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Penn State at Indiana
Oct 24, 2020 • Completed
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Penn State
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Final Score
35 - 36

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Humidity
47%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Indiana edges Penn State 36-35
Indiana defeated Penn State 36-35 in Week 8 of the 2020 regular slate, finishing with a 211-488 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Indiana set the terms early in a game that finished 36-35. Sean Clifford pass complete to Pat Freiermuth for 2 yds for a TD (Jake Pinegar KICK) came with {'seconds': 59, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Penn State the first major swing.
Indiana's box score carried the story: 211 total yards, 41 rushing yards, and 170 passing yards. Penn State finished with 488 total yards, including 250 on the ground and 238 through the air.
Indiana converted 4-12 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-3, Indiana led 17-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Charles Campbell 49 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Sean Clifford pass complete to Pat Freiermuth for 2 yds for a TD (Jake Pinegar KICK) (Penn State led 7-0 over Indiana).
Rushing Touchdown
Stevie Scott III run for 2 yds for a TD (Charles Campbell KICK) (Indiana led 17-7 over Penn State).
Field Goal Good
Charles Campbell 34 yd FG GOOD (Indiana led 3-7 over Penn State).
Rushing Touchdown
Stevie Scott III run for 14 yds for a TD (Charles Campbell KICK) (Indiana led 10-7 over Penn State).
Rushing Touchdown
Sean Clifford run for 35 yds for a TD (Jake Pinegar KICK) (Penn State led 14-17 over Indiana).
Rushing Touchdown
Devyn Ford run for 14 yds for a TD (Jake Pinegar KICK) (Penn State led 28-20 over Indiana).
Stat Callouts
Final score
36-35
Indiana defeated Penn State.
Total yards
211-488
Indiana held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
41
Indiana averaged 1.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
170
Indiana averaged 4.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-12
Indiana's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
9-17
Penn State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Indiana | Penn State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 211 | 488 |
| Passing Yards | 170 | 238 |
| Rushing Yards | 41 | 250 |
| First Downs | 16 | 27 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-12 | 9-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-36 | 10-100 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-36 | 24-35 |
| Rushing Attempts | 26 | 52 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 19:35 | 40:22 |