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Florida Atlantic Owls vs. Michigan State Spartans: 2008 Week 3 Recap

Spartans defeat Owls 17–0 in Week 3

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Florida Atlantic Owls vs. Michigan State Spartans (Week 3).

Florida Atlantic Owls 0 2-2
Final 0–17
Michigan State Spartans 17 2-2 Winner
Winner
Michigan State Spartans
Final score
0–17
Halftime
Florida Atlantic Owls 0–6 Michigan State Spartans
Top passer
Brian Hoyer

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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.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Florida Atlantic Owls0000
Michigan State Spartans063617

Scoring Map

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

FAUFlorida Atlantic Owls
MSUMichigan State Spartans

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Scoring timeline

3 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MSU
    Q2TD
    JRJavon Ringer

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Javon Ringer rush for 21 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  2. MSU
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 5
    Score
    0-9

    Brett Swenson 22 yard field goal GOOD.

  3. MSU
    Q4TD
    JRJavon Ringer

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-15

    Javon Ringer rush for 11 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

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.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Brian Hoyer127110.0%00+0.17+1.90
Rusty Smith2226190.0%00-0.18-3.44

Team EPA comparison

StatFAUMSU
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1222640-5.62Punt
Q112790+0.21Punt
Q1222640-0.26Ended
Q112750-5.50Fumble
Q1222650-2.19Ended
Q112720-1.97Ended
Q1222640-1.32Punt
Q112740-1.22Punt
Q2222620-0.61Ended
Q212750-0.33Punt
Q212710+0.48Ended
Q2222610-0.16Ended
Q212720-1.01Ended
Q2222610-1.08Ended
Q212720-0.95Interception
Q2222650-4.92Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

  1. 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)
  2. 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)
  3. 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)
  4. Q4 · Florida Atlantic Owls · Team rush for no gain, fumbled, recovered by MchSt Danny Fortener at the MchSt 4. (-5.77 EPA)
  5. 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)
  6. 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)
  7. Q1 · Florida Atlantic Owls · Rusty Smith pass incomplete. (-3.23 EPA)
  8. 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