Michigan State Spartans 30–33 Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2009

Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated Michigan State Spartans 33–30 in Week 3, 2009. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 30, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 33.

Game summary

Notre Dame Fighting Irish edged Michigan State Spartans 33–30 in Week 3 of the 2009 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Kirk Cousins (127.0) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.57 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Armando Allen Jr — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: B.J. Cunningham — 0 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	30
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	0	0	0	0	33

Scoring Map

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

MSUMichigan State Spartans

+3OPP 26

+3

+3OPP 29

NDNotre Dame Fighting Irish

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

87.0
Q1TD
MFMichael Floyd
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Jimmy Clausen pass complete to Michael Floyd for 22 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
127.0
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 26
Score
0-0
Brett Swenson 43 yard field goal GOOD.
87.0
Q1TD
AAArmando Allen Jr
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Armando Allen Jr rush for 13 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
127.0
Q2TD
LCLarry Caper
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Larry Caper rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.
87.0
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 5
Score
0-0
Nick Tausch 22 yard field goal GOOD.
127.0
Q2TD
BWBlair White
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Keshawn Martin pass complete to Blair White for 30 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
127.0
Q3TD
LCLarry Caper
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Larry Caper rush for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
87.0
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 29
Score
0-0
Nick Tausch 46 yard field goal GOOD.
87.0
Q3TD
RPRobby Parris
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Armando Allen Jr pass complete to Robby Parris for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
87.0
Q4TD
GTGolden Tate
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Jimmy Clausen pass complete to Golden Tate for 33 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
127.0
Q4TD
BWBlair White
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Blair White for 17 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Kirk Cousins (127.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.57 EPA/play +18.35 EPA
Jimmy Clausen (87.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.32 EPA/play +10.54 EPA
Keshawn Martin (127.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.02 EPA/play +3.01 EPA

Rushing

Armando Allen Jr (87.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.20 EPA
Larry Caper (127.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.56 EPA
Glenn Winston (127.0) — 0.0 yds -0.20 EPA

Receiving

B.J. Cunningham (127.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.62 EPA
Golden Tate (87.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.32 EPA
Kyle Rudolph (87.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.94 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kirk Cousins	127.0	32	3.1%	1	+0.57	+18.35
Jimmy Clausen	87.0	33	6.1%	2	+0.32	+10.54
Keshawn Martin	127.0	1	100.0%	1	+3.02	+3.01
Armando Allen Jr	87.0	1	100.0%	1	+1.48	+1.48
Dayne Crist	87.0	1	0.0%	0	-1.01	-1.01
Keith Nichol	127.0	4	0.0%	0	-1.16	-4.65

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MSU	ND
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	87.0	3	-0.22	Ended
Q1	127.0	7	+0.09	Missed FG
Q1	87.0	5	+3.85	Pass TD
Q1	127.0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	127.0	10	+1.28	Ended
Q1	87.0	4	+5.08	Rush TD
Q1	127.0	3	-5.55	Punt
Q2	87.0	3	+0.28	Interception
Q2	127.0	1	+0.87	Rush TD
Q2	127.0	6	+10.02	Ended
Q2	87.0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	87.0	10	-1.52	Ended
Q2	127.0	5	-0.28	Pass TD
Q2	127.0	3	+5.97	Ended
Q2	87.0	9	-0.28	Punt
Q3	127.0	1	+1.39	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · 127.0 · Larry Caper rush for 11 yards to the NDame 3, NOTRE DAME penalty 2 yard Face Mask accepted for a 1ST down. (+6.75 EPA)
Q2 · 127.0 · Keith Nichol rush for 9 yards to the NDame 45, NOTRE DAME penalty 15 yard Personal Foul on Harrison Smith accepted for a 1ST down. (+5.96 EPA)
Q4 · 127.0 · Kirk Cousins pass complete to Mark Dell for 57 yards to the NDame 22 for a 1ST down. (+4.66 EPA)
Q3 · 87.0 · Jimmy Clausen pass complete to Golden Tate for 54 yards to the MchSt 5 for a 1ST down. (+3.72 EPA)
Q4 · 87.0 · Jimmy Clausen pass complete to Golden Tate for 33 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.71 EPA)
Q2 · 127.0 · Keith Nichol pass complete to Caulton Ray for 9 yards, fumbled, forced by Kapron Lewis-Moore, recovered by NDame Toryan Smith at the NDame 45. (-3.59 EPA)
Q1 · 87.0 · Jimmy Clausen pass complete to Kyle Rudolph for 52 yards to the MchSt 21 for a 1ST down. (+3.29 EPA)
Q2 · 87.0 · Jimmy Clausen rush for a loss of 2 yards, fumbled, forced by Team, recovered by NDame Armando Allen Jr at the MchSt 5. (-3.28 EPA)

Key takeaways

Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (33–30) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Kirk Cousins (127.0) — yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: MSU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Michigan State Spartans vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Michigan State Spartans 30, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 33 in Week 3 of the 2009 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 30–33.

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

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

Kirk Cousins (127.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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