Total Yards
Penn State342
Indiana349
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Indiana at Penn State
Oct 28, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 9
Away
Indiana
Big Ten
Final Score
24 - 33
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Passing Yards
Penn State210
Indiana269
Rushing Yards
Penn State132
Indiana80
Turnovers
Penn State1
Indiana2
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature67°F
Wind8 mph W
Humidity
94%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Penn State35:25
Indiana24:35
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Game Story
Penn State holds off Indiana 33-24
Penn State defeated Indiana 33-24 in Week 9 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 342-349 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Penn State set the terms early in a game that finished 33-24. Brendan Sorsby pass complete to DeQuece Carter for 90 yds for a TD (Chris Freeman KICK) came with {'seconds': 37, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Indiana the first major swing.
Penn State's box score carried the story: 342 total yards, 132 rushing yards, and 210 passing yards. Indiana finished with 349 total yards, including 80 on the ground and 269 through the air.
Penn State converted 7-18 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Penn State led 17-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Drew Allar pass complete to KeAndre Lambert-Smith for 57 yds for a TD (Alex Felkins KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Brendan Sorsby pass complete to DeQuece Carter for 90 yds for a TD (Chris Freeman KICK) (Indiana led 7-0 over Penn State).
Passing Touchdown
Drew Allar pass complete to Khalil Dinkins for 9 yds for a TD (Alex Felkins KICK) (Penn State led 7-7 over Indiana).
Rushing Touchdown
Nicholas Singleton run for 2 yds for a TD (Alex Felkins KICK) (Penn State led 14-14 over Indiana).
Passing Touchdown
Brendan Sorsby pass complete to Donaven McCulley for 69 yds for a TD (Chris Freeman KICK) (Indiana led 14-7 over Penn State).
Field Goal Good
Alex Felkins 50 yd FG GOOD (Penn State led 17-14 over Indiana).
Passing Touchdown
Drew Allar pass complete to Theo Johnson for 16 yds for a TD (Alex Felkins KICK) (Penn State led 24-14 over Indiana).
Stat Callouts
Final score
33-24
Penn State defeated Indiana.
Total yards
342-349
Penn State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
132
Penn State averaged 3.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
210
Penn State averaged 6.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-18
Penn State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-11
Indiana's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Penn State | Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 342 | 349 |
| Passing Yards | 210 | 269 |
| Rushing Yards | 132 | 80 |
| First Downs | 19 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-18 | 3-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-60 | 5-35 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-31 | 13-19 |
| Rushing Attempts | 43 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 35:25 | 24:35 |