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South Florida at Penn State
Sep 3, 2005 • Completed
Away
South Florida
American Athletic

Final Score
13 - 23

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Game Story
Penn State beats South Florida 23-13
Penn State finished ahead of South Florida 23-13 on Sep 3, 2005. The result came in week 1 of the 2005 season.
Penn State finished ahead of South Florida 23-13 on Sep 3, 2005. The result came in week 1 of the 2005 season.
Penn State built the decisive edge with a 10-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Penn State 354; South Florida 297. Another key split was passing yards: Penn State 120; South Florida 200.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Penn State 354; South Florida 297
Passing yards
Penn State 120; South Florida 200
Rushing yards
Penn State 264; South Florida 97
Turnovers
Penn State 4; South Florida 2
First downs
Penn State 18; South Florida 17
Possession time
Penn State 17:10; South Florida 19:00
Third downs
Penn State 3-9; South Florida 6-19
Completions-attempts
Penn State 9-15; South Florida 21-39
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Penn State | South Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 354 | 297 |
| Passing Yards | 120 | 200 |
| Rushing Yards | 264 | 97 |
| First Downs | 18 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-9 | 6-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 9-15 | 21-39 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 17:10 | 19:00 |