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Team stats
Michigan State
Penn State
331
Total yards
396
168
Passing yards
316
163
Rushing yards
84
7.0
Yards per pass
7.1
4.2
Yards per rush
4.0
21
First downs
20
5–11
Third downs
6–14
0–0
Fourth downs
1–1
2
Turnovers
1
3–24
Penalties
8–67
28:59
Possession
15:30
Efficiency
Michigan State
Penn State
48%
Success rate
47%
0.06
EPA per play
0.07
0.81
Explosiveness
0.85
−0.14
Rushing EPA
−0.08
0.42
Passing EPA
0.14
35%
Passing-down success
42%
−0.04
First-down EPA
−0.10
−0.15
Second-down EPA
0.09
0.75
Third-down EPA
0.26
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)
Penn State 54% to win. Michigan State won as Elo’s underdog.
Every drive
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Penn State drives left to right, Michigan State right to left.
1st quarter4 drives, then Michigan State 7, Penn State 3
Michigan State Touchdown run, 9 plays
14:25
1st & 10 at own 29
Edwin Baker rush for 16 yards to the MchSt 45 for a 1ST down.
14:00
1st & 10 at own 45
Edwin Baker rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 46.
13:38
2nd & 9 at own 46
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Bennie Fowler for 4 yards to the PnSt 35, PENN ST penalty 15 yard Roughing Passer on Devon Still accepted for a 1ST down.
13:11
1st & 10 at opp 35
Edwin Baker rush for no gain to the PnSt 35.
12:40
2nd & 10 at opp 35
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Brian Linthicum for 12 yards to the PnSt 23 for a 1ST down.
12:00
1st & 10 at opp 23
Edwin Baker rush for no gain to the PnSt 23.
11:22
2nd & 10 at opp 23
Edwin Baker rush for 14 yards to the PnSt 9 for a 1ST down.
10:30
1st & goal at opp 9
Edwin Baker rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 7.
10:10
2nd & goal at opp 7
Edwin Baker rush for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 6, Penn State 0
10:10
Dan Conroy extra point GOOD.Michigan State 7, Penn State 0
10:10
Kevin Muma kickoff for 65 yards returned by Silas Redd for 13 yards to the PnSt 18.
Penn State Field goal, 8 plays
9:50
1st & 10 at own 18
Matthew McGloin pass complete to Brett Brackett for 22 yards to the PnSt 40 for a 1ST down.
9:10
1st & 10 at own 40
Evan Royster rush for 9 yards to the PnSt 49.
8:55
2nd & 1 at own 49
Evan Royster rush for 10 yards to the MchSt 41 for a 1ST down.
8:30
1st & 10 at opp 41
Matthew McGloin pass complete to Devon Smith for 25 yards to the MchSt 16 for a 1ST down.
7:50
1st & 10 at opp 16
Silas Redd rush for 6 yards to the MchSt 10.
7:10
2nd & 4 at opp 10
PENN ST penalty 5 yard Delay of Game accepted.
6:30
2nd & 9 at opp 15
Matthew McGloin pass complete to Stephfon Green for a loss of 2 yards to the MchSt 17.
6:02
3rd & 11 at opp 17
Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Graham Zug.
5:57
4th & 11 at opp 17
Collin Wagner 34 yard field goal GOOD.Michigan State 7, Penn State 3
5:57
Collin Wagner kickoff for 62 yards returned by Bennie Fowler for 28 yards to the MchSt 36.
Michigan State Punt, 4 plays
5:25
1st & 10 at own 36
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Charlie Gantt for 10 yards to the MchSt 46 for a 1ST down.
5:00
1st & 10 at own 46
Larry Caper rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 47.
4:40
2nd & 9 at own 47
Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Brian Linthicum.
4:35
3rd & 9 at own 47
Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Mark Dell.
4:25
4th & 9 at own 47
Aaron Bates punt for 53 yards for a touchback.
Penn State Punt, 9 plays
4:19
1st & 10 at own 20
Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Derek Moye.
4:10
2nd & 10 at own 20
Evan Royster rush for 11 yards to the PnSt 31 for a 1ST down.
3:30
1st & 10 at own 31
PENN ST penalty 5 yard False Start accepted.
3:20
1st & 15 at own 26
Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Evan Royster.
3:10
2nd & 15 at own 26
Evan Royster rush for 11 yards to the PnSt 37.
2:35
3rd & 4 at own 37
Matthew McGloin pass complete to Derek Moye for 7 yards to the PnSt 44 for a 1ST down.
1:50
1st & 10 at own 44
Matthew McGloin pass complete to Derek Moye for 12 yards to the MchSt 44 for a 1ST down.
1:25
1st & 10 at opp 44
Devon Smith rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 41.
0:55
2nd & 7 at opp 41
PENN ST penalty 5 yard Illegal Procedure accepted.
0:20
2nd & 12 at opp 46
Silas Redd rush for no gain to the MchSt 46.
Q2 14:55
3rd & 12 at opp 46
Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Derek Moye.
Q2 14:46
4th & 12 at opp 46
Alex Butterworth punt for 46 yards for a touchback.
2nd quarter5 drives, then Michigan State 14, Penn State 3
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 8 plays
14:40
1st & 10 at own 20
Edwin Baker rush for 9 yards to the MchSt 29.
14:15
2nd & 1 at own 29
Edwin Baker rush for 11 yards to the MchSt 40 for a 1ST down.
13:00
1st & 10 at own 40
Keith Nichol rush for a loss of 5 yards to the MchSt 35.
12:50
2nd & 15 at own 35
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Le’Veon Bell for 8 yards to the MchSt 43.
12:30
3rd & 7 at own 43
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Brian Linthicum for 8 yards to the PnSt 49 for a 1ST down.
11:20
1st & 10 at opp 49
Keshawn Martin rush for 35 yards to the PnSt 14 for a 1ST down.
10:50
1st & 10 at opp 14
Edwin Baker rush for 6 yards to the PnSt 8.
10:29
2nd & 4 at opp 8
Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 8 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 13, Penn State 3
10:29
Dan Conroy extra point GOOD.Michigan State 14, Penn State 3
10:29
Kevin Muma kickoff for 41 yards returned by Jonathan Stewart for no gain, fumbled, recovered by PnSt Jonathan Stewart at the PnSt 26.
Penn State Punt, 5 plays
10:10
1st & 10 at own 26
Evan Royster rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 28.
9:35
2nd & 8 at own 28
Matthew McGloin pass complete to Graham Zug for 9 yards to the PnSt 37 for a 1ST down.
9:00
1st & 10 at own 37
Evan Royster rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 41.
8:33
2nd & 6 at own 41
Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Brett Brackett.
8:13
3rd & 6 at own 41
Matthew McGloin pass complete to Devon Smith for 1 yard to the PnSt 42.
7:33
4th & 5 at own 42
Alex Butterworth punt for 34 yards, downed at the MchSt 24.
Michigan State Punt, 8 plays
7:15
1st & 10 at own 24
Larry Caper rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 27.
6:50
2nd & 7 at own 27
Larry Caper rush for 10 yards to the MchSt 37 for a 1ST down.
6:30
1st & 10 at own 37
Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Brian Linthicum.
5:50
2nd & 10 at own 37
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Larry Caper for 7 yards to the MchSt 44.
5:20
3rd & 3 at own 44
Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 1 yard to the MchSt 45.
4:40
4th & 2 at own 45
PENN ST penalty 5 yard Roughing the Kicker accepted.
4:25
1st & 10 at the 50
Edwin Baker rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 47.
3:30
2nd & 7 at opp 47
Edwin Baker rush for a loss of 8 yards to the MchSt 45.
3:10
3rd & 15 at own 45
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Bennie Fowler for 9 yards to the PnSt 46.
2:42
4th & 6 at opp 46
Aaron Bates punt for 36 yards, returned by Justin Brown for 4 yards to the PnSt 14.
Penn State Punt, 10 plays
2:30
1st & 10 at own 14
Evan Royster rush for 5 yards to the PnSt 19.
1:50
2nd & 5 at own 19
Evan Royster rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 23.
1:38
3rd & 1 at own 23
Michael Zordich rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 25 for a 1ST down.
1:38
1st & 10 at own 25
Timeout PENN ST, clock 1:38.
1:35
1st & 10 at own 25
Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Justin Brown.
1:25
2nd & 10 at own 25
Matthew McGloin pass complete to Graham Zug for 14 yards to the PnSt 39 for a 1ST down.
1:18
1st & 10 at own 39
Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Justin Brown.
1:08
2nd & 10 at own 39
Matthew McGloin pass complete to Justin Brown for 8 yards to the PnSt 47.
1:08
3rd & 2 at own 47
Timeout PENN ST, clock 1:08.
1:04
3rd & 2 at own 47
MICHIGAN ST penalty 15 yard Pass Interference accepted.
0:59
1st & 10 at opp 38
Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Evan Royster.
0:54
2nd & 10 at opp 38
Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Derek Moye.
0:49
3rd & 10 at opp 38
Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Justin Brown.
0:41
4th & 10 at opp 38
Alex Butterworth punt for 23 yards, downed at the MchSt 15.
Michigan State End of half, 1 play
0:30
1st & 10 at own 15
Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the MchSt 14.
Q3 15:00
Kevin Muma kickoff for 70 yards returned by Stephfon Green for 24 yards to the PnSt 24.
3rd quarter7 drives, then Michigan State 21, Penn State 3
Penn State Punt, 4 plays
14:46
1st & 10 at own 24
Matthew McGloin pass complete to Justin Brown for 26 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
13:45
1st & 10 at the 50
Evan Royster rush for 7 yards, fumbled, forced by Chris L. Rucker, recovered by PnSt Brett Brackett at the MchSt 43.
13:30
2nd & 3 at opp 43
Evan Royster rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 41.
12:45
3rd & 1 at opp 41
Devon Smith rush for a loss of 9 yards to the 50 yard line.
12:19
4th & 10 at the 50
Alex Butterworth punt for 30 yards, fair catch by Keshawn Martin at the MchSt 20.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
12:15
1st & 10 at own 20
Edwin Baker rush for no gain to the MchSt 20.
11:30
2nd & 10 at own 20
Team rush for a loss of 3 yards, fumbled, recovered by MchSt Edwin Baker at the MchSt 17.
11:00
3rd & 13 at own 17
Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Bennie Fowler.
10:47
4th & 13 at own 17
Aaron Bates punt for 52 yards, returned by Devon Smith for 12 yards to the PnSt 43.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
10:45
1st & 10 at own 43
Silas Redd rush for 1 yard to the PnSt 44.
10:00
2nd & 9 at own 44
Matthew McGloin sacked by Jerel Worthy for a loss of 4 yards to the PnSt 40.
9:24
3rd & 13 at own 40
Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Devon Smith.
9:17
4th & 13 at own 40
Alex Butterworth punt for 34 yards, fair catch by Keshawn Martin at the MchSt 26.
Michigan State Punt, 4 plays
9:00
1st & 10 at own 26
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Charlie Gantt for 21 yards to the MchSt 47 for a 1ST down.
8:20
1st & 10 at own 47
Edwin Baker rush for a loss of 1 yard to the MchSt 46.
8:00
2nd & 11 at own 46
MICHIGAN ST penalty 4 yard False Start accepted.
7:35
2nd & 15 at own 42
Edwin Baker rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 46.
6:57
3rd & 11 at own 46
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Le’Veon Bell for a loss of 2 yards to the MchSt 44.
6:16
4th & 13 at own 44
Aaron Bates punt for 45 yards, returned by Justin Brown for 4 yards to the PnSt 15.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
6:00
1st & 10 at own 15
PENN ST penalty 7 yard Holding accepted.
5:48
1st & 17 at own 8
Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Derek Moye.
5:30
2nd & 17 at own 8
Evan Royster rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 12.
5:01
3rd & 13 at own 12
Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Graham Zug.
4:50
4th & 13 at own 12
Alex Butterworth punt for 40 yards, downed at the MchSt 48.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 6 plays
4:40
1st & 10 at own 48
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keshawn Martin for 6 yards to the PnSt 46.
3:50
2nd & 4 at opp 46
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Larry Caper for 10 yards to the PnSt 36 for a 1ST down.
3:41
1st & 10 at opp 36
Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Keith Nichol.
3:30
2nd & 10 at opp 36
Edwin Baker rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 32.
2:45
3rd & 6 at opp 32
MICHIGAN ST penalty 5 yard Illegal Formation accepted.
2:00
3rd & 11 at opp 37
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Brian Linthicum for 13 yards to the PnSt 24 for a 1ST down.
1:43
1st & 10 at opp 24
Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 24 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 20, Penn State 3
1:43
Dan Conroy extra point GOOD.Michigan State 21, Penn State 3
1:43
Kevin Muma kickoff for 70 yards returned by Silas Redd for 26 yards to the PnSt 26.
Penn State Touchdown pass, 6 plays
1:25
1st & 10 at own 26
Matthew McGloin pass complete to Brett Brackett for 1 yard to the PnSt 27.
0:50
2nd & 9 at own 27
Evan Royster rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 29.
0:10
3rd & 7 at own 29
Matthew McGloin pass complete to Justin Brown for 16 yards to the PnSt 45 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:55
1st & 10 at own 45
Matthew McGloin pass complete to Graham Zug for 16 yards to the MchSt 39 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:15
1st & 10 at opp 39
Matthew McGloin pass complete to Kevin Haplea for 14 yards to the MchSt 25 for a 1ST down.
Q4 13:58
1st & 10 at opp 25
Matthew McGloin pass complete to Joe Suhey for 25 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 21, Penn State 9
Q4 13:58
Collin Wagner extra point GOOD.Michigan State 21, Penn State 10
Q4 13:58
Collin Wagner kickoff for 62 yards returned by Bennie Fowler for 24 yards to the MchSt 32.
4th quarter6 drives, then Michigan State 28, Penn State 22
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 9 plays
13:50
1st & 10 at own 32
Keshawn Martin rush for 6 yards to the PnSt 47, PENN ST penalty 15 yard Personal Foul accepted for a 1ST down.
13:00
1st & 10 at opp 47
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Brian Linthicum for 9 yards to the PnSt 38.
12:45
2nd & 1 at opp 38
Edwin Baker rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 35 for a 1ST down.
11:45
1st & 10 at opp 35
Keshawn Martin pass complete to Keith Nichol for 13 yards to the PnSt 22 for a 1ST down.
11:25
1st & 10 at opp 22
Edwin Baker rush for 7 yards to the PnSt 15.
10:45
2nd & 3 at opp 15
Edwin Baker rush for 5 yards to the PnSt 10 for a 1ST down.
10:00
1st & goal at opp 10
Edwin Baker rush for 5 yards to the PnSt 5.
9:30
2nd & goal at opp 5
Edwin Baker rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 3.
8:31
3rd & goal at opp 3
Keith Nichol pass complete to Charlie Gantt for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 27, Penn State 10
8:31
Dan Conroy extra point GOOD.Michigan State 28, Penn State 10
8:31
Kevin Muma kickoff for 64 yards returned by Devon Smith for 22 yards to the PnSt 28.
Penn State Touchdown run, 10 plays
8:15
1st & 10 at own 28
PENN ST penalty 10 yard Holding accepted.
7:54
1st & 20 at own 18
Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Devon Smith.
7:48
2nd & 20 at own 18
Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Brett Brackett.
7:25
3rd & 20 at own 18
Matthew McGloin pass complete to Justin Brown for 45 yards to the MchSt 37 for a 1ST down.
7:18
1st & 10 at opp 37
Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Justin Brown.
7:05
2nd & 10 at opp 37
Matthew McGloin pass complete to Justin Brown for 7 yards to the MchSt 30.
6:45
3rd & 3 at opp 30
Matthew McGloin pass complete to Graham Zug for 7 yards to the MchSt 23 for a 1ST down.
6:31
1st & 10 at opp 23
Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Derek Moye.
6:25
2nd & 10 at opp 23
Matthew McGloin pass complete to Graham Zug for 9 yards to the MchSt 14.
6:05
3rd & 1 at opp 14
Evan Royster rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 10 for a 1ST down.
5:51
1st & goal at opp 10
Evan Royster rush for 10 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 28, Penn State 16
5:51
Two-point conversion attempt, Matthew McGloin pass FAILED.
5:51
Collin Wagner kickoff for 65 yards returned by Keshawn Martin for 12 yards to the MchSt 17.
Michigan State Fumble, 9 plays
5:30
1st & 10 at own 17
Edwin Baker rush for 6 yards to the MchSt 23.
4:50
2nd & 4 at own 23
Edwin Baker rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 26.
4:20
3rd & 1 at own 26
Kirk Cousins rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 27 for a 1ST down.
3:50
1st & 10 at own 27
Edwin Baker rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 31.
3:49
2nd & 6 at own 31
Timeout PENN ST, clock 3:49.
3:41
2nd & 6 at own 31
Edwin Baker rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 34.
3:41
3rd & 3 at own 34
Timeout PENN ST, clock 3:41.
3:15
3rd & 3 at own 34
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Charlie Gantt for 4 yards to the MchSt 38 for a 1ST down.
2:20
1st & 10 at own 38
Edwin Baker rush for 5 yards to the MchSt 43.
2:10
2nd & 5 at own 43
Edwin Baker rush for a loss of 1 yard to the MchSt 42.
2:10
3rd & 6 at own 42
Timeout PENN ST, clock 02:10.
2:02
3rd & 6 at own 42
Edwin Baker rush for 8 yards, fumbled, forced by Nathan Stupar, recovered by PnSt Kevion Latham at the 50 yard line.
Penn State Interception, 6 plays
1:55
1st & 10 at the 50
Matthew McGloin pass complete to Derek Moye for 29 yards to the MchSt 21 for a 1ST down.
1:51
1st & 10 at opp 21
Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Graham Zug.
1:25
2nd & 10 at opp 21
Matthew McGloin pass complete to Justin Brown for 4 yards to the MchSt 17.
1:20
3rd & 6 at opp 17
Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Derek Moye.
1:15
4th & 6 at opp 17
Matthew McGloin pass complete to Derek Moye for 13 yards to the MchSt 4 for a 1ST down.
1:11
1st & 0 at opp 4
Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 1:11.
1:01
1st & goal at opp 4
Matthew McGloin pass intercepted by Trenton Robinson at the MchSt 0, returned for 4 yards to the MchSt 4, fumbled, forced by Derek Moye, recovered by PnSt Derek Moye at the MchSt 4 for 4 yards, lateral to NA for no gain.
Penn State Touchdown pass, 1 play
1:01
1st & 0 at opp 4
Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 01:01.
0:56
1st & goal at opp 4
Matthew McGloin pass complete to Derek Moye for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 28, Penn State 22
Collin Wagner on-side kick recovered by MICHIGAN ST at the PnSt 36.
Michigan State End of game, 2 plays
0:40
1st & 10 at opp 36
Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the PnSt 37.
0:10
2nd & 11 at opp 37
Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the PnSt 38.
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.
PassingMatt McGloin23 of 43, 312 yards, 2 TD, 1 INTPenn State
RushingEdwin Baker28 carries, 118 yards, 1 TDMichigan State
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