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Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. Michigan State Spartans: 2012 Week 4 Recap

Spartans defeat Eagles 23–7 in Week 4

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. Michigan State Spartans (Week 4).

Eastern Michigan Eagles 7 0-4
Final 7–23
Michigan State Spartans 23 4-1 Winner
Winner
Michigan State Spartans
Final score
7–23
Halftime
Eastern Michigan Eagles 6–3 Michigan State Spartans
Top passer
Andrew Maxwell

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Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Eastern Michigan Eagles 23–7 in Week 4, 2012. Final score: Eastern Michigan Eagles 7, Michigan State Spartans 23.

Game summary

Michigan State Spartans rolled past Eastern Michigan Eagles 23–7 in Week 4 of the 2012 season.

  • Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 5 plays.
  • Passing leader: Andrew Maxwell (127) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, -0.15 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Le'Veon Bell — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Garrett Hoskins — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Eastern Michigan Eagles06007
Michigan State Spartans0331223

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

EMUEastern Michigan Eagles
MSUMichigan State Spartans

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Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. EMU
    Q2TD
    DSDonald Scott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Tyler Benz pass complete to Donald Scott for 23 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  2. MSU
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 18
    Score
    6-3

    Dan Conroy 35 yard field goal GOOD.

  3. MSU
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 27
    Score
    6-6

    Dan Conroy 44 yard field goal GOOD.

  4. MSU
    Q4TD
    LBLe'Veon Bell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-12

    Le'Veon Bell rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.

  5. MSU
    Q4TD
    DSDion Sims

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-18

    Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Dion Sims for 10 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Andrew Maxwell (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.15 EPA/play -4.14 EPA
  • Tyler Benz (2199) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.16 EPA/play -4.20 EPA

Rushing

  • Le'Veon Bell (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.18 EPA
  • Javonti Greene (2199) — 0.0 yds -0.85 EPA
  • Dominique Sherrer (2199) — 0.0 yds -1.32 EPA

Receiving

  • Garrett Hoskins (2199) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.78 EPA
  • Dion Sims (127) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.13 EPA
  • Bennie Fowler (127) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.01 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Andrew Maxwell127273.7%01-0.15-4.14
Tyler Benz2199263.8%01-0.16-4.20

Team EPA comparison

StatEMUMSU
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q112720+0.99Ended
Q1219930-2.39Punt
Q112730-0.94Missed FG
Q1219930-1.54Punt
Q112750+0.40Ended
Q1219970-4.35Ended
Q112760-1.88Punt
Q2219910+0.44Ended
Q212720-1.39Punt
Q2219960-0.98Punt
Q212730-2.01Punt
Q2219910+2.78Pass TD
Q212720-5.03Fumble
Q2219950-2.29Punt
Q212730-2.10Field goal
Q2219930-2.60Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Bennie Fowler for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled, forced by Marcell Rose, recovered by EMich Justin Cudworth at the MchSt 23. (-5.28 EPA)
  2. Q3 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Javonti Greene rush for 5 yards, fumbled, forced by Denicos Allen, recovered by MchSt Jairus Jones at the EMich 44. (-4.64 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Dominique Sherrer rush for no gain to the MchSt 37, tackled by Denicos Allen and Isaiah Lewis. (-4.22 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Dion Sims for 10 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.36 EPA)
  5. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Dan Conroy 39 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.28 EPA)
  6. Q4 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Tyler Benz pass complete to Garrett Hoskins for 24 yards to the MchSt 46, tackled by Isaiah Lewis and Max Bullough for a 1ST down. (+3.2 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Tyler Benz pass complete to Donald Scott for 2 yards to the MchSt 37, tackled by Isaiah Lewis. (-2.85 EPA)
  8. Q2 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Tyler Benz pass complete to Donald Scott for 23 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.78 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (23–7) in Week 4.
  • Passing edge: Andrew Maxwell (127) — yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: EMU 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 Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Michigan State Spartans?

Eastern Michigan Eagles 7, Michigan State Spartans 23 in Week 4 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 7–23.

Where can I find the Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Michigan State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=322660127.

Who led Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Andrew Maxwell (127) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Eastern Michigan Eagles

Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L

Michigan State Spartans

Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W