Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Michigan State Spartans: 2010 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Michigan State Spartans 49–7 in Week 1, 2010. Final score: Alabama Crimson Tide 49, Michigan State Spartans 7.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Alabama Crimson Tide	6	18	12	6	49
Michigan State Spartans	0	0	0	6	7

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Greg McElroy (333) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.69 EPA/play +11.78 EPA
• Keith Nichol (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.13 EPA/play +5.65 EPA
• Kirk Cousins (127) — 0.0 yds · +0.17 EPA/play +3.30 EPA

Rushing

• Mark Ingram (333) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.28 EPA
• Edwin Baker (127) — 0.0 yds -0.46 EPA
• Trent Richardson (333) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.24 EPA

Receiving

• Keith Nichol (127) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.63 EPA
• Marquis Maze (333) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.41 EPA
• Preston Dial (333) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.33 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Greg McElroy	333	17	5.9%	0	1	+0.69	+11.78
Keith Nichol	127	5	20.0%	0	1	+1.13	+5.65
Kirk Cousins	127	20	0.0%	0	0	+0.17	+3.30
A.J. McCarron	333	6	0.0%	0	0	+0.04	+0.24
Andrew Maxwell	127	7	0.0%	0	0	-0.02	-0.14

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ALA	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	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	333	6	0	+1.12	Ended
Q1	127	11	0	+1.16	Interception
Q1	333	1	0	+0.85	Rush TD
Q1	333	15	0	+1.62	Ended
Q2	127	3	0	-1.26	Punt
Q2	333	1	0	+4.22	Rush TD
Q2	333	2	0	-0.47	Ended
Q2	127	3	0	-1.62	Punt
Q2	333	1	0	+0.96	Rush TD
Q2	333	6	0	+3.13	Ended
Q2	127	9	0	-2.91	Ended
Q2	333	1	0	+1.24	Rush TD
Q2	333	1	0	+1.32	Ended
Q3	127	2	0	+2.61	Ended
Q3	333	1	0	+1.27	Rush TD
Q3	333	9	0	+1.66	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Keith Nichol pass complete to Bennie Fowler for 49 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+7.07 EPA)
2. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keshawn Martin for 36 yards to the Alab 41 for a 1ST down. (+4.86 EPA)
3. Q4 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Eddie Lacy rush for 62 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.74 EPA)
4. Q2 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Julio Jones rush for 35 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.22 EPA)
5. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Kirk Cousins pass intercepted by Robert Lester at the Alab 16, returned for 22 yards to the Alab 38. (-4.17 EPA)
6. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Kirk Cousins sacked by Courtney Upshaw for a loss of 7 yards, fumbled, recovered by MchSt John Stipek at the Alab 38. (-4.15 EPA)
7. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Kirk Cousins pass complete to Brian Linthicum for 28 yards to the Alab 7 for a 1ST down. (+3.13 EPA)
8. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Team rush for a loss of 6 yards, fumbled, recovered by MchSt Andrew Maxwell at the Alab 32. (-2.87 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Alabama Crimson Tide controlled the final (49–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Greg McElroy (333) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: ALA 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 Alabama Crimson Tide vs Michigan State Spartans?

Alabama Crimson Tide 49, Michigan State Spartans 7 in Week 1 of the 2010 college football season.

Who won Alabama Crimson Tide vs Michigan State Spartans?

Alabama Crimson Tide won with a final score of 49–7.

Where can I find the Alabama Crimson Tide vs Michigan State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=310010127.

Who led Alabama Crimson Tide vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Greg McElroy (333) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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