Michigan State Spartans 41–38 Northwestern Wildcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2006

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Northwestern Wildcats 41–38 in Week 8, 2006. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 41, Northwestern Wildcats 38.

Game summary

Michigan State Spartans edged Northwestern Wildcats 41–38 in Week 8 of the 2006 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 13 plays.
Passing leader: Drew Stanton (127) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.48 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Tyrell Sutton — 0.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Kerry Reed — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan State Spartans	3	0	12	15	41
Northwestern Wildcats	6	15	12	6	38

Scoring Map

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

MSUMichigan State Spartans

+3OPP 15

+3OPP 13

+3OPP 11

NUNorthwestern Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NU
Q1TD
RLRoss Lane
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
C.J. Bachr pass complete to Ross Lane for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
MSU
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 15
Score
3-6
Brett Swenson 32 yard field goal GOOD.
NU
Q2TD
SHShaun Herbert
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-12
Brandon Roberson pass complete to Shaun Herbert for 18 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
NU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
3-15
Joel Howells 30 yard field goal GOOD.
NU
Q2TD
CBC.J. Bachr
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-21
C.J. Bachr rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
MSU
Q3TD
AJA.J. Jimmerson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-21
A.J. Jimmerson rush for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
MSU
Q3TD
JCJehuu Caulcrick
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-21
Drew Stanton pass complete to Jehuu Caulcrick for 18 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
NU
Q3TD
SHShaun Herbert
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-27
CJ Bachr pass complete to Shaun Herbert for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
NU
Q3TD
RLRoss Lane
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-33
CJ Bachr pass complete to Ross Lane for 22 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
MSU
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
18-33
Brett Swenson 28 yard field goal GOOD.
MSU
Q4TD
TWT.J. Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-33
Drew Stanton pass complete to T.J. Williams for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
MSU
Q4TD
DSDrew Stanton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-33
Drew Stanton rush for 12 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
NU
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-39
Slade Larscheid punt blocked for a loss of 10 yards, lateral to Ashton Henderson for 31 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Drew Stanton (127) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.48 EPA/play +17.21 EPA
C.J. Bachr (77) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.85 EPA/play +11.87 EPA
Brian Hoyer (127) — 0.0 yds · +0.81 EPA/play +4.07 EPA

Rushing

Tyrell Sutton (77) — 0.0 yds -0.11 EPA
Jehuu Caulcrick (127) — 0.0 yds -0.10 EPA
Drew Stanton (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.69 EPA

Receiving

Kerry Reed (127) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.39 EPA
Shaun Herbert (77) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.05 EPA
Jerramy Scott (127) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.97 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Drew Stanton	127	36	5.6%	2	+0.48	+17.21
C.J. Bachr	77	14	7.1%	1	+0.85	+11.87
Brian Hoyer	127	5	0.0%	0	+0.81	+4.07
Brandon Roberson	77	1	100.0%	1	+2.25	+2.25
CJ Bachr	77	11	18.2%	2	-0.28	-3.02

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MSU	NU
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	4	-1.15	Ended
Q1	127	6	-1.03	Punt
Q1	77	14	+4.42	Pass TD
Q1	127	10	+0.47	Field goal
Q2	77	6	-0.64	Missed FG
Q2	127	3	-3.08	Fumble
Q2	77	7	+4.52	Pass TD
Q2	127	5	-1.05	Punt
Q2	77	5	-1.10	Field goal
Q2	127	3	-1.92	Punt
Q2	77	3	+2.25	Rush TD
Q3	127	2	0.00	Ended
Q3	77	4	+1.07	Interception
Q3	127	7	+8.82	Rush TD
Q3	77	3	-2.92	Punt
Q3	127	9	+7.77	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Slade Larscheid punt blocked for a loss of 10 yards, lateral to Ashton Henderson for 31 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (-7.89 EPA)
Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Hoyer pass intercepted by Brendan Smith at the NWest 10, returned for 33 yards to the NWest 43. (-7.35 EPA)
Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · CJ Bachr pass intercepted by Travis Key at the NWest 40, returned for 10 yards to the NWest 30. (-4.52 EPA)
Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Drew Stanton pass complete to Jehuu Caulcrick for 18 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.14 EPA)
Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Drew Stanton pass complete to Ed Wagner for 5 yards, fumbled at the MSU 42, recovered by Adam Kadela at the MSU 42. (-4.02 EPA)
Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Drew Stanton pass intercepted by Marquice Cole at the MSU 48, returned for 38 yards to the MSU 10. (-3.87 EPA)
Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Drew Stanton pass complete to Kerry Reed for 19 yards to the NWest 4 for a 1ST down. (+3.67 EPA)
Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Michigan St penalty 15 yard roughing the kicker on Roderick Jenrette accepted, no play. (+3.41 EPA)

Key takeaways

Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (41–38) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Drew Stanton (127) — yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: MSU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

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

Michigan State Spartans 41, Northwestern Wildcats 38 in Week 8 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 41–38.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=262940077.

Who led Michigan State Spartans vs Northwestern Wildcats in passing?

Drew Stanton (127) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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