Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Michigan State Spartans: 2012 Week 10 Recap

Quick answer

Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Michigan State Spartans 28–24 in Week 10, 2012. Final score: Nebraska Cornhuskers 28, Michigan State Spartans 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Nebraska Cornhuskers	6	6	0	12	28
Michigan State Spartans	6	6	3	6	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Taylor Martinez (158) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.23 EPA/play +7.31 EPA
• Andrew Maxwell (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.19 EPA/play -4.90 EPA

Rushing

• Le'Veon Bell (127) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.25 EPA
• Ameer Abdullah (158) — 0.0 yds -0.02 EPA
• Taylor Martinez (158) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.96 EPA

Receiving

• Kenny Bell (158) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.18 EPA
• Dion Sims (127) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.34 EPA
• Aaron Burbridge (127) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.44 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Taylor Martinez	158	32	6.2%	0	2	+0.23	+7.31
Andrew Maxwell	127	26	3.8%	0	1	-0.19	-4.90

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NEB	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	158	1	0	-0.63	Ended
Q1	127	4	0	-2.59	Ended
Q1	158	1	0	+1.50	Pass TD
Q1	127	1	0	+1.48	Ended
Q1	158	3	0	+2.51	Ended
Q1	127	1	0	+2.01	Rush TD
Q1	158	1	0	+1.06	Ended
Q1	127	9	0	-0.76	Ended
Q1	158	5	0	+1.30	Ended
Q1	158	1	0	+0.83	Ended
Q1	127	5	0	-0.26	Ended
Q1	127	1	0	-0.41	Ended
Q1	158	8	0	-3.38	Ended
Q2	158	1	0	-0.44	Ended
Q2	127	2	0	-2.11	Ended
Q2	158	1	0	+6.06	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Taylor Martinez pass complete to Jamal Turner for 19 yards to the MchSt 10, MICHIGAN ST penalty 10 yard Personal Foul on Mylan Hicks accepted for a 1ST down. (+9.56 EPA)
2. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Taylor Martinez pass intercepted by Darqueze Dennard at the MchSt 4, returned for 16 yards; personal foul penalty on MchSt to the MchSt 10. (-9.1 EPA)
3. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Taylor Martinez rush for 71 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+6.06 EPA)
4. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Taylor Martinez rush for 59 yards to the MchSt 4 for a 1ST down. (+4.93 EPA)
5. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Le'Veon Bell rush for 5 yards, fumbled, forced by Daimion Stafford, recovered by Neb Will Compton at the Neb 45. (-4.59 EPA)
6. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Taylor Martinez pass intercepted by Kurtis Drummond at the MchSt 25, returned for 7 yards to the MchSt 32. (-4.5 EPA)
7. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Taylor Martinez pass intercepted by Darqueze Dennard at the MchSt 32, returned for 30 yards to the Neb 38. (-4.34 EPA)
8. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Taylor Martinez pass complete to Kenny Bell for 33 yards to the MchSt 17 for a 1ST down. (+4.01 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Nebraska Cornhuskers controlled the final (28–24) in Week 10.
• Passing edge: Taylor Martinez (158) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: NEB 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 Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Michigan State Spartans?

Nebraska Cornhuskers 28, Michigan State Spartans 24 in Week 10 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Michigan State Spartans?

Nebraska Cornhuskers won with a final score of 28–24.

Where can I find the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Michigan State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=323080127.

Who led Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Taylor Martinez (158) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Nebraska Cornhuskers at Michigan State Spartans in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.