Michigan State Spartans vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2014 Week 14 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 34–10 in Week 14, 2014. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 34, Penn State Nittany Lions 10.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan State Spartans	12	0	12	6	34
Penn State Nittany Lions	0	3	6	0	10

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Connor Cook (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.36 EPA/play +7.92 EPA
• Damion Terry (127) — 0.0 yds · -1.12 EPA/play -1.12 EPA
• Christian Hackenberg (213) — 0.0 yds · -0.26 EPA/play -10.08 EPA

Rushing

• Jeremy Langford (127) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.03 EPA
• Akeel Lynch (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.01 EPA
• Connor Cook (127) — 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA

Receiving

• DaeSean Hamilton (213) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.11 EPA
• Tony Lippett (127) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.45 EPA
• Geno Lewis (213) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.03 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Connor Cook	127	22	59.1%	0	1	+0.36	+7.92
Damion Terry	127	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.12	-1.12
Christian Hackenberg	213	39	53.8%	0	0	-0.26	-10.08

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MSU	PSU
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	213	1	0	-1.23	Ended
Q1	127	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	127	8	0	+2.77	Ended
Q1	213	5	0	+0.04	Punt
Q1	127	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	127	8	0	-1.18	Ended
Q1	213	8	0	-0.13	Missed FG
Q1	127	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q2	127	1	0	+0.58	Ended
Q2	213	4	0	-2.08	Interception
Q2	127	8	0	-2.45	Interception
Q2	213	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	213	4	0	-1.62	Ended
Q2	127	2	0	-1.80	Punt
Q2	213	3	0	-3.78	Punt
Q2	127	3	0	-2.42	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Sam Ficken kickoff for 55 yds , R.J. Shelton return for 90 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) (+4.88 EPA)
2. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg sacked by Marcus Rush for a loss of 5 yards to the PnSt 18 Christian Hackenberg fumbled, forced by Marcus Rush, recovered by MchSt Taiwan Jones , return for 0 yards (-4.75 EPA)
3. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg pass intercepted, touchback. Trae Waynes return for no gain (-2.91 EPA)
4. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Connor Cook pass intercepted Anthony Zettel return for 7 yds to the MchSt 36 (-2.83 EPA)
5. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg sacked by Marcus Rush and Riley Bullough for a loss of 9 yards to the MchSt 36 (-2.81 EPA)
6. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Connor Cook pass complete to Keith Mumphery for 25 yds to the PnSt 36 for a 1ST down (+2.72 EPA)
7. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Connor Cook pass complete to Tony Lippett for 10 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) (+2.69 EPA)
8. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg sacked by Malik McDowell for a loss of 12 yards to the PnSt 39 (-2.65 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (34–10) in Week 14.
• 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 Penn State Nittany Lions?

Michigan State Spartans 34, Penn State Nittany Lions 10 in Week 14 of the 2014 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 34–10.

Where can I find the Michigan State Spartans vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400547959.

Who led Michigan State Spartans vs Penn State Nittany Lions 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 Penn State Nittany Lions in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.