Michigan State Spartans vs. Alabama Crimson Tide: 2015 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Michigan State Spartans 38– in Week 1, 2015. Final score: Michigan State Spartans , Alabama Crimson Tide 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan State Spartans	0	0	6	0
Alabama Crimson Tide	0	9	12	6	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jake Coker (333) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.25 EPA/play +7.89 EPA
• Cooper Bateman (333) — 0.0 yds · -0.31 EPA/play -0.31 EPA
• Connor Cook (127) — 0.0 yds · -0.39 EPA/play -15.73 EPA

Rushing

• Derrick Henry (333) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.20 EPA
• LJ Scott (127) — 0.0 yds -0.70 EPA
• Madre London (127) — 0.0 yds -0.32 EPA

Receiving

• Calvin Ridley (333) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.84 EPA
• Aaron Burbridge (127) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -0.30 EPA
• ArDarius Stewart (333) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.32 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jake Coker	333	32	78.1%	0	2	+0.25	+7.89
Cooper Bateman	333	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.31	-0.31
Connor Cook	127	40	47.5%	0	0	-0.39	-15.73

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MSU	ALA
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	333	5	0	+2.09	Ended
Q1	127	6	0	-2.48	Punt
Q1	333	5	0	-3.20	Punt
Q1	127	4	0	-2.11	Punt
Q1	333	5	0	-1.39	Punt
Q1	127	3	0	-2.72	Punt
Q2	333	1	0	-0.02	Ended
Q2	127	8	0	-2.35	Interception
Q2	333	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	333	6	0	+0.95	Ended
Q2	127	2	0	-2.16	Punt
Q2	333	1	0	+0.60	Rush TD
Q2	333	5	0	+5.45	Ended
Q2	127	7	0	-1.95	Punt
Q2	333	9	0	-1.60	Punt
Q3	127	5	0	+0.47	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Connor Cook pass intercepted Cyrus Jones return for 21 yds to the Alab 22 (-4.75 EPA)
2. Q2 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Jake Coker pass complete to Calvin Ridley for 50 yds to the MchSt 1 for a 1ST down (+3.73 EPA)
3. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Connor Cook pass complete to Felton Davis III for 28 yds to the Alab 38 for a 1ST down (+3.26 EPA)
4. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Connor Cook sacked by Tim Williams for a loss of 10 yards to the MchSt 3 MICHIGAN ST Penalty, Intentional Grounding (Connor Cook) to the MchSt 3 (-3.19 EPA)
5. Q3 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Calvin Ridley 50 Yd pass from Jake Coker (Adam Griffith Kick) (+3.03 EPA)
6. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Connor Cook pass complete to Josiah Price for 18 yds to the Alab 34 for a 1ST down (+3.02 EPA)
7. Q4 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Kenyan Drake run for 58 yds to the MchSt 11 for a 1ST down (+3.02 EPA)
8. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Connor Cook pass incomplete to Macgarrett Kings Jr., broken up by Reggie Ragland (-2.9 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Alabama Crimson Tide controlled the final (38–) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Jake Coker (333) — yds, 2 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 Alabama Crimson Tide?

Michigan State Spartans 0, Alabama Crimson Tide 38 in Week 1 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Alabama Crimson Tide won with a final score of 0–38.

Where can I find the Michigan State Spartans vs Alabama Crimson Tide box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400852732.

Who led Michigan State Spartans vs Alabama Crimson Tide in passing?

Jake Coker (333) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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