Wisconsin Badgers vs. Michigan State Spartans: 2011 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Wisconsin Badgers 37–31 in Week 8, 2011. Final score: Wisconsin Badgers 31, Michigan State Spartans 37.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Wisconsin Badgers	12	8	3	12	31
Michigan State Spartans	0	12	0	12	37

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Russell Wilson (275) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.69 EPA/play +14.59 EPA
• Kirk Cousins (127) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.38 EPA/play +12.97 EPA

Rushing

• Montee Ball (275) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.26 EPA
• Le'Veon Bell (127) — 0.0 yds -0.07 EPA
• James White (275) — 0.0 yds -0.28 EPA

Receiving

• B.J. Cunningham (127) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +2.10 EPA
• Jared Abbrederis (275) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.49 EPA
• Keshawn Martin (127) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.57 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Russell Wilson	275	21	9.5%	0	2	+0.69	+14.59
Kirk Cousins	127	34	8.8%	0	3	+0.38	+12.97

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WIS	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	1	0	+2.69	Ended
Q1	275	5	0	+0.47	Interception
Q1	127	6	0	-1.56	Punt
Q1	275	1	0	+1.37	Rush TD
Q1	275	2	0	+1.02	Ended
Q1	127	1	0	-4.48	Fumble
Q1	275	1	0	+2.32	Pass TD
Q1	275	11	0	+2.09	Touchdown
Q2	275	3	0	-0.95	Ended
Q2	127	1	0	+5.85	Pass TD
Q2	127	7	0	+1.05	Ended
Q2	275	8	0	+2.51	Ended
Q2	127	1	0	+3.04	Rush TD
Q2	127	3	0	+2.26	Ended
Q2	275	1	0	-0.52	Safety
Q2	275	1	0	-1.67	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Wisconsin Badgers · Team punt blocked by Kyler Elsworth for no gain for a TOUCHDOWN. (-6.76 EPA)
2. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keith Nichol for 44 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.99 EPA)
3. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 35 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.85 EPA)
4. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Edwin Baker rush for 1 yard, fumbled, forced by Mike Taylor, recovered by Wisc Marcus Cromartie at the MchSt 30. (-4.48 EPA)
5. Q2 · Wisconsin Badgers · Philip Welch 30 yard field goal BLOCKED. (-3.44 EPA)
6. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keshawn Martin for 15 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.29 EPA)
7. Q4 · Wisconsin Badgers · Russell Wilson pass complete to Nick Toon for 42 yards to the MchSt 15 for a 1ST down. (+3.1 EPA)
8. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Keshawn Martin rush for 34 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.04 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (37–31) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Russell Wilson (275) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: WIS 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 Wisconsin Badgers vs Michigan State Spartans?

Wisconsin Badgers 31, Michigan State Spartans 37 in Week 8 of the 2011 college football season.

Who won Wisconsin Badgers vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 31–37.

Where can I find the Wisconsin Badgers vs Michigan State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=312950127.

Who led Wisconsin Badgers vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Russell Wilson (275) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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