Michigan State Spartans vs. Northwestern Wildcats: 2010 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Northwestern Wildcats 35–27 in Week 8, 2010. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 35, Northwestern Wildcats 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan State Spartans	0	6	6	18	35
Northwestern Wildcats	6	9	6	3	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Kirk Cousins (127) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.52 EPA/play +21.17 EPA
• Aaron Bates (127) — 0.0 yds · +4.51 EPA/play +4.51 EPA
• Jeremy Ebert (77) — 0.0 yds · +1.40 EPA/play +1.40 EPA

Rushing

• Dan Persa (77) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.15 EPA
• Adonis Smith (77) — 0.0 yds +0.18 EPA
• Mike Trumpy (77) — 0.0 yds -0.24 EPA

Receiving

• Mark Dell (127) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.03 EPA
• B.J. Cunningham (127) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.46 EPA
• Sidney Stewart (77) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.95 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kirk Cousins	127	41	7.3%	0	3	+0.52	+21.17
Aaron Bates	127	1	0.0%	0	0	+4.51	+4.51
Jeremy Ebert	77	1	0.0%	0	0	+1.40	+1.40
Dan Persa	77	32	0.0%	0	0	-0.10	-3.23

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MSU	NU
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	77	4	0	+0.83	Ended
Q1	127	3	0	-1.01	Punt
Q1	77	4	0	-1.84	Fumble
Q1	127	3	0	-3.22	Fumble
Q1	77	1	0	+0.57	Rush TD
Q1	77	9	0	+5.86	Ended
Q1	127	3	0	-2.65	Punt
Q1	77	3	0	-2.22	Punt
Q1	127	3	0	-0.60	Punt
Q2	77	1	0	+1.10	Ended
Q2	127	4	0	-0.06	Punt
Q2	77	5	0	-0.04	Punt
Q2	127	1	0	+1.69	Pass TD
Q2	127	7	0	+4.51	Ended
Q2	77	1	0	+0.66	Rush TD
Q2	77	6	0	+3.23	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Jacob Schmidt rush for no gain, fumbled, forced by Tyler Hoover, recovered by MchSt Johnny Adams at the MchSt 2. (-5.09 EPA)
2. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Edwin Baker rush for 5 yards, fumbled, forced by Bryce McNaul, recovered by Nwest Justan Vaughn at the Nwest 47. (-4.74 EPA)
3. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Aaron Bates pass complete to Bennie Fowler for 21 yards to the Nwest 15 for a 1ST down. (+4.51 EPA)
4. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Dan Persa pass complete to Rashad Lawrence for 44 yards to the MchSt 13 for a 1ST down. (+4.25 EPA)
5. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Edwin Baker rush for 25 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.1 EPA)
6. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Dan Persa pass complete to Sidney Stewart for 20 yards to the Nwest 40 for a 1ST down. (+3.62 EPA)
7. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Dan Conroy 38 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.36 EPA)
8. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Bennie Fowler rush for 22 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.35 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (35–27) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Kirk Cousins (127) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: MSU 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 Michigan State Spartans vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Michigan State Spartans 35, Northwestern Wildcats 27 in Week 8 of the 2010 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 35–27.

Where can I find the Michigan State Spartans vs Northwestern Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=302960077.

Who led Michigan State Spartans vs Northwestern Wildcats in passing?

Kirk Cousins (127) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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