Quick answer
Michigan State Spartans defeated Florida Atlantic Owls 17– in Week 3, 2008. Final score: Florida Atlantic Owls , Michigan State Spartans 17.
Game summary
Michigan State Spartans rolled past Florida Atlantic Owls 17–0 in Week 3 of the 2008 season.
- Scoring: 2 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 3 plays.
- Passing leader: Brian Hoyer (127) — 0.0 pass yds, +0.17 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Javon Ringer — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
- Receiving leader: Jamari Grant — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Brian Hoyer (127) — 0.0 yds · +0.17 EPA/play +1.90 EPA
- Rusty Smith (2226) — 0.0 yds · -0.18 EPA/play -3.44 EPA
Rushing
- Javon Ringer (127) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.00 EPA
- Charles Pierre (2226) — 0.0 yds -0.08 EPA
- DiIvory Edgecomb (2226) — 0.0 yds -0.04 EPA
Receiving
- Jamari Grant (2226) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.46 EPA
- N/A. (127) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.13 EPA
- Lester Jean (2226) — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Hoyer | 11 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | +0.17 | +1.90 | |
| Rusty Smith | 19 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | -0.18 | -3.44 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 4 | 0 | -5.62 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 9 | 0 | +0.21 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 4 | 0 | -0.26 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 5 | 0 | -5.50 | Fumble | |
| Q1 | 5 | 0 | -2.19 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 2 | 0 | -1.97 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 4 | 0 | -1.32 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 4 | 0 | -1.22 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 2 | 0 | -0.61 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 5 | 0 | -0.33 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 1 | 0 | +0.48 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 1 | 0 | -0.16 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 2 | 0 | -1.01 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 1 | 0 | -1.08 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 2 | 0 | -0.95 | Interception | |
| Q2 | 5 | 0 | -4.92 | Fumble |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Team rush for a loss of 25 yards, fumbled, recovered by FlAtl Jermaine Council at the MchSt 30. (-6.87 EPA)
- Q2 · Florida Atlantic Owls · Rusty Smith rush for a loss of 15 yards, fumbled, recovered by MchSt Michael Jordan at the FlAtl 45. (-6.62 EPA)
- Q4 · Florida Atlantic Owls · Rusty Smith pass complete to Rob Housler for 71 yards to the MchSt 9 for a 1ST down. (+6.52 EPA)
- Q4 · Florida Atlantic Owls · Team rush for no gain, fumbled, recovered by MchSt Danny Fortener at the MchSt 4. (-5.77 EPA)
- Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Hoyer pass intercepted by Corey Small at the FlAtl 32, returned for 28 yards to the MchSt 40. (-5.34 EPA)
- Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Aaron Bates punt for 55 yards, returned by Avery Holley for 8 yards to the MchSt 13, Fla Atlantic penalty 10 yard illegal block on N/A accepted. (-3.51 EPA)
- Q1 · Florida Atlantic Owls · Rusty Smith pass incomplete. (-3.23 EPA)
- Q3 · Florida Atlantic Owls · Rusty Smith pass complete to Jamari Grant for 41 yards to the MchSt 39 for a 1ST down. (+3.08 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (17–) in Week 3.
- Passing edge: Brian Hoyer (127) — yds.
- EPA edge: FAU 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 Florida Atlantic Owls vs Michigan State Spartans?
Florida Atlantic Owls 0, Michigan State Spartans 17 in Week 3 of the 2008 college football season.
Who won Florida Atlantic Owls vs Michigan State Spartans?
Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 0–17.
Where can I find the Florida Atlantic Owls vs Michigan State Spartans box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282570127.
Who led Florida Atlantic Owls vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?
Brian Hoyer (127) led passers with 0.0 yards.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Florida Atlantic Owls at Michigan State Spartans in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Florida Atlantic Owls
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
Michigan State Spartans
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W