Michigan State Spartans vs. Baylor Bears: 2014 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Baylor Bears 42–41 in Week 1, 2014. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 42, Baylor Bears 41.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan State Spartans	12	0	0	18	42
Baylor Bears	12	9	15	0	41

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Bryce Petty (239) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.35 EPA/play +18.65 EPA
• Jay Lee (239) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +4.39 EPA/play +4.39 EPA
• Connor Cook (127) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.02 EPA/play +0.69 EPA

Rushing

• Jeremy Langford (127) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.27 EPA
• Shock Linwood (239) — 0.0 yds -0.55 EPA
• Nick Hill (127) — 0.0 yds -0.17 EPA

Receiving

• Antwan Goodley (239) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.01 EPA
• KD Cannon (239) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +1.01 EPA
• Corey Coleman (239) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.19 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Bryce Petty	239	53	67.9%	0	3	+0.35	+18.65
Jay Lee	239	1	100.0%	0	1	+4.39	+4.39
Connor Cook	127	39	61.5%	0	2	+0.02	+0.69

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MSU	BAY
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	6	0	-1.66	Ended
Q1	239	1	0	+4.39	Pass TD
Q1	239	2	0	-0.28	Ended
Q1	127	4	0	-1.22	Rush TD
Q1	239	3	0	-2.68	Punt
Q1	127	6	0	+2.07	Ended
Q1	239	1	0	+3.94	Pass TD
Q1	239	9	0	+3.49	Ended
Q1	127	1	0	+1.45	Rush TD
Q1	127	5	0	-0.86	Ended
Q2	239	2	0	-0.17	Ended
Q2	127	9	0	-1.83	Ended
Q2	239	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	239	6	0	+3.51	Rush TD
Q2	127	7	0	-0.65	Punt
Q2	239	8	0	+0.88	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Connor Cook pass intercepted Taylor Young return for 37 yds to the Bayl 0 BAYLOR Penalty, illegal block (Andrew Billings) to the Bayl 43 (-7.72 EPA)
2. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Connor Cook pass intercepted Alfred Pullom return for 21 yds to the Bayl 5 MICHIGAN ST Penalty, personal foul (Donavon Clark) to the Bayl 38 (-6.91 EPA)
3. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Connor Cook pass incomplete to Trevon Pendleton (-5.51 EPA)
4. Q3 · Baylor Bears · Bryce Petty pass complete to KD Cannon for 74 yds for a TD, (Chris Callahan KICK) (+4.96 EPA)
5. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Jeremy Langford run for 65 yds to the Bayl 1 for a 1ST down (+4.9 EPA)
6. Q1 · Baylor Bears · Jay Lee pass complete to Corey Coleman for 53 yds for a TD, (Chris Callahan KICK) MICHIGAN ST Penalty, roughing the kicker ( Yards) declined (+4.39 EPA)
7. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Connor Cook pass complete to Keith Mumphery for 50 yds to the Bayl 21 for a 1ST down (+4.08 EPA)
8. Q1 · Baylor Bears · Bryce Petty pass complete to KD Cannon for 49 yds for a TD, (Chris Callahan KICK) (+3.94 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (42–41) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Bryce Petty (239) — 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 Baylor Bears?

Michigan State Spartans 42, Baylor Bears 41 in Week 1 of the 2014 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Baylor Bears?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 42–41.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400610179.

Who led Michigan State Spartans vs Baylor Bears in passing?

Bryce Petty (239) 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 Baylor Bears in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.