Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Michigan State Spartans: 2010 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34–31 in Week 3, 2010. Final score: Notre Dame Fighting Irish 31, Michigan State Spartans 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	6	0	12	6	3	31
Michigan State Spartans	0	6	12	6	6	34

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Dayne Crist (87) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.43 EPA/play +19.54 EPA
• Kirk Cousins (127) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.22 EPA/play +7.32 EPA
• Aaron Bates (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +5.78 EPA/play +5.78 EPA

Rushing

• Le'Veon Bell (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.24 EPA
• Edwin Baker (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.42 EPA
• Armando Allen Jr. (87) — 0.0 yds +0.30 EPA

Receiving

• Theo Riddick (87) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.18 EPA
• Kyle Rudolph (87) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.45 EPA
• Keshawn Martin (127) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.07 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Dayne Crist	87	45	8.9%	0	4	+0.43	+19.54
Kirk Cousins	127	33	6.1%	0	2	+0.22	+7.32
Aaron Bates	127	1	100.0%	0	1	+5.78	+5.78

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ND	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	127	9	0	+1.01	Ended
Q1	87	1	0	+1.09	Pass TD
Q1	87	7	0	+8.88	Ended
Q1	127	4	0	-1.76	Punt
Q1	87	5	0	-0.67	Punt
Q1	127	3	0	-2.52	Punt
Q1	87	9	0	+0.67	Punt
Q2	127	6	0	+1.19	Punt
Q2	87	3	0	-2.71	Punt
Q2	127	1	0	+3.00	Pass TD
Q2	127	6	0	+0.81	Ended
Q2	127	2	0	-2.13	Punt
Q2	87	11	0	+0.46	Fumble
Q2	127	9	0	-1.52	Interception
Q3	87	1	0	+1.85	Pass TD
Q3	87	10	0	+2.19	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. OT · Michigan State Spartans · Aaron Bates pass complete to Charlie Gantt for 29 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.78 EPA)
2. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Kirk Cousins pass intercepted by Zeke Motta at the NDame 0, returned for no gain for a touchback. (-5.64 EPA)
3. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Dayne Crist pass complete to Kyle Rudolph for 18 yards to the MchSt 7, MICHIGAN ST penalty 8 yard Personal Foul accepted for a 1ST down. (+5.56 EPA)
4. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Dayne Crist pass complete to Michael Floyd for 11 yards, fumbled at the MchSt 11. (-4.03 EPA)
5. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 24 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.7 EPA)
6. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Edwin Baker rush for 56 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.63 EPA)
7. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · MICHIGAN ST penalty 11 yard Holding accepted, no play. (+3.38 EPA)
8. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Dayne Crist pass intercepted by Johnny Adams at the MchSt 6, returned for no gain to the MchSt 6. (-3.12 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (34–31) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Dayne Crist (87) — yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: ND 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 Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Michigan State Spartans?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish 31, Michigan State Spartans 34 in Week 3 of the 2010 college football season.

Who won Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 31–34.

Where can I find the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Michigan State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=302610127.

Who led Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Dayne Crist (87) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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