Michigan State Spartans vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: 2011 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated Michigan State Spartans 31–13 in Week 3, 2011. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 13, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan State Spartans	3	6	0	3	13
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	12	6	6	3	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Kirk Cousins (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.10 EPA/play +4.77 EPA
• Tommy Rees (87) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.07 EPA/play -1.79 EPA
• Brad Sonntag (127) — 0.0 yds · -3.60 EPA/play -3.60 EPA

Rushing

• Cierre Wood (87) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.08 EPA
• Jonas Gray (87) — 0.0 yds -0.04 EPA
• Edwin Baker (127) — 0.0 yds -0.34 EPA

Receiving

• B.J. Cunningham (127) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.45 EPA
• Michael Floyd (87) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.10 EPA
• Cierre Wood (87) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.06 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kirk Cousins	127	50	2.0%	0	1	+0.10	+4.77
Tommy Rees	87	24	4.2%	0	1	-0.07	-1.79
Brad Sonntag	127	1	0.0%	0	0	-3.60	-3.60

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MSU	ND
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	+2.03	Ended
Q1	87	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q1	127	3	0	-1.37	Field goal
Q1	127	1	0	-1.42	Ended
Q1	87	1	0	-1.03	Ended
Q1	127	1	0	-5.10	Fumble
Q1	87	1	0	-1.13	Ended
Q1	127	1	0	-0.33	Ended
Q1	87	1	0	-5.01	Fumble
Q1	127	1	0	-0.53	Ended
Q1	87	4	0	+0.62	Ended
Q1	87	1	0	+0.18	Ended
Q1	127	3	0	-2.23	Ended
Q1	87	1	0	+1.91	Rush TD
Q1	87	10	0	+2.38	Ended
Q2	127	7	0	-1.41	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Kirk Cousins pass intercepted by Robert Blanton at the NDame 6, returned for 82 yards to the MchSt 12. (-10.89 EPA)
2. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Tommy Rees pass intercepted by Kurtis Drummond at the MchSt 39, returned for 34 yards to the NDame 27. (-5.27 EPA)
3. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Mike Sadler punt for 32 yards, returned by John Goodman for 1 yard, fumbled, recovered by MchSt Steve Gardiner at the NDame 21. (+5.22 EPA)
4. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Kirk Cousins sacked by Aaron Lynch for a loss of 10 yards, fumbled, forced by Aaron Lynch, recovered by NDame Ethan Johnson at the MchSt 49. (-5.1 EPA)
5. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Tommy Rees sacked by Kevin Pickelman for a loss of 7 yards, fumbled, recovered by MchSt Jerel Worthy at the NDame 46. (-5.01 EPA)
6. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Kevin Muma kickoff for 59 yards returned by George Atkinson III for 89 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.95 EPA)
7. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Brad Sonntag pass incomplete to Le'Veon Bell. (-3.6 EPA)
8. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 25 yards to the MchSt 48 for a 1ST down. (+3.47 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (31–13) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Kirk Cousins (127) — yds, 1 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 Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Michigan State Spartans 13, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 31 in Week 3 of the 2011 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 13–31.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=312600087.

Who led Michigan State Spartans vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish 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 Michigan State Spartans at Notre Dame Fighting Irish in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.