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Michigan State vs. Florida Atlantic

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Michigan State beat Florida Atlantic 30–⁠17. It was their second meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 2–⁠0 as played.

Neutral siteMichigan State11–⁠2 in 2010
30
Neutral siteFlorida Atlantic4–⁠8 in 2010
17

FinalTV: ESPNUAttendance 36,124

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Michigan State10107330
Florida Atlantic707317

Standouts

  • PassingJeff Van Camp23 of 35, 215 yards, 1 TDFlorida Atlantic
  • RushingEdwin Baker15 carries, 183 yards, 1 TDMichigan State
  • ReceivingLester Jean6 catches, 99 yardsFlorida Atlantic
  • DefenseTarvoris Hill1 INTFlorida Atlantic

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Player stats

Michigan State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Kirk Cousins9/1714211
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Edwin Baker15183180
Le’Veon Bell1049117
Bennie Fowler III1303
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Keshawn Martin253042
B.J. Cunningham235130
Mark Dell119019
Garrett Celek217015

Florida Atlantic

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Jeff Van Camp23/3521510
Graham Wilbert1/24100
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Alfred Morris2054110
Xavier Stinson422017
Jeff Blanchard3704
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Lester Jean699041
Rob Housler775020
Avery Holley323011
Willie Floyd115015
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Tarvoris Hill100

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

Michigan StateFlorida Atlantic
367Total yards301
153Passing yards271
225Rushing yards45
8.4Yards per pass6.9
7.5Yards per rush1.3
17First downs20
1–⁠7Third downs7–⁠16
0–⁠0Fourth downs2–⁠2
2Turnovers1
4–⁠43Penalties10–⁠70
13:21Possession22:14

Efficiency

Michigan StateFlorida Atlantic
46%Success rate39%
−0.03EPA per play0.10
0.82Explosiveness1.27
0.10Rushing EPA−0.34
−0.26Passing EPA0.48
27%Passing-down success41%
−0.13First-down EPA−0.43
0.12Second-down EPA0.17
−0.15Third-down EPA0.65

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 61% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Florida Atlantic end zoneMichigan State end zoneQ1 Michigan StateField goal, 7 playsQ1 Florida AtlanticPunt, 3 playsQ1 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 2 playsQ1 Florida AtlanticTouchdown run, 15 playsQ1 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 Florida AtlanticPunt, 3 playsQ2 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 5 playsQ2 Florida AtlanticPunt, 3 playsQ2 Michigan StateField goal, 7 playsQ2 Florida AtlanticPunt, 6 playsQ2 Michigan StateEnd of half, 7 playsQ3 Florida AtlanticPunt, 8 playsQ3 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 1 playQ3 Florida AtlanticTouchdown pass, 16 playsQ3 Michigan StateInterception, 3 playsQ3 Florida AtlanticFumble, 9 playsQ4 Michigan StateField goal, 6 playsQ4 Florida AtlanticPunt, 3 playsQ4 Michigan StateFumble, 4 playsQ4 Florida AtlanticField goal, 6 playsQ4 Michigan StateEnd of game, 4 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Florida Atlantic drives left to right, Michigan State right to left.
  1. Q1 Michigan StateField goal, 7 plays, 45 yards
  2. Q1 Florida AtlanticPunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  3. Q1 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 2 plays, 24 yards
  4. Q1 Florida AtlanticTouchdown run, 15 plays, 76 yards
  5. Q1 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 70 yards
  6. Q2 Florida AtlanticPunt, 3 plays, 12 yards
  7. Q2 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 45 yards
  8. Q2 Florida AtlanticPunt, 3 plays, 43 yards
  9. Q2 Michigan StateField goal, 7 plays, 55 yards
  10. Q2 Florida AtlanticPunt, 6 plays, 30 yards
  11. Q2 Michigan StateEnd of half, 7 plays, 26 yards
  12. Q3 Florida AtlanticPunt, 8 plays, 50 yards
  13. Q3 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 1 play, 80 yards
  14. Q3 Florida AtlanticTouchdown pass, 16 plays, 80 yards
  15. Q3 Michigan StateInterception, 3 plays, −3 yards
  16. Q3 Florida AtlanticFumble, 9 plays, 71 yards
  17. Q4 Michigan StateField goal, 6 plays, 42 yards
  18. Q4 Florida AtlanticPunt, 3 plays, 58 yards
  19. Q4 Michigan StateFumble, 4 plays, 13 yards
  20. Q4 Florida AtlanticField goal, 6 plays, −1 yard
  21. Q4 Michigan StateEnd of game, 4 plays, 66 yards

Play by play

1st quarter5 drives, then Michigan State 10, Florida Atlantic 7
Michigan State Field goal, 7 plays
14:201st & 10 at own 32Edwin Baker rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 35.
13:462nd & 7 at own 35Kirk Cousins pass complete to Mark Dell for 19 yards to the FlAtl 46 for a 1ST down.
13:071st & 10 at opp 46Edwin Baker rush for 11 yards to the FlAtl 35 for a 1ST down.
12:441st & 10 at opp 35Edwin Baker rush for 1 yard to the FlAtl 34.
12:132nd & 9 at opp 34Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Mark Dell.
12:103rd & 9 at opp 34Kirk Cousins rush for 7 yards to the FlAtl 27.
11:564th & 2 at opp 27Dan Conroy 44 yard field goal GOOD.Michigan State 3, Florida Atlantic 0
11:50Dan Conroy kickoff for 67 yards returned by Willie Floyd for 19 yards to the FlAtl 22.
Florida Atlantic Punt, 3 plays
11:351st & 10 at own 22Alfred Morris rush for 1 yard to the FlAtl 23.
11:102nd & 9 at own 23Jeff Van Camp pass incomplete to Rob Housler.
10:543rd & 9 at own 23Alfred Morris rush for 6 yards to the FlAtl 29.
10:144th & 3 at own 29Mickey Groody punt for 43 yards, returned by Keshawn Martin for 48 yards to the FlAtl 24.
Michigan State Touchdown run, 2 plays
10:061st & 10 at opp 24Kirk Cousins pass complete to Garrett Celek for 15 yards to the FlAtl 9 for a 1ST down.
9:331st & goal at opp 9Le’Veon Bell rush for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 9, Florida Atlantic 0
9:33Dan Conroy extra point GOOD.Michigan State 10, Florida Atlantic 0
9:28Dan Conroy kickoff for 68 yards returned by Willie Floyd for 22 yards to the FlAtl 24.
Florida Atlantic Touchdown run, 15 plays
9:181st & 10 at own 24Jeff Van Camp pass complete to Rob Housler for 7 yards to the FlAtl 31.
8:302nd & 3 at own 31Alfred Morris rush for 7 yards to the FlAtl 38 for a 1ST down.
8:051st & 10 at own 38Jeff Van Camp pass complete to Avery Holley for 4 yards to the FlAtl 42.
7:202nd & 6 at own 42Jeff Van Camp pass complete to Jeff Blanchard for 9 yards to the MchSt 49 for a 1ST down.
6:501st & 10 at opp 49Alfred Morris rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 45.
6:342nd & 6 at opp 45FLA ATLANTIC penalty 5 yard False Start accepted.
6:252nd & 12 at own 49Jeff Van Camp pass incomplete to Lester Jean.
6:013rd & 12 at own 49Jeff Van Camp pass complete to Rob Housler for 21 yards to the MchSt 30 for a 1ST down.
5:251st & 10 at opp 30Alfred Morris rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 28.
4:582nd & 8 at opp 28Xavier Stinson rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 27.
4:303rd & 7 at opp 27Jeff Van Camp pass complete to Rob Housler for 7 yards to the MchSt 20 for a 1ST down.
4:001st & 10 at opp 20Alfred Morris rush for 7 yards to the MchSt 13.
3:202nd & 3 at opp 13Jeff Van Camp pass incomplete to Avery Holley.
3:153rd & 3 at opp 13Jeff Van Camp pass complete to Darian Williams for 10 yards to the MchSt 3 for a 1ST down.
2:351st & goal at opp 3Alfred Morris rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 2.
2:042nd & goal at opp 2Alfred Morris rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 10, Florida Atlantic 6
2:04Ross Gornall extra point GOOD.Michigan State 10, Florida Atlantic 7
1:56Ross Gornall kickoff for 59 yards returned by Keshawn Martin for 12 yards to the MchSt 13, MICHIGAN ST penalty 10 yard Illegal Block on B.J. Cunningham accepted.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
1:401st & 10 at own 13Le’Veon Bell rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 16.
0:342nd & 7 at own 16Kirk Cousins sacked by Cory Henry for a loss of 11 yards to the MchSt 5.
0:003rd & 18 at own 5Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keshawn Martin for 11 yards to the MchSt 16.
Q2 14:484th & 7 at own 16Aaron Bates punt for 58 yards, returned by Travis Jones for 7 yards to the FlAtl 33.
2nd quarter6 drives, then Michigan State 20, Florida Atlantic 7
Florida Atlantic Punt, 3 plays
14:301st & 10 at own 33Jeff Van Camp pass complete to Darian Williams for 2 yards to the FlAtl 35.
13:502nd & 8 at own 35FLA ATLANTIC penalty 10 yard Holding on DeAndre Richardson accepted, no play.
13:062nd & 18 at own 25Jeff Van Camp sacked by Colin Neely and Kevin Pickelman for a loss of 11 yards to the FlAtl 14.
12:463rd & 29 at own 14Jeff Van Camp pass complete to DeAndre Richardson for 6 yards to the FlAtl 20.
12:094th & 23 at own 20FLA ATLANTIC penalty 5 yard Illegal Formation accepted, no play.
11:574th & 18 at own 15Mickey Groody punt for 48 yards, returned by Keshawn Martin for 18 yards to the FlAtl 45.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 5 plays
11:401st & 10 at opp 45Kirk Cousins pass complete to Garrett Celek for 2 yards to the FlAtl 43.
11:152nd & 8 at opp 43Le’Veon Bell rush for 17 yards to the FlAtl 26 for a 1ST down.
10:431st & 10 at opp 26Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Charlie Gantt.
10:252nd & 10 at opp 26Team rush for a loss of 4 yards to the FlAtl 30.
9:503rd & 14 at opp 30Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 30 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 16, Florida Atlantic 7
9:50Dan Conroy extra point GOOD.Michigan State 17, Florida Atlantic 7
9:42Dan Conroy kickoff for 61 yards returned by Willie Floyd for 17 yards to the FlAtl 26.
Florida Atlantic Punt, 3 plays
9:111st & 10 at own 26Alfred Morris rush for 1 yard to the FlAtl 27.
8:572nd & 9 at own 27Jeff Van Camp pass incomplete to Rob Housler.
8:403rd & 9 at own 27FLA ATLANTIC penalty 5 yard Illegal Formation accepted, no play.
8:253rd & 14 at own 22Jeff Van Camp pass complete to Avery Holley for 11 yards to the FlAtl 33.
7:404th & 3 at own 33Mickey Groody punt for 45 yards, returned by Keshawn Martin for a loss of 3 yards to the MchSt 19.
Michigan State Field goal, 7 plays
7:281st & 10 at own 19FLA ATLANTIC penalty 5 yard Offside accepted, no play.
7:001st & 5 at own 24Edwin Baker rush for 19 yards to the FlAtl 42, FLA ATLANTIC penalty 15 yard Personal Foul accepted for a 1ST down.
6:401st & 10 at opp 42Bennie Fowler rush for 3 yards to the FlAtl 39.
6:062nd & 7 at opp 39Kirk Cousins pass complete to Bennie Fowler for 8 yards to the FlAtl 31 for a 1ST down.
5:451st & 10 at opp 31Edwin Baker rush for 2 yards to the FlAtl 29.
5:132nd & 8 at opp 29Kirk Cousins pass incomplete.
4:403rd & 8 at opp 29Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 5 yards to the FlAtl 24.
4:294th & 3 at opp 24Dan Conroy 41 yard field goal GOOD.Michigan State 20, Florida Atlantic 7
4:22Dan Conroy kickoff for 68 yards returned by Willie Floyd for 24 yards to the FlAtl 26.
Florida Atlantic Punt, 6 plays
4:151st & 10 at own 26Alfred Morris rush for a loss of 7 yards to the FlAtl 19.
3:452nd & 17 at own 19MICHIGAN ST penalty 0 yard Pass Interference accepted, no play.
3:151st & 10 at own 24Jeff Van Camp pass complete to Lester Jean for 8 yards to the FlAtl 32.
3:022nd & 2 at own 32Jeff Blanchard rush for 3 yards to the FlAtl 35 for a 1ST down.
2:371st & 10 at own 35MICHIGAN ST penalty 15 yard Pass Interference accepted, no play.
2:321st & 10 at the 50Jeff Van Camp pass incomplete to Darian Williams.
2:282nd & 10 at the 50Jeff Van Camp pass incomplete to Avery Holley.
2:013rd & 10 at the 50Alfred Morris rush for a loss of 2 yards to the FlAtl 48.
1:514th & 12 at own 48Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 1:51.
1:394th & 12 at own 48Mickey Groody punt for 45 yards, downed at the MchSt 7.
Michigan State End of half, 7 plays
1:201st & 10 at own 7Edwin Baker rush for 6 yards to the MchSt 13.
0:522nd & 3 at own 13Edwin Baker rush for 12 yards to the MchSt 25 for a 1ST down.
0:391st & 10 at own 25Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Mark Dell.
0:252nd & 10 at own 25Kirk Cousins pass complete to Le’Veon Bell for 10 yards to the MchSt 35 for a 1ST down.
0:121st & 10 at own 35Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Keshawn Martin.
0:052nd & 10 at own 35Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to B.J. Cunningham.
0:003rd & 10 at own 35Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the MchSt 33.
Q3 15:00Dan Conroy kickoff for 68 yards returned by Jeff Blanchard for 18 yards to the FlAtl 20.
3rd quarter5 drives, then Michigan State 27, Florida Atlantic 14
Florida Atlantic Punt, 8 plays
14:531st & 10 at own 20FLA ATLANTIC penalty 5 yard False Start accepted.
14:201st & 15 at own 15Alfred Morris rush for a loss of 2 yards to the FlAtl 13.
13:452nd & 17 at own 13Jeff Van Camp pass complete to Lester Jean for 12 yards to the FlAtl 25.
13:103rd & 5 at own 25Jeff Van Camp pass complete to Rob Housler for 11 yards to the FlAtl 36 for a 1ST down.
13:011st & 10 at own 36Jeff Van Camp pass incomplete to Lester Jean.
12:302nd & 10 at own 36Xavier Stinson rush for 17 yards to the MchSt 47 for a 1ST down.
12:001st & 10 at opp 47Jeff Van Camp rush for no gain to the MchSt 47.
11:202nd & 10 at opp 47Alfred Morris rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 45.
10:543rd & 8 at opp 45Jeff Van Camp pass incomplete to Darian Williams.
10:464th & 8 at opp 45Mickey Groody punt for 45 yards for a touchback.
Michigan State Touchdown run, 1 play
10:331st & 10 at own 20Edwin Baker rush for 80 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 26, Florida Atlantic 7
10:33Dan Conroy extra point GOOD.Michigan State 27, Florida Atlantic 7
10:33Dan Conroy kickoff for 55 yards for a touchback.
Florida Atlantic Touchdown pass, 16 plays
10:101st & 10 at own 20Jeff Van Camp pass complete to Nexon Dorvilus for 7 yards to the FlAtl 27.
9:452nd & 3 at own 27Alfred Morris rush for 6 yards to the FlAtl 33 for a 1ST down.
9:201st & 10 at own 33Alfred Morris rush for 3 yards to the FlAtl 36.
8:152nd & 7 at own 36Jeff Van Camp pass complete to Rob Housler for 5 yards to the FlAtl 41.
7:303rd & 2 at own 41Xavier Stinson rush for 1 yard to the FlAtl 42.
7:004th & 1 at own 42Jeff Van Camp rush for 3 yards to the FlAtl 45 for a 1ST down.
6:511st & 10 at own 45Jeff Van Camp pass incomplete to Rob Housler.
6:302nd & 10 at own 45Jeff Van Camp pass complete to Lester Jean for 10 yards to the MchSt 45 for a 1ST down.
6:051st & 10 at opp 45Jeff Van Camp pass complete to Lester Jean for 7 yards to the MchSt 38.
5:002nd & 3 at opp 38Alfred Morris rush for a loss of 3 yards to the MchSt 41.
4:523rd & 6 at opp 41Jeff Van Camp pass incomplete to Rob Housler.
4:444th & 6 at opp 41Jeff Van Camp pass complete to Rob Housler for 6 yards to the MchSt 35 for a 1ST down.
4:441st & 10 at opp 35Alfred Morris rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 34.
3:262nd & 9 at opp 34Jeff Van Camp pass complete to Avery Holley for 8 yards to the MchSt 26.
3:263rd & 1 at opp 26Alfred Morris rush for 10 yards, fumbled at the MchSt 16 for a 1ST down.
2:551st & 10 at opp 16MICHIGAN ST penalty 14 yard Pass Interference accepted, no play.
2:511st & goal at opp 2Jeff Van Camp pass complete to Xavier Stinson for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 27, Florida Atlantic 14
2:51Ross Gornall extra point GOOD.
2:51Ross Gornall kickoff for 63 yards returned by Keshawn Martin for 46 yards to the FlAtl 47.
Michigan State Interception, 3 plays
2:231st & 10 at opp 47Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keshawn Martin for 42 yards to the FlAtl 5 for a 1ST down.
2:091st & goal at opp 5Le’Veon Bell rush for 3 yards to the FlAtl 2.
0:552nd & goal at opp 2Kirk Cousins pass intercepted by Tarvoris Hill at the FlAtl 0, returned for no gain for a touchback.
Florida Atlantic Fumble, 9 plays
0:511st & 10 at own 20Jeff Van Camp pass incomplete.
0:312nd & 10 at own 20Jeff Blanchard rush for 4 yards to the FlAtl 24.
0:003rd & 6 at own 24Jeff Van Camp pass complete to Willie Floyd for 15 yards, fumbled at the FlAtl 39 for a 1ST down.
Q4 15:001st & 10 at own 39Avery Holley rush for a loss of 11 yards to the FlAtl 28.
Q4 14:002nd & 21 at own 28Jeff Van Camp pass complete to Xavier Stinson for 7 yards to the FlAtl 35.
Q4 13:413rd & 14 at own 35Jeff Van Camp pass complete to Lester Jean for 21 yards to the MchSt 44 for a 1ST down.
Q4 13:081st & 10 at opp 44FLA ATLANTIC penalty 10 yard Holding accepted, no play.
Q4 12:371st & 20 at own 46Jeff Van Camp pass complete to Rob Housler for 19 yards to the MchSt 35.
Q4 12:252nd & 1 at opp 35Xavier Stinson rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 32 for a 1ST down.
Q4 11:551st & 10 at opp 32Jeff Van Camp rush for a loss of 9 yards, fumbled, recovered by MchSt Jon Misch at the MchSt 41.
4th quarter5 drives, then Michigan State 30, Florida Atlantic 17
Michigan State Field goal, 6 plays
11:251st & 10 at own 41Edwin Baker rush for 7 yards to the MchSt 48.
10:532nd & 3 at own 48Edwin Baker rush for 12 yards to the FlAtl 40 for a 1ST down.
10:351st & 10 at opp 40Edwin Baker rush for 4 yards to the FlAtl 36.
9:502nd & 6 at opp 36Le’Veon Bell rush for 3 yards to the FlAtl 33.
9:213rd & 3 at opp 33Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Mark Dell.
9:164th & 3 at opp 33Dan Conroy 50 yard field goal GOOD.Michigan State 30, Florida Atlantic 14
9:08Dan Conroy kickoff for 62 yards returned by Jeff Blanchard for 14 yards to the FlAtl 22.
Florida Atlantic Punt, 3 plays
8:351st & 10 at own 22Jeff Van Camp sacked by Eric Gordon for a loss of 4 yards to the FlAtl 18.
8:202nd & 14 at own 18Jeff Van Camp pass incomplete to Lester Jean.
7:523rd & 14 at own 18Alfred Morris rush for 8 yards to the FlAtl 26.
7:324th & 6 at own 26Mickey Groody punt for 49 yards, fair catch by Keshawn Martin at the MchSt 30, FLA ATLANTIC penalty 5 yard Illegal Formation accepted.
Michigan State Fumble, 4 plays
7:051st & 10 at own 30Le’Veon Bell rush for 11 yards to the MchSt 41 for a 1ST down.
6:551st & 10 at own 41Le’Veon Bell rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 44.
6:052nd & 7 at own 44Le’Veon Bell rush for 13 yards to the FlAtl 43 for a 1ST down.
5:411st & 10 at opp 43Le’Veon Bell rush for a loss of 12 yards, fumbled at the MchSt 43.
Florida Atlantic Field goal, 6 plays
5:181st & 10 at opp 43Jeff Blanchard rush for no gain to the MchSt 43.
5:012nd & 10 at opp 43Graham Wilbert pass complete to Lester Jean for 41 yards to the MchSt 2 for a 1ST down.
4:101st & goal at opp 2Alfred Morris rush for a loss of 1 yard to the MchSt 3.
3:552nd & goal at opp 3Graham Wilbert pass incomplete to Darian Williams.
3:123rd & goal at opp 3Alfred Morris rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 1.
2:534th & 0 at opp 1FLA ATLANTIC penalty 5 yard False Start accepted.
2:504th & goal at opp 6Ross Gornall 23 yard field goal GOOD.Michigan State 30, Florida Atlantic 17
2:46Ross Gornall kickoff for 50 yards returned by Keshawn Martin for 9 yards to the MchSt 29.
Michigan State End of game, 4 plays
2:351st & 10 at own 29Edwin Baker rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 30.
1:542nd & 9 at own 30Edwin Baker rush for 12 yards to the MchSt 42 for a 1ST down.
1:121st & 10 at own 42Edwin Baker rush for 8 yards to the 50 yard line.
0:002nd & 2 at the 50Edwin Baker rush for 5 yards to the FlAtl 45 for a 1ST down.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

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Officially, Michigan State leads 3–⁠0; as played, 4–⁠0 in four meetings, counting the two since this game.

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2011Michigan State 44, Florida Atlantic 0
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