Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Michigan State Spartans: 2015 Week 13 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 55–16 in Week 13, 2015. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 16, Michigan State Spartans 55.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Penn State Nittany Lions	0	9	0	18	16
Michigan State Spartans	6	6	12	12	55

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Connor Cook (127) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.71 EPA/play +16.99 EPA
• Christian Hackenberg (213) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.10 EPA/play +3.67 EPA
• Tyler O'Connor (127) — 0.0 yds · -0.32 EPA/play -0.32 EPA

Rushing

• Saquon Barkley (213) — 0.0 yds +0.32 EPA
• Gerald Holmes (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.19 EPA
• LJ Scott (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.02 EPA

Receiving

• Chris Godwin (213) — 12 rec · 0.0 yds +1.20 EPA
• DaeSean Hamilton (213) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.05 EPA
• Aaron Burbridge (127) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.81 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Connor Cook	127	24	79.2%	0	3	+0.71	+16.99
Christian Hackenberg	213	38	55.3%	0	3	+0.10	+3.67
Tyler O'Connor	127	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.32	-0.32
Trace McSorley	213	8	62.5%	0	0	-0.09	-0.74

Team EPA comparison

Stat	PSU	MSU
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	213	7	0	+4.29	Ended
Q1	127	6	0	-2.06	Punt
Q1	213	7	0	-0.88	Punt
Q1	127	1	0	+1.73	Pass TD
Q1	127	8	0	+4.44	Ended
Q1	213	4	0	-2.74	Interception
Q2	127	5	0	-0.24	Ended
Q2	213	1	0	+3.54	Pass TD
Q2	213	10	0	+1.93	Fumble
Q2	213	8	0	+2.69	Ended
Q2	127	1	0	+1.99	Rush TD
Q2	127	5	0	+1.62	Ended
Q2	213	3	0	-2.98	Punt
Q2	127	4	0	-1.13	Punt
Q2	213	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	213	9	0	+1.84	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Saeed Blacknall for 77 yds Saeed Blacknall fumbled, forced by Montae Nicholson, recovered by PnSt Saeed Blacknall for a 1ST down (+8.88 EPA)
2. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Kevin Cronin kickoff for 58 yds , Koa Farmer return for 2 yds to the PnSt 9 Koa Farmer fumbled, recovered by MchSt Jermaine Edmondson (-5.13 EPA)
3. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg pass intercepted for a TD Malik McDowell return for 13 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) (-4.91 EPA)
4. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg pass intercepted, touchback. Arjen Colquhoun return for no gain (-4.89 EPA)
5. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Chris Godwin for 5 yds for a TD (+4.7 EPA)
6. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Chris Godwin 5 Yd pass from Christian Hackenberg (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) (+3.78 EPA)
7. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Chris Godwin for 8 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK) (+3.54 EPA)
8. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Chris Godwin for 8 yds to the MchSt 24 for a 1ST down (+2.75 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (55–16) in Week 13.
• Passing edge: Connor Cook (127) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: PSU 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 Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan State Spartans?

Penn State Nittany Lions 16, Michigan State Spartans 55 in Week 13 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 16–55.

Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400763579.

Who led Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Connor Cook (127) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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