Michigan State Spartans 40–37 Purdue Boilermakers: Final Score & Recap | Week 11, 2009

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Purdue Boilermakers 40–37 in Week 11, 2009. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 40, Purdue Boilermakers 37.

Game summary

Michigan State Spartans edged Purdue Boilermakers 40–37 in Week 11 of the 2009 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 6 field goals across 14 plays.
Passing leader: Joey Elliott (2509.0) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.30 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Ralph Bolden — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Keith Smith — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan State Spartans	0	0	0	0	40
Purdue Boilermakers	0	0	0	0	37

Scoring Map

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

MSUMichigan State Spartans

+3

+3OPP 11

+3OPP 25

+3OPP 35

+3

+3OPP 32

PURPurdue Boilermakers

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Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

2509.0
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 3
Score
0-0
Carson Wiggs 20 yard field goal GOOD.
2509.0
Q1TD
KSKeith Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Joey Elliott pass complete to Keith Smith for 26 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
2509.0
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Ralph Bolden rush, fumbled, recovered by MchSt Chris L. Rucker at the Prdue 11, Chris L. Rucker for 11 yards, to the Prdue 0 for a TOUCHDOWN.
127.0
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
0-0
Brett Swenson 28 yard field goal GOOD.
2509.0
Q2TD
RBRalph Bolden
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Ralph Bolden rush for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
127.0
Q2TD
AHAndrew Hawken
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Andrew Hawken for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
2509.0
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 25
Score
0-0
Carson Wiggs 42 yard field goal GOOD.
2509.0
Q3TD
CSCortez Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Joey Elliott pass complete to Cortez Smith for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
127.0
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 35
Score
0-0
Brett Swenson 52 yard field goal GOOD.
127.0
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 4
Score
0-0
Brett Swenson 21 yard field goal GOOD.
2509.0
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 32
Score
0-0
Carson Wiggs 49 yard field goal GOOD.
127.0
Q4TD
BWBlair White
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Blair White for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
127.0
Q4TD
BCB.J. Cunningham
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 73 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
2509.0
Q4TD
RBRalph Bolden
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Ralph Bolden rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Joey Elliott (2509.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.30 EPA/play +15.08 EPA
Kirk Cousins (127.0) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +1.97 EPA

Rushing

Ralph Bolden (2509.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.14 EPA
Jaycen Taylor (2509.0) — 0.0 yds +0.40 EPA
Larry Caper (127.0) — 0.0 yds -0.07 EPA

Receiving

Keith Smith (2509.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.79 EPA
Cortez Smith (2509.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.38 EPA
Kyle Adams (2509.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.18 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Joey Elliott	2509.0	50	4.0%	0	2	+0.30	+15.08
Kirk Cousins	127.0	21	14.3%	0	3	+0.09	+1.97

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MSU	PUR
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	EPA	Result
Q1	2509.0	1	-0.59	Ended
Q1	127.0	6	-4.02	Fumble
Q1	2509.0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2509.0	12	+0.13	Ended
Q1	127.0	3	-2.85	Punt
Q1	2509.0	1	+3.75	Pass TD
Q1	2509.0	8	-3.84	Touchdown
Q1	127.0	1	-0.03	Ended
Q2	2509.0	2	+0.97	Missed FG
Q2	127.0	2	-0.22	Ended
Q2	2509.0	3	-1.22	Punt
Q2	127.0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	127.0	8	+1.15	Ended
Q2	2509.0	1	+1.87	Rush TD
Q2	2509.0	3	+2.95	Ended
Q2	127.0	2	-1.30	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · 2509.0 · Ralph Bolden rush, fumbled, recovered by MchSt Chris L. Rucker at the Prdue 11, Chris L. Rucker for 11 yards, to the Prdue 0 for a TOUCHDOWN. (-6.22 EPA)
Q1 · 127.0 · Kirk Cousins pass complete to Blair White, fumbled, recovered by Prdue Torri Williams at the Prdue 33, Torri Williams for 19 yards, to the MchSt 48. (-5.85 EPA)
Q4 · 127.0 · Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 73 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.83 EPA)
Q1 · 2509.0 · Joey Elliott pass complete to Keith Smith for 26 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.75 EPA)
Q2 · 127.0 · Kirk Cousins pass complete to Charlie Gantt for 55 yards to the Prdue 5 for a 1ST down. (+3.71 EPA)
Q4 · 127.0 · Carson Wiggs kickoff for 66 yards returned by Keshawn Martin for 85 yards to the Prdue 11. (+3.51 EPA)
Q4 · 2509.0 · Carson Wiggs 50 yard field goal BLOCKED. (-3.37 EPA)
Q4 · 127.0 · Kirk Cousins pass complete to Blair White for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.23 EPA)

Key takeaways

Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (40–37) in Week 11.
Passing edge: Joey Elliott (2509.0) — yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: MSU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Michigan State Spartans vs Purdue Boilermakers?

Michigan State Spartans 40, Purdue Boilermakers 37 in Week 11 of the 2009 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Purdue Boilermakers?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 40–37.

Where can I find the Michigan State Spartans vs Purdue Boilermakers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=293182509.

Who led Michigan State Spartans vs Purdue Boilermakers in passing?

Joey Elliott (2509.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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