Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Michigan State Spartans: 2012 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated Michigan State Spartans 20–3 in Week 3, 2012. Final score: Notre Dame Fighting Irish 20, Michigan State Spartans 3.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	6	6	0	6	20
Michigan State Spartans	0	3	0	0	3

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Everett Golson (87) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.06 EPA/play -1.47 EPA
• Andrew Maxwell (127) — 0.0 yds · -0.31 EPA/play -13.21 EPA

Rushing

• Le'Veon Bell (127) — 0.0 yds -0.06 EPA
• Theo Riddick (87) — 0.0 yds -0.53 EPA
• Cierre Wood (87) — 0.0 yds -0.09 EPA

Receiving

• Keith Mumphery (127) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.04 EPA
• Dion Sims (127) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.85 EPA
• Robby Toma (87) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.78 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Everett Golson	87	27	3.7%	0	1	-0.06	-1.47
Andrew Maxwell	127	43	0.0%	0	0	-0.31	-13.21

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ND	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	-0.11	Ended
Q1	87	4	0	-1.81	Punt
Q1	127	6	0	-0.67	Punt
Q1	87	5	0	-1.65	Punt
Q1	127	9	0	+0.62	Missed FG
Q1	87	1	0	+3.24	Pass TD
Q1	127	1	0	+0.46	Ended
Q1	87	3	0	-0.06	Ended
Q1	127	3	0	-2.83	Punt
Q1	87	5	0	-1.30	Ended
Q2	127	2	0	-0.26	Ended
Q2	87	6	0	-0.23	Punt
Q2	127	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	127	11	0	+0.14	Ended
Q2	87	5	0	+2.88	Rush TD
Q2	127	6	0	-1.00	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · MICHIGAN ST penalty 15 yard Roughing the Kicker accepted. (+4.0 EPA)
2. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Team rush for a loss of 3 yards to the MchSt 31. (-3.81 EPA)
3. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Dan Conroy 44 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.41 EPA)
4. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Everett Golson pass complete to John Goodman for 36 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.23 EPA)
5. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Le'Veon Bell, fumbled, recovered by NDame Manti Te'o at the MchSt 41, Manti Te'o for 8 yards, to the MchSt 33. (-2.85 EPA)
6. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete. (-2.68 EPA)
7. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Everett Golson pass complete to TJ Jones for 21 yards to the NDame 40 for a 1ST down. (+2.62 EPA)
8. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Dan Conroy 50 yard field goal GOOD. (+2.21 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (20–3) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Everett Golson (87) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: ND 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 Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Michigan State Spartans?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish 20, Michigan State Spartans 3 in Week 3 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Michigan State Spartans?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 20–3.

Where can I find the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Michigan State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=322590127.

Who led Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Everett Golson (87) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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