Total Yards
Penn State509
Villanova280
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Villanova at Penn State
Sep 25, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 4
Away
Villanova
Road profile
Final Score
17 - 38
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Penn State
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Penn State429
Villanova222
Rushing Yards
Penn State80
Villanova58
Turnovers
Penn State1
Villanova1
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature68°F
Wind8 mph SW
Humidity
49%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Penn State vs Villanova box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Penn State28:45
Villanova31:15
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Penn State pulls away from Villanova 38-17
Penn State defeated Villanova 38-17 in Week 4 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 509-280 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Penn State set the terms early in a game that finished 38-17. Sean Clifford pass complete to Jahan Dotson for 52 yds for a TD (Jordan Stout KICK) came with {'seconds': 59, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving Penn State the first major swing.
Penn State's box score carried the story: 509 total yards, 80 rushing yards, and 429 passing yards. Villanova finished with 280 total yards, including 58 on the ground and 222 through the air.
Penn State converted 3-12 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Penn State led 17-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Sean Clifford pass complete to KeAndre Lambert-Smith for 83 yds for a TD (Jordan Stout KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Sean Clifford pass complete to Jahan Dotson for 52 yds for a TD (Jordan Stout KICK) (Penn State led 7-0 over Villanova).
Field Goal Good
Cole Bunce 39 yd FG GOOD (Villanova led 3-7 over Penn State).
Passing Touchdown
Sean Clifford pass complete to Parker Washington for 52 yds for a TD (Jordan Stout KICK) (Penn State led 14-3 over Villanova).
Field Goal Good
Jordan Stout 29 yd FG GOOD (Penn State led 17-3 over Villanova).
Passing Touchdown
Sean Clifford pass complete to Parker Washington for 23 yds for a TD (Jordan Stout KICK) (Penn State led 31-3 over Villanova).
Passing Touchdown
Sean Clifford pass complete to KeAndre Lambert-Smith for 83 yds for a TD (Jordan Stout KICK) (Penn State led 24-3 over Villanova).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-17
Penn State defeated Villanova.
Total yards
509-280
Penn State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
80
Penn State averaged 2.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
429
Penn State averaged 13.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-12
Penn State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-14
Villanova's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Penn State | Villanova |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 509 | 280 |
| Passing Yards | 429 | 222 |
| Rushing Yards | 80 | 58 |
| First Downs | 20 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-12 | 4-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-35 | 4-50 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-31 | 20-34 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 26 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 28:45 | 31:15 |