Michigan State Spartans 24–14 Illinois Fighting Illini: Final Score & Recap | Week 6, 2009

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 24–14 in Week 6, 2009. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 24, Illinois Fighting Illini 14.

Game summary

Michigan State Spartans beat Illinois Fighting Illini 24–14 in Week 6 of the 2009 season.

Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 5 plays.
Passing leader: Keith Nichol sideline (127.0) — 0.0 pass yds, +0.94 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Larry Caper — 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
Michigan State Spartans	0	0	0	0	24
Illinois Fighting Illini	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.

MSUMichigan State Spartans

+3OPP 18

ILLIllinois Fighting Illini

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Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

127.0
Q1TD
LCLarry Caper
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Larry Caper rush over right end for 17 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
127.0
Q1TD
GWGlenn Winston
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Glenn Winston rush over right end for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
127.0
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
0-0
Brett Swenson 35 yard field goal GOOD.
356.0
Q3TD
MLMikel LeShoure
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Mikel LeShoure rush over right guard for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
356.0
Q4TD
MLMikel LeShoure
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Juice Williams screen pass complete to Mikel LeShoure for 41 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Keith Nichol sideline (127.0) — 0.0 yds · +0.94 EPA/play +9.44 EPA
Juice Williams screen (356.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +4.19 EPA/play +4.19 EPA
Eddie McGee crossing (356.0) — 0.0 yds · +3.18 EPA/play +3.18 EPA

Rushing

Larry Caper (127.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.12 EPA
Glenn Winston (127.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.86 EPA
Juice Williams (356.0) — 0.0 yds -0.04 EPA

Receiving

Blair White (127.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.14 EPA
Arrelious Benn (356.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.76 EPA
Chris Duvalt (356.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.91 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Keith Nichol sideline	127.0	10	0.0%	0	+0.94	+9.44
Juice Williams screen	356.0	1	100.0%	1	+4.19	+4.19
Eddie McGee crossing	356.0	1	0.0%	0	+3.18	+3.18
Juice Williams crossing	356.0	2	0.0%	0	+1.10	+2.21
Keith Nichol screen	127.0	1	0.0%	0	+1.91	+1.91
Keith Nichol deep	127.0	2	0.0%	0	+0.82	+1.64

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MSU	ILL
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	127.0	1	+2.15	Rush TD
Q1	127.0	1	-0.58	Ended
Q1	356.0	8	+2.98	Ended
Q1	127.0	3	+1.25	Rush TD
Q1	356.0	3	-2.69	Punt
Q1	127.0	22	-6.37	Fumble
Q2	356.0	3	-1.37	Punt
Q2	127.0	11	+2.09	Punt
Q2	356.0	4	-4.34	Punt
Q2	127.0	3	-5.32	Fumble
Q3	356.0	1	+0.89	Rush TD
Q3	127.0	3	-2.14	Punt
Q3	356.0	4	+0.15	Ended
Q3	127.0	2	+1.71	Interception
Q3	356.0	8	-1.08	Punt
Q3	127.0	6	-2.11	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · 127.0 · Keith Nichol pass intercepted by Tavon Wilson at the MchSt 30, returned for no gain to the MchSt 30, tackled by Brian Linthicum. (-6.17 EPA)
Q2 · 127.0 · Keith Nichol slant pass complete to Blair White for 6 yards, fumbled, forced by Evan Frierson, recovered by Illin Dere Hicks at the MchSt 25. (-6.04 EPA)
Q2 · 127.0 · Glenn Winston rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled, forced by Donsay Hardeman, recovered by Illin Donsay Hardeman at the Illin 2. (-5.54 EPA)
Q1 · 127.0 · Glenn Winston rush up the middle for 5 yards to the Illin 2, tackled by Doug Pilcher and Donsay Hardeman for a 1ST down. (-5.44 EPA)
Q4 · 356.0 · Juice Williams screen pass complete to Mikel LeShoure for 41 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.19 EPA)
Q4 · 356.0 · Mikel LeShoure rush left for 13 yards to the Illin 49, tackled by Danny Fortener out-of-bounds for a 1ST down. (+3.21 EPA)
Q1 · 356.0 · Eddie McGee crossing pass complete to Chris Duvalt for 21 yards to the MchSt 38, tackled by Danny Fortener out-of-bounds for a 1ST down. (+3.18 EPA)
Q3 · 356.0 · Juice Williams sideline pass complete to Arrelious Benn for 20 yards to the Illin 44 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down. (+3.16 EPA)

Key takeaways

Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (24–14) in Week 6.
Passing edge: Keith Nichol sideline (127.0) — yds.
EPA edge: MSU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Michigan State Spartans vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Michigan State Spartans 24, Illinois Fighting Illini 14 in Week 6 of the 2009 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 24–14.

Where can I find the Michigan State Spartans vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=292830356.

Who led Michigan State Spartans vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Keith Nichol sideline (127.0) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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