Total Yards
Penn State403
Central Michigan363
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Central Michigan at Penn State
Sep 24, 2022 • Completed
Season 2022RegularWeek 4
Away
Central Michigan
Mid-American
Final Score
14 - 33
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Passing Yards
Penn State237
Central Michigan275
Rushing Yards
Penn State166
Central Michigan88
Turnovers
Penn State0
Central Michigan4
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature59°F
Wind3 mph W
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Penn State30:27
Central Michigan29:33
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Game Story
Penn State beats Central Michigan 33-14
Penn State defeated Central Michigan 33-14 in Week 4 of the 2022 regular slate, finishing with a 403-363 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Penn State set the terms early in a game that finished 33-14. Sean Clifford pass complete to Mitchell Tinsley for 5 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) came with {'seconds': 42, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Penn State the first major swing.
Penn State's box score carried the story: 403 total yards, 166 rushing yards, and 237 passing yards. Central Michigan finished with 363 total yards, including 88 on the ground and 275 through the air.
Penn State converted 5-13 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-4, Penn State led 21-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Kaytron Allen run for 14 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Sean Clifford pass complete to Mitchell Tinsley for 5 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) (Penn State led 7-0 over Central Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Sean Clifford pass complete to Brenton Strange for 4 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) (Penn State led 14-0 over Central Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Kaytron Allen run for 14 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) (Penn State led 21-14 over Central Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Daniel Richardson pass complete to Finn Hogan for 2 yds for a TD, (Josh Rolston KICK) (Central Michigan led 7-14 over Penn State).
Passing Touchdown
Daniel Richardson pass complete to Joel Wilson for 14 yds for a TD, (Josh Rolston KICK) (Central Michigan led 14-14 over Penn State).
Passing Touchdown
Sean Clifford pass complete to Brenton Strange for 3 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar PAT BLOCKED) (Penn State led 27-14 over Central Michigan).
Stat Callouts
Final score
33-14
Penn State defeated Central Michigan.
Total yards
403-363
Penn State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
166
Penn State averaged 5.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
237
Penn State averaged 6.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-13
Penn State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-15
Central Michigan's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Penn State | Central Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 403 | 363 |
| Passing Yards | 237 | 275 |
| Rushing Yards | 166 | 88 |
| First Downs | 21 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-13 | 5-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 3-5 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-45 | 8-80 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-39 | 29-52 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 23 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 30:27 | 29:33 |