TCU Horned Frogs vs. Michigan State Spartans: 2012 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated TCU Horned Frogs 17–16 in Week 1, 2012. Final score: TCU Horned Frogs 16, Michigan State Spartans 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
TCU Horned Frogs	6	6	0	3	16
Michigan State Spartans	0	0	6	9	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Le'Veon Bell (127) — 0.0 yds · +3.07 EPA/play +3.07 EPA
• Connor Cook (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.11 EPA/play -1.11 EPA
• Trevone Boykin (2628) — 0.0 yds · -0.13 EPA/play -3.60 EPA

Rushing

• Le'Veon Bell (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.00 EPA
• Trevone Boykin (2628) — 0.0 yds -0.21 EPA
• Matthew Tucker (2628) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.14 EPA

Receiving

• Josh Boyce (2628) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.06 EPA
• Aaron Burbridge (127) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.01 EPA
• Dion Sims (127) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.14 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Le'Veon Bell	127	1	0.0%	0	0	+3.07	+3.07
Connor Cook	127	10	10.0%	0	1	-0.11	-1.11
Trevone Boykin	2628	28	0.0%	0	0	-0.13	-3.60
Andrew Maxwell	127	15	0.0%	0	0	-0.46	-6.91

Team EPA comparison

Stat	TCU	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	2628	3	0	+4.87	Ended
Q1	127	6	0	-0.24	Punt
Q1	2628	1	0	+2.09	Rush TD
Q1	2628	8	0	-1.32	Ended
Q1	127	3	0	-2.63	Punt
Q1	2628	3	0	-3.05	Punt
Q1	127	3	0	-3.69	Punt
Q2	2628	1	0	-0.01	Ended
Q2	127	3	0	-1.23	Punt
Q2	2628	2	0	-0.55	Punt
Q2	127	3	0	-1.32	Punt
Q2	2628	3	0	+0.52	Interception
Q2	127	5	0	+0.20	Punt
Q2	2628	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2628	6	0	+1.23	Ended
Q2	127	5	0	-1.19	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Mike Sadler punt for 55 yards, returned by Skye Dawson for a loss of 5 yards, fumbled, recovered by MchSt RJ Williamson at the TCU 4. (+5.99 EPA)
2. Q2 · TCU Horned Frogs · Trevone Boykin pass complete to Josh Boyce for 61 yards to the MchSt 34 for a 1ST down. (+4.84 EPA)
3. Q2 · TCU Horned Frogs · Trevone Boykin pass intercepted by Isaiah Lewis at the MchSt 7, returned for 29 yards to the MchSt 36. (-4.66 EPA)
4. Q1 · TCU Horned Frogs · Trevone Boykin pass complete to Kolby Listenbee for 59 yards to the MchSt 19 for a 1ST down. (+4.29 EPA)
5. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Connor Cook pass complete to Aaron Burbridge for 15 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.3 EPA)
6. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Le'Veon Bell pass complete to TyQuan Hammock for 29 yards to the TCU 16 for a 1ST down. (+3.07 EPA)
7. Q4 · TCU Horned Frogs · Jaden Oberkrom 53 yard field goal GOOD. (+2.74 EPA)
8. Q3 · TCU Horned Frogs · Trevone Boykin rush for 6 yards to the TCU 36. (-2.42 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (17–16) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Le'Veon Bell (127) — yds.
• EPA edge: TCU 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 TCU Horned Frogs vs Michigan State Spartans?

TCU Horned Frogs 16, Michigan State Spartans 17 in Week 1 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won TCU Horned Frogs vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 16–17.

Where can I find the TCU Horned Frogs vs Michigan State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=323640127.

Who led TCU Horned Frogs vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Le'Veon Bell (127) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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