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Lindenwood Belleville Lynx vs. Michigan State Spartans: 2015 Week 8 Recap

Spartans defeat Lynx 52–26 in Week 8

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Lindenwood Belleville Lynx vs. Michigan State Spartans (Week 8).

Lindenwood Belleville Lynx 26 4-5
Final 26–52
Michigan State Spartans 52 8-1 Winner
Winner
Michigan State Spartans
Final score
26–52
Halftime
Lindenwood Belleville Lynx 0–18 Michigan State Spartans
Top passer
Connor Cook

Top CFB performers · Lynx

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Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Lindenwood Belleville Lynx 52–26 in Week 8, 2015. Final score: Lindenwood Belleville Lynx 26, Michigan State Spartans 52.

Game summary

Michigan State Spartans rolled past Lindenwood Belleville Lynx 52–26 in Week 8 of the 2015 season.

  • Scoring: 11 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 12 plays.
  • Passing leader: Connor Cook (127) — 0.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.59 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Jordan Howard — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Aaron Burbridge — 8 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Lindenwood Belleville Lynx000026
Michigan State Spartans61262152

Scoring Map

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

LINBLindenwood Belleville Lynx
MSUMichigan State Spartans

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MSU
    Q1TD
    RSR.J. Shelton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Connor Cook pass complete to R.J. Shelton for 22 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK)

  2. IU
    Q1TD
    JHJordan Howard

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Jordan Howard run for 5 yds for a TD, (Griffin Oakes KICK)

  3. IU
    Q2TD
    SCSimmie Cobbs Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Nate Sudfeld pass complete to Simmie Cobbs Jr. for 37 yds for a TD, (Griffin Oakes KICK)

  4. MSU
    Q2TD
    ABAaron Burbridge

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-12

    Connor Cook pass complete to Aaron Burbridge for 11 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK)

  5. IU
    Q2TD
    RJRicky Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-12

    Nate Sudfeld pass complete to Ricky Jones for 11 yds for a TD, (Griffin Oakes PAT MISSED)

  6. MSU
    Q2TD
    DWDelton Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-18

    Delton Williams run for 1 yd for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK)

  7. IU
    Q3TD
    ABAndre Booker

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-18

    Nate Sudfeld pass complete to Andre Booker for 3 yds for a TD, (Griffin Oakes PAT MISSED)

  8. MSU
    Q3TD
    JPJosiah Price

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-24

    Connor Cook pass complete to Josiah Price for 13 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK)

  9. MSU
    Q4TD
    GHGerald Holmes

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-30

    Gerald Holmes run for 22 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK)

  10. MSU
    Q4TD
    LSLJ Scott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-36

    LJ Scott run for 26 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK)

  11. MSU
    Q4TD
    RSR.J. Shelton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-42

    Connor Cook pass complete to R.J. Shelton for 10 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK)

  12. MSU
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-45

    Michael Geiger 21 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Connor Cook (127) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.59 EPA/play +27.10 EPA
  • Nate Sudfeld (84) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.39 EPA/play +14.13 EPA

Rushing

  • Jordan Howard (84) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.06 EPA
  • LJ Scott (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.18 EPA
  • Gerald Holmes (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.03 EPA

Receiving

  • Aaron Burbridge (127) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +1.05 EPA
  • Macgarrett Kings Jr. (127) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.11 EPA
  • Mitchell Paige (84) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.85 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Connor Cook1274665.2%04+0.59+27.10
Nate Sudfeld843663.9%03+0.39+14.13

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q112780+1.80Ended
Q18430-3.07Punt
Q112710+4.15Pass TD
Q112780+2.27Ended
Q18410+0.92Rush TD
Q18490+4.87Ended
Q112730-4.20Punt
Q18410-4.60Interception
Q28410-0.02Ended
Q212770-0.45Fumble
Q28440+6.08Pass TD
Q212710+3.69Pass TD
Q2127110+2.40Ended
Q28410+1.16Pass TD
Q28440+8.19Ended
Q212770-1.02Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Indiana Hoosiers · Nate Sudfeld pass complete to Ricky Jones for 4 yds to the MchSt 22 for a 1ST down MICHIGAN ST Penalty, Personal Foul (Arjen Colquhoun) to the MchSt 11 for a 1ST down (+5.91 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Indiana Hoosiers · Nate Sudfeld pass intercepted Grayson Miller return for no gain to the Ind 37 (-4.59 EPA)
  3. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · LJ Scott run for 26 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) (+4.43 EPA)
  4. Q2 · Indiana Hoosiers · Nate Sudfeld pass complete to Simmie Cobbs Jr. for 37 yds for a TD, (Griffin Oakes KICK) (+4.41 EPA)
  5. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Connor Cook pass complete to R.J. Shelton for 22 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) (+4.15 EPA)
  6. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Gerald Holmes run for 22 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) (+4.15 EPA)
  7. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Connor Cook pass complete to Aaron Burbridge for 31 yds to the Ind 18 for a 1ST down (+3.98 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Indiana Hoosiers · Kevin Cronin kickoff for 61 yds , Damon Graham return for 21 yds to the Ind 25 Damon Graham fumbled, recovered by MchSt (-3.72 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (52–26) in Week 8.
  • Passing edge: Connor Cook (127) — yds, 4 TD.
  • EPA edge: IND 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 Lindenwood Belleville Lynx vs Michigan State Spartans?

Lindenwood Belleville Lynx 26, Michigan State Spartans 52 in Week 8 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Lindenwood Belleville Lynx vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 26–52.

Where can I find the Lindenwood Belleville Lynx vs Michigan State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400763549.

Who led Lindenwood Belleville Lynx vs Michigan State Spartans 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 Lindenwood Belleville Lynx at Michigan State Spartans in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Lindenwood Belleville Lynx

Entered 4-4 Now 4-5 L

Michigan State Spartans

Entered 7-1 Now 8-1 W