Western Michigan at Michigan State
Saturday, August 30, 2003 Share
Michigan State beat Western Michigan 26–21. It was their sixth meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 6–0 as played.
Final at Spartan Stadium, East LansingAttendance 72,923
- At kickoff
- 73°F, partly cloudy, wind 8 mph from the northWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Capital City Airport (KLAN), 11 km from the stadium, 20 minutes after kickoff
Scoring by quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
| Michigan State | 7 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 26 |
Efficiency
| Western Michigan | Michigan State | |
|---|---|---|
| −0.06 | First-down EPA | −0.27 |
| −0.22 | Second-down EPA | −0.29 |
| −0.04 | Third-down EPA | 0.11 |
From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Michigan State 59% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
Officially, Michigan State leads 13–0; as played, 14–0 in 14 meetings, counting the eight since this game.
Around this game
Western Michigan
- Next gamevs. William & MarySept. 6, 2003
- SeasonWestern Michigan in 2003
- ProgramWestern Michigan history and records
Michigan State
- Next gamevs. RutgersSept. 6, 2003
- SeasonMichigan State in 2003
- ProgramMichigan State history and records