Michigan State Spartans 13–37 Penn State Nittany Lions: Final Score & Recap | Week 13, 2004

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Michigan State Spartans 37–13 in Week 13, 2004. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 13, Penn State Nittany Lions 37.

Game summary

Penn State Nittany Lions rolled past Michigan State Spartans 37–13 in Week 13 of the 2004 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Zack Mills (213) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.27 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Zack Mills — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Michael Robinson () — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan State Spartans	3	3	0	6	13
Penn State Nittany Lions	0	3	24	6	37

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

MSUMichigan State Spartans

+3OPP 2

+3OPP 35

+3OPP 30

+3OPP 26

OPP EZ

+3OPP 10

PSUPenn State Nittany Lions

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MSU
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 2
Score
3-0
19 yard field goal by Dave Rayner (MSU) is good.
MSU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 35
Score
6-0
52 yard field goal by Dave Rayner (MSU) is good.
PSU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 30
Score
6-3
47 yard field goal by Robbie Gould (PSU) is good.
PSU
Q3TD
MRMichael Robinson ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
Zack Mills (PSU) pass right side complete to Michael Robinson (PSU) for a 6 yard touchdown.
PSU
Q3TD
ZMZack Mills
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-15
Zack Mills (PSU) rushed up the middle for a 10 yard touchdown.
PSU
Q3TD
ZMZack Mills
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-21
Zack Mills (PSU) rushed left side for a 8 yard touchdown.
PSU
Q3TD
THTony Hunt
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-27
Tony Hunt (PSU) rushed up the middle for a 1 yard touchdown.
PSU
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 26
Score
6-30
43 yard field goal by Robbie Gould (PSU) is good.
MSU
Q4TD
JSJerramy Scott ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-30
Stephen Reaves (MSU) pass left side complete to Jerramy Scott (MSU) for a 12 yard touchdown.
PSU
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
12-33
27 yard field goal by Robbie Gould (PSU) is good.

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Zack Mills (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.27 EPA/play +4.26 EPA
Stephen Reaves (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.18 EPA/play +2.11 EPA
Drew Stanton (127) — 0.0 yds · +0.04 EPA/play +0.70 EPA

Rushing

Zack Mills (213) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.30 EPA
Tony Hunt (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.02 EPA
Jason Teague (127) — 0.0 yds -0.25 EPA

Receiving

Michael Robinson () (213) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.60 EPA
Jason Teague () (127) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.16 EPA
Kyle Brown () (127) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.71 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Zack Mills	213	16	6.2%	1	+0.27	+4.26
Stephen Reaves	127	12	8.3%	1	+0.18	+2.11
Drew Stanton	127	16	0.0%	0	+0.04	+0.70
Damon Dowdell	127	1	0.0%	0	+0.18	+0.18
Tony Hunt	213	1	0.0%	0	-1.86	-1.86

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MSU	PSU
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	EPA	Result
Q1	127	3	+0.37	Ended
Q1	127	1	+0.80	Ended
Q1	213	5	+2.54	Ended
Q1	127	6	+0.05	Ended
Q1	213	8	-0.79	Ended
Q1	127	19	+3.91	Field goal
Q2	213	3	-2.90	Field goal
Q2	127	3	-1.20	Ended
Q2	213	13	+1.63	Ended
Q2	127	3	-0.14	Interception
Q3	213	1	-0.59	Ended
Q3	127	1	-0.55	Interception
Q3	213	2	+1.09	Pass TD
Q3	127	3	-1.73	Ended
Q3	213	1	+1.35	Rush TD
Q3	127	2	-0.85	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Stephen Reaves (MSU) pass left side complete to Jerramy Scott (MSU) for a 12 yard touchdown. (+5.81 EPA)
Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Zack Mills (PSU) pass right side intercepted by Roderick Maples (MSU). Returned for 20 yards. (-4.78 EPA)
Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Drew Stanton (MSU) pass left side intercepted by Anwar Phillips (PSU). Returned for no gain. (-4.56 EPA)
Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Drew Stanton (MSU) pass left side intercepted by Tamba Hali (PSU). Returned for 5 yards. (-4.23 EPA)
Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Jason Teague (MSU) rushed up the middle for -1 yards; turnover on downs. (-3.72 EPA)
Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Damon Dowdell (MSU) pass right side intercepted by Paul Posluszny (PSU). Returned for 17 yards. (-3.62 EPA)
Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · 15 yard penalty on Nittany Lions. (+3.14 EPA)
Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Zack Mills (PSU) pass left side complete to Michael Robinson (PSU) for 18 yards. (+2.9 EPA)

Key takeaways

Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (37–13) in Week 13.
Passing edge: Zack Mills (213) — yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: MSU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Michigan State Spartans vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Michigan State Spartans 13, Penn State Nittany Lions 37 in Week 13 of the 2004 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 13–37.

Where can I find the Michigan State Spartans vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=243250213.

Who led Michigan State Spartans vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?

Zack Mills (213) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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