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Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Michigan State Spartans: 2014 Week 6 Recap

Spartans defeat Cornhuskers 27–22 in Week 6

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Michigan State Spartans (Week 6).

Nebraska Cornhuskers 22 5-2
Final 22–27
Michigan State Spartans 27 5-1 Winner
Winner
Michigan State Spartans
Final score
22–27
Halftime
Nebraska Cornhuskers 0–15 Michigan State Spartans
Top passer
Ryker Fyfe

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Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 27–22 in Week 6, 2014. Final score: Nebraska Cornhuskers 22, Michigan State Spartans 27.

Game summary

Michigan State Spartans edged Nebraska Cornhuskers 27–22 in Week 6 of the 2014 season.

  • Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 9 plays.
  • Passing leader: Ryker Fyfe (158) — 0.0 pass yds, +0.17 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Jeremy Langford — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Jordan Westerkamp — 9 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Nebraska Cornhuskers0031222
Michigan State Spartans699627

Scoring Map

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

NEBNebraska Cornhuskers
MSUMichigan State Spartans

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MSU
    Q1TD
    TLTony Lippett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Connor Cook pass complete to Tony Lippett for 55 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK)

  2. MSU
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-9

    Michael Geiger 28 yd FG GOOD

  3. MSU
    Q2TD
    JLJeremy Langford

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-15

    Jeremy Langford run for 31 yds for a TD (Michael Geiger KICK)

  4. MSU
    Q3TD
    TLTony Lippett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-21

    Tony Lippett run for 32 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK)

  5. NEB
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    3-21

    Drew Brown 40 yd FG GOOD

  6. MSU
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    3-24

    Michael Geiger 27 yd FG GOOD

  7. MSU
    Q4TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    3-30

    Mike Sadler punt for 43 yds , De'Mornay Pierson-El returns for 62 yds for a TD, (Ameer Abdullah failed)

  8. NEB
    Q4TD
    AAAmeer Abdullah

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-30

    Ameer Abdullah run for 1 yd for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK)

  9. NEB
    Q4TD
    AAAmeer Abdullah

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-30

    Ameer Abdullah run for 2 yds for a TD, (Ryker Fyfe failed)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Ryker Fyfe (158) — 0.0 yds · +0.17 EPA/play +0.34 EPA
  • Tommy Armstrong Jr. (158) — 0.0 yds · -0.07 EPA/play -2.69 EPA
  • Connor Cook (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.14 EPA/play -3.42 EPA

Rushing

  • Jeremy Langford (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.40 EPA
  • Ameer Abdullah (158) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.53 EPA
  • Nick Hill (127) — 0.0 yds -0.31 EPA

Receiving

  • Jordan Westerkamp (158) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +1.09 EPA
  • Tony Lippett (127) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.14 EPA
  • Taariq Allen (158) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.89 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Ryker Fyfe158250.0%00+0.17+0.34
Tommy Armstrong Jr.1584050.0%00-0.07-2.69
Connor Cook1272544.0%01-0.14-3.42

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q115810-0.58Ended
Q112750-1.66Punt
Q115820-3.98Interception
Q112750-2.23Punt
Q115860+0.83Punt
Q112710+3.73Pass TD
Q112720+0.48Ended
Q115850-2.27Punt
Q112730-2.92Punt
Q115830-3.11Punt
Q112720-5.81Interception
Q215810-2.71Ended
Q212780+1.33Punt
Q215830-2.05Punt
Q212700Field goal
Q212760+0.09Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Ameer Abdullah run for 1 yd to the MchSt 7 Ameer Abdullah fumbled, forced by Ed Davis, recovered by MchSt Shilique Calhoun , return for 38 yds to the MchSt 45 (-7.74 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Mike Sadler punt for 43 yds , De'Mornay Pierson-El returns for 62 yds for a TD, (Ameer Abdullah failed) (-5.84 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Jeremy Langford run for no gain to the MchSt 41 Jeremy Langford fumbled, forced by Vincent Valentine, recovered by Neb Byerson Cockrell (-5.77 EPA)
  4. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Connor Cook pass intercepted Randy Gregory return for no gain to the MchSt 30 (-4.93 EPA)
  5. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Sam Foltz punt for 29 yds , Macgarrett Kings Jr. returns for 8 yds to the MchSt 24 Macgarrett Kings Jr. fumbled, recovered by Neb (+4.67 EPA)
  6. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Connor Cook pass complete to Tony Lippett for 55 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) (+3.73 EPA)
  7. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass intercepted Trae Waynes return for no gain to the MchSt 37 (-3.51 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass complete to Jordan Westerkamp for 17 yds to the MchSt 14 for a 1ST down (+3.28 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (27–22) in Week 6.
  • Passing edge: Ryker Fyfe (158) — yds.
  • EPA edge: NEB 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 Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Michigan State Spartans?

Nebraska Cornhuskers 22, Michigan State Spartans 27 in Week 6 of the 2014 college football season.

Who won Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 22–27.

Where can I find the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Michigan State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400547956.

Who led Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Ryker Fyfe (158) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Nebraska Cornhuskers

Entered 5-1 Now 5-2 L

Michigan State Spartans

Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W