Buffalo State Bengals vs. Michigan State Spartans: 2012 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Buffalo State Bengals 17–13 in Week 1, 2012. Final score: Buffalo State Bengals 13, Michigan State Spartans 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Buffalo State Bengals	0	0	0	0	13
Michigan State Spartans	9	0	0	6	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Andrew Maxwell (127) — 0.0 yds · +0.44 EPA/play +13.63 EPA
• Joe Southwick (68) — 0.0 yds · +0.13 EPA/play +3.63 EPA
• Kirby Moore (68) — 0.0 yds · -0.67 EPA/play -0.67 EPA

Rushing

• Le'Veon Bell (127) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.06 EPA
• D.J. Harper (68) — 0.0 yds -0.82 EPA
• Joe Southwick (68) — 0.0 yds -0.41 EPA

Receiving

• Dion Sims (127) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.34 EPA
• Kirby Moore (68) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.14 EPA
• Le'Veon Bell (127) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.07 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Andrew Maxwell	127	31	0.0%	0	0	+0.44	+13.63
Joe Southwick	68	27	0.0%	0	0	+0.13	+3.63
Kirby Moore	68	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.67	-0.67

Team EPA comparison

Stat	BSU	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	68	3	0	+1.11	Ended
Q1	127	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	127	8	0	+1.12	Ended
Q1	68	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	68	4	0	-2.64	Ended
Q1	68	6	0	-0.52	Punt
Q1	127	1	0	+0.87	Rush TD
Q1	127	11	0	+1.23	Ended
Q1	68	4	0	-3.10	Punt
Q2	127	6	0	+3.24	Interception
Q2	68	3	0	-3.13	Fumble
Q2	127	6	0	-1.97	Ended
Q2	68	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	68	4	0	+0.86	Ended
Q2	127	4	0	-0.78	Interception
Q2	127	6	0	-0.14	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Andrew Maxwell pass intercepted by Jamar Taylor at the MchSt 48, returned for 26 yards to the MchSt 22. (-6.83 EPA)
2. Q2 · Boise State Broncos · Joe Southwick pass intercepted by RJ Williamson at the MchSt 0, returned for no gain for a touchback. (-5.5 EPA)
3. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the BoiSt 5. (-5.12 EPA)
4. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Le'Veon Bell rush for 35 yards to the MchSt 39 for a 1ST down. (+4.35 EPA)
5. Q2 · Boise State Broncos · Joe Southwick pass complete to Matt Miller for 40 yards to the MchSt 4 for a 1ST down. (+3.77 EPA)
6. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Dan Conroy 43 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.39 EPA)
7. Q2 · Boise State Broncos · Shane Williams-Rhodes rush for a loss of 3 yards, fumbled, recovered by MchSt Denicos Allen at the BoiSt 48. (-3.33 EPA)
8. Q4 · Boise State Broncos · Joe Southwick pass incomplete to Matt Miller. (-2.93 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (17–13) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Andrew Maxwell (127) — yds.
• EPA edge: BSU 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 Buffalo State Bengals vs Michigan State Spartans?

Buffalo State Bengals 13, Michigan State Spartans 17 in Week 1 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won Buffalo State Bengals vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 13–17.

Where can I find the Buffalo State Bengals vs Michigan State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=322440127.

Who led Buffalo State Bengals vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Andrew Maxwell (127) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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