Michigan State Spartans 16–13 Iowa Hawkeyes: Final Score & Recap | Week 14, 2015

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Iowa Hawkeyes 16–13 in Week 14, 2015. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 16, Iowa Hawkeyes 13.

Game summary

Michigan State Spartans edged Iowa Hawkeyes 16–13 in Week 14 of the 2015 season.

Scoring: 2 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 7 plays.
Passing leader: TEAM (127) — 0.0 pass yds, +1.47 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: LJ Scott — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Tevaun Smith — 4 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan State Spartans	3	0	6	6	16
Iowa Hawkeyes	3	3	0	6	13

Scoring Map

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

MSUMichigan State Spartans

+3OPP 33

OPP EZ

IOWAIowa Hawkeyes

FantasyHQ CFB Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

IOWA
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
0-3
Marshall Koehn 24 yd FG GOOD
MSU
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
3-3
Michael Geiger 23 yd FG GOOD
IOWA
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
3-6
Marshall Koehn 43 yd FG GOOD
MSU
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
6-6
Michael Geiger 47 yd FG GOOD
MSU
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
9-6
Michael Geiger 29 yd FG GOOD
MSU
Q4TD
LSLJ Scott
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-6
LJ Scott run for 1 yd for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK)
IOWA
Q4TD
TSTevaun Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
C.J. Beathard pass complete to Tevaun Smith for 85 yds for a TD, (Marshall Koehn KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

TEAM (127) — 0.0 yds · +1.47 EPA/play +1.47 EPA
TEAM (2294) — 0.0 yds · -0.06 EPA/play -0.06 EPA
Connor Cook (127) — 0.0 yds · -0.13 EPA/play -3.74 EPA

Rushing

LJ Scott (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.01 EPA
Madre London (127) — 0.0 yds +0.10 EPA
LeShun Daniels Jr. (2294) — 0.0 yds -0.38 EPA

Receiving

Tevaun Smith (2294) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.34 EPA
Aaron Burbridge (127) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.23 EPA
Macgarrett Kings Jr. (127) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.29 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
TEAM	127	1	0.0%	0	+1.47	+1.47
TEAM	2294	1	0.0%	0	-0.06	-0.06
Connor Cook	127	29	55.2%	0	-0.13	-3.74
C.J. Beathard	2294	28	57.1%	1	-0.36	-10.14

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MSU	IOWA
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	EPA	Result
Q1	2294	5	-0.15	Ended
Q1	2294	1	+0.16	Ended
Q1	127	3	-1.67	Ended
Q1	2294	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2294	6	-1.89	Ended
Q1	127	3	-4.87	Interception
Q1	2294	4	-0.68	Punt
Q1	127	0	—	Field goal
Q1	127	6	+0.32	Ended
Q1	2294	1	-3.93	Fumble
Q1	2294	1	-0.86	Ended
Q2	127	2	+2.06	Missed FG
Q2	127	1	+0.05	Ended
Q2	2294	2	-0.35	Ended
Q2	2294	2	-0.65	Ended
Q2	127	2	-0.90	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Iowa Hawkeyes · C.J. Beathard pass complete to Tevaun Smith for 85 yds for a TD, (Marshall Koehn KICK) (+6.93 EPA)
Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Connor Cook pass intercepted Josey Jewell return for 4 yds to the MchSt 20 (-5.47 EPA)
Q2 · Iowa Hawkeyes · C.J. Beathard pass intercepted, touchback. Demetrious Cox return for no gain (-4.94 EPA)
Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Hartbarger, Jake punt 38 yards to the IOWA32, King, Desmond return 9 yards to the IOWA41, PENALTY IOWA roughing the kicker (Mends, Aaron) 15 yards to the MICHIGANST45, NO PLAY, 1ST DOWN MICHIGANST. (+3.95 EPA)
Q1 · Iowa Hawkeyes · C.J. Beathard pass complete to Henry Krieger Coble for 8 yds Henry Krieger Coble fumbled, forced by Riley Bullough, recovered by MchSt Arjen Colquhoun (-3.93 EPA)
Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Connor Cook pass complete to Felton Davis III for 22 yds to the Iowa 10 for a 1ST down (+3.35 EPA)
Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Connor Cook pass complete to Aaron Burbridge for 16 yds to the Iowa 44 for a 1ST down (+3.21 EPA)
Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Connor Cook run for 2 yds to the Iowa 3 for a 1ST down (+2.8 EPA)

Key takeaways

Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (16–13) in Week 14.
Passing edge: TEAM (127) — yds.
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 Iowa Hawkeyes?

Michigan State Spartans 16, Iowa Hawkeyes 13 in Week 14 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Iowa Hawkeyes?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 16–13.

Where can I find the Michigan State Spartans vs Iowa Hawkeyes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400852682.

Who led Michigan State Spartans vs Iowa Hawkeyes in passing?

TEAM (127) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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