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Michigan State Spartans vs. Ohio State Buckeyes: 2011 Week 5 Recap

Spartans defeat Buckeyes 10–7 in Week 5

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Michigan State Spartans vs. Ohio State Buckeyes (Week 5).

Michigan State Spartans 10 5-1 Winner
Final 10–7
Ohio State Buckeyes 7 3-3
Winner
Michigan State Spartans
Final score
10–7
Halftime
Michigan State Spartans 6–0 Ohio State Buckeyes
Top passer
Kirk Cousins

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Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Ohio State Buckeyes 10–7 in Week 5, 2011. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 10, Ohio State Buckeyes 7.

Game summary

Michigan State Spartans edged Ohio State Buckeyes 10–7 in Week 5 of the 2011 season.

  • Scoring: 2 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 3 plays.
  • Passing leader: Kirk Cousins (127) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.08 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Jordan Hall — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: B.J. Cunningham — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Michigan State Spartans600310
Ohio State Buckeyes00067

Scoring Map

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

MSUMichigan State Spartans
OSUOhio State Buckeyes

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Scoring timeline

3 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MSU
    Q1TD
    BCB.J. Cunningham

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 33 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  2. OSU
    Q4TD
    ESEvan Spencer

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Joe Bauserman pass complete to Evan Spencer for 33 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  3. MSU
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    9-6

    Dan Conroy 50 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 · +0.08 EPA/play +2.44 EPA
  • Team (194) — 0.0 yds · -0.38 EPA/play -0.37 EPA
  • Braxton Miller (194) — 0.0 yds · -0.10 EPA/play -1.19 EPA

Rushing

  • Jordan Hall (194) — 0.0 yds -0.39 EPA
  • Le'Veon Bell (127) — 0.0 yds -0.14 EPA
  • Edwin Baker (127) — 0.0 yds -0.73 EPA

Receiving

  • B.J. Cunningham (127) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.27 EPA
  • Keshawn Martin (127) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.08 EPA
  • Carlos Hyde (194) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.21 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Kirk Cousins127293.4%01+0.08+2.44
Team19410.0%00-0.38-0.37
Braxton Miller194120.0%00-0.10-1.19
Joe Bauserman194185.6%01-0.22-3.95

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q119440+1.66Ended
Q112750-1.76Punt
Q119440-1.37Punt
Q112710+2.26Pass TD
Q112740+2.23Ended
Q119430-2.87Punt
Q112730-3.15Punt
Q119470-2.66Punt
Q212760-2.61Fumble
Q219460-1.54Punt
Q212750-1.39Punt
Q219420+3.50Interception
Q212710-3.19Ended
Q212770+0.11Ended
Q219420-2.86Punt
Q312760+3.11Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Joe Bauserman pass complete to Evan Spencer for 33 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.27 EPA)
  2. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 52 yards to the OhSt 17 for a 1ST down. (+4.19 EPA)
  3. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Kirk Cousins pass intercepted by C.J. Barnett at the OhSt 0, returned for no gain for a touchback. (-4.18 EPA)
  4. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Kirk Cousins rush for a loss of 12 yards, fumbled, recovered by OhSt Johnathan Hankins at the OhSt 37. (-4.12 EPA)
  5. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Braxton Miller pass complete to Chris Fields for 33 yards to the MchSt 33 for a 1ST down. (+3.83 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Braxton Miller pass intercepted by Darqueze Dennard at the MchSt 6, returned for no gain to the MchSt 6. (-3.75 EPA)
  7. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Brian Linthicum. (-3.19 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Kirk Cousins pass intercepted by Bradley Roby at the OhSt 20, returned for 4 yards to the OhSt 24. (-3.02 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (10–7) in Week 5.
  • 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 Ohio State Buckeyes?

Michigan State Spartans 10, Ohio State Buckeyes 7 in Week 5 of the 2011 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 10–7.

Where can I find the Michigan State Spartans vs Ohio State Buckeyes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=312740194.

Who led Michigan State Spartans vs Ohio State Buckeyes 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 Ohio State Buckeyes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Michigan State Spartans

Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W

Ohio State Buckeyes

Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L