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Team stats
Eastern Michigan
Penn State
183
Total yards
574
122
Passing yards
323
61
Rushing yards
251
4.4
Yards per pass
9.2
1.7
Yards per rush
6.4
11
First downs
25
3–16
Third downs
1–10
0–1
Fourth downs
2–2
0
Turnovers
2
2–8
Penalties
5–46
31:18
Possession
28:06
Efficiency
Eastern Michigan
Penn State
33%
Success rate
48%
−0.15
EPA per play
0.30
0.85
Explosiveness
0.86
−0.31
Rushing EPA
0.18
0.03
Passing EPA
0.43
6%
Passing-down success
24%
−0.04
First-down EPA
0.16
−0.23
Second-down EPA
0.36
−0.06
Third-down EPA
0.52
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 and the line, going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Penn State 84% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The line
Penn State −24, over/under 48.5.
The last line on file before kickoff: the consensus line when the books publish one, otherwise a single major sportsbook’s.
Before kickoff, the win chances were Penn State 95%, Eastern Michigan 5%. CollegeFootballData.com’s estimate from the point spread.
Every drive
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Penn State drives left to right, Eastern Michigan right to left.
Q1 Eastern MichiganPunt, 8 plays, 70 yards
Q1 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, −6 yards
Q1 Eastern MichiganTurnover on downs, 4 plays, 11 yards
Q1 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
Q1 Eastern MichiganPunt, 7 plays, 75 yards
Q1 Penn StateDefensive TD, 1 play (Eastern Michigan scores), 17 yards
Q1 Penn StateTouchdown run, 6 plays, 67 yards
Q1 Eastern MichiganPunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
Q1 Penn StateTouchdown run, 6 plays, 68 yards
Q2 Eastern MichiganMissed FG, 9 plays, 50 yards
Q2 Penn StateInterception, 10 plays, 50 yards
Q2 Eastern MichiganPunt, 7 plays, 24 yards
Q2 Penn StateField goal, 8 plays, 59 yards
Q2 Eastern MichiganEnd of half, 1 play, −2 yards
Q3 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, −5 yards
Q3 Eastern MichiganPunt, 3 plays, −2 yards
Q3 Penn StatePunt, 6 plays, 14 yards
Q3 Eastern MichiganPunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
Q3 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 48 yards
Q3 Eastern MichiganPunt, 3 plays, −5 yards
Q3 Penn StateTouchdown run, 6 plays, 33 yards
Q3 Eastern MichiganPunt, 4 plays, 12 yards
Q4 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 6 plays, 84 yards
Q4 Eastern MichiganPunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
Q4 Penn StateTouchdown run, 4 plays, 83 yards
Q4 Eastern MichiganPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
Q4 Penn StateTouchdown run, 7 plays, 77 yards
Q4 Eastern MichiganPunt, 5 plays, 23 yards
Q4 Penn StateEnd of game, 3 plays, 8 yards
Play by play
1st quarter8 drives, then Tied at 7
Eastern Michigan Punt, 8 plays
14:46
1st & 10 at own 25
Tyler Benz pass complete to Duwhan Alford for 7 yards to the EMich 32.
14:13
2nd & 3 at own 32
Bronson Hill rush for 1 yard to the EMich 33.
13:36
3rd & 2 at own 33
Tyler Benz pass complete to Dustin Creel for 3 yards to the EMich 36 for a 1ST down.
13:12
1st & 10 at own 36
Bronson Hill rush for 5 yards to the EMich 41.
12:28
2nd & 5 at own 41
Tyler Benz pass complete to Duwhan Alford for 6 yards to the EMich 47 for a 1ST down.
12:05
1st & 10 at own 47
Bronson Hill rush for 6 yards to the PnSt 47.
11:26
2nd & 4 at opp 47
Darius Jackson rush for 1 yard to the PnSt 46.
10:58
3rd & 3 at opp 46
Tyler Benz pass complete to Bronson Hill for 1 yard to the PnSt 45.
10:50
4th & 2 at opp 45
Austin Barnes punt for 33 yards, fair catch by Von Walker at the PnSt 12.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
10:33
1st & 10 at own 12
PENN ST penalty 6 yard Holding on Adam Breneman accepted.
10:17
1st & 16 at own 6
Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to Brandon Felder.
10:13
2nd & 16 at own 6
Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to Geno Lewis.
10:13
3rd & 16 at own 6
Timeout PENN ST, clock 10:13.
10:09
3rd & 16 at own 6
Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to Alex Kenney.
10:00
4th & 16 at own 6
Alex Butterworth punt for 38 yards, returned by Demarius Reed for 11 yards to the PnSt 33.
Zach Zwinak rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Eastern Michigan 7, Penn State 6
1:41
Sam Ficken extra point GOOD.Tied at 7
1:41
Sam Ficken kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Eastern Michigan Punt, 3 plays
1:28
1st & 10 at own 25
Bronson Hill rush for no gain to the EMich 25.
0:45
2nd & 10 at own 25
Tyler Benz pass complete to Tyreese Russell for 5 yards to the EMich 30.
0:17
3rd & 5 at own 30
Tyler Benz pass incomplete to Duwhan Alford, broken up by Nyeem Wartman.
0:10
4th & 5 at own 30
Austin Barnes punt for 38 yards, fair catch by Jesse Della Valle at the PnSt 32.
Penn State Touchdown run, 6 plays
0:00
1st & 10 at own 32
Bill Belton rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 36.
Q2 14:55
2nd & 6 at own 36
Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Matt Zanellato for 17 yards to the EMich 47 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:43
1st & 10 at opp 47
Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to Matt Zanellato.
Q2 14:30
2nd & 10 at opp 47
Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Jesse James for 27 yards to the EMich 20 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:18
1st & 10 at opp 20
Bill Belton rush for 15 yards to the EMich 5 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:08
1st & goal at opp 5
Bill Belton rush for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 13, Eastern Michigan 7
Q2 14:08
Sam Ficken extra point GOOD.Penn State 14, Eastern Michigan 7
Q2 14:08
Sam Ficken kickoff for 62 yards returned by Tyler Allen for 22 yards to the EMich 25.
2nd quarter5 drives, then Penn State 17, Eastern Michigan 7
Eastern Michigan Missed FG, 9 plays
13:53
1st & 10 at own 25
Darius Jackson rush for 1 yard to the EMich 26.
13:16
2nd & 9 at own 26
Tyler Benz pass incomplete to Bronson Hill.
13:10
3rd & 9 at own 26
Tyler Benz rush for 16 yards to the EMich 42 for a 1ST down.
12:45
1st & 10 at own 42
Tyler Benz pass complete to Donald Scott for 7 yards to the EMich 49.
12:05
2nd & 3 at own 49
Bronson Hill rush for 13 yards to the PnSt 38 for a 1ST down.
11:25
1st & 10 at opp 38
Tyler Benz pass complete to Tyreese Russell for 14 yards to the PnSt 24 for a 1ST down.
10:46
1st & 10 at opp 24
Tyler Benz rush for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled, recovered by EMich Tyler Benz at the PnSt 25.
10:32
2nd & 11 at opp 25
Tyler Benz pass incomplete to Darius Jackson, broken up by Nyeem Wartman.
10:28
3rd & 11 at opp 25
Tyler Benz pass incomplete to Javonti Greene.
10:28
4th & 11 at opp 25
Timeout EASTERN MICHIGAN, clock 10:28.
10:24
4th & 11 at opp 25
Dylan Mulder 42 yard field goal MISSED.
Penn State Interception, 10 plays
10:11
1st & 10 at own 25
Akeel Lynch rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 29.
9:45
2nd & 6 at own 29
Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Brandon Felder for 23 yards, fumbled, recovered by PnSt Allen Robinson at the EMich 48 for a 1ST down.
9:30
1st & 10 at opp 48
Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Richy Anderson for 5 yards to the EMich 43.
9:15
2nd & 5 at opp 43
Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Brandon Felder for 5 yards to the EMich 38 for a 1ST down.
8:55
1st & 10 at opp 38
Akeel Lynch rush for 3 yards to the EMich 35.
8:45
2nd & 7 at opp 35
Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Da’Quan Davis for 3 yards to the EMich 32.
7:55
3rd & 4 at opp 32
Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Kyle Carter for 3 yards to the EMich 29.
7:21
4th & 1 at opp 29
Timeout EASTERN MICHIGAN, clock 7:21.
7:00
4th & 1 at opp 29
Christian Hackenberg rush for 3 yards to the EMich 26 for a 1ST down.
6:45
1st & 10 at opp 26
Christian Hackenberg rush for 1 yard to the EMich 25.
6:24
2nd & 9 at opp 25
Christian Hackenberg pass intercepted by Mycal Swaim at the EMich 15, returned for 10 yards to the EMich 25.
Eastern Michigan Punt, 7 plays
6:17
1st & 10 at own 25
Tyler Benz pass complete to Demarius Reed for 6 yards to the EMich 31.
5:46
2nd & 4 at own 31
Bronson Hill rush for 3 yards to the EMich 34.
5:22
3rd & 1 at own 34
Bronson Hill rush for 3 yards to the EMich 37 for a 1ST down.
4:56
1st & 10 at own 37
Tyler Benz pass complete to Tyreese Russell for 12 yards to the EMich 49 for a 1ST down.
4:19
1st & 10 at own 49
Darius Jackson rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 49.
3:40
2nd & 8 at opp 49
PENN ST penalty 5 yard Offside on Deion Barnes accepted.
3:24
2nd & 3 at opp 44
Bronson Hill rush for 1 yard to the PnSt 43.
2:12
4th & 10 at own 49
Austin Barnes punt for 39 yards, fair catch by Von Walker at the PnSt 12.
Penn State Field goal, 8 plays
2:05
1st & 10 at own 12
Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Bill Belton for 21 yards to the PnSt 33 for a 1ST down.
1:50
1st & 10 at own 33
Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Brandon Felder for 11 yards to the PnSt 44 for a 1ST down.
1:44
1st & 10 at own 44
Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Brandon Felder for 9 yards to the EMich 47.
1:26
2nd & 1 at opp 47
Bill Belton rush for 20 yards to the EMich 27 for a 1ST down.
1:19
1st & 10 at opp 27
PENN ST penalty 10 yard Holding on Garry Gilliam accepted.
1:05
1st & 20 at opp 37
PENN ST penalty 10 yard Holding on John Urschel accepted.
0:34
1st & 30 at opp 47
Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Kyle Carter for 13 yards to the EMich 34.
0:33
2nd & 17 at opp 34
Timeout PENN ST, clock 0:33.
0:28
2nd & 17 at opp 34
Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to Richy Anderson.
0:21
3rd & 17 at opp 34
Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Allen Robinson for 13 yards to the EMich 21.
0:21
4th & 4 at opp 21
Timeout PENN ST, clock 00:21.
0:17
4th & 4 at opp 21
Sam Ficken 39 yard field goal GOOD.Penn State 17, Eastern Michigan 7
0:17
Sam Ficken kickoff for 43 yards returned by Amos Houston for 10 yards to the EMich 32.
Eastern Michigan End of half, 1 play
0:00
1st & 10 at own 32
Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the EMich 30.
Q3 15:00
Kody Fulkerson kickoff for 54 yards returned by Geno Lewis for 19 yards to the PnSt 30.
3rd quarter8 drives, then Penn State 24, Eastern Michigan 7
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
14:38
1st & 10 at own 30
Zach Zwinak rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 34.
13:55
3rd & 18 at own 22
Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Zach Zwinak for 3 yards to the PnSt 25.
13:06
4th & 15 at own 25
Alex Butterworth punt for 33 yards, fair catch by Demarius Reed at the EMich 42.
Eastern Michigan Punt, 3 plays
12:53
1st & 10 at own 42
Tyler Benz pass complete to Dustin Creel for 4 yards to the EMich 46.
12:23
2nd & 6 at own 46
Tyler Benz pass incomplete to Demarius Reed, broken up by Trevor Williams.
11:40
4th & 12 at own 40
Austin Barnes punt for 36 yards, returned by Jesse Della Valle for 11 yards to the PnSt 35.
Penn State Punt, 6 plays
11:27
1st & 10 at own 35
Akeel Lynch rush for 1 yard to the PnSt 36.
11:05
2nd & 9 at own 36
Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Allen Robinson for 3 yards to the PnSt 39.
10:22
3rd & 6 at own 39
Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Richy Anderson for 8 yards to the PnSt 47 for a 1ST down.
9:55
1st & 10 at own 47
Akeel Lynch rush for 6 yards to the EMich 47.
9:52
2nd & 4 at opp 47
Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to Jesse James.
9:48
3rd & 4 at opp 47
PENN ST penalty 15 yard Pass Interference on Jesse James accepted.
9:07
3rd & 19 at own 38
Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Allen Robinson for 11 yards to the PnSt 49.
8:52
4th & 8 at own 49
Alex Butterworth punt for 51 yards for a touchback.
Eastern Michigan Punt, 3 plays
8:40
1st & 10 at own 20
Bronson Hill rush for no gain to the EMich 20.
8:04
2nd & 10 at own 20
Tyler Benz rush for 2 yards to the EMich 22.
7:39
3rd & 8 at own 22
Tyler Benz pass incomplete to Donald Scott.
7:30
4th & 8 at own 22
Austin Barnes punt for 37 yards, returned by Jesse Della Valle for 10 yards to the EMich 49.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
7:14
1st & 10 at opp 49
Bill Belton rush for no gain to the EMich 49.
6:59
2nd & 10 at opp 49
Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to Bill Belton.
6:53
3rd & 10 at opp 49
Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to Richy Anderson.
6:48
4th & 10 at opp 49
Alex Butterworth punt for 37 yards, fair catch by Demarius Reed at the EMich 12.
Eastern Michigan Punt, 3 plays
6:36
1st & 10 at own 12
Darius Jackson rush for 2 yards to the EMich 14.
5:03
3rd & 15 at own 7
Bronson Hill rush for no gain to the EMich 7.
4:43
4th & 15 at own 7
Austin Barnes punt for 38 yards, returned by Von Walker for 12 yards to the EMich 33.
Penn State Touchdown run, 6 plays
4:20
1st & 10 at opp 33
Christian Hackenberg rush for 15 yards to the EMich 18 for a 1ST down.
2:58
3rd & 24 at opp 32
Zach Zwinak rush for 20 yards to the EMich 12.
2:22
4th & 4 at opp 12
Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Brandon Felder for 5 yards to the EMich 7 for a 1ST down.
2:09
1st & goal at opp 7
Zach Zwinak rush for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 23, Eastern Michigan 7
2:09
Sam Ficken extra point GOOD.Penn State 24, Eastern Michigan 7
2:09
Sam Ficken kickoff for 62 yards returned by Tyler Allen for 25 yards to the EMich 28.
Eastern Michigan Punt, 4 plays
1:39
1st & 10 at own 28
Tyler Benz pass complete to Tyreese Russell for 12 yards to the EMich 40 for a 1ST down.
1:23
1st & 10 at own 40
Tyler Benz pass complete to Duwhan Alford for 3 yards to the EMich 43.
0:45
2nd & 7 at own 43
Ryan Brumfield rush for a loss of 3 yards, fumbled, recovered by EMich Ryan Brumfield at the EMich 40.
0:00
3rd & 10 at own 40
Tyler Benz pass complete to Tyreese Russell for no gain to the EMich 40.
Q4 14:54
4th & 10 at own 40
Austin Barnes punt for 44 yards, fair catch by Von Walker at the PnSt 16.
4th quarter7 drives, then Penn State 45, Eastern Michigan 7
Penn State Touchdown pass, 6 plays
14:30
1st & 10 at own 16
Akeel Lynch rush for 7 yards to the PnSt 23.
14:16
2nd & 3 at own 23
Akeel Lynch rush for 17 yards to the PnSt 40 for a 1ST down.
13:46
1st & 10 at own 40
Akeel Lynch rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 43.
13:15
2nd & 7 at own 43
Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Alex Kenney for 10 yards to the EMich 47 for a 1ST down.
12:49
1st & 10 at opp 47
Akeel Lynch rush for 2 yards to the EMich 45.
12:25
2nd & 8 at opp 45
Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Allen Robinson for 45 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 30, Eastern Michigan 7
12:25
Sam Ficken extra point GOOD.Penn State 31, Eastern Michigan 7
12:25
Sam Ficken kickoff for 65 yards returned by Tyler Allen for 32 yards to the EMich 32.
Eastern Michigan Punt, 3 plays
11:54
1st & 10 at own 32
Tyler Benz pass complete to Tyreese Russell for 3 yards to the EMich 35.
11:42
2nd & 7 at own 35
Tyler Benz pass incomplete to Tyreese Russell.
11:20
3rd & 7 at own 35
Javonti Greene rush for 2 yards to the EMich 37.
11:00
4th & 5 at own 37
Austin Barnes punt for 46 yards, downed at the PnSt 17.
Penn State Touchdown run, 4 plays
10:45
1st & 10 at own 17
Bill Belton rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 20.
10:26
2nd & 7 at own 20
Bill Belton rush for 10 yards to the PnSt 30 for a 1ST down.
10:05
1st & 10 at own 30
Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Jesse James for 19 yards to the PnSt 49 for a 1ST down.
9:47
1st & 10 at own 49
Bill Belton rush for 51 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 37, Eastern Michigan 7
9:47
Sam Ficken extra point GOOD.Penn State 38, Eastern Michigan 7
9:47
Sam Ficken kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Eastern Michigan Punt, 3 plays
9:24
1st & 10 at own 25
Darius Jackson rush for 4 yards to the EMich 29.
8:57
2nd & 6 at own 29
Darius Jackson rush for 5 yards to the EMich 34.
8:14
3rd & 1 at own 34
Darius Jackson rush for no gain to the EMich 34.
7:54
4th & 1 at own 34
Austin Barnes punt for 43 yards, fair catch by Von Walker at the PnSt 23.
Penn State Touchdown run, 7 plays
7:43
1st & 10 at own 23
Akeel Lynch rush for 7 yards to the PnSt 30.
7:12
2nd & 3 at own 30
Akeel Lynch rush for 5 yards to the PnSt 35 for a 1ST down.
6:32
1st & 10 at own 35
Akeel Lynch rush for 8 yards to the PnSt 43.
5:55
2nd & 2 at own 43
Tyler Ferguson pass complete to Geno Lewis for 5 yards to the PnSt 48 for a 1ST down.
5:25
1st & 10 at own 48
Akeel Lynch rush for 27 yards to the EMich 25 for a 1ST down.
4:43
1st & 10 at opp 25
Tyler Ferguson pass complete to Alex Kenney for 7 yards to the EMich 18.
4:26
2nd & 3 at opp 18
Akeel Lynch rush for 18 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 44, Eastern Michigan 7
4:26
Sam Ficken extra point GOOD.Penn State 45, Eastern Michigan 7
4:26
Sam Ficken kickoff for 62 yards returned by Tyler Allen for 22 yards to the EMich 25.
Eastern Michigan Punt, 5 plays
3:46
1st & 10 at own 25
Ryan Brumfield rush for 4 yards to the EMich 29.
3:35
2nd & 6 at own 29
Ryan Brumfield rush for 13 yards to the EMich 42 for a 1ST down.
2:50
1st & 10 at own 42
Brogan Roback pass complete to Donald Scott for 7 yards to the EMich 49.
2:30
2nd & 3 at own 49
Ryan Brumfield rush for a loss of 1 yard to the EMich 48.
2:15
3rd & 4 at own 48
Brogan Roback pass incomplete.
2:00
4th & 4 at own 48
Austin Barnes punt for 52 yards for a touchback.
Penn State End of game, 3 plays
1:45
1st & 10 at own 20
Von Walker rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 23.
1:00
2nd & 7 at own 23
Von Walker rush for 1 yard to the PnSt 24.
0:00
3rd & 6 at own 24
Von Walker rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 28.
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