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Michigan State Spartans vs. Michigan Wolverines: 2012 Week 8 Recap

Wolverines defeat Spartans 12–10 in Week 8

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Michigan State Spartans vs. Michigan Wolverines (Week 8).

Michigan State Spartans 10 5-4
Final 10–12
Michigan Wolverines 12 5-3 Winner
Winner
Michigan Wolverines
Final score
10–12
Halftime
Michigan State Spartans 6–0 Michigan Wolverines
Top passer
Andrew Maxwell

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Quick answer

Michigan Wolverines defeated Michigan State Spartans 12–10 in Week 8, 2012. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 10, Michigan Wolverines 12.

Game summary

Michigan Wolverines edged Michigan State Spartans 12–10 in Week 8 of the 2012 season.

  • Scoring: 1 touchdown, 5 field goals across 6 plays.
  • Passing leader: Andrew Maxwell (127) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.04 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Le'Veon Bell — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Aaron Burbridge — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Michigan State Spartans006310
Michigan Wolverines060612

Scoring Map

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

MSUMichigan State Spartans
MICHMichigan Wolverines

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Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MICH
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 31
    Score
    0-3

    Matt Wile 48 yard field goal GOOD.

  2. MICH
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 7
    Score
    0-6

    Brendan Gibbons 24 yard field goal GOOD.

  3. MSU
    Q3TD
    PLPaul Lang

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Paul Lang for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  4. MICH
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 21
    Score
    6-9

    Brendan Gibbons 38 yard field goal GOOD.

  5. MSU
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 2
    Score
    9-9

    Dan Conroy 19 yard field goal GOOD.

  6. MICH
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 4
    Score
    9-12

    Brendan Gibbons 21 yard field goal GOOD.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Andrew Maxwell (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +1.11 EPA
  • Denard Robinson (130) — 0.0 yds · +0.03 EPA/play +0.61 EPA
  • Team (130) — 0.0 yds · +0.35 EPA/play +0.35 EPA

Rushing

  • Le'Veon Bell (127) — 0.0 yds -0.34 EPA
  • Denard Robinson (130) — 0.0 yds -0.37 EPA
  • Fitzgerald Toussaint (130) — 0.0 yds -0.32 EPA

Receiving

  • Aaron Burbridge (127) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.14 EPA
  • Tony Lippett (127) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.82 EPA
  • Drew Dileo (130) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +2.20 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Andrew Maxwell127313.2%01+0.04+1.11
Denard Robinson130240.0%00+0.03+0.61
Team13010.0%00+0.35+0.35

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q113010-0.29Ended
Q112760-0.48Punt
Q113080-1.04Punt
Q112730-2.73Punt
Q113020-0.89Punt
Q113010-1.95Ended
Q112730-3.74Ended
Q212760-0.43Punt
Q213040+0.31Field goal
Q212730-1.48Punt
Q213030-2.12Punt
Q212780+2.15Missed FG
Q213000Field goal
Q2130140+3.38Ended
Q312720-0.70Interception
Q313030-3.67Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Dan Conroy 38 yard field goal MISSED. (-4.27 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Mike Sadler rush for 26 yards to the MchSt 49 for a 1ST down. (+4.25 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Bennie Fowler for 45 yards to the Mich 40 for a 1ST down. (+3.96 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · Denard Robinson rush for 44 yards to the MchSt 31 for a 1ST down. (+2.95 EPA)
  5. Q2 · Michigan Wolverines · Denard Robinson pass complete to Drew Dileo for 15 yards to the MchSt 44 for a 1ST down. (+2.93 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Michigan Wolverines · Denard Robinson pass complete to Drew Dileo for 22 yards to the Mich 42 for a 1ST down. (+2.89 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · Denard Robinson pass incomplete to Jeremy Gallon. (-2.62 EPA)
  8. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Le'Veon Bell rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 45. (-2.48 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Michigan Wolverines controlled the final (12–10) in Week 8.
  • Passing edge: Andrew Maxwell (127) — yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: MSU 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 Michigan State Spartans vs Michigan Wolverines?

Michigan State Spartans 10, Michigan Wolverines 12 in Week 8 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Michigan Wolverines?

Michigan Wolverines won with a final score of 10–12.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=322940130.

Who led Michigan State Spartans vs Michigan Wolverines 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 Michigan State Spartans at Michigan Wolverines in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Michigan State Spartans

Entered 5-3 Now 5-4 L

Michigan Wolverines

Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W