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Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Michigan State Spartans: 2005 Week 12 Recap

Lions defeat Spartans 31–22 in Week 12

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Michigan State Spartans (Week 12).

Penn State Nittany Lions 31 11-1 Winner
Final 31–22
Michigan State Spartans 22 4-6
Winner
Penn State Nittany Lions
Final score
31–22
Top passer
Michael Robinson

Top CFB performers · Lions

Top CFB performers · Spartans

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.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Penn State Nittany Lions000031
Michigan State Spartans000022

Scoring Map

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

PSUPenn State Nittany Lions
MSUMichigan State Spartans

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. 213.0
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 15
    Score
    0-0

    Kevin Kelly 32 yard field goal GOOD.

  2. 213.0
    Q2TD
    MRMichael Robinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-0

    Michael Robinson rush for 33 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  3. 127.0
    Q2TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-0

    Brandon Fields punt blocked for a loss of 9 yards, lateral to Matt Hahn for no gain for a TOUCHDOWN.

  4. 127.0
    Q3TD
    JSJerramy Scott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-0

    Jerramy Scott rush for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  5. 213.0
    Q3TD
    DBDeon Butler

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-0

    Michael Robinson pass complete to Deon Butler for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  6. 127.0
    Q3TD
    JTJason Teague

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-0

    Jason Teague rush for 25 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  7. 127.0
    Q4TD
    KRKerry Reed

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-0

    Drew Stanton pass complete to Kerry Reed for 15 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  8. 213.0
    Q4TD
    THTony Hunt

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-0

    Tony Hunt rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.

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.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Michael Robinson213.0185.6%01+0.04+0.75
Drew Stanton127.0372.7%01-0.16-5.97

Team EPA comparison

StatPSUMSU
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1127.040-0.84Ended
Q1213.050-1.75Ended
Q1127.030-2.99Punt
Q1213.030-1.48Punt
Q1127.080-0.40Interception
Q1213.0110+1.60Field goal
Q2127.0140+0.41Interception
Q2213.010+3.54Rush TD
Q2213.010+0.96Ended
Q2127.030-2.22Punt
Q2127.000Touchdown
Q2127.030-1.42Ended
Q2213.060-1.28Punt
Q2127.030-1.19Punt
Q2213.050-2.42Punt
Q3213.020-1.45Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. 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)
  2. 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)
  3. Q3 · 127.0 · Drew Stanton pass complete to Matt Haughey for 25 yards to the PnnSt 42 for a 1ST down. (+4.15 EPA)
  4. 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)
  5. Q4 · 127.0 · Brandon Fields rush for a loss of 10 yards to the PnnSt 36. (-3.8 EPA)
  6. 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)
  7. 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)
  8. 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