Total Yards
Penn State453
Boston College382
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Boston College at Penn State
Dec 27, 2014 • Completed • Neutral Site
NEW ERA PINSTRIPE BOWL
Season 2014PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Boston College
ACC
Final Score
30 - 31
BCPS
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Penn State
Big Ten
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Penn State371
Boston College97
Rushing Yards
Penn State82
Boston College285
Turnovers
Penn State2
Boston College0
Game Conditions
Temperature50°F
Wind8 mph S
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
Tackles
No tackles data.
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Box Score Comparison
Penn State vs Boston College box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Penn State27:41
Boston College32:19
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Penn State edges Boston College 31-30
Penn State finished ahead of Boston College 31-30 on Dec 28, 2014 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2014 season.
Penn State finished ahead of Boston College 31-30 on Dec 28, 2014 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2014 season.
Penn State built the decisive edge with a 1-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Penn State 453; Boston College 382. Another key split was passing yards: Penn State 371; Boston College 97.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Penn State 453; Boston College 382
Passing yards
Penn State 371; Boston College 97
Rushing yards
Penn State 82; Boston College 285
Turnovers
Penn State 2; Boston College 0
First downs
Penn State 25; Boston College 16
Possession time
Penn State 27:41; Boston College 32:19
Third downs
Penn State 9-17; Boston College 5-16
Completions-attempts
Penn State 34-50; Boston College 11-20
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Penn State | Boston College |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 453 | 382 |
| Passing Yards | 371 | 97 |
| Rushing Yards | 82 | 285 |
| First Downs | 25 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-17 | 5-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 10-60 | 8-70 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 34-50 | 11-20 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 46 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 27:41 | 32:19 |