Northwestern Wildcats 49–14 Michigan State Spartans: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2005

Quick answer

Northwestern Wildcats defeated Michigan State Spartans 49–14 in Week 8, 2005. Final score: Northwestern Wildcats 49, Michigan State Spartans 14.

Game summary

Northwestern Wildcats dominated Michigan State Spartans 49–14 in Week 8 of the 2005 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Brett Basanez (77.0) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.60 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Tyrell Sutton — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Shaun Herbert — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northwestern Wildcats	0	0	0	0	49
Michigan State Spartans	0	0	0	0	14

Scoring Map

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

NUNorthwestern Wildcats

MSUMichigan State Spartans

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

77.0
Q1TD
BBBrett Basanez
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Brett Basanez rush for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
127.0
Q1TD
KRKerry Reed
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Drew Stanton pass complete to Kerry Reed for 18 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
127.0
Q2TD
DSDrew Stanton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Drew Stanton rush for 86 yards, fumbled at the NWest 14, recovered by Demetrius Eaton, returned by Demetrius Eaton for 86 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
77.0
Q2TD
TSTyrell Sutton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Tyrell Sutton rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.
77.0
Q3TD
TSTyrell Sutton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Tyrell Sutton rush for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
77.0
Q3TD
BBBrett Basanez
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Brett Basanez rush for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
77.0
Q3TD
EPEric Peterman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Brett Basanez pass complete to Eric Peterman for 14 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
127.0
Q4TD
JCJehuu Caulcrick
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.
77.0
Q4TD
MPMark Philmore
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Brett Basanez pass complete to Mark Philmore for 21 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Brett Basanez (77.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.60 EPA/play +17.32 EPA
Brian Hoyer (127.0) — 0.0 yds · -0.13 EPA/play -0.93 EPA
Drew Stanton (127.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.13 EPA/play -3.49 EPA

Rushing

Tyrell Sutton (77.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.17 EPA
Javon Ringer (127.0) — 0.0 yds +0.00 EPA
Jehuu Caulcrick (127.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.26 EPA

Receiving

Shaun Herbert (77.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.65 EPA
Jonathan Fields (77.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.72 EPA
Kerry Reed (127.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.75 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brett Basanez	77.0	29	6.9%	2	+0.60	+17.32
Brian Hoyer	127.0	7	0.0%	0	-0.13	-0.93
Drew Stanton	127.0	26	3.8%	1	-0.13	-3.49

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NU	MSU
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	77.0	1	-0.54	Ended
Q1	127.0	14	-1.96	Interception
Q1	77.0	1	+1.13	Rush TD
Q1	77.0	5	+2.66	Ended
Q1	127.0	2	-1.43	Punt
Q1	77.0	6	-3.45	Fumble
Q1	127.0	6	-1.19	Missed FG
Q1	77.0	3	-1.31	Punt
Q1	127.0	3	+0.68	Pass TD
Q2	77.0	3	+0.13	Ended
Q2	127.0	7	-2.46	Missed FG
Q2	77.0	6	-0.07	Punt
Q2	127.0	5	+1.40	Interception
Q2	127.0	7	-8.36	Touchdown
Q2	77.0	5	+5.42	Rush TD
Q3	127.0	6	+0.38	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · 127.0 · Drew Stanton rush for 86 yards, fumbled at the NWest 14, recovered by Demetrius Eaton, returned by Demetrius Eaton for 86 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (-10.73 EPA)
Q1 · 77.0 · Tyrell Sutton rush for a loss of 6 yards, fumbled at the MSU 7, recovered by Domata Peko at the MSU 7. (-7.35 EPA)
Q1 · 127.0 · Drew Stanton pass intercepted by Brendan Smith at the NWest 0, returned for 37 yards to the NWest 37. (-6.01 EPA)
Q4 · 127.0 · Drew Stanton pass intercepted by Herschel Henderson at the NWest 2, returned for 47 yards to the NWest 49. (-5.8 EPA)
Q2 · 127.0 · Drew Stanton pass complete to Ryan Woods for a loss of 63 yards to the MSU 16. (-3.88 EPA)
Q2 · 77.0 · Brett Basanez pass complete to Tyrell Sutton for 41 yards to the MSU 1 for a 1ST down. (+3.82 EPA)
Q3 · 77.0 · Brett Basanez pass complete to Shaun Herbert for 8 yards to the NWest 43. (-3.19 EPA)
Q1 · 127.0 · Drew Stanton pass complete to Jerramy Scott for 27 yards to the NWest 33 for a 1ST down. (+2.96 EPA)

Key takeaways

Northwestern Wildcats controlled the final (49–14) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Brett Basanez (77.0) — yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: NU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Northwestern Wildcats vs Michigan State Spartans?

Northwestern Wildcats 49, Michigan State Spartans 14 in Week 8 of the 2005 college football season.

Who won Northwestern Wildcats vs Michigan State Spartans?

Northwestern Wildcats won with a final score of 49–14.

Where can I find the Northwestern Wildcats vs Michigan State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=252950127.

Who led Northwestern Wildcats vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Brett Basanez (77.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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