Total Yards
Penn State435
Wisconsin415
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Wisconsin at Penn State
Dec 4, 2016 • Completed • Neutral Site
Season 2016RegularWeek 14
Away
Wisconsin
Big Ten
Final Score
31 - 38
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Penn State
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Penn State384
Wisconsin174
Rushing Yards
Penn State51
Wisconsin241
Turnovers
Penn State2
Wisconsin0
Game Conditions
Temperature33°F
Wind5 mph N
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Penn State23:03
Wisconsin36:57
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Penn State holds off Wisconsin 38-31
Penn State defeated Wisconsin 38-31 in Week 14 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 435-415 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Penn State set the terms early in a game that finished 38-31. Corey Clement run for 67 yds for a TD, (Andrew Endicott KICK) came with {'seconds': 6, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving Wisconsin the first major swing.
Penn State's box score carried the story: 435 total yards, 51 rushing yards, and 384 passing yards. Wisconsin finished with 415 total yards, including 241 on the ground and 174 through the air.
Penn State converted 3-10 on third down, went 0-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-0, Penn State led 14-28 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Trace McSorley pass complete to Saeed Blacknall for 70 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Corey Clement run for 67 yds for a TD, (Andrew Endicott KICK) (Wisconsin led 14-0 over Penn State).
Rushing Touchdown
Austin Ramesh run for 1 yd for a TD, (Andrew Endicott KICK) (Wisconsin led 7-0 over Penn State).
Passing Touchdown
Trace McSorley pass complete to Mike Gesicki for 33 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK) (Penn State led 7-14 over Wisconsin).
Passing Touchdown
Trace McSorley pass complete to Saeed Blacknall for 40 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK) (Penn State led 14-28 over Wisconsin).
Fumble Recovery (Opponent)
TEAM run for a loss of 19 yards TEAM fumbled, recovered by Wisc Ryan Connelly , return for 12 yds, (Andrew Endicott KICK) (Penn State led 7-21 over Wisconsin).
Rushing Touchdown
Dare Ogunbowale run for 7 yds for a TD, (Andrew Endicott KICK) (Wisconsin led 28-7 over Penn State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-31
Penn State defeated Wisconsin.
Total yards
435-415
Penn State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
51
Penn State averaged 1.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
384
Penn State averaged 12.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-10
Penn State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-12
Wisconsin's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Penn State | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 435 | 415 |
| Passing Yards | 384 | 174 |
| Rushing Yards | 51 | 241 |
| First Downs | 21 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-10 | 5-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-3 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-25 | 4-40 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-31 | 16-21 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 49 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 23:03 | 36:57 |