & 10 at opp 34Evan Royster rush for 15 yards to the KntSt 19 for a 1ST down.
11:481st & 10 at opp 19Robert Bolden pass complete to Evan Royster for 7 yards to the KntSt 12.
11:092nd & 3 at opp 12Evan Royster rush for a loss of 2 yards to the KntSt 14.
10:503rd & 5 at opp 14Robert Bolden pass complete to Joe Suhey for 8 yards to the KntSt 3, KENT ST penalty 3 yard Personal Foul accepted for a 1ST down.
10:001st & goal at opp 3Evan Royster rush for no gain to the KntSt 3.
9:402nd & goal at opp 3Evan Royster rush for 2 yards to the KntSt 1.
9:063rd & goal at opp 1Robert Bolden rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 6, Kent State 0
9:06Collin Wagner extra point GOOD.Penn State 7, Kent State 0
9:06Anthony Fera kickoff for 68 yards returned by Dri Archer for 12 yards to the KntSt 14.
Kent State Punt, 6 plays
8:461st & 10 at own 14Jacquise Terry rush for 1 yard to the KntSt 15.
7:512nd & 9 at own 15Jacquise Terry rush for 8 yards to the KntSt 23.
7:363rd & 1 at own 23Jacquise Terry rush for 32 yards to the PnSt 45 for a 1ST down.
6:571st & 10 at opp 45Jacquise Terry rush for a loss of 5 yards to the 50 yard line.
6:362nd & 15 at the 50Spencer Keith pass incomplete to Jacquise Terry.
6:303rd & 15 at the 50Spencer Keith pass incomplete to Chris Gilbert.
6:234th & 15 at the 50Matt Rinehart punt for 20 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the PnSt 30.
Penn State Touchdown run, 5 plays
5:501st & 10 at own 30Robert Bolden pass complete to Derek Moye for 55 yards to the KntSt 15 for a 1ST down.
5:401st & 10 at opp 15Joe Suhey rush for no gain to the KntSt 15.
5:102nd & 10 at opp 15Evan Royster rush for 5 yards to the KntSt 10.
4:363rd & 5 at opp 10Devon Smith rush for 7 yards to the KntSt 3 for a 1ST down.
4:061st & goal at opp 3Evan Royster rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 13, Kent State 0
4:06Collin Wagner extra point GOOD.Penn State 14, Kent State 0
4:06Anthony Fera kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Kent State Punt, 7 plays
3:451st & 10 at own 20Spencer Keith pass complete to Tim Erjavec for 12 yards to the KntSt 32 for a 1ST down.
3:261st & 10 at own 32Dri Archer rush for 8 yards to the KntSt 40.
2:552nd & 2 at own 40Dri Archer rush for a loss of 1 yard to the KntSt 39.
2:073rd & 3 at own 39Spencer Keith pass complete to Kendrick Pressley for 16 yards to the PnSt 45 for a 1ST down.
1:551st & 10 at opp 45Spencer Keith pass incomplete to Kendrick Pressley.
1:202nd & 10 at opp 45Spencer Keith rush for a loss of 2 yards to the PnSt 47.
1:123rd & 12 at opp 47Spencer Keith pass incomplete.
1:124th & 12 at opp 47Timeout PENN ST, clock 1:12.
1:054th & 12 at opp 47Spencer Keith punt for 37 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the PnSt 10.
Penn State Punt, 8 plays
0:301st & 10 at own 10Stephfon Green rush for no gain to the PnSt 10.
0:252nd & 10 at own 10Robert Bolden pass incomplete to Brett Brackett.
0:003rd & 10 at own 10Robert Bolden pass complete to Derek Moye for 15 yards to the PnSt 25 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:551st & 10 at own 25Robert Bolden rush for 7 yards, fumbled, recovered by PnSt Alex Butterworth at the PnSt 32.
Q2 14:002nd & 3 at own 32Robert Bolden pass complete to Graham Zug for 7 yards to the PnSt 39 for a 1ST down.
Q2 13:501st & 10 at own 39Robert Bolden pass incomplete.
Q2 13:302nd & 10 at own 39Chaz Powell rush for a loss of 3 yards to the PnSt 36.
Q2 13:003rd & 13 at own 36Robert Bolden rush for 8 yards to the PnSt 44.
Q2 12:304th & 5 at own 44Anthony Fera punt for 38 yards, fair catch by Brian Lainhart at the KntSt 18.
2nd quarter8 drives, then Penn State 14, Kent State 0
Kent State Punt, 3 plays
12:191st & 10 at own 18Jacquise Terry rush for 1 yard to the KntSt 19.
12:002nd & 9 at own 19Spencer Keith pass complete to Tyshon Goode for 4 yards to the KntSt 23.
11:403rd & 5 at own 23Spencer Keith pass incomplete to Tyshon Goode.
11:094th & 5 at own 23Matt Rinehart punt for 37 yards, returned by Justin Brown for a loss of 1 yard to the PnSt 39.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
11:041st & 10 at own 39Robert Bolden pass incomplete to Derek Moye.
10:372nd & 10 at own 39Robert Bolden pass complete to Justin Brown for 9 yards to the PnSt 48.
10:233rd & 1 at own 48Stephfon Green rush for no gain to the PnSt 48.
9:434th & 1 at own 48Anthony Fera punt for 52 yards for a touchback.
Kent State Punt, 10 plays
9:381st & 10 at own 20Spencer Keith pass incomplete to Tim Erjavec.
9:152nd & 10 at own 20Dri Archer rush for 13 yards to the KntSt 33 for a 1ST down.
8:571st & 10 at own 33Dri Archer rush for 1 yard to the KntSt 34.
8:052nd & 9 at own 34Spencer Keith pass complete to Justin Thompson for 2 yards to the KntSt 36.
7:453rd & 7 at own 36Spencer Keith pass complete to Tyshon Goode for 14 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
7:301st & 10 at the 50Spencer Keith pass complete to Sam Kirkland for 6 yards to the PnSt 44.
6:552nd & 4 at opp 44Spencer Keith rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 40 for a 1ST down.
6:421st & 10 at opp 40Dri Archer rush for a loss of 3 yards to the PnSt 43.
6:172nd & 13 at opp 43Spencer Keith pass incomplete to Sam Kirkland.
6:103rd & 13 at opp 43Team rush for a loss of 5 yards, fumbled, recovered by KntSt Spencer Keith at the PnSt 48.
5:424th & 18 at opp 48Timeout KENT STATE, clock 5:42.
5:344th & 18 at opp 48Matt Rinehart punt for 35 yards, returned by Drew Astorino for 2 yards to the PnSt 15.
Penn State Punt, 5 plays
4:551st & 10 at own 15Evan Royster rush for 7 yards to the PnSt 22.
4:402nd & 3 at own 22Robert Bolden pass complete to Devon Smith for 3 yards to the PnSt 25 for a 1ST down.
4:001st & 10 at own 25Devon Smith rush for a loss of 10 yards to the PnSt 15.
3:292nd & 20 at own 15Robert Bolden rush for 17 yards to the PnSt 32.
2:523rd & 3 at own 32Robert Bolden pass complete to Chaz Powell for 2 yards to the PnSt 34.
2:194th & 1 at own 34PENN ST penalty 5 yard Delay of Game accepted.
2:074th & 6 at own 29Anthony Fera punt for 48 yards, returned by Leneric Muldrow for 6 yards to the KntSt 29.
Kent State Punt, 5 plays
1:381st & 10 at own 29Spencer Keith pass complete to Jacquise Terry for 7 yards to the KntSt 36.
1:202nd & 3 at own 36Spencer Keith pass complete to Anthony Bowman Jr. for 8 yards to the KntSt 44 for a 1ST down.
1:111st & 10 at own 44Spencer Keith pass incomplete.
0:502nd & 10 at own 44Spencer Keith rush for 4 yards to the KntSt 48.
0:453rd & 6 at own 48Spencer Keith sacked by Devon Still for a loss of 6 yards to the KntSt 42.
0:424th & 12 at own 42Timeout PENN ST, clock 0:42.
0:294th & 12 at own 42Matt Rinehart punt for 44 yards, returned by Justin Brown for 15 yards to the PnSt 29.
Penn State Interception, 1 play
0:231st & 10 at own 29Robert Bolden pass intercepted by Norman Wolfe Jr. at the PnSt 45, returned for no gain to the PnSt 45.
Kent State Interception, 2 plays
0:201st & 10 at opp 45Spencer Keith pass complete to Sam Kirkland for 4 yards to the PnSt 41.
0:102nd & 6 at opp 41Spencer Keith pass intercepted by Derrick Thomas at the PnSt 6, returned for no gain to the PnSt 6.
Penn State End of half, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at own 6Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the PnSt 4.
Q3 15:00Freddy Cortez kickoff for 59 yards returned by Malcolm Willis for 35 yards to the PnSt 46.
3rd quarter7 drives, then Penn State 17, Kent State 0
Penn State Fumble, 1 play
14:481st & 10 at own 46Evan Royster rush for a loss of 3 yards, fumbled, recovered by KntSt Quinton Rainey at the PnSt 43.
Kent State Missed FG, 5 plays
14:251st & 10 at opp 43Spencer Keith pass complete to Sam Kirkland for 14 yards to the PnSt 29 for a 1ST down.
14:201st & 10 at opp 29Spencer Keith pass incomplete.
14:102nd & 10 at opp 29Jacquise Terry rush for a loss of 1 yard to the PnSt 30.
13:383rd & 11 at opp 30Spencer Keith pass incomplete.
13:334th & 11 at opp 30Freddy Cortez 47 yard field goal MISSED.
Penn State Interception, 4 plays
12:591st & 10 at own 30Robert Bolden pass complete to Joe Suhey for 8 yards to the PnSt 38.
12:512nd & 2 at own 38Evan Royster rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 42 for a 1ST down.
12:171st & 10 at own 42Robert Bolden pass incomplete.
12:132nd & 10 at own 42Robert Bolden pass intercepted by Norman Wolfe Jr. at the PnSt 46, returned for no gain to the PnSt 46.
Kent State Punt, 3 plays
11:561st & 10 at opp 46Jacquise Terry rush for a loss of 1 yard to the PnSt 47.
11:282nd & 11 at opp 47Spencer Keith pass complete to Jacquise Terry for 7 yards to the PnSt 40.
11:233rd & 4 at opp 40Spencer Keith pass incomplete to Tyshon Goode.
11:004th & 4 at opp 40Spencer Keith punt for 30 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the PnSt 10.
Penn State Field goal, 17 plays
10:501st & 10 at own 10Stephfon Green rush for 11 yards to the PnSt 21 for a 1ST down.
10:301st & 10 at own 21Evan Royster rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 24.
9:362nd & 7 at own 24Stephfon Green rush for 6 yards to the PnSt 30.
8:553rd & 1 at own 30Stephfon Green rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 32 for a 1ST down.
8:201st & 10 at own 32Stephfon Green rush for 18 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
7:201st & 10 at the 50Silas Redd rush for no gain to the 50 yard line.
6:402nd & 10 at the 50Robert Bolden pass complete to Stephfon Green for 1 yard to the KntSt 49.
6:063rd & 9 at opp 49Robert Bolden pass complete to Derek Moye for 10 yards to the KntSt 39 for a 1ST down.
5:351st & 10 at opp 39Silas Redd rush for 2 yards to the KntSt 37.
5:002nd & 8 at opp 37Robert Bolden pass complete to Graham Zug for 5 yards to the KntSt 32.
4:153rd & 3 at opp 32Stephfon Green rush for 6 yards to the KntSt 26 for a 1ST down.
3:501st & 10 at opp 26Stephfon Green rush for 9 yards to the KntSt 17.
2:502nd & 1 at opp 17Michael Zordich rush for 1 yard to the KntSt 16 for a 1ST down.
2:401st & 10 at opp 16Silas Redd rush for 1 yard to the KntSt 15.
2:032nd & 9 at opp 15Robert Bolden pass incomplete to Brett Brackett.
1:473rd & 9 at opp 15Robert Bolden pass complete to Stephfon Green for 5 yards to the KntSt 10.
1:114th & 4 at opp 10Collin Wagner 27 yard field goal GOOD.Penn State 17, Kent State 0
1:11Anthony Fera kickoff for 70 yards returned by Anthony Bowman Jr. for 23 yards to the KntSt 23.
Kent State Punt, 3 plays
0:531st & 10 at own 23Jacquise Terry rush for 2 yards to the KntSt 25.
0:222nd & 8 at own 25Spencer Keith pass incomplete to Kendrick Pressley.
0:163rd & 8 at own 25Spencer Keith pass incomplete.
0:044th & 8 at own 25Matt Rinehart punt for 41 yards, returned by Devon Smith for 16 yards to the 50 yard line.
Penn State Missed FG, 8 plays
0:001st & 10 at the 50Stephfon Green rush for 5 yards to the KntSt 45.
Q4 14:552nd & 5 at opp 45Devon Smith rush for no gain to the KntSt 45.
Q4 14:233rd & 5 at opp 45Robert Bolden pass complete to Devon Smith for 10 yards to the KntSt 35 for a 1ST down.
Q4 13:431st & 10 at opp 35Robert Bolden pass complete to Brett Brackett for 17 yards to the KntSt 18 for a 1ST down.
Q4 13:141st & 10 at opp 18Robert Bolden pass incomplete to Justin Brown.
Q4 12:592nd & 10 at opp 18Stephfon Green rush for 2 yards to the KntSt 16.
Q4 12:263rd & 8 at opp 16PENN ST penalty 10 yard Holding accepted.
Q4 12:193rd & 18 at opp 26Robert Bolden pass incomplete to Chaz Powell.
Q4 12:154th & 18 at opp 26Collin Wagner 43 yard field goal MISSED.
4th quarter5 drives, then Penn State 24, Kent State 0
Kent State Punt, 6 plays
12:101st & 10 at own 26Spencer Keith pass incomplete to Sam Kirkland.
11:352nd & 10 at own 26Spencer Keith rush for 5 yards to the KntSt 31.
11:003rd & 5 at own 31Spencer Keith pass complete to Tyshon Goode for 6 yards to the KntSt 37 for a 1ST down.
10:301st & 10 at own 37Spencer Keith sacked by Jack Crawford for a loss of 7 yards to the KntSt 30.
10:082nd & 17 at own 30KENT ST penalty 10 yard Holding accepted.
9:502nd & 27 at own 20Spencer Keith pass complete to Leneric Muldrow for 12 yards to the KntSt 32.
9:203rd & 15 at own 32Timeout KENT STATE, clock 9:20.
8:593rd & 15 at own 32Spencer Keith pass complete to Justin Thompson for 6 yards to the KntSt 38.
8:374th & 9 at own 38Team punt for 17 yards, returned by Justin Brown for 7 yards to the KntSt 48.
Penn State Touchdown pass, 1 play
8:271st & 10 at opp 48Robert Bolden pass complete to Devon Smith for 48 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 23, Kent State 0
8:27Collin Wagner extra point GOOD.Penn State 24, Kent State 0
8:27Anthony Fera kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Kent State Punt, 6 plays
8:151st & 10 at own 20Jacquise Terry rush for 2 yards to the KntSt 22.
7:412nd & 8 at own 22Spencer Keith pass complete to Tim Erjavec for 8 yards to the KntSt 30 for a 1ST down.
7:051st & 10 at own 30Jacquise Terry rush for 1 yard to the KntSt 31.
6:502nd & 9 at own 31Spencer Keith pass complete to Jacquise Terry for 12 yards to the KntSt 28, KENT ST penalty 15 yard Clipping accepted.
6:002nd & 12 at own 28Dri Archer rush for a loss of 2 yards to the KntSt 26.
5:313rd & 14 at own 26Spencer Keith pass complete to Dri Archer for 7 yards to the KntSt 33.
5:034th & 7 at own 33Matt Rinehart punt for 39 yards, fair catch by Justin Brown at the PnSt 28.
Penn State Turnover on downs, 8 plays
4:451st & 10 at own 28Silas Redd rush for no gain to the PnSt 28.
4:162nd & 10 at own 28Kevin Newsome pass incomplete.
4:073rd & 10 at own 28Kevin Newsome rush for 16 yards to the PnSt 44 for a 1ST down.
3:381st & 10 at own 44Silas Redd rush for 17 yards to the KntSt 39 for a 1ST down.
2:501st & 10 at opp 39Kevin Newsome pass complete to Brandon Moseby-Felder for 3 yards to the KntSt 36.
2:302nd & 7 at opp 36Silas Redd rush for 4 yards to the KntSt 32.
1:553rd & 3 at opp 32Kevin Newsome rush for a loss of 1 yard to the KntSt 33.
1:194th & 4 at opp 33PENN ST penalty 5 yard False Start accepted.
0:474th & 9 at opp 38Kevin Newsome pass incomplete.
Kent State End of game, 3 plays
0:291st & 10 at own 38Spencer Keith pass complete to Dri Archer for 9 yards to the KntSt 47.
0:152nd & 1 at own 47Spencer Keith pass complete to Anthony Bowman Jr. for 3 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
0:081st & 10 at the 50KENT ST penalty 15 yard Clipping accepted.
0:001st & 25 at own 35Dri Archer rush for 10 yards to the KntSt 45.

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.

Penn State leads 7–⁠0 in seven meetings, counting the four since this game.

Recent meetings
2024Penn State 56, Kent State 0
2018Penn State 63, Kent State 10
2016Penn State 33, Kent State 13
2013Penn State 34, Kent State 0
2010Penn State 24, Kent State 0
2003Penn State 32, Kent State 10

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