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Michigan State Spartans vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 2015 Week 10 Recap

Cornhuskers defeat Spartans 39–38 in Week 10

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Michigan State Spartans vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers (Week 10).

Michigan State Spartans 38 8-2
Final 38–39
Nebraska Cornhuskers 39 5-6 Winner
Winner
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Final score
38–39
Halftime
Michigan State Spartans 15–12 Nebraska Cornhuskers
Top passer
Connor Cook

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Quick answer

Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Michigan State Spartans 39–38 in Week 10, 2015. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 38, Nebraska Cornhuskers 39.

Game summary

Nebraska Cornhuskers edged Michigan State Spartans 39–38 in Week 10 of the 2015 season.

  • Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 13 plays.
  • Passing leader: Connor Cook (127) — 0.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.65 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Gerald Holmes — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Jordan Westerkamp — 9 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Michigan State Spartans31212638
Nebraska Cornhuskers9361839

Scoring Map

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

MSUMichigan State Spartans
NEBNebraska Cornhuskers

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Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MSU
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    3-0

    Michael Geiger 46 yd FG GOOD

  2. NEB
    Q1TD
    JWJordan Westerkamp

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    3-6

    Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass complete to Jordan Westerkamp for 38 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK)

  3. NEB
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    3-9

    Drew Brown 44 yd FG GOOD

  4. MSU
    Q2TD
    MKMacgarrett Kings Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-9

    Connor Cook pass complete to Macgarrett Kings Jr. for 18 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK)

  5. NEB
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    9-12

    Drew Brown 43 yd FG GOOD

  6. MSU
    Q2TD
    MKMacgarrett Kings Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-12

    Connor Cook pass complete to Macgarrett Kings Jr. for 34 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK)

  7. MSU
    Q3TD
    JLJamal Lyles

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-12

    Connor Cook pass complete to Jamal Lyles for 16 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK)

  8. MSU
    Q3TD
    ABAaron Burbridge

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    27-12

    Connor Cook pass complete to Aaron Burbridge for 33 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK)

  9. NEB
    Q3TD
    ICImani Cross

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    27-18

    Imani Cross run for 1 yd for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK)

  10. NEB
    Q4TD
    BRBrandon Reilly

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    27-24

    Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass complete to Brandon Reilly for 30 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed )

  11. NEB
    Q4TD
    TATommy Armstrong Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    27-30

    Tommy Armstrong Jr. run for 1 yd for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK)

  12. MSU
    Q4TD
    GHGerald Holmes

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    33-30

    Gerald Holmes run for 1 yd for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK)

  13. NEB
    Q4TD
    TATommy Armstrong Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    33-36

    Tommy Armstrong Jr. run for 2 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed )

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Connor Cook (127) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.65 EPA/play +21.38 EPA
  • Tommy Armstrong Jr. (158) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.18 EPA/play +5.91 EPA
  • Damion Terry (127) — 0.0 yds · +0.31 EPA/play +0.62 EPA

Rushing

  • Gerald Holmes (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.12 EPA
  • Imani Cross (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.16 EPA
  • Tommy Armstrong Jr. (158) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.15 EPA

Receiving

  • Jordan Westerkamp (158) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.49 EPA
  • Aaron Burbridge (127) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds +1.27 EPA
  • R.J. Shelton (127) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.42 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Connor Cook1273369.7%04+0.65+21.38
Tommy Armstrong Jr.1583259.4%02+0.18+5.91
Damion Terry127250.0%00+0.31+0.62

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q115810-0.64Ended
Q112700Field goal
Q112730-2.24Ended
Q115810+3.08Pass TD
Q112710+1.74Ended
Q115850+1.45Ended
Q115810+0.92Ended
Q112720-0.51Ended
Q115800Field goal
Q115870-0.63Ended
Q115810+0.16Ended
Q112720-2.45Ended
Q112710-0.87Ended
Q115820-1.88Ended
Q112710-4.41Ended
Q115810-0.65Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass intercepted Riley Bullough return for 17 yds to the MchSt 17 (-6.13 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · LJ Scott run for a loss of 2 yards to the Neb 25 (-4.42 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Connor Cook pass complete to Macgarrett Kings Jr. for 18 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) (+4.1 EPA)
  4. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Connor Cook pass intercepted Jonathan Rose return for 12 yds to the Neb 39 (-4.0 EPA)
  5. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Connor Cook pass complete to Macgarrett Kings Jr. for 34 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) (+3.93 EPA)
  6. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass complete to Brandon Reilly for 30 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed ) (+3.89 EPA)
  7. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Gerald Holmes run for 43 yds to the Neb 32 for a 1ST down (+3.72 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass complete to Brandon Reilly for 35 yds to the MchSt 4 for a 1ST down (+3.71 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers controlled the final (39–38) in Week 10.
  • Passing edge: Connor Cook (127) — yds, 4 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 Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Michigan State Spartans 38, Nebraska Cornhuskers 39 in Week 10 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers won with a final score of 38–39.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400763560.

Who led Michigan State Spartans vs Nebraska Cornhuskers in passing?

Connor Cook (127) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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Season records after this game

Michigan State Spartans

Entered 8-1 Now 8-2 L

Nebraska Cornhuskers

Entered 4-6 Now 5-6 W