Western Michigan Broncos 14–38 Michigan State Spartans: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2010

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Western Michigan Broncos 38–14 in Week 1, 2010. Final score: Western Michigan Broncos 14, Michigan State Spartans 38.

Game summary

Michigan State Spartans rolled past Western Michigan Broncos 38–14 in Week 1 of the 2010 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Alex Carder (2711) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.01 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Edwin Baker — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Jordan White — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Michigan Broncos	6	0	6	0	14
Michigan State Spartans	6	18	6	3	38

Scoring Map

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

WMUWestern Michigan Broncos

OPP EZ

+3OPP 16

MSUMichigan State Spartans

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WMU
Q1TD
JNJuan Nunez
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Alex Carder pass complete to Juan Nunez for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.
MSU
Q1TD
EBEdwin Baker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Edwin Baker rush for 28 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
MSU
Q2TD
LBLe'Veon Bell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Le'Veon Bell rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
MSU
Q2TD
EBEdwin Baker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Edwin Baker rush for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
MSU
Q2TD
KNKeith Nichol
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-24
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keith Nichol for 20 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
WMU
Q3TD
BHBlake Hammond
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
Alex Carder pass complete to Blake Hammond for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
MSU
Q3TD
LBLe'Veon Bell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-30
Le'Veon Bell rush for 18 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
MSU
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 16
Score
12-33
Dan Conroy 33 yard field goal GOOD.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Alex Carder (2711) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.01 EPA/play +0.48 EPA
Tyler VanTubbergen (2711) — 0.0 yds · -0.12 EPA/play -0.47 EPA
Andrew Maxwell (127) — 0.0 yds · -1.04 EPA/play -1.04 EPA

Rushing

Edwin Baker (127) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.09 EPA
Aaron Winchester (2711) — 0.0 yds -0.44 EPA
Le'Veon Bell (127) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.80 EPA

Receiving

Jordan White (2711) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.57 EPA
Juan Nunez (2711) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.89 EPA
Mark Dell (127) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.77 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Alex Carder	2711	43	4.7%	2	+0.01	+0.48
Tyler VanTubbergen	2711	4	0.0%	0	-0.12	-0.47
Andrew Maxwell	127	1	0.0%	0	-1.04	-1.04
Kirk Cousins	127	22	4.5%	1	-0.21	-4.69

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WMU	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	EPA	Result
Q1	127	1	-0.17	Ended
Q1	2711	1	+1.97	Pass TD
Q1	2711	9	-6.26	Punt
Q1	127	3	-2.50	Punt
Q1	2711	7	-3.73	Fumble
Q1	127	3	-1.67	Punt
Q1	2711	3	-2.90	Punt
Q1	127	2	+2.69	Rush TD
Q1	2711	3	-3.10	Punt
Q2	127	1	+0.86	Rush TD
Q2	2711	1	-0.15	Ended
Q2	127	7	+4.10	Ended
Q2	2711	1	+0.63	Punt
Q2	127	1	+1.46	Rush TD
Q2	2711	1	-0.59	Ended
Q2	127	3	+5.75	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Alex Carder pass intercepted by Marcus Hyde at the MchSt 12, returned for 10 yards to the MchSt 22, tackled by Dann O'Neill. (-6.4 EPA)
Q1 · Western Michigan Broncos · Dareyon Chance rush for 3 yards, fumbled, forced by Greg Jones, recovered by MchSt Tyler Hoover at the MchSt 30. (-5.39 EPA)
Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Le'Veon Bell rush for 75 yards to the WMich 19, tackled by Damond Smith and Mario Armstrong for a 1ST down. (+4.49 EPA)
Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Keshawn Martin rush for 31 yards to the WMich 18, tackled by Lewis Toler for a 1ST down. (-4.46 EPA)
Q1 · Western Michigan Broncos · Ben Armer punt for 41 yards, returned by Keshawn Martin for 8 yards to the WMich 36, tackled by Scott Hinds. (+4.26 EPA)
Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Alex Carder pass incomplete to Jordan White. (-4.1 EPA)
Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · Team rush for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled, recovered by MchSt Denicos Allen at the WMich 31. (-3.47 EPA)
Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Kirk Cousins pass complete to Mark Dell for 37 yards to the WMich 2, tackled by Lewis Toler for a 1ST down. (+3.41 EPA)

Key takeaways

Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (38–14) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Alex Carder (2711) — yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: WMU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Western Michigan Broncos vs Michigan State Spartans?

Western Michigan Broncos 14, Michigan State Spartans 38 in Week 1 of the 2010 college football season.

Who won Western Michigan Broncos vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 14–38.

Where can I find the Western Michigan Broncos vs Michigan State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=302470127.

Who led Western Michigan Broncos vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Alex Carder (2711) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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