Michigan State Spartans vs. Ohio State Buckeyes: 2005 Week 7 Recap

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Michigan State Spartans 35–24 in Week 7, 2005. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 24, Ohio State Buckeyes 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan State Spartans	0	0	0	0	24
Ohio State Buckeyes	0	0	0	0	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Troy Smith (194.0) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +1.25 EPA/play +17.53 EPA
• Drew Stanton (127.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.24 EPA/play +9.15 EPA

Rushing

• Antonio Pittman (194.0) — 0.0 yds -0.46 EPA
• Drew Stanton (127.0) — 0.0 yds +0.01 EPA
• Jelani Nantambo (127.0) — 0.0 yds +0.10 EPA

Receiving

• Kyle Brown (127.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.17 EPA
• Jerramy Scott (127.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.02 EPA
• Santonio Holmes (194.0) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +2.55 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Troy Smith	194.0	14	21.4%	0	3	+1.25	+17.53
Drew Stanton	127.0	38	2.6%	0	1	+0.24	+9.15

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MSU	OSU
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	127.0	6	0	+2.67	Ended
Q1	194.0	1	0	+4.46	Pass TD
Q1	194.0	4	0	+1.64	Ended
Q1	127.0	3	0	-0.71	Rush TD
Q1	127.0	7	0	+0.69	Field goal
Q1	194.0	3	0	-1.81	Fumble
Q1	127.0	5	0	-0.08	Punt
Q1	127.0	1	0	+0.07	Ended
Q1	194.0	3	0	-3.17	Ended
Q2	127.0	10	0	+0.15	Punt
Q2	194.0	3	0	-1.03	Punt
Q2	127.0	1	0	+4.22	Pass TD
Q2	127.0	11	0	+1.32	Ended
Q2	194.0	3	0	-2.38	Punt
Q2	127.0	7	0	-2.10	Ended
Q3	194.0	3	0	+0.72	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · 127.0 · John Goss 36 yard field goal MISSED. (-6.69 EPA)
2. Q1 · 194.0 · Kerry Reed kickoff for 52 yards returned by Santonio Holmes for no gain to the OSU 4, fumbled at the OSU 4, recovered by Otis Wiley. (-6.58 EPA)
3. Q3 · 194.0 · Troy Smith pass complete to Ted Ginn Jr for 57 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.16 EPA)
4. Q1 · 194.0 · Antonio Pittman rush for 14 yards, fumbled at the MSU 37, forced by Eric Smith, recovered by Michael Bazemore at the MSU 37. (-4.66 EPA)
5. Q1 · 194.0 · Troy Smith pass complete to Santonio Holmes for 51 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.46 EPA)
6. Q2 · 127.0 · Drew Stanton pass complete to Jerramy Scott for 36 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.22 EPA)
7. Q4 · 194.0 · Troy Smith rush for 3 yards, fumbled at the OSU 23, forced by Michael Bazemore, recovered by Clifton Ryan at the OSU 23. (-4.19 EPA)
8. Q4 · 194.0 · Troy Smith pass complete to Santonio Holmes for 45 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.96 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (35–24) in Week 7.
• Passing edge: Troy Smith (194.0) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: MSU 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 Michigan State Spartans vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Michigan State Spartans 24, Ohio State Buckeyes 35 in Week 7 of the 2005 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 24–35.

Where can I find the Michigan State Spartans vs Ohio State Buckeyes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=252880194.

Who led Michigan State Spartans vs Ohio State Buckeyes in passing?

Troy Smith (194.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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