Western Michigan Broncos vs. Michigan State Spartans: 2013 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Western Michigan Broncos 26–13 in Week 1, 2013. Final score: Western Michigan Broncos 13, Michigan State Spartans 26.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Michigan Broncos	0	6	0	6	13
Michigan State Spartans	0	6	6	0	26

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Zach Terrell (2711) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.24 EPA/play +4.96 EPA
• Tyler Van Tubbergen (2711) — 0.0 yds · -0.17 EPA/play -2.42 EPA
• Andrew Maxwell (127) — 0.0 yds · -0.40 EPA/play -7.51 EPA

Rushing

• Jeremy Langford (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.18 EPA
• Brian Fields (2711) — 0.0 yds -0.57 EPA
• Nick Hill (127) — 0.0 yds +0.07 EPA

Receiving

• Corey Davis (2711) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.02 EPA
• Corey Davis. (2711) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.62 EPA
• Bennie Fowler. (127) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.26 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Zach Terrell	2711	21	9.5%	0	2	+0.24	+4.96
Tyler Van Tubbergen	2711	14	0.0%	0	0	-0.17	-2.42
Andrew Maxwell	127	19	0.0%	0	0	-0.40	-7.51
Connor Cook	127	15	0.0%	0	0	-0.81	-12.10

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WMU	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	5	0	-1.42	Ended
Q1	2711	3	0	-0.18	Interception
Q1	127	5	0	-1.33	Punt
Q1	2711	3	0	-2.90	Interception
Q1	2711	4	0	+0.82	Ended
Q1	127	3	0	-2.65	Punt
Q1	2711	3	0	-2.48	Punt
Q1	127	7	0	-0.27	Punt
Q2	2711	1	0	-0.01	Ended
Q2	127	1	0	+1.28	Rush TD
Q2	127	5	0	+2.81	Ended
Q2	2711	3	0	-2.06	Punt
Q2	127	6	0	-0.91	Punt
Q2	2711	1	0	+3.32	Pass TD
Q2	2711	3	0	+1.59	Ended
Q2	127	2	0	-1.88	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Jeremy Langford rush for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled, recovered by WMich Cory Sueing at the WMich 28. (-5.79 EPA)
2. Q1 · Western Michigan Broncos · Tyler Van Tubbergen pass intercepted by Jairus Jones at the WMich 25, returned for 3 yards for 3 yards, lateral to Kurtis Drummond for 22 yards, to the WMich 0 for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.9 EPA)
3. Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · Zach Terrell pass complete to Clark Mussman for 14 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.32 EPA)
4. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Connor Cook pass incomplete to Keith Mumphery. (-3.06 EPA)
5. Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · Tyler Van Tubbergen pass complete to Timmy Keith for 45 yards to the MchSt 14 for a 1ST down. (+3.0 EPA)
6. Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Zach Terrell pass complete to Corey Davis for 22 yards to the MchSt 14 for a 1ST down. (+2.7 EPA)
7. Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Zach Terrell pass intercepted by Jairus Jones at the WMich 15, returned for 3 yards to the WMich 12. (-2.63 EPA)
8. Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · MICHIGAN ST penalty 15 yard Pass Interference on Darqueze Dennard accepted, no play. (+2.6 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (26–13) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Zach Terrell (2711) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: WMU 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 Western Michigan Broncos vs Michigan State Spartans?

Western Michigan Broncos 13, Michigan State Spartans 26 in Week 1 of the 2013 college football season.

Who won Western Michigan Broncos vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 13–26.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=332420127.

Who led Western Michigan Broncos vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Zach Terrell (2711) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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