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Michigan State Spartans vs. Michigan Wolverines: 2015 Week 7 Recap

Spartans defeat Wolverines 27–23 in Week 7

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Michigan State Spartans vs. Michigan Wolverines (Week 7).

Michigan State Spartans 27 7-1 Winner
Final 27–23
Michigan Wolverines 23 6-2
Winner
Michigan State Spartans
Final score
27–23
Halftime
Michigan State Spartans 15–0 Michigan Wolverines
Top passer
Connor Cook

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Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Michigan Wolverines 27–23 in Week 7, 2015. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 27, Michigan Wolverines 23.

Game summary

Michigan State Spartans edged Michigan Wolverines 27–23 in Week 7 of the 2015 season.

  • Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 7 plays.
  • Passing leader: Connor Cook (127) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.06 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: De'Veon Smith — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Aaron Burbridge — 9 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Michigan State Spartans066627
Michigan Wolverines099023

Scoring Map

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

MSUMichigan State Spartans
MICHMichigan Wolverines

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MICH
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-3

    Kenny Allen 38 yd FG GOOD

  2. MSU
    Q2TD
    LSLJ Scott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-3

    LJ Scott run for 11 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK)

  3. MICH
    Q2TD
    SHSione Houma

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-9

    Sione Houma run for 2 yds for a TD, (Kenny Allen KICK)

  4. MICH
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    6-12

    Kenny Allen 21 yd FG GOOD

  5. MSU
    Q3TD
    MKMacgarrett Kings Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-12

    Connor Cook pass complete to Macgarrett Kings Jr. for 30 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK)

  6. MICH
    Q3TD
    SHSione Houma

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-18

    Sione Houma run for 1 yd for a TD, (Kenny Allen KICK)

  7. MSU
    Q4TD
    LSLJ Scott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-18

    LJ Scott run for 1 yd for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Connor Cook (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.06 EPA/play +2.31 EPA
  • Jake Rudock (130) — 0.0 yds · -0.12 EPA/play -3.27 EPA

Rushing

  • De'Veon Smith (130) — 0.0 yds -0.29 EPA
  • LJ Scott (127) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.22 EPA
  • Delton Williams (127) — 0.0 yds -0.35 EPA

Receiving

  • Aaron Burbridge (127) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.22 EPA
  • Macgarrett Kings Jr. (127) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.07 EPA
  • Jehu Chesson (130) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.01 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Connor Cook1273847.4%01+0.06+2.31
Jake Rudock1302755.6%00-0.12-3.27

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q113040+3.11Ended
Q1127160-4.03Ended
Q113030-2.69Punt
Q112760-1.84Ended
Q212720+0.12Ended
Q213030-1.76Punt
Q212750-2.13Punt
Q213000Field goal
Q213040-0.53Ended
Q212710+2.03Rush TD
Q212730-0.93Ended
Q213030-3.50Punt
Q212730-1.74Punt
Q213010+0.89Rush TD
Q213030+1.26Ended
Q312750+1.98Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Connor Cook pass complete to Trevon Pendleton for 74 yds to the Mich 1 for a 1ST down (+5.15 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Connor Cook pass complete to Aaron Burbridge for 27 yds to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down (+4.03 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Connor Cook pass complete to Macgarrett Kings Jr. for 30 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) (+3.6 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · Jake Rudock pass complete to Amara Darboh for 32 yds to the MchSt 32 for a 1ST down (+3.37 EPA)
  5. Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · Jake Rudock pass complete to Amara Darboh for 24 yds to the MchSt 45 for a 1ST down (+3.16 EPA)
  6. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · MICHIGAN Penalty, Defensive Holding (Jabrill Peppers) to the Mich 41 for a 1ST down (+3.01 EPA)
  7. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Connor Cook pass incomplete to Aaron Burbridge (-3.01 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Connor Cook pass incomplete to Macgarrett Kings Jr. (-3.01 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (27–23) in Week 7.
  • Passing edge: Connor Cook (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 Michigan Wolverines?

Michigan State Spartans 27, Michigan Wolverines 23 in Week 7 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Michigan Wolverines?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 27–23.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400763542.

Who led Michigan State Spartans vs Michigan Wolverines in passing?

Connor Cook (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 Michigan Wolverines in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Michigan State Spartans

Entered 6-1 Now 7-1 W

Michigan Wolverines

Entered 6-1 Now 6-2 L