Michigan State Spartans vs. Ohio State Buckeyes: 2007 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Michigan State Spartans 24–17 in Week 8, 2007. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 17, Ohio State Buckeyes 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan State Spartans	0	0	0	3	17
Ohio State Buckeyes	9	6	6	0	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Todd Boeckman (194) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.50 EPA/play +11.40 EPA
• Devin Thomas (127) — 0.0 yds · -0.54 EPA/play -0.54 EPA
• Brian Hoyer (127) — 0.0 yds · -0.07 EPA/play -1.78 EPA

Rushing

• Chris Wells (194) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.20 EPA
• Javon Ringer (127) — 0.0 yds -0.34 EPA
• Maurice Wells (194) — 0.0 yds -0.75 EPA

Receiving

• Devin Thomas (127) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.43 EPA
• Brian Hartline (194) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.92 EPA
• Deon Curry (127) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.01 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Todd Boeckman	194	23	8.7%	0	2	+0.50	+11.40
Devin Thomas	127	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.54	-0.54
Brian Hoyer	127	24	0.0%	0	0	-0.07	-1.78

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	194	6	0	-1.70	Ended
Q1	127	3	0	-2.78	Punt
Q1	194	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	194	7	0	+2.30	Ended
Q1	127	8	0	-0.64	Punt
Q1	194	1	0	+1.62	Pass TD
Q1	194	6	0	+6.08	Ended
Q2	127	2	0	-1.81	Ended
Q2	194	3	0	-1.16	Punt
Q2	127	8	0	+0.07	Punt
Q2	194	6	0	-2.02	Ended
Q2	127	3	0	-1.75	Punt
Q2	194	1	0	+2.62	Rush TD
Q2	194	4	0	+0.52	Ended
Q2	194	1	0	-0.97	Ended
Q2	127	2	0	-0.57	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Chris Wells rush for 48 yards to the MchSt 45 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down. (+4.63 EPA)
2. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Todd Boeckman pass complete to Brian Robiskie for 42 yards to the OhSt 44 for a 1ST down. (+4.46 EPA)
3. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Todd Boeckman pass complete to Brian Robiskie for 50 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.83 EPA)
4. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Hoyer pass intercepted by Doug Worthington at the MchSt 29, returned for no gain to the MchSt 29, Michigan St penalty holding declined. (-3.76 EPA)
5. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Hoyer pass complete to Devin Thomas for 40 yards to the OhSt 41 for a 1ST down. (+3.16 EPA)
6. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Chris Wells rush for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.62 EPA)
7. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Hoyer pass complete to Devin Thomas for 21 yards to the OhSt 21 for a 1ST down. (+2.14 EPA)
8. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Devin Thomas. (-1.96 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (24–17) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Todd Boeckman (194) — yds, 2 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 17, Ohio State Buckeyes 24 in Week 8 of the 2007 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 17–24.

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=272930194.

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

Todd Boeckman (194) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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