Quick answer
Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated Michigan State Spartans 17–13 in Week 4, 2013. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 13, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 17.
Game summary
Notre Dame Fighting Irish edged Michigan State Spartans 17–13 in Week 4 of the 2013 season.
- Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 6 plays.
- Passing leader: Connor Cook (127) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.12 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Cam McDaniel — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
- Receiving leader: Macgarrett Kings Jr. — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 13 | |
| 3 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Connor Cook (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +3.25 EPA
- Tommy Rees (87) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +2.91 EPA
- Andrew Maxwell (127) — 0.0 yds · -0.60 EPA/play -1.81 EPA
Rushing
- Cam McDaniel (87) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.34 EPA
- Jeremy Langford (127) — 0.0 yds +0.09 EPA
- Nick Hill (127) — 0.0 yds -0.17 EPA
Receiving
- Macgarrett Kings Jr. (127) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.17 EPA
- Aaron Burbridge. (127) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.98 EPA
- DaVaris Daniels. (87) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.82 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Cook | 26 | 3.8% | 0 | 1 | +0.12 | +3.25 | |
| Tommy Rees | 24 | 4.2% | 0 | 1 | +0.12 | +2.91 | |
| Andrew Maxwell | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | -0.60 | -1.81 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 | 0 | +0.26 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 3 | 0 | -1.97 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 0 | 0 | — | Field goal | |
| Q1 | 6 | 0 | -0.03 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 5 | 0 | -2.08 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 9 | 0 | -0.66 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 5 | 0 | -1.28 | Missed FG | |
| Q1 | 3 | 0 | -2.96 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 1 | 0 | -0.79 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 1 | 0 | +2.18 | Pass TD | |
| Q2 | 5 | 0 | +0.62 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 1 | 0 | -0.39 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 6 | 0 | -0.72 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 1 | 0 | +3.27 | Pass TD | |
| Q2 | 13 | 0 | -0.89 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 5 | 0 | -2.29 | Missed FG |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Kevin Muma 30 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.5 EPA)
- Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Tommy Rees pass incomplete to DaVaris Daniels. (-3.37 EPA)
- Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Connor Cook pass complete to Macgarrett Kings Jr. for 12 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.27 EPA)
- Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Tommy Rees pass complete to Corey Robinson for 24 yards to the MchSt 49 for a 1ST down. (+2.92 EPA)
- Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Kyle Brindza 37 yard field goal MISSED. (-2.85 EPA)
- Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Tommy Rees pass complete to TJ Jones for 13 yards to the NDame 38 for a 1ST down. (+2.65 EPA)
- Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · MICHIGAN ST penalty 10 yard Holding on Darqueze Dennard accepted. (+2.58 EPA)
- Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Tommy Rees pass complete to Corey Robinson for 17 yards to the MchSt 2 for a 1ST down. (+2.58 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (17–13) in Week 4.
- Passing edge: Connor Cook (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 Notre Dame Fighting Irish?
Michigan State Spartans 13, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 17 in Week 4 of the 2013 college football season.
Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?
Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 13–17.
Where can I find the Michigan State Spartans vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=332640087.
Who led Michigan State Spartans vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish in passing?
Connor Cook (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 Notre Dame Fighting Irish in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Michigan State Spartans
Entered 4-0 Now 4-1 L
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W