Quick answer
Northwestern Wildcats defeated Michigan State Spartans 48–41 in Week 6, 2007. Final score: Northwestern Wildcats 48, Michigan State Spartans 41.
Game summary
Northwestern Wildcats beat Michigan State Spartans 48–41 in Week 6 of the 2007 season.
- Scoring: 13 touchdowns across 13 plays.
- Passing leader: C.J. Bacher (77) — 0.0 pass yds, 5 TD, +0.80 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Omar Conteh — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
- Receiving leader: Eric Peterman — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 48 | |
| 6 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 41 |
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- C.J. Bacher (77) — 0.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.80 EPA/play +38.47 EPA
- Brian Hoyer (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.17 EPA/play +4.28 EPA
- Kyle Daley (77) — 0.0 yds · -3.39 EPA/play -3.39 EPA
Rushing
- Omar Conteh (77) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.29 EPA
- Javon Ringer (127) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.99 EPA
- Jehuu Caulcrick (127) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.07 EPA
Receiving
- Eric Peterman (77) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.08 EPA
- Rasheed Ward (77) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.51 EPA
- Javon Ringer (127) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.62 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Bacher | 48 | 10.4% | 0 | 5 | +0.80 | +38.47 | |
| Brian Hoyer | 25 | 4.0% | 0 | 1 | +0.17 | +4.28 | |
| Kyle Daley | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | -3.39 | -3.39 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q0 | 11 | 0 | +2.31 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 1 | 0 | +1.45 | Rush TD | |
| Q1 | 8 | 0 | +3.02 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 5 | 0 | +2.89 | Rush TD | |
| Q1 | 5 | 0 | +1.08 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 1 | 0 | +1.55 | Rush TD | |
| Q1 | 8 | 0 | +8.31 | Pass TD | |
| Q2 | 5 | 0 | +0.05 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 3 | 0 | -1.19 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 6 | 0 | -4.79 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 3 | 0 | -2.56 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 4 | 0 | -0.61 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 4 | 0 | +1.99 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 1 | 0 | +0.85 | Rush TD | |
| Q3 | 9 | 0 | +4.11 | Ended | |
| Q3 | 6 | 0 | +1.98 | Punt |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · C.J. Bacher pass complete to Jeff Yarbrough for 78 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+6.98 EPA)
- Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Javon Ringer rush for 80 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+6.95 EPA)
- Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · C.J. Bacher pass complete to Eric Peterman for 70 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.99 EPA)
- Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Javon Ringer rush for 47 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.95 EPA)
- Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Michigan St penalty 15 yard roughing the kicker on Adam Setterbo accepted, no play. (+3.9 EPA)
- Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · C.J. Bacher pass complete to Kim Thompson for 24 yards to the Nwest 44 for a 1ST down. (+3.48 EPA)
- OT · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Mark Dell. (-3.46 EPA)
- Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · C.J. Bacher pass complete to Ross Lane for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.46 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Northwestern Wildcats controlled the final (48–41) in Week 6.
- Passing edge: C.J. Bacher (77) — yds, 5 TD.
- EPA edge: NU 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 Northwestern Wildcats vs Michigan State Spartans?
Northwestern Wildcats 48, Michigan State Spartans 41 in Week 6 of the 2007 college football season.
Who won Northwestern Wildcats vs Michigan State Spartans?
Northwestern Wildcats won with a final score of 48–41.
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=272790127.
Who led Northwestern Wildcats vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?
C.J. Bacher (77) led passers with 0.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Northwestern Wildcats at Michigan State Spartans in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Northwestern Wildcats
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
Michigan State Spartans
Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L