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Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Michigan State Spartans: 2010 Week 7 Recap

Spartans defeat Illini 26–6 in Week 7

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Michigan State Spartans (Week 7).

Illinois Fighting Illini 6 4-3
Final 6–26
Michigan State Spartans 26 7-1 Winner
Winner
Michigan State Spartans
Final score
6–26
Halftime
Illinois Fighting Illini 6–3 Michigan State Spartans
Top passer
Kirk Cousins

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Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 26–6 in Week 7, 2010. Final score: Illinois Fighting Illini 6, Michigan State Spartans 26.

Game summary

Michigan State Spartans rolled past Illinois Fighting Illini 26–6 in Week 7 of the 2010 season.

  • Scoring: 2 touchdowns, 6 field goals across 8 plays.
  • Passing leader: Kirk Cousins (127) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.60 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Mikel Leshoure — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Jarred Fayson — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Illinois Fighting Illini33006
Michigan State Spartans0312926

Scoring Map

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

ILLIllinois Fighting Illini
MSUMichigan State Spartans

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. ILL
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 4
    Score
    3-0

    Derek Dimke 21 yard field goal GOOD.

  2. ILL
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 16
    Score
    6-0

    Derek Dimke 33 yard field goal GOOD.

  3. MSU
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 20
    Score
    6-3

    Dan Conroy 37 yard field goal GOOD.

  4. MSU
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 15
    Score
    6-6

    Dan Conroy 32 yard field goal GOOD.

  5. MSU
    Q3TD
    BCB.J. Cunningham

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-12

    Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 48 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  6. MSU
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 17
    Score
    6-15

    Dan Conroy 34 yard field goal GOOD.

  7. MSU
    Q4TD
    LCLarry Caper

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-21

    Larry Caper rush for 15 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  8. MSU
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 1
    Score
    6-24

    Dan Conroy 18 yard field goal GOOD.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Kirk Cousins (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.60 EPA/play +12.04 EPA
  • Miles Osei (356) — 0.0 yds · -0.34 EPA/play -0.69 EPA
  • Nathan Scheelhaase (356) — 0.0 yds · -0.21 EPA/play -5.35 EPA

Rushing

  • Mikel Leshoure (356) — 0.0 yds -0.29 EPA
  • Le'Veon Bell (127) — 0.0 yds -0.58 EPA
  • Edwin Baker (127) — 0.0 yds -0.38 EPA

Receiving

  • Jarred Fayson (356) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.95 EPA
  • A.J. Jenkins (356) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.04 EPA
  • Mark Dell (127) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.99 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Kirk Cousins127205.0%01+0.60+12.04
Miles Osei35620.0%00-0.34-0.69
Nathan Scheelhaase356250.0%00-0.21-5.35

Team EPA comparison

StatILLMSU
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q135680+2.24Ended
Q112760-1.73Ended
Q135600Field goal
Q1356120-3.35Ended
Q112760-2.78Punt
Q2356120-2.15Field goal
Q212700Field goal
Q212760+1.36Ended
Q235630-2.96Punt
Q212740-5.48Ended
Q235610-0.13Interception
Q312720+1.19Ended
Q335630-2.53Punt
Q312780+1.45Field goal
Q335640-1.56Fumble
Q312740+4.49Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Nathan Scheelhaase pass intercepted by Johnny Adams at the Illin 47, returned for 31 yards to the Illin 16. (-5.69 EPA)
  2. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Nathan Scheelhaase pass intercepted by Marcus Hyde at the MchSt 26, returned for 30 yards to the Illin 44. (-5.47 EPA)
  3. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Nathan Scheelhaase pass intercepted by Trenton Robinson at the MchSt 33, returned for 14 yards to the MchSt 47. (-4.96 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Team rush for a loss of 10 yards to the MchSt 16. (-4.75 EPA)
  5. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Kirk Cousins rush for a loss of 4 yards to the Illin 39. (-4.58 EPA)
  6. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Larry Caper rush for 15 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.9 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 48 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.82 EPA)
  8. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Anthony Santella punt for 29 yards, returned by Keshawn Martin for no gain, fumbled at the MchSt 15. (+3.45 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (26–6) in Week 7.
  • Passing edge: Kirk Cousins (127) — yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: ILL 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 Illinois Fighting Illini vs Michigan State Spartans?

Illinois Fighting Illini 6, Michigan State Spartans 26 in Week 7 of the 2010 college football season.

Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 6–26.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=302890127.

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

Kirk Cousins (127) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Illinois Fighting Illini at Michigan State Spartans in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Illinois Fighting Illini

Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L

Michigan State Spartans

Entered 6-1 Now 7-1 W