Quick answer
Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Michigan State Spartans 31–22 in Week 12, 2005. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 31, Michigan State Spartans 22.
Game summary
Penn State Nittany Lions beat Michigan State Spartans 31–22 in Week 12 of the 2005 season.
- Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 8 plays.
- Passing leader: Michael Robinson (213.0) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.04 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Tony Hunt — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
- Receiving leader: Matt Trannon — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Michael Robinson (213.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +0.75 EPA
- Drew Stanton (127.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.16 EPA/play -5.97 EPA
Rushing
- Tony Hunt (213.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.30 EPA
- Drew Stanton (127.0) — 0.0 yds +0.19 EPA
- Michael Robinson (213.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.20 EPA
Receiving
- Matt Trannon (127.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.84 EPA
- Jerramy Scott (127.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.09 EPA
- Deon Butler (213.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.59 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Robinson | 18 | 5.6% | 0 | 1 | +0.04 | +0.75 | |
| Drew Stanton | 37 | 2.7% | 0 | 1 | -0.16 | -5.97 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Yards | EPA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 4 | 0 | -0.84 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 5 | 0 | -1.75 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 3 | 0 | -2.99 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 3 | 0 | -1.48 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 8 | 0 | -0.40 | Interception | |
| Q1 | 11 | 0 | +1.60 | Field goal | |
| Q2 | 14 | 0 | +0.41 | Interception | |
| Q2 | 1 | 0 | +3.54 | Rush TD | |
| Q2 | 1 | 0 | +0.96 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 3 | 0 | -2.22 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 0 | 0 | — | Touchdown | |
| Q2 | 3 | 0 | -1.42 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 6 | 0 | -1.28 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 3 | 0 | -1.19 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 5 | 0 | -2.42 | Punt | |
| Q3 | 2 | 0 | -1.45 | Ended |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q3 · 127.0 · Drew Stanton pass intercepted by Alan Zemaitis at the MSU 22, returned for 18 yards to the MSU 4. (-4.78 EPA)
- Q2 · 127.0 · Brandon Fields punt blocked for a loss of 9 yards, lateral to Matt Hahn for no gain for a TOUCHDOWN. (-4.76 EPA)
- Q3 · 127.0 · Drew Stanton pass complete to Matt Haughey for 25 yards to the PnnSt 42 for a 1ST down. (+4.15 EPA)
- Q1 · 127.0 · Drew Stanton pass intercepted by Alan Zemaitis at the PnnSt 3, returned for no gain to the PnnSt 3. (-4.01 EPA)
- Q4 · 127.0 · Brandon Fields rush for a loss of 10 yards to the PnnSt 36. (-3.8 EPA)
- Q4 · 213.0 · Michael Robinson rush for 16 yards, fumbled at the PnnSt 27, forced by Michael Bazemore, recovered by David Herron Jr at the PnnSt 27. (-3.7 EPA)
- Q4 · 127.0 · Drew Stanton pass complete to Jerramy Scott for 48 yards to the PnnSt 30 for a 1ST down out-of-bounds. (+3.64 EPA)
- Q2 · 213.0 · Michael Robinson rush for 33 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.54 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (31–22) in Week 12.
- Passing edge: Michael Robinson (213.0) — yds, 1 TD.
- EPA edge: PSU at EPA/play.
- Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score of Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan State Spartans?
Penn State Nittany Lions 31, Michigan State Spartans 22 in Week 12 of the 2005 college football season.
Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan State Spartans?
Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 31–22.
Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan State Spartans box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=253230127.
Who led Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?
Michael Robinson (213.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan State Spartans in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Penn State Nittany Lions
Entered 10-1 Now 11-1 W
Michigan State Spartans
Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L