Total Yards
Maryland466
Penn State363
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Penn State at Maryland
Oct 24, 2015 • Completed • Neutral Site
Season 2015RegularWeek 8
Away
Penn State
Big Ten
Final Score
31 - 30
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Maryland
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Maryland225
Penn State315
Rushing Yards
Maryland241
Penn State48
Turnovers
Maryland5
Penn State3
Game Conditions
Temperature60°F
Wind8 mph S
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Maryland36:16
Penn State23:44
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Penn State edges Maryland 31-30
Penn State defeated Maryland 31-30 in Week 8 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 363-466 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Penn State set the terms early in a game that finished 31-30. Saquon Barkley run for 6 yds for a TD, (Joey Julius KICK) came with {'seconds': 49, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Penn State the first major swing.
Penn State's box score carried the story: 363 total yards, 48 rushing yards, and 315 passing yards. Maryland finished with 466 total yards, including 241 on the ground and 225 through the air.
Penn State converted 3-13 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-5, Penn State led 17-13 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Joey Julius 40 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Saquon Barkley run for 6 yds for a TD, (Joey Julius KICK) (Penn State led 7-0 over Maryland).
Rushing Touchdown
Perry Hills run for 12 yds for a TD, (Brad Craddock KICK) (Maryland led 7-7 over Penn State).
Passing Touchdown
Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Chris Godwin for 37 yds for a TD MARYLAND Penalty, Defensive Pass Interference (Anthony Nixon) declined, (Joey Julius KICK) (Penn State led 14-13 over Maryland).
Field Goal Good
Brad Craddock 27 yd FG GOOD (Maryland led 13-7 over Penn State).
Field Goal Good
Brad Craddock 44 yd FG GOOD (Maryland led 10-7 over Penn State).
Field Goal Good
Joey Julius 40 yd FG GOOD (Penn State led 17-13 over Maryland).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-30
Penn State defeated Maryland.
Total yards
363-466
Penn State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
48
Penn State averaged 1.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
315
Penn State averaged 10.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-13
Penn State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-13
Maryland's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-5
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Maryland | Penn State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 466 | 363 |
| Passing Yards | 225 | 315 |
| Rushing Yards | 241 | 48 |
| First Downs | 21 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-13 | 3-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-70 | 5-24 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-28 | 13-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 48 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 36:16 | 23:44 |