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.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 38 | |
| 9 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 39 |
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.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Cook | 33 | 69.7% | 0 | 4 | +0.65 | +21.38 | |
| Tommy Armstrong Jr. | 32 | 59.4% | 0 | 2 | +0.18 | +5.91 | |
| Damion Terry | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | +0.31 | +0.62 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 0 | -0.64 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 0 | 0 | — | Field goal | |
| Q1 | 3 | 0 | -2.24 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 1 | 0 | +3.08 | Pass TD | |
| Q1 | 1 | 0 | +1.74 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 5 | 0 | +1.45 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 1 | 0 | +0.92 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 2 | 0 | -0.51 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 0 | 0 | — | Field goal | |
| Q1 | 7 | 0 | -0.63 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 1 | 0 | +0.16 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 2 | 0 | -2.45 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 1 | 0 | -0.87 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 2 | 0 | -1.88 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 1 | 0 | -4.41 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 1 | 0 | -0.65 | Ended |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass intercepted Riley Bullough return for 17 yds to the MchSt 17 (-6.13 EPA)
- Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · LJ Scott run for a loss of 2 yards to the Neb 25 (-4.42 EPA)
- Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Connor Cook pass complete to Macgarrett Kings Jr. for 18 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) (+4.1 EPA)
- Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Connor Cook pass intercepted Jonathan Rose return for 12 yds to the Neb 39 (-4.0 EPA)
- Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Connor Cook pass complete to Macgarrett Kings Jr. for 34 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) (+3.93 EPA)
- Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass complete to Brandon Reilly for 30 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed ) (+3.89 EPA)
- Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Gerald Holmes run for 43 yds to the Neb 32 for a 1ST down (+3.72 EPA)
- 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
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Michigan State Spartans at Nebraska Cornhuskers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Michigan State Spartans
Entered 8-1 Now 8-2 L
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Entered 4-6 Now 5-6 W