Michigan State Spartans vs. Ohio State Buckeyes: 2015 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Ohio State Buckeyes 17–14 in Week 12, 2015. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 17, Ohio State Buckeyes 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan State Spartans	0	6	0	9	17
Ohio State Buckeyes	0	6	6	0	14

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tyler O'Connor (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.25 EPA/play +3.27 EPA
• J.T. Barrett (194) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.33 EPA/play -4.65 EPA
• Damion Terry (127) — 0.0 yds · -1.75 EPA/play -8.73 EPA

Rushing

• J.T. Barrett (194) — 0.0 yds -0.28 EPA
• Gerald Holmes (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.11 EPA
• LJ Scott (127) — 0.0 yds +0.07 EPA

Receiving

• Aaron Burbridge (127) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.75 EPA
• Macgarrett Kings Jr. (127) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds -0.89 EPA
• Michael Thomas (194) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -0.52 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tyler O'Connor	127	13	53.8%	0	1	+0.25	+3.27
J.T. Barrett	194	14	57.1%	0	1	-0.33	-4.65
Damion Terry	127	5	20.0%	0	0	-1.75	-8.73

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MSU	OSU
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	194	3	0	+1.14	Ended
Q1	127	1	0	-5.04	Fumble
Q1	194	1	0	-0.33	Ended
Q1	127	6	0	-0.36	Ended
Q1	194	5	0	+0.58	Ended
Q1	194	1	0	-0.67	Ended
Q1	127	5	0	-1.97	Ended
Q1	127	1	0	+0.79	Ended
Q1	194	3	0	-1.45	Ended
Q2	127	1	0	-0.13	Ended
Q2	194	2	0	-0.67	Ended
Q2	194	1	0	-0.29	Ended
Q2	127	2	0	-1.11	Ended
Q2	127	1	0	+0.14	Ended
Q2	194	2	0	-1.79	Ended
Q2	194	1	0	-0.62	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Damion Terry sacked by Sam Hubbard for a loss of 10 yards to the MchSt 32 Damion Terry fumbled, forced by Sam Hubbard, recovered by OhSt Adolphus Washington , return for 0 yards (-5.04 EPA)
2. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Cameron Johnston punt for 40 yds , Macgarrett Kings Jr. returns for a loss of 21 yards to the MchSt 6 Macgarrett Kings Jr. fumbled, recovered by OhSt Terry McLaurin (+4.75 EPA)
3. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Tyler O'Connor pass complete to Aaron Burbridge for 36 yds to the OhSt 28 for a 1ST down (+4.21 EPA)
4. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Michael Geiger 43 yd FG MISSED (-3.4 EPA)
5. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Tyler O'Connor run for 11 yds to the OhSt 19 for a 1ST down (+3.37 EPA)
6. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · J.T. Barrett pass complete to Jalin Marshall for 16 yds to the OhSt 45 for a 1ST down (+2.79 EPA)
7. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Tyler O'Connor pass complete to Aaron Burbridge for 14 yds to the MchSt 40 for a 1ST down (+2.72 EPA)
8. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Tyler O'Connor pass complete to Trevon Pendleton for 12 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) (+2.17 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (17–14) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: Tyler O'Connor (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 Ohio State Buckeyes?

Michigan State Spartans 17, Ohio State Buckeyes 14 in Week 12 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 17–14.

Where can I find the Michigan State Spartans vs Ohio State Buckeyes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400763573.

Who led Michigan State Spartans vs Ohio State Buckeyes in passing?

Tyler O'Connor (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 Ohio State Buckeyes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.