| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Penn State | 14 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 33 |
Game flow
Penn State won by 19 · 7 scoresLead changes
0
1 time tied
PSU biggest lead
+19
Q4 14:43
CMU biggest lead
—
never led
Time in front
PSU 82% · CMU 0%
tied 18% · 49:15 vs 0:00 of game clock
The lead after every score: above the line Penn State is ahead, below it Central Michigan. Each dot is a score in the scoring team's colour; hover one.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
8:42
TD Mitchell Tinsley 5 Yd pass from Sean Clifford (Jake Pinegar Kick)9 plays, 59 yds, 4:56 · from PSU 41
CMU 0–7 PSU6:38
TD Brenton Strange 4 Yd pass from Sean Clifford (Jake Pinegar Kick)3 plays, 15 yds, 1:11 · from CMU 15
CMU 0–14 PSU2nd quarter
12:39
TD Finn Hogan 2 Yd pass from Daniel Richardson (Josh Rolston Kick)11 plays, 45 yds, 4:31 · from PSU 45
CMU 7–14 PSU6:25
TD Joel Wilson 14 Yd pass from Daniel Richardson (Josh Rolston Kick)9 plays, 67 yds, 3:21 · from CMU 33
CMU 14–14 PSU1:58
TD Kaytron Allen 14 Yd Run (Jake Pinegar Kick)5 plays, 34 yds, 1:38 · from CMU 34
CMU 14–21 PSU3rd quarter
11:55
TD Brenton Strange 3 Yd pass from Sean Clifford (Jake Pinegar PAT blocked)2 plays, 7 yds, 0:45 · from CMU 7
CMU 14–27 PSU4th quarter
14:43
TD Sean Clifford 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)4 plays, 52 yds, 1:22 · from PSU 48
CMU 14–33 PSUDrives
PSU 5/13 scoredCMU 2/11 scored| Q | Start | Team | From | Plays | Yds | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 14:55 | CMU | CMU 24 | 3 | -7 | 1:17 | Punt |
| Q1 | 13:38 | PSU | PSU 41 | 9 | 59 | 4:56 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 8:37 | CMU | CMU 26 | 3 | 3 | 0:48 | Interception |
| Q1 | 7:49 | PSU | CMU 15 | 3 | 15 | 1:11 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 6:38 | CMU | CMU 25 | 4 | 19 | 2:16 | Punt |
| Q1 | 4:22 | PSU | PSU 10 | 3 | -1 | 2:12 | Punt |
| Q1 | 2:10 | CMU | PSU 45 | 11 | 45 | 4:31 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 12:34 | PSU | PSU 19 | 7 | 48 | 2:48 | Downs |
| Q2 | 9:46 | CMU | CMU 33 | 9 | 67 | 3:21 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 6:25 | PSU | PSU 25 | 4 | 24 | 1:36 | Punt |
| Q2 | 4:49 | CMU | CMU 3 | 3 | 0 | 1:13 | Punt |
| Q2 | 3:36 | PSU | CMU 34 | 5 | 34 | 1:38 | Touchdown |
Win probability
Penn State 100% · pregame line Penn State −28.0 (closing line)The pregame line (TDC's for this week's games, the closing betting line for past ones), blended with the score, clock and field position (calibrated on every 2024–25 FBS play). Gold dots mark the biggest swings; hover one.
Box score
| Passing | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Richardson | 26/45 | 235 | 5.2 | 2 | 2 | 63.1 |
| Jase Bauer | 3/7 | 40 | 5.7 | 0 | 0 | 76.1 |
| Rushing | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lew Nichols | 13 | 67 | 5.2 | 0 | 18 |
| Myles Bailey | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 |
| Marion Lukes | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 6 |
| Jase Bauer | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 12 |
| Joel Wilson | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daniel Richardson | 3 | -8 | -2.7 | 0 | 2 |
| Receiving | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carriere | 11 | 111 | 10.1 | 0 | 20 |
| Joel Wilson | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 1 | 18 |
| Noah Koenigsknecht | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 0 | 25 |
| Myles Bailey | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 |
| Lew Nichols | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 |
| Kenny Brewer III | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 |
| Marion Lukes | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 |
| Finn Hogan | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 1 | 6 |
| Jalen McGaughy | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Rolston | 0/0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2/2 | 2 |
| Punting | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Elzinga | 4 | 178 | 44.5 | 0 | 1 | 47 |
Biggest plays
CMU +10% Q2 6:25 Daniel Richardson pass complete to Joel Wilson for 14 yds for a TD, (Josh Rolston KICK)
PSU +8% Q2 6:25 Josh Rolston kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
PSU +4% Q2 1:58 Kaytron Allen run for 14 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK)
CMU +4% Q2 12:39 Daniel Richardson pass complete to Finn Hogan for 2 yds for a TD, (Josh Rolston KICK)
PSU +3% Q2 3:36 Sean Clifford pass incomplete
Team stats
| Stat | CMU | PSU |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 20 | 21 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-15 | 5-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 3-5 | 2-3 |
| Total Yards | 363 | 403 |
| Passing | 275 | 237 |
| Comp/Att | 29/52 | 24/39 |
| Yards per pass | 5.3 | 6.1 |
| Rushing | 88 | 166 |
| Rushing Attempts | 23 | 32 |
| Yards per rush | 3.8 | 5.2 |
| Penalties | 8-80 | 5-45 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 2 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Possession | 29:33 | 30:27 |
Play by play
Q4 0:00 End of 4th Quarter
Q4 0:00 1st & 10 at PSU 36
Q4 0:09 4th & 2 at PSU 36 Jase Bauer pass incomplete
Q4 0:47 3rd & 2 at PSU 36 Jase Bauer pass incomplete
Q4 0:47 2nd & 2 at PSU 36 Jase Bauer pass incomplete
Q4 0:47 1st & 5 at PSU 39 Jase Bauer run for 3 yds to the PnSt 36
Q4 0:47 1st & 10 at PSU 44 BAUER, Jase pass to the left intercepted by DWYER, Robbie at the PSU38. Dwyer return for 26 yards to the CMU36 (FERRIS, Tyden), clock 00:47. PENALTY Before the snap, PSU Illegal Substitution enforced 5 yards from the PSU44 to the PSU39. NO PLAY (replay the down).
Q4 3:37 4th & 7 at CMU 46 Jase Bauer pass complete to Kenny Brewer III for 10 yds to the PnSt 44 for a 1ST down
Q4 3:37 3rd & 17 at CMU 36 Jase Bauer pass complete to Marion Lukes for 10 yds to the CMich 46
Q4 3:37 2nd & 17 at CMU 36 Jase Bauer pass incomplete
Q4 3:37 1st & 10 at CMU 43 Jase Bauer sacked by Dani Dennis-Sutton for a loss of 7 yards to the CMich 36
Q4 3:37 1st & 10 at CMU 31 Jase Bauer run for 12 yds to the CMich 43 for a 1ST down
Q4 3:37 2nd & 20 at CMU 11 Jase Bauer pass complete to Myles Bailey for 20 yds to the CMich 31 for a 1ST down
Q4 3:37 1st & 10 at CMU 21 Daniel Richardson sacked by Dani Dennis-Sutton for a loss of 10 yards to the CMich 11
Q4 3:37 4th & 13 at CMU 21 Jake Pinegar 38 yd FG MISSED
Q4 9:12 3rd & 7 at CMU 15 Drew Allar sacked by Dakota Cochran for a loss of 6 yards to the CMich 21
Q4 9:12 2nd & 7 at CMU 15 Drew Allar pass complete to Nicholas Singleton for no gain to the CMich 15
Q4 9:12 1st & 10 at CMU 18 Nicholas Singleton run for 3 yds to the CMich 15
Q4 9:12 4th & 1 at CMU 20 Nicholas Singleton run for 2 yds to the CMich 18 for a 1ST down
Q4 9:12 4th & 6 at CMU 25 CENTRAL MICH Penalty, Offsides (Thomas Incoom) to the CMich 20
Q4 9:12 3rd & 6 at CMU 25 Drew Allar pass incomplete
Q4 9:12 2nd & 6 at CMU 25 Drew Allar pass incomplete
Q4 9:12 1st & 10 at CMU 29 Kaytron Allen run for 4 yds to the CMich 25
Q4 9:12 1st & 10 at CMU 43 Kaytron Allen run for 14 yds to the CMich 29 for a 1ST down
Q4 9:12 1st & 10 at PSU 44 Kaytron Allen run for 13 yds to the CMich 43 for a 1ST down