Michigan State Spartans 34–42 Minnesota Golden Gophers: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2009

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Michigan State Spartans 42–34 in Week 9, 2009. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 34, Minnesota Golden Gophers 42.

Game summary

Minnesota Golden Gophers beat Michigan State Spartans 42–34 in Week 9 of the 2009 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Adam Weber (135.0) — 0.0 pass yds, 5 TD, +0.91 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Kevin Whaley — 0.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Nick Tow-Arnett — 2 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	34
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	0	0	0	42

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

MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

127.0
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 3
Score
0-0
Brett Swenson 20 yard field goal GOOD.
135.0
Q1TD
BGBrandon Green
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Adam Weber pass complete to Brandon Green for 37 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
135.0
Q1TD
DBDuane Bennett
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Adam Weber pass complete to Duane Bennett for 62 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
135.0
Q2TD
NTNick Tow-Arnett
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Adam Weber pass complete to Nick Tow-Arnett for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
127.0
Q2TD
BLBrian Linthicum
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Brian Linthicum for 26 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
127.0
Q3TD
DSDion Sims
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Dion Sims for 11 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
127.0
Q3TD
KMKeshawn Martin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Keshawn Martin rush for 84 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
135.0
Q3TD
DBDuane Bennett
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Duane Bennett rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.
127.0
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Eric Ellestad kickoff for 63 yards returned by Keshawn Martin for 93 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
135.0
Q4TD
DBDuane Bennett
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Adam Weber pass complete to Duane Bennett for 59 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
135.0
Q4TD
NTNick Tow-Arnett
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Adam Weber pass complete to Nick Tow-Arnett for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Adam Weber (135.0) — 0.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.91 EPA/play +26.27 EPA
Kirk Cousins (127.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.46 EPA/play +11.85 EPA
Keith Nichol (127.0) — 0.0 yds · -1.36 EPA/play -1.36 EPA

Rushing

Kevin Whaley (135.0) — 0.0 yds -0.84 EPA
Edwin Baker (127.0) — 0.0 yds -0.73 EPA
Duane Bennett (135.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.09 EPA

Receiving

Nick Tow-Arnett (135.0) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.05 EPA
B.J. Cunningham (127.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.45 EPA
Da'Jon McKnight (135.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +2.18 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Adam Weber	135.0	29	17.2%	5	+0.91	+26.27
Kirk Cousins	127.0	26	7.7%	2	+0.46	+11.85
Keith Nichol	127.0	1	0.0%	0	-1.36	-1.36
MarQueis Gray	135.0	2	0.0%	0	-0.83	-1.67

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MSU	MINN
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	0	—	Field goal
Q1	135.0	1	-0.74	Ended
Q1	127.0	12	+1.98	Ended
Q1	135.0	6	-2.43	Punt
Q1	127.0	2	-3.84	Fumble
Q1	135.0	1	-1.53	Punt
Q1	127.0	1	-0.59	Ended
Q1	135.0	3	+4.95	Pass TD
Q1	127.0	3	-2.51	Punt
Q1	135.0	4	+1.52	Pass TD
Q2	135.0	2	+3.75	Pass TD
Q2	127.0	4	+1.18	Interception
Q2	135.0	7	-0.08	Ended
Q2	127.0	4	+1.85	Pass TD
Q2	135.0	6	-2.51	Punt
Q2	127.0	2	-1.66	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · 127.0 · Eric Ellestad kickoff for 63 yards returned by Keshawn Martin for 93 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+7.32 EPA)
Q4 · 135.0 · Adam Weber pass complete to Duane Bennett for 59 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+6.59 EPA)
Q3 · 127.0 · Keshawn Martin rush for 84 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+6.56 EPA)
Q2 · 135.0 · Adam Weber pass intercepted by Brandon Denson at the MchSt 39, returned for 20 yards to the Minn 26, tackled by Troy Stoudermire Jr. and Jeff Wills, MINNESOTA penalty 15 yard personal foul on Jeff Wills accepted. (-6.25 EPA)
Q3 · 135.0 · Kevin Whaley rush for 7 yards to the MchSt 1, tackled by Jeremy Ware and Greg Jones. (-5.62 EPA)
Q1 · 127.0 · Kirk Cousins rush for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled, forced by Garrett Brown, recovered by Minn Garrett Brown at the MchSt 44. (-5.53 EPA)
Q3 · 135.0 · Adam Weber rush for a loss of 5 yards, fumbled, recovered by MchSt Jerel Worthy at the Minn 24. (-5.37 EPA)
Q1 · 135.0 · Adam Weber pass complete to Brandon Green for 37 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.96 EPA)

Key takeaways

Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (42–34) in Week 9.
Passing edge: Adam Weber (135.0) — yds, 5 TD.
EPA edge: MSU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Michigan State Spartans vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Michigan State Spartans 34, Minnesota Golden Gophers 42 in Week 9 of the 2009 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 34–42.

Where can I find the Michigan State Spartans vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=293040135.

Who led Michigan State Spartans vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Adam Weber (135.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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