Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Michigan State Spartans: 2011 Week 10 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 31–24 in Week 10, 2011. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 24, Michigan State Spartans 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	12	3	6	0	24
Michigan State Spartans	6	12	0	9	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Marqueis Gray (135) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.63 EPA/play +17.70 EPA
• Kirk Cousins (127) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.15 EPA/play +4.90 EPA
• Team (135) — 0.0 yds · -0.12 EPA/play -0.13 EPA

Rushing

• Marqueis Gray (135) — 0.0 yds -0.26 EPA
• Le'Veon Bell (127) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.05 EPA
• Duane Bennett (135) — 0.0 yds -0.28 EPA

Receiving

• Da'Jon McKnight (135) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +2.13 EPA
• Keshawn Martin (127) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.17 EPA
• Le'Veon Bell (127) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.28 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Marqueis Gray	135	28	10.7%	0	3	+0.63	+17.70
Kirk Cousins	127	33	6.1%	0	2	+0.15	+4.90
Team	135	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.12	-0.13
Brandon Green	135	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.27	-0.27
TEAM	135	1	0.0%	0	0	-2.31	-2.31

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MINN	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	+4.21	Ended
Q1	135	3	0	-1.95	Punt
Q1	127	6	0	-4.66	Ended
Q1	135	1	0	+1.59	Pass TD
Q1	135	1	0	+0.32	Ended
Q1	127	1	0	-6.00	Fumble
Q1	135	6	0	-1.96	Punt
Q1	127	1	0	+2.38	Pass TD
Q1	127	4	0	+3.68	Ended
Q1	135	1	0	+4.25	Pass TD
Q1	135	3	0	+0.98	Ended
Q1	127	3	0	-3.50	Punt
Q2	135	1	0	-0.03	Ended
Q2	127	1	0	+1.97	Pass TD
Q2	127	6	0	+3.48	Ended
Q2	135	0	0	—	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Edwin Baker rush for a loss of 4 yards, fumbled, forced by Anthony Jacobs, recovered by Minn Keanon Cooper at the MchSt 26. (-6.0 EPA)
2. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 69 yards to the Minn 6 for a 1ST down. (+5.7 EPA)
3. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Marqueis Gray pass complete to Da'Jon McKnight for 64 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.25 EPA)
4. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · MINNESOTA penalty 15 yard Roughing the Kicker accepted. (+4.23 EPA)
5. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Marqueis Gray pass complete to Da'Jon McKnight for 15 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.62 EPA)
6. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Marqueis Gray pass intercepted by Trenton Robinson at the Minn 41, returned for no gain to the Minn 41. (-3.39 EPA)
7. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Le'Veon Bell rush for 35 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.0 EPA)
8. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Marqueis Gray pass complete to Devin Crawford-Tufts for 21 yards to the MchSt 41 for a 1ST down. (+2.91 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (31–24) in Week 10.
• Passing edge: Marqueis Gray (135) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: MINN 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 Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Michigan State Spartans?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 24, Michigan State Spartans 31 in Week 10 of the 2011 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 24–31.

Where can I find the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Michigan State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=313090127.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Marqueis Gray (135) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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