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Michigan State Spartans vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: 2013 Week 9 Recap

Spartans defeat Illini 42–3 in Week 9

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Michigan State Spartans vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (Week 9).

Michigan State Spartans 42 8-1 Winner
Final 42–3
Illinois Fighting Illini 3 3-4
Winner
Michigan State Spartans
Final score
42–3
Halftime
Michigan State Spartans 12–3 Illinois Fighting Illini
Top passer
Connor Cook

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Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 42–3 in Week 9, 2013. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 42, Illinois Fighting Illini 3.

Game summary

Michigan State Spartans dominated Illinois Fighting Illini 42–3 in Week 9 of the 2013 season.

  • Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 7 plays.
  • Passing leader: Connor Cook (127) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +1.21 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Jeremy Langford — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Spencer Harris — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Michigan State Spartans012121242
Illinois Fighting Illini30003

Scoring Map

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

MSUMichigan State Spartans
ILLIllinois Fighting Illini

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. ILL
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 14
    Score
    0-3

    Taylor Zalewski 31 yard field goal GOOD.

  2. MSU
    Q2TD
    BFBennie Fowler

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-3

    Connor Cook pass complete to Bennie Fowler for 29 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  3. MSU
    Q2TD
    JLJeremy Langford

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-3

    Jeremy Langford rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.

  4. MSU
    Q3TD
    JLJeremy Langford

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-3

    Jeremy Langford rush for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  5. MSU
    Q3TD
    JPJosiah Price

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-3

    Connor Cook pass complete to Josiah Price for 13 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  6. MSU
    Q4TD
    DWDelton Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    30-3

    Delton Williams rush for 42 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  7. MSU
    Q4TD
    KMKeith Mumphery

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    36-3

    Connor Cook pass complete to Keith Mumphery for 47 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Connor Cook (127) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +1.21 EPA/play +19.42 EPA
  • Nathan Scheelhaase (356) — 0.0 yds · +0.09 EPA/play +1.58 EPA

Rushing

  • Jeremy Langford (127) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.00 EPA
  • Nick Hill (127) — 0.0 yds +0.20 EPA
  • Josh Ferguson (356) — 0.0 yds -0.71 EPA

Receiving

  • Spencer Harris (356) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.42 EPA
  • Keith Mumphery (127) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +2.05 EPA
  • Tony Lippett (127) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.03 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Connor Cook1271618.8%03+1.21+19.42
Nathan Scheelhaase356180.0%00+0.09+1.58

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q135610-1.10Ended
Q112770-4.29Fumble
Q135620-0.67Punt
Q112760-1.49Punt
Q135600Field goal
Q1356110+0.56Interception
Q212710+5.37Pass TD
Q2127120+3.22Ended
Q235690-4.35Ended
Q212710+0.98Rush TD
Q212730-0.92Ended
Q235620+0.62Fumble
Q312710+0.99Ended
Q335620-1.65Punt
Q312710+1.05Rush TD
Q312780+1.05Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Connor Cook rush for 4 yards, fumbled, recovered by Illin Darius Mosely in the endzone. (-7.12 EPA)
  2. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Nathan Scheelhaase rush for 8 yards to the Illin 40, MICHIGAN ST penalty 15 yard Personal Foul accepted for a 1ST down. (+6.82 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Ryan Lankford rush for a loss of 10 yards, fumbled, recovered by MchSt Marcus Rush at the Illin 23. (-6.19 EPA)
  4. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Connor Cook pass complete to Bennie Fowler for 29 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.37 EPA)
  5. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Jon Davis rush for no gain to the MchSt 1. (-4.31 EPA)
  6. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Delton Williams rush for 42 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.18 EPA)
  7. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Josh Ferguson rush for no gain to the MchSt 1. (-3.51 EPA)
  8. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Spencer Harris for 27 yards to the MchSt 5 for a 1ST down. (+3.28 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (42–3) in Week 9.
  • Passing edge: Connor Cook (127) — yds, 3 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 Illinois Fighting Illini?

Michigan State Spartans 42, Illinois Fighting Illini 3 in Week 9 of the 2013 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 42–3.

Where can I find the Michigan State Spartans vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=332990356.

Who led Michigan State Spartans vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Connor Cook (127) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Michigan State Spartans

Entered 7-1 Now 8-1 W

Illinois Fighting Illini

Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L