Youngstown State Penguins vs. Michigan State Spartans: 2011 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Youngstown State Penguins 28–6 in Week 1, 2011. Final score: Youngstown State Penguins 6, Michigan State Spartans 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Youngstown State Penguins	0	6	0	0	6
Michigan State Spartans	0	12	6	0	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Kirk Cousins (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.46 EPA/play +10.53 EPA
• Kurt Hess (2754) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.27 EPA/play +7.45 EPA
• Andrew Maxwell (127) — 0.0 yds · +0.79 EPA/play +0.79 EPA

Rushing

• Jamaine Cook (2754) — 0.0 yds -0.20 EPA
• Edwin Baker (127) — 0.0 yds -0.09 EPA
• Jordan Thompson (2754) — 0.0 yds -0.16 EPA

Receiving

• B.J. Cunningham (127) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.01 EPA
• Christian Bryan (2754) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.93 EPA
• Kevin Watts (2754) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.04 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kirk Cousins	127	23	4.3%	0	1	+0.46	+10.53
Kurt Hess	2754	28	3.6%	0	1	+0.27	+7.45
Andrew Maxwell	127	1	0.0%	0	0	+0.79	+0.79
TEAM	2754	1	0.0%	0	0	+0.61	+0.61

Team EPA comparison

Stat	YSU	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	3	0	+0.18	Ended
Q1	2754	9	0	-0.64	Punt
Q1	127	3	0	-1.50	Punt
Q1	2754	12	0	-3.90	Ended
Q2	2754	1	0	-0.15	Missed FG
Q2	127	5	0	+0.31	Ended
Q2	2754	8	0	+0.36	Ended
Q2	127	1	0	+1.39	Rush TD
Q2	127	3	0	+2.93	Ended
Q2	2754	1	0	+3.08	Pass TD
Q2	2754	1	0	+0.20	Ended
Q2	127	2	0	+1.03	Ended
Q2	2754	12	0	-0.76	Ended
Q2	127	1	0	+2.27	Rush TD
Q2	127	6	0	+0.26	Ended
Q3	2754	6	0	+2.28	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Youngstown State Penguins · Kurt Hess pass intercepted by Isaiah Lewis at the YngSt 30, returned for 13 yards to the YngSt 17. (-4.88 EPA)
2. Q2 · Youngstown State Penguins · Nick Liste punt for 33 yards, returned by Keshawn Martin for no gain, fumbled, recovered by YngSt Dom Rich at the YngSt 38. (+4.54 EPA)
3. Q1 · Youngstown State Penguins · Jamaine Cook rush for a loss of 1 yard to the MchSt 35. (-4.51 EPA)
4. Q1 · Youngstown State Penguins · Kurt Hess pass complete to Christian Bryan for 7 yards to the MchSt 43 for a 1ST down. (+3.5 EPA)
5. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Dan Conroy 27 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.15 EPA)
6. Q4 · Youngstown State Penguins · Kurt Hess rush for 13 yards to the MchSt 39 for a 1ST down. (+3.14 EPA)
7. Q2 · Youngstown State Penguins · Kurt Hess pass complete to Jelani Berassa for 10 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.08 EPA)
8. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 55 yards to the YngSt 19, tackled by Donald D'Alesio for a 1ST down. (+2.92 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (28–6) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Kirk Cousins (127) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: YSU 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 Youngstown State Penguins vs Michigan State Spartans?

Youngstown State Penguins 6, Michigan State Spartans 28 in Week 1 of the 2011 college football season.

Who won Youngstown State Penguins vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 6–28.

Where can I find the Youngstown State Penguins vs Michigan State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=312450127.

Who led Youngstown State Penguins 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 Youngstown State Penguins at Michigan State Spartans in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.