Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Michigan State Spartans: 2008 Week 4 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Notre Dame Fighting Irish 23–7 in Week 4, 2008. Final score: Notre Dame Fighting Irish 7, Michigan State Spartans 23.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	0	0	0	6	7
Michigan State Spartans	3	6	3	9	23

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jimmy Clausen (87) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +4.48 EPA
• Brian Hoyer (127) — 0.0 yds · -0.03 EPA/play -0.68 EPA

Rushing

• Javon Ringer (127) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.18 EPA
• Armando Allen Jr (87) — 0.0 yds -0.72 EPA
• Robert Hughes (87) — 0.0 yds -0.64 EPA

Receiving

• Michael Floyd (87) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.61 EPA
• Golden Tate (87) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.67 EPA
• Robby Parris (87) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.10 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jimmy Clausen	87	36	2.8%	0	1	+0.12	+4.48
Brian Hoyer	127	22	0.0%	0	0	-0.03	-0.68

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ND	MSU
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	87	6	0	-2.83	Punt
Q1	127	4	0	-3.45	Fumble
Q1	87	5	0	+3.18	Interception
Q1	127	5	0	-2.42	Punt
Q1	87	3	0	-2.98	Punt
Q1	127	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	127	4	0	-0.60	Ended
Q1	87	1	0	-0.50	Ended
Q1	127	1	0	-0.67	Ended
Q1	87	2	0	-2.42	Punt
Q2	127	2	0	+1.41	Ended
Q2	87	4	0	-1.94	Punt
Q2	87	2	0	+1.35	Ended
Q2	127	7	0	-0.72	Rush TD
Q2	87	1	0	-0.57	Interception
Q2	127	3	0	-1.78	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jimmy Clausen pass complete to Michael Floyd for 6 yards, fumbled, recovered by MchSt at the MchSt 14. (-5.24 EPA)
2. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jimmy Clausen pass intercepted by Otis Wiley at the MchSt 0, returned for no gain for a touchback. (-4.78 EPA)
3. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Javon Ringer rush for 6 yards, fumbled, recovered by NDame at the NDame 45. (-4.67 EPA)
4. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jimmy Clausen pass complete to Michael Floyd for 26 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.42 EPA)
5. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Javon Ringer rush for 63 yards to the NDame 14 for a 1ST down. (+4.19 EPA)
6. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jimmy Clausen pass intercepted by Otis Wiley at the NDame 22, returned for no gain to the NDame 22. (-4.14 EPA)
7. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Javon Ringer rush for a loss of 5 yards to the NDame 6. (-4.01 EPA)
8. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jimmy Clausen pass complete to Golden Tate for 22 yards to the MchSt 47 for a 1ST down. (+3.54 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (23–7) in Week 4.
• Passing edge: Jimmy Clausen (87) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: ND 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 Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Michigan State Spartans?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish 7, Michigan State Spartans 23 in Week 4 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 7–23.

Where can I find the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Michigan State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282640127.

Who led Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Jimmy Clausen (87) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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