Penn State at Virginia

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Virginia beat Penn State 17–⁠16. It was their seventh meeting; Penn State leads the series 4–⁠3.

AwayPenn State8–⁠4 in 2012
16
HomeVirginia4–⁠8 in 2012
17

Final at Scott Stadium, CharlottesvilleTV: ABCAttendance 56,087

At kickoff
80°F, calmWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Charlottesville 2 SSE, 6 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Penn State700916
Virginia037717

Standouts

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Player stats

Penn State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Matt McGloin19/3519720
Steven Bench2/71200
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Derek Day1847011
Curtis Dukes103007
Glenn Carson119019
Steven Bench318015
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Allen Robinson1089130
Alex Kenney350024
Kyle Carter433116
Derek Day117017
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Jordan Hill190

Virginia

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Michael Rocco21/3325821
Phillip Sims2/3500
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Kevin Parks92606
Perry Jones81405
Michael Rocco6207
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Jake McGee499144
Darius Jennings568024
Dominique Terrell223020
Kevin Parks220016

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

Team stats

Penn StateVirginia
330Total yards295
209Passing yards263
121Rushing yards32
4.9Yards per pass7.3
2.9Yards per rush1.3
19First downs14
10–⁠23Third downs9–⁠15
3–⁠4Fourth downs0–⁠0
0Turnovers4
3–⁠24Penalties10–⁠70
31:47Possession28:13

Efficiency

Penn StateVirginia
31%Success rate38%
−0.01EPA per play0.16
1.20Explosiveness1.24
0.07Rushing EPA−0.23
−0.07Passing EPA0.38
25%Passing-down success48%
−0.28First-down EPA−0.22
−0.26Second-down EPA0.07
0.47Third-down EPA0.92

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)

Virginia 53% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Virginia end zonePenn State end zoneQ1 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 17 playsQ1 VirginiaFumble, 1 playQ1 Penn StateMissed FG, 3 playsQ1 VirginiaPunt, 6 playsQ1 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 VirginiaPunt, 6 playsQ2 Penn StateTurnover on downs, 11 playsQ2 VirginiaInterception, 3 playsQ2 Penn StateMissed FG, 3 playsQ2 VirginiaField goal, 10 playsQ2 Penn StateEnd of half, 12 playsQ3 VirginiaTouchdown pass, 11 playsQ3 Penn StateMissed FG, 12 playsQ3 VirginiaFumble, 5 playsQ3 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 VirginiaPunt, 3 playsQ4 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 5 playsQ4 VirginiaFumble, 2 playsQ4 Penn StateField goal, 4 playsQ4 VirginiaPunt, 3 playsQ4 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 VirginiaTouchdown pass, 12 playsQ4 Penn StateMissed FG, 10 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Virginia drives left to right, Penn State right to left.
  1. Q1 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 17 plays, 75 yards
  2. Q1 VirginiaFumble, 1 play, 0 yards
  3. Q1 Penn StateMissed FG, 3 plays, −10 yards
  4. Q1 VirginiaPunt, 6 plays, 24 yards
  5. Q1 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  6. Q1 VirginiaPunt, 6 plays, 51 yards
  7. Q2 Penn StateTurnover on downs, 11 plays, 63 yards
  8. Q2 VirginiaInterception, 3 plays, −2 yards
  9. Q2 Penn StateMissed FG, 3 plays, −10 yards
  10. Q2 VirginiaField goal, 10 plays, 58 yards
  11. Q2 Penn StateEnd of half, 12 plays, 55 yards
  12. Q3 VirginiaTouchdown pass, 11 plays, 77 yards
  13. Q3 Penn StateMissed FG, 12 plays, 28 yards
  14. Q3 VirginiaFumble, 5 plays, 15 yards
  15. Q3 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 17 yards
  16. Q3 VirginiaPunt, 3 plays, −6 yards
  17. Q4 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 45 yards
  18. Q4 VirginiaFumble, 2 plays, −3 yards
  19. Q4 Penn StateField goal, 4 plays, −19 yards
  20. Q4 VirginiaPunt, 3 plays, −5 yards
  21. Q4 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  22. Q4 VirginiaTouchdown pass, 12 plays, 86 yards
  23. Q4 Penn StateMissed FG, 10 plays, 48 yards

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then Penn State 7, Virginia 0
Penn State Touchdown pass, 17 plays
14:401st & 10 at own 25Derek Day rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 28.
14:152nd & 7 at own 28Derek Day rush for 1 yard to the PnSt 29.
13:503rd & 6 at own 29Matthew McGloin pass complete to Allen Robinson for 7 yards to the PnSt 36 for a 1ST down.
13:301st & 10 at own 36Zach Zwinak rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 38.
12:562nd & 8 at own 38Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Jesse James.
12:503rd & 8 at own 38Matthew McGloin rush for 7 yards to the PnSt 45.
12:454th & 1 at own 45Matthew McGloin rush for 1 yard to the PnSt 46 for a 1ST down.
12:281st & 10 at own 46Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Allen Robinson.
12:162nd & 10 at own 46Derek Day rush for 6 yards to the Virg 48.
11:303rd & 4 at opp 48Matthew McGloin pass complete to Alex Kenney for 3 yards to the Virg 45.
11:234th & 1 at opp 45Timeout PENN ST, clock 11:23.
11:204th & 1 at opp 45Michael Zordich rush for 3 yards to the Virg 42 for a 1ST down.
10:451st & 10 at opp 42Matthew McGloin pass complete to Derek Day for 17 yards to the Virg 25 for a 1ST down.
10:101st & 10 at opp 25Derek Day rush for 5 yards to the Virg 20.
9:182nd & 5 at opp 20Derek Day rush for 2 yards to the Virg 9, VIRGINIA penalty 9 yard Personal Foul on Jake Snyder accepted for a 1ST down.
9:181st & 0 at opp 9Timeout PENN ST, clock 09:18.
9:001st & goal at opp 9Derek Day rush for 1 yard to the Virg 8.
8:372nd & goal at opp 8Matthew McGloin pass incomplete.
8:333rd & goal at opp 8Matthew McGloin pass complete to Kyle Carter for 8 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 6, Virginia 0
8:33Sam Ficken extra point GOOD.Penn State 7, Virginia 0
8:33Sam Ficken kickoff for 59 yards returned by Khalek Shepherd for 21 yards to the Virg 27.
Virginia Fumble, 1 play
8:181st & 10 at own 27Michael Rocco pass complete to Paul Freedman, fumbled, forced by Michael Mauti, recovered by PnSt Stephen Obeng-Agyapong at the Virg 37, Stephen Obeng-Agyapong for 20 yards, to the Virg 17.
Penn State Missed FG, 3 plays
8:101st & 10 at opp 17Derek Day rush for 2 yards to the Virg 15.
8:002nd & 8 at opp 15Derek Day rush for 2 yards to the Virg 13.
7:553rd & 6 at opp 13Matthew McGloin sacked by Steve Greer for a loss of 10 yards to the Virg 23.
6:204th & 16 at opp 23Sam Ficken 40 yard field goal MISSED.
Virginia Punt, 6 plays
6:001st & 10 at own 23Perry Jones rush for a loss of 4 yards to the Virg 19.
5:422nd & 14 at own 19PENN ST penalty 10 yard Holding on Adrian Amos accepted.
5:251st & 10 at own 29Michael Rocco pass complete to Darius Jennings for 5 yards to the Virg 34.
5:202nd & 5 at own 34Kevin Parks rush for 6 yards to the Virg 40 for a 1ST down.
4:341st & 10 at own 40Michael Rocco pass incomplete.
4:002nd & 10 at own 40Michael Rocco pass complete to Perry Jones for 7 yards to the Virg 47.
3:553rd & 3 at own 47Michael Rocco pass incomplete.
3:394th & 3 at own 47Alec Vozenilek punt for 39 yards, returned by Evan Lewis for no gain to the PnSt 14.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
3:301st & 10 at own 14Curtis Dukes rush for 5 yards to the PnSt 19.
3:152nd & 5 at own 19Curtis Dukes rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 23.
3:003rd & 1 at own 23Zach Zwinak rush for a loss of 1 yard to the PnSt 22.
1:414th & 2 at own 22Alex Butterworth punt for 35 yards, downed at the Virg 43.
Virginia Punt, 6 plays
1:351st & 10 at own 43Michael Rocco pass incomplete.
1:302nd & 10 at own 43Perry Jones rush for 2 yards to the Virg 45.
1:003rd & 8 at own 45Michael Rocco pass complete to Tim Smith for 12 yards to the PnSt 43 for a 1ST down.
0:301st & 10 at opp 43VIRGINIA penalty 5 yard False Start accepted.
0:171st & 15 at opp 48Michael Rocco pass incomplete to Adrian Gamble.
0:022nd & 15 at opp 48Michael Rocco pass complete to Perry Jones for 4 yards to the PnSt 44.
Q2 14:543rd & 11 at opp 44Michael Rocco pass incomplete.
Q2 14:474th & 11 at opp 44Alec Vozenilek punt for 44 yards for a touchback.
2nd quarter5 drives, then Penn State 7, Virginia 3
Penn State Turnover on downs, 11 plays
14:351st & 10 at own 20Matthew McGloin pass complete to Allen Robinson for 9 yards to the PnSt 29.
14:052nd & 1 at own 29Derek Day rush for no gain to the PnSt 29.
14:003rd & 1 at own 29Matthew McGloin pass complete to Matt Lehman for 7 yards to the PnSt 36 for a 1ST down.
13:381st & 10 at own 36Matthew McGloin pass incomplete.
13:002nd & 10 at own 36Matthew McGloin pass complete to Allen Robinson for 4 yards to the PnSt 40.
12:453rd & 6 at own 40Matthew McGloin pass complete to Allen Robinson for 2 yards to the PnSt 42.
12:154th & 4 at own 42Glenn Carson rush for 19 yards to the Virg 39 for a 1ST down.
11:301st & 10 at opp 39Derek Day rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Virg 41.
11:102nd & 12 at opp 41Derek Day rush for 3 yards to the Virg 38.
10:503rd & 9 at opp 38VIRGINIA penalty 5 yard Delay of Game accepted.
10:473rd & 4 at opp 33Timeout PENN ST, clock 10:47.
10:433rd & 4 at opp 33Matthew McGloin pass incomplete.
10:184th & 4 at opp 33Steven Bench sacked by Steve Greer for a loss of 2 yards to the Virg 35.
Virginia Interception, 3 plays
10:151st & 10 at own 35Perry Jones rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Virg 33.
9:532nd & 12 at own 33Michael Rocco pass incomplete to Dominique Terrell.
9:463rd & 12 at own 33Michael Rocco pass intercepted by Jordan Hill at the Virg 28, returned for 9 yards to the Virg 19.
Penn State Missed FG, 3 plays
9:361st & 10 at opp 19Michael Zordich rush for 2 yards to the Virg 17.
8:452nd & 8 at opp 17Curtis Dukes rush for no gain to the Virg 17.
8:303rd & 8 at opp 17PENN ST penalty 4 yard Delay of Game accepted.
8:203rd & 12 at opp 21Matthew McGloin pass incomplete.
8:164th & 12 at opp 21Sam Ficken 38 yard field goal MISSED.
Virginia Field goal, 10 plays
8:001st & 10 at own 21Michael Rocco pass complete to Kevin Parks for 16 yards to the Virg 37 for a 1ST down.
7:401st & 10 at own 37Kevin Parks rush for 4 yards to the Virg 41.
7:132nd & 6 at own 41Michael Rocco pass incomplete.
6:503rd & 6 at own 41Michael Rocco pass complete to Darius Jennings for 15 yards to the PnSt 44 for a 1ST down.
6:401st & 10 at opp 44VIRGINIA penalty 5 yard False Start accepted.
6:101st & 15 at opp 49Michael Rocco pass complete to Kevin Parks for 4 yards to the PnSt 45.
5:422nd & 11 at opp 45Michael Rocco pass complete to Darius Jennings for 16 yards to the PnSt 29 for a 1ST down.
5:001st & 10 at opp 29Kevin Parks rush for 6 yards to the PnSt 23.
4:372nd & 4 at opp 23Michael Rocco pass incomplete.
4:243rd & 4 at opp 23Michael Rocco pass complete to Perry Jones for a loss of 6 yards to the PnSt 29.
3:564th & 10 at opp 29Drew Jarrett 46 yard field goal GOOD.Penn State 7, Virginia 3
3:56Ian Frye kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Penn State End of half, 12 plays
3:501st & 10 at own 25Curtis Dukes rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 28.
3:002nd & 7 at own 28Steven Bench rush for 5 yards to the PnSt 33.
2:353rd & 2 at own 33Derek Day rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 36 for a 1ST down.
2:101st & 10 at own 36Derek Day rush for 5 yards to the PnSt 41.
1:152nd & 5 at own 41Derek Day rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 43.
1:003rd & 3 at own 43Steven Bench pass complete to Allen Robinson for 7 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
0:511st & 10 at the 50Steven Bench pass incomplete to Allen Robinson.
0:452nd & 10 at the 50Steven Bench pass incomplete to Allen Robinson.
0:373rd & 10 at the 50Steven Bench rush for 15 yards to the Virg 35 for a 1ST down.
0:211st & 10 at opp 35Steven Bench pass incomplete to Shawney Kersey.
0:142nd & 10 at opp 35Steven Bench pass incomplete to Allen Robinson.
0:023rd & 10 at opp 35Steven Bench pass complete to Allen Robinson for 5 yards to the Virg 30.
Q3 15:00Sam Ficken kickoff for 60 yards returned by Darius Jennings for 18 yards to the Virg 23.
3rd quarter5 drives, then Virginia 10, Penn State 7
Virginia Touchdown pass, 11 plays
14:451st & 10 at own 23Perry Jones rush for 2 yards to the Virg 25.
14:102nd & 8 at own 25Michael Rocco rush for 7 yards to the Virg 32.
13:353rd & 1 at own 32Michael Rocco pass complete to Darius Jennings for 8 yards to the Virg 40 for a 1ST down.
13:001st & 10 at own 40VIRGINIA penalty 5 yard Ineligible Downfield on Pass accepted.
12:451st & 15 at own 35Michael Rocco pass incomplete.
12:402nd & 15 at own 35Michael Rocco pass complete to Jake McGee for 26 yards to the PnSt 39 for a 1ST down.
12:101st & 10 at opp 39Perry Jones rush for 5 yards to the PnSt 34.
11:302nd & 5 at opp 34Perry Jones rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 30.
11:003rd & 1 at opp 30Perry Jones rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 27 for a 1ST down.
10:331st & 10 at opp 27Michael Rocco pass complete to Dominique Terrell for 20 yards to the PnSt 7 for a 1ST down.
9:581st & goal at opp 7Kevin Parks rush for 6 yards to the PnSt 1.
9:222nd & goal at opp 1Michael Rocco pass complete to Jeremiah Mathis for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia 9, Penn State 7
9:22Drew Jarrett extra point GOOD.Virginia 10, Penn State 7
9:22Ian Frye kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Penn State Missed FG, 12 plays
9:161st & 10 at own 25Steven Bench pass incomplete to Alex Kenney.
9:052nd & 10 at own 25Derek Day rush for no gain to the PnSt 25.
8:503rd & 10 at own 25Matthew McGloin pass complete to Alex Kenney for 23 yards to the PnSt 48 for a 1ST down.
7:501st & 10 at own 48Derek Day rush for 11 yards to the Virg 41 for a 1ST down.
7:151st & 10 at opp 41Derek Day rush for 2 yards to the Virg 39.
6:452nd & 8 at opp 39Matthew McGloin pass complete to Shawney Kersey for 9 yards to the Virg 30 for a 1ST down.
6:301st & 10 at opp 30Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Allen Robinson.
6:232nd & 10 at opp 30Zach Zwinak rush for 1 yard to the Virg 29.
5:573rd & 9 at opp 29Matthew McGloin pass complete to Alex Kenney for 24 yards to the Virg 5 for a 1ST down.
5:201st & goal at opp 5Curtis Dukes rush for 2 yards to the Virg 3.
4:492nd & goal at opp 3Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Garry Gilliam.
4:463rd & goal at opp 3Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Allen Robinson.
4:444th & 0 at opp 3Sam Ficken 20 yard field goal MISSED.
Virginia Fumble, 5 plays
4:341st & 10 at own 20VIRGINIA penalty 10 yard Holding accepted.
4:151st & 20 at own 10Michael Rocco rush for no gain to the Virg 10.
3:442nd & 20 at own 10Michael Rocco pass incomplete to Dominique Terrell.
3:443rd & 20 at own 10Timeout VIRGINIA, clock 3:44.
3:373rd & 20 at own 10Michael Rocco pass complete to Jake McGee for 23 yards to the Virg 33 for a 1ST down.
3:051st & 10 at own 33Kevin Parks rush for 2 yards to the Virg 35.
2:282nd & 8 at own 35Team rush for a loss of 6 yards, fumbled, recovered by PnSt Gerald Hodges at the Virg 29.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
2:231st & 10 at opp 29PENN ST penalty 10 yard Holding accepted.
2:091st & 20 at opp 39Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Allen Robinson.
2:002nd & 20 at opp 39Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Allen Robinson.
1:503rd & 20 at opp 39Derek Day rush for 1 yard to the Virg 38.
1:224th & 19 at opp 38Alex Butterworth punt for 38 yards for a touchback.
Virginia Punt, 3 plays
1:151st & 10 at own 20Kevin Parks rush for 1 yard to the Virg 21.
0:052nd & 9 at own 21Phillip Sims pass complete to Dominique Terrell for 3 yards to the Virg 24.
0:013rd & 6 at own 24VIRGINIA penalty 10 yard Holding accepted.
0:013rd & 16 at own 14Phillip Sims pass incomplete to Adrian Gamble.
Q4 14:534th & 16 at own 14Alec Vozenilek punt for 31 yards to the Virg 45, no return.
4th quarter7 drives, then Virginia 17, Penn State 16
Penn State Touchdown pass, 5 plays
14:201st & 10 at opp 45Curtis Dukes rush for 7 yards to the Virg 38.
14:002nd & 3 at opp 38Matthew McGloin rush for 5 yards to the Virg 33 for a 1ST down.
13:201st & 10 at opp 33Curtis Dukes rush for 3 yards to the Virg 30.
13:162nd & 7 at opp 30Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Shawney Kersey.
13:103rd & 7 at opp 30Matthew McGloin pass complete to Allen Robinson for 30 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 13, Virginia 10
13:10Sam Ficken extra point BLOCKED.
13:10Sam Ficken kickoff for 60 yards returned by Khalek Shepherd for 19 yards to the Virg 24.
Virginia Fumble, 2 plays
13:031st & 10 at own 24VIRGINIA penalty 5 yard False Start on Conner Davis accepted.
12:451st & 15 at own 19Phillip Sims pass complete to Zachary Swanson for 2 yards to the Virg 21.
12:182nd & 13 at own 21Phillip Sims sacked by Deion Barnes for a loss of 4 yards, fumbled, forced by Deion Barnes, recovered by PnSt Michael Mauti at the Virg 17.
Penn State Field goal, 4 plays
12:001st & 10 at opp 17Curtis Dukes rush for 4 yards to the Virg 13.
11:302nd & 6 at opp 13Curtis Dukes rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Virg 14.
10:583rd & 7 at opp 14Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Allen Robinson.
10:584th & 7 at opp 14Timeout PENN ST, clock 10:58.
10:554th & 7 at opp 14Sam Ficken 32 yard field goal GOOD.Penn State 16, Virginia 10
10:55Sam Ficken kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Virginia Punt, 3 plays
10:451st & 10 at own 25Michael Rocco rush for 4 yards to the Virg 29.
10:232nd & 6 at own 29Timeout VIRGINIA, clock 10:23.
10:152nd & 6 at own 29Michael Rocco sacked by Mike Hull for a loss of 9 yards to the Virg 20.
9:393rd & 15 at own 20Michael Rocco pass incomplete to Perry Jones.
9:304th & 15 at own 20Alec Vozenilek punt for 56 yards, returned by Jesse Della Valle for 4 yards to the PnSt 28.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
9:151st & 10 at own 28Matthew McGloin pass complete to Allen Robinson for 3 yards to the PnSt 31.
8:302nd & 7 at own 31Curtis Dukes rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 34.
8:113rd & 4 at own 34Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Shawney Kersey.
8:044th & 4 at own 34Alex Butterworth punt for 52 yards, returned by Khalek Shepherd for no gain to the Virg 14.
Virginia Touchdown pass, 12 plays
8:001st & 10 at own 14Kevin Parks rush for 6 yards to the Virg 20.
6:502nd & 4 at own 20Michael Rocco sacked by Deion Barnes for a loss of 1 yard to the Virg 19.
6:203rd & 5 at own 19Michael Rocco pass complete to Perry Jones for 9 yards to the Virg 28 for a 1ST down.
5:551st & 10 at own 28Michael Rocco pass complete to E.J. Scott for 4 yards to the Virg 32.
5:252nd & 6 at own 32Kevin Parks rush for a loss of 5 yards to the Virg 27.
5:003rd & 11 at own 27Timeout VIRGINIA, clock 5:00.
5:003rd & 11 at own 27VIRGINIA penalty 5 yard False Start accepted.
4:523rd & 16 at own 22Michael Rocco pass complete to Jake McGee for 44 yards to the PnSt 34 for a 1ST down.
4:151st & 10 at opp 34Perry Jones rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 30.
4:152nd & 6 at opp 30VIRGINIA penalty 11 yard Holding accepted.
3:552nd & 17 at opp 41Michael Rocco pass complete to E.J. Scott for 10 yards to the PnSt 31.
2:503rd & 7 at opp 31Michael Rocco pass complete to Darius Jennings for 24 yards to the PnSt 7 for a 1ST down.
2:101st & goal at opp 7Kevin Parks rush for no gain to the PnSt 7.
1:312nd & goal at opp 7Michael Rocco rush for 1 yard to the PnSt 6.
1:313rd & 0 at opp 6Timeout PENN ST, clock 1:31.
1:283rd & goal at opp 6Michael Rocco pass complete to Jake McGee for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Tied at 16
1:28Drew Jarrett extra point GOOD.Virginia 17, Penn State 16
1:28Ian Frye kickoff for 65 yards returned by Adrian Amos for 27 yards to the PnSt 27.
Penn State Missed FG, 10 plays
1:151st & 10 at own 27Matthew McGloin pass complete to Zach Zwinak for 4 yards to the PnSt 31.
1:002nd & 6 at own 31Matthew McGloin pass complete to Allen Robinson for 14 yards to the PnSt 45 for a 1ST down.
0:451st & 10 at own 45Matthew McGloin pass complete to Kyle Carter for 6 yards to the Virg 49.
0:382nd & 4 at opp 49Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Shawney Kersey.
0:283rd & 4 at opp 49Matthew McGloin pass complete to Allen Robinson for 8 yards to the Virg 41 for a 1ST down.
0:231st & 10 at opp 41Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Zach Zwinak.
0:172nd & 10 at opp 41Matthew McGloin pass complete to Kyle Carter for 16 yards to the Virg 25 for a 1ST down.
0:161st & 10 at opp 25Team pass incomplete.
0:102nd & 10 at opp 25Matthew McGloin pass complete to Kyle Carter for 3 yards to the Virg 22.
0:013rd & 7 at opp 22Team rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Virg 25.
0:014th & 10 at opp 25Timeout PENN ST, clock 0:01.
0:004th & 10 at opp 25Sam Ficken 42 yard field goal MISSED.

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 4–⁠3 in seven meetings.

Recent meetings
2012Virginia 17, Penn State 16
2002Penn State 35, Virginia 14
2001Virginia 20, Penn State 14
1989Virginia 14, Penn State 6
1988Penn State 42, Virginia 14
1955Penn State 26, Virginia 7

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