Total Yards
Penn State718
Kent State67
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2024)
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Kent State at Penn State
Sep 21, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 4
Away
Kent State
Mid-American
Final Score
0 - 56
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Penn State409
Kent State18
Rushing Yards
Penn State309
Kent State49
Turnovers
Penn State1
Kent State0
Game Conditions
ConditionHeavy Rain Shower
Temperature70°F
Wind5 mph SE
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
0.07 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Penn State vs Kent State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Penn State35:41
Kent State24:19
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Penn State overwhelms Kent State 56-0
Penn State defeated Kent State 56-0 in Week 4 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 718-67 edge in total yards, and scoring 5 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Penn State set the terms early in a game that finished 56-0. Drew Allar pass complete to Tyler Warren for 16 yds for a TD (Sander Sahaydak KICK) came with {'seconds': 38, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Penn State the first major swing.
Penn State's box score carried the story: 718 total yards, 309 rushing yards, and 409 passing yards. Kent State finished with 67 total yards, including 49 on the ground and 18 through the air.
Penn State converted 8-10 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-0, Penn State led 28-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Drew Allar pass complete to Omari Evans for 59 yds for a TD (Sander Sahaydak KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Drew Allar pass complete to Tyler Warren for 16 yds for a TD (Sander Sahaydak KICK) (Penn State led 7-0 over Kent State).
Passing Touchdown
Tyler Warren pass complete to Nicholas Singleton for 17 yds for a TD (Sander Sahaydak KICK) (Penn State led 14-0 over Kent State).
Passing Touchdown
Drew Allar pass complete to Liam Clifford for 14 yds for a TD (Sander Sahaydak KICK) (Penn State led 21-0 over Kent State).
Rushing Touchdown
Drew Allar run for 5 yds for a TD (Sander Sahaydak KICK) (Penn State led 28-0 over Kent State).
Passing Touchdown
Beau Pribula pass complete to Khalil Dinkins for 13 yds for a TD (Sander Sahaydak KICK) (Penn State led 42-0 over Kent State).
Passing Touchdown
Drew Allar pass complete to Omari Evans for 59 yds for a TD (Sander Sahaydak KICK) (Penn State led 35-0 over Kent State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
56-0
Penn State defeated Kent State.
Total yards
718-67
Penn State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
309
Penn State averaged 6.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
409
Penn State averaged 13.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-10
Penn State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
1-11
Kent State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Penn State | Kent State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 718 | 67 |
| Passing Yards | 409 | 18 |
| Rushing Yards | 309 | 49 |
| First Downs | 40 | 6 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-10 | 1-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-65 | 2-20 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-31 | 2-13 |
| Rushing Attempts | 50 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 5 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 0 |
| Possession Time | 35:41 | 24:19 |