Quick answer
Michigan State Spartans defeated Michigan Wolverines 26–20 in Week 5, 2009. Final score: Michigan Wolverines 20, Michigan State Spartans 26.
Game summary
Michigan State Spartans edged Michigan Wolverines 26–20 in Week 5 of the 2009 season.
- Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 9 plays.
- Passing leader: Tate Forcier (130.0) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.55 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Glenn Winston — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
- Receiving leader: Blair White — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Tate Forcier (130.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.55 EPA/play +15.29 EPA
- Kirk Cousins (127.0) — 0.0 yds · +0.22 EPA/play +4.20 EPA
- Keith Nichol (127.0) — 0.0 yds · +0.08 EPA/play +0.73 EPA
Rushing
- Glenn Winston (127.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.48 EPA
- Larry Caper (127.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.00 EPA
- Tate Forcier (130.0) — 0.0 yds +0.20 EPA
Receiving
- Blair White (127.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.53 EPA
- B.J. Cunningham (127.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.49 EPA
- Martavious Odoms (130.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.66 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tate Forcier | 28 | 7.1% | 0 | 2 | +0.55 | +15.29 | |
| Kirk Cousins | 19 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | +0.22 | +4.20 | |
| Keith Nichol | 9 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | +0.08 | +0.73 | |
| Denard Robinson | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | -1.39 | -1.39 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 0 | -0.83 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 2 | 0 | -0.75 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 1 | 0 | +1.80 | Rush TD | |
| Q1 | 16 | 0 | +7.99 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 0 | 0 | — | Field goal | |
| Q1 | 3 | 0 | -2.86 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 11 | 0 | -0.92 | Field goal | |
| Q2 | 14 | 0 | +7.32 | Field goal | |
| Q2 | 15 | 0 | +3.03 | Punt | |
| Q3 | 5 | 0 | -0.57 | Punt | |
| Q3 | 0 | 0 | — | Field goal | |
| Q3 | 3 | 0 | -1.78 | Ended | |
| Q3 | 4 | 0 | -4.74 | Ended | |
| Q3 | 6 | 0 | +0.97 | Interception | |
| Q3 | 2 | 0 | -1.31 | Punt | |
| Q4 | 1 | 0 | -0.12 | Ended |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q4 · 130.0 · Tate Forcier pass complete to Darryl Stonum, fumbled, recovered by MchSt Jairus Jones at the MchSt 12, Jairus Jones for 15 yards, to the MchSt 27. (-6.53 EPA)
- Q4 · 130.0 · Tate Forcier pass complete to Junior Hemingway for 9 yards to the MchSt 37, MICHIGAN ST penalty 15 yard Personal Foul on Team accepted for a 1ST down. (+6.53 EPA)
- Q4 · 130.0 · Tate Forcier pass complete to Darryl Stonum for 60 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.57 EPA)
- OT · 130.0 · Tate Forcier pass intercepted by Chris L. Rucker at the MchSt 0, returned for no gain for a touchback. (-5.03 EPA)
- Q1 · 127.0 · Kirk Cousins pass intercepted by Stevie Brown at the MchSt 32, returned for 18 yards to the MchSt 14. (-4.42 EPA)
- Q2 · 130.0 · Tate Forcier pass complete to Kevin Koger for 41 yards to the Mich 49 for a 1ST down. (+4.26 EPA)
- Q4 · 127.0 · Kirk Cousins sacked by Brandon Graham for a loss of 7 yards, fumbled, recovered by Mich at the MchSt 46. (-4.01 EPA)
- Q4 · 130.0 · Tate Forcier pass complete to Roy Roundtree for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.88 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (26–20) in Week 5.
- Passing edge: Tate Forcier (130.0) — yds, 2 TD.
- EPA edge: MICH 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 Wolverines vs Michigan State Spartans?
Michigan Wolverines 20, Michigan State Spartans 26 in Week 5 of the 2009 college football season.
Who won Michigan Wolverines vs Michigan State Spartans?
Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 20–26.
Where can I find the Michigan Wolverines vs Michigan State Spartans box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=292760127.
Who led Michigan Wolverines vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?
Tate Forcier (130.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
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Season records after this game
Michigan Wolverines
Entered 4-0 Now 4-1 L
Michigan State Spartans
Entered 1-4 Now 2-4 W