Michigan State Spartans vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders: 2009 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated Michigan State Spartans 41–31 in Week 1, 2009. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 31, Texas Tech Red Raiders 41.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan State Spartans	0	0	0	0	31
Texas Tech Red Raiders	0	0	0	0	41

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Taylor Potts (2641.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.25 EPA/play +10.61 EPA
• Steven Sheffield (2641.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.70 EPA/play +8.42 EPA
• Aaron Bates (127.0) — 0.0 yds · +3.89 EPA/play +3.89 EPA

Rushing

• Baron Batch (2641.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.27 EPA
• Edwin Baker (127.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.19 EPA
• Larry Caper (127.0) — 0.0 yds -0.65 EPA

Receiving

• Detron Lewis (2641.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.14 EPA
• Baron Batch (2641.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.42 EPA
• Blair White (127.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.29 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Taylor Potts	2641.0	43	4.7%	0	2	+0.25	+10.61
Steven Sheffield	2641.0	12	8.3%	0	1	+0.70	+8.42
Aaron Bates	127.0	1	0.0%	0	0	+3.89	+3.89
Kirk Cousins	127.0	25	4.0%	0	1	+0.14	+3.62
Keshawn Martin	127.0	1	100.0%	0	1	+1.46	+1.46

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MSU	TTU
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	2641.0	7	0	+0.37	Ended
Q1	127.0	1	0	+3.75	Rush TD
Q1	2641.0	2	0	+1.32	Punt
Q1	127.0	1	0	+1.32	Ended
Q1	2641.0	3	0	-2.14	Ended
Q1	127.0	4	0	-0.79	Ended
Q1	2641.0	1	0	+1.50	Rush TD
Q1	2641.0	8	0	+2.84	Ended
Q1	127.0	6	0	-0.21	Interception
Q2	127.0	1	0	+0.04	Ended
Q2	2641.0	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2641.0	7	0	+1.04	Ended
Q2	127.0	6	0	-1.57	Ended
Q2	2641.0	3	0	-2.12	Ended
Q2	2641.0	3	0	+3.11	Ended
Q2	127.0	3	0	+4.69	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · 127.0 · Kirk Cousins pass intercepted by Jamar Wall at the TexTc 23, returned for 16 yards to the TexTc 39. (-5.24 EPA)
2. Q2 · 127.0 · Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keshawn Martin for 48 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.06 EPA)
3. Q4 · 2641.0 · Steven Sheffield pass complete to Lyle Leong for 43 yards to the MchSt 22 for a 1ST down. (+4.47 EPA)
4. Q3 · 127.0 · Aaron Bates pass complete to Charlie Gantt for 18 yards to the TexTc 8 for a 1ST down. (+3.89 EPA)
5. Q3 · 2641.0 · Team rush for no gain, fumbled, recovered by TexTc Taylor Potts at the TexTc 48. (-3.82 EPA)
6. Q1 · 127.0 · Edwin Baker rush for 46 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.75 EPA)
7. Q3 · 127.0 · Kirk Cousins pass complete to Blair White for 49 yards to the TexTc 31 for a 1ST down. (+3.44 EPA)
8. Q2 · 2641.0 · Taylor Potts pass complete to Austin Zouzalik for 51 yards to the MchSt 2 for a 1ST down. (+3.41 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Texas Tech Red Raiders controlled the final (41–31) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Taylor Potts (2641.0) — 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 Texas Tech Red Raiders?

Michigan State Spartans 31, Texas Tech Red Raiders 41 in Week 1 of the 2009 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Texas Tech Red Raiders?

Texas Tech Red Raiders won with a final score of 31–41.

Where can I find the Michigan State Spartans vs Texas Tech Red Raiders box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=300022641.

Who led Michigan State Spartans vs Texas Tech Red Raiders in passing?

Taylor Potts (2641.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Michigan State Spartans at Texas Tech Red Raiders in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.