Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Michigan State Spartans: 2006 Week 7 Recap

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Michigan State Spartans 38–7 in Week 7, 2006. Final score: Ohio State Buckeyes 38, Michigan State Spartans 7.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ohio State Buckeyes	6	9	6	6	38
Michigan State Spartans	0	6	0	6	7

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Troy Smith (194) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.80 EPA/play +17.69 EPA
• Brian Hoyer (127) — 0.0 yds · +0.10 EPA/play +1.55 EPA
• Justin Zwick (194) — 0.0 yds · -0.42 EPA/play -0.42 EPA

Rushing

• Antonio Pittman (194) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.39 EPA
• Jehuu Caulcrick (127) — 0.0 yds -0.25 EPA
• Chris Wells (194) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.14 EPA

Receiving

• Anthony Gonzalez (194) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.39 EPA
• Brian Robiskie (194) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +2.43 EPA
• Ted Ginn Jr.. (194) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.78 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Troy Smith	194	22	9.1%	0	2	+0.80	+17.69
Brian Hoyer	127	15	0.0%	0	0	+0.10	+1.55
Justin Zwick	194	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.42	-0.42
Ted Ginn Jr.	194	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.91	-0.91
Drew Stanton	127	18	0.0%	0	0	-0.56	-10.11

Team EPA comparison

Stat	OSU	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	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	194	3	0	-2.34	Punt
Q1	127	8	0	-2.04	Punt
Q1	194	12	0	+6.64	Rush TD
Q1	127	4	0	-4.56	Punt
Q1	194	3	0	-5.35	Fumble
Q2	127	1	0	-0.16	Ended
Q2	194	7	0	+5.85	Pass TD
Q2	127	6	0	+1.42	Interception
Q2	127	3	0	-1.41	Touchdown
Q2	194	8	0	-0.79	Punt
Q2	127	3	0	-2.85	Punt
Q2	194	6	0	+0.05	Field goal
Q2	127	4	0	-5.37	Ended
Q3	194	9	0	+0.37	Ended
Q3	127	3	0	-3.21	Punt
Q3	194	3	0	-3.85	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Chris Wells rush for 1 yard, fumbled at the OSU 31, recovered by Greg Cooper at the OSU 31. (-4.97 EPA)
2. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Brandon Fields punt for 51 yards, returned by Ted Ginn Jr. for 60 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (-4.73 EPA)
3. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Drew Stanton pass intercepted by Marcus Freeman at the MSU 42, returned for 3 yards to the MSU 39. (-4.24 EPA)
4. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Drew Stanton sacked by James Laurinaitis at the OSU 41 for a loss of 15 yards. (-3.69 EPA)
5. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Troy Smith pass complete to Anthony Gonzalez for 12 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.69 EPA)
6. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Drew Stanton rush for 1 yard to the OSU 35. (-3.62 EPA)
7. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Troy Smith pass complete to Ted Ginn Jr. for 37 yards to the MSU 24 for a 1ST down. (+3.47 EPA)
8. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Troy Smith pass complete to Brian Robiskie for 23 yards to the MSU 46 for a 1ST down. (+3.03 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (38–7) in Week 7.
• Passing edge: Troy Smith (194) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: OSU 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 Ohio State Buckeyes vs Michigan State Spartans?

Ohio State Buckeyes 38, Michigan State Spartans 7 in Week 7 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won Ohio State Buckeyes vs Michigan State Spartans?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 38–7.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=262870127.

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

Troy Smith (194) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan State Spartans in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.