Penn State Nittany Lions 42–14 Michigan State Spartans: Final Score & Recap | Week 12, 2009

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Michigan State Spartans 42–14 in Week 12, 2009. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 42, Michigan State Spartans 14.

Game summary

Penn State Nittany Lions dominated Michigan State Spartans 42–14 in Week 12 of the 2009 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Daryll Clark (213.0) — 0.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.34 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Evan Royster — 0.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Derek Moye — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Penn State Nittany Lions	0	0	0	0	42
Michigan State Spartans	0	0	0	0	14

Scoring Map

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

PSUPenn State Nittany Lions

MSUMichigan State Spartans

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

127.0
Q2TD
CGCharlie Gantt
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Charlie Gantt for 11 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
213.0
Q2TD
AQAndrew Quarless
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Daryll Clark pass complete to Andrew Quarless for 29 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
213.0
Q3TD
GZGraham Zug
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Daryll Clark pass complete to Graham Zug for 27 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
213.0
Q3TD
GZGraham Zug
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Daryll Clark pass complete to Graham Zug for 32 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
213.0
Q3TD
JSJoe Suhey
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Daryll Clark pass complete to Joe Suhey for 30 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
213.0
Q3TD
AQAndrew Quarless
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Curtis Drake pass complete to Andrew Quarless for 14 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
127.0
Q4TD
KMKeshawn Martin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Keith Nichol pass complete to Keshawn Martin for 71 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
213.0
Q4TD
KNKevin Newsome
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Kevin Newsome rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Daryll Clark (213.0) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.34 EPA/play +10.61 EPA
Keith Nichol (127.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.08 EPA/play +5.40 EPA
Curtis Drake (213.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.70 EPA/play +1.70 EPA

Rushing

Evan Royster (213.0) — 0.0 yds +0.01 EPA
Edwin Baker (127.0) — 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA
Larry Caper (127.0) — 0.0 yds -0.13 EPA

Receiving

Derek Moye (213.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.54 EPA
B.J. Cunningham (127.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.70 EPA
Graham Zug (213.0) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.71 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Daryll Clark	213.0	31	12.9%	4	+0.34	+10.61
Keith Nichol	127.0	5	20.0%	1	+1.08	+5.40
Curtis Drake	213.0	1	100.0%	1	+1.70	+1.70
Kirk Cousins	127.0	24	4.2%	1	-0.20	-4.82

Team EPA comparison

Stat	PSU	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	EPA	Result
Q1	213.0	2	+1.33	Ended
Q1	127.0	7	-1.59	Punt
Q1	213.0	6	-1.99	Punt
Q1	127.0	6	-2.04	Punt
Q1	213.0	5	-1.25	Punt
Q1	127.0	4	-3.17	Punt
Q2	213.0	1	-0.89	Missed FG
Q2	213.0	3	+1.65	Ended
Q2	127.0	7	+6.03	Pass TD
Q2	213.0	1	+4.18	Pass TD
Q2	213.0	4	+2.34	Ended
Q2	127.0	3	-2.47	Punt
Q2	213.0	9	+2.08	Missed FG
Q2	127.0	6	-0.37	Punt
Q2	213.0	3	-2.60	Punt
Q3	127.0	1	+0.68	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · 127.0 · Keith Nichol pass complete to Keshawn Martin for 71 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+6.33 EPA)
Q2 · 213.0 · Daryll Clark pass complete to Andrew Quarless for 29 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.18 EPA)
Q3 · 127.0 · Kirk Cousins pass intercepted by Nick Sukay at the PnSt 34, returned for 34 yards to the MchSt 32. (-4.05 EPA)
Q2 · 213.0 · Collin Wagner 38 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.42 EPA)
Q3 · 127.0 · Kirk Cousins pass intercepted by Sean Lee at the PnSt 44, returned for 13 yards to the MchSt 43. (-2.91 EPA)
Q2 · 127.0 · Kirk Cousins pass complete to Charlie Gantt for 11 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.75 EPA)
Q2 · 213.0 · Daryll Clark pass complete to Stephfon Green for 31 yards to the MchSt 42 for a 1ST down. (+2.68 EPA)
Q3 · 213.0 · Daryll Clark pass complete to Derek Moye for 22 yards to the MchSt 14, MICHIGAN ST penalty 15 yard roughing passer accepted for a 1ST down. (+2.58 EPA)

Key takeaways

Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (42–14) in Week 12.
Passing edge: Daryll Clark (213.0) — yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: PSU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan State Spartans?

Penn State Nittany Lions 42, Michigan State Spartans 14 in Week 12 of the 2009 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan State Spartans?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 42–14.

Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=293250127.

Who led Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Daryll Clark (213.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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