Michigan State Spartans 27–31 Illinois Fighting Illini: Final Score & Recap | Week 10, 2016

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Michigan State Spartans 31–27 in Week 10, 2016. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 27, Illinois Fighting Illini 31.

Game summary

Illinois Fighting Illini edged Michigan State Spartans 31–27 in Week 10 of the 2016 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Tyler O'Connor (127) — 0.0 pass yds, +0.26 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Kendrick Foster — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: R.J. Shelton — 7 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan State Spartans	3	3	9	9	27
Illinois Fighting Illini	0	6	9	12	31

Scoring Map

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

MSUMichigan State Spartans

+3

OPP EZ

+3OPP 33

+3

OPP EZ

+3

ILLIllinois Fighting Illini

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MSU
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
3-0
Michael Geiger 46 yd FG GOOD
ILL
Q2TD
KFKendrick Foster
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-6
Kendrick Foster run for 19 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK)
MSU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
6-6
Michael Geiger 34 yd FG GOOD
MSU
Q3TD
GHGerald Holmes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Gerald Holmes run for 6 yds for a TD, (Tyler O'Connor pass to R.J. Shelton for Two-Point Conversion)
ILL
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
12-9
Chase McLaughlin 42 yd FG GOOD
ILL
Q3TD
KFKendrick Foster
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
Kendrick Foster run for 64 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK)
MSU
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
15-15
Michael Geiger 28 yd FG GOOD
ILL
Q4TD
SMSam Mays
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-21
Jeff George Jr. pass complete to Sam Mays for 16 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK)
MSU
Q4TD
RSR.J. Shelton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-21
Damion Terry pass complete to R.J. Shelton for 13 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK)
MSU
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
24-21
Michael Geiger 29 yd FG GOOD
ILL
Q4TD
AJAinslie Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-27
Jeff George Jr. pass complete to Ainslie Johnson for 1 yd for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Tyler O'Connor (127) — 0.0 yds · +0.26 EPA/play +8.70 EPA
Jeff George Jr. (356) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.18 EPA/play +4.35 EPA
Damion Terry (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.24 EPA/play +2.84 EPA

Rushing

Kendrick Foster (356) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.43 EPA
LJ Scott (127) — 0.0 yds -0.73 EPA
Gerald Holmes (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.28 EPA

Receiving

R.J. Shelton (127) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.68 EPA
Felton Davis III (127) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.43 EPA
Josiah Price (127) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.12 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tyler O'Connor	127	34	61.8%	0	+0.26	+8.70
Jeff George Jr.	356	24	54.2%	2	+0.18	+4.35
Damion Terry	127	12	50.0%	1	+0.24	+2.84

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MSU	ILL
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	127	3	+1.12	Ended
Q1	356	3	-1.69	Punt
Q1	127	11	+0.15	Field goal
Q1	356	3	-2.07	Punt
Q1	127	6	+0.66	Ended
Q1	356	4	+1.30	Rush TD
Q2	127	1	-0.03	Ended
Q2	356	5	+1.68	Ended
Q2	127	0	—	Field goal
Q2	356	4	+0.94	Ended
Q2	127	8	-0.26	Ended
Q2	356	2	-0.05	Punt
Q2	127	2	-1.59	Punt
Q2	356	2	-1.39	Punt
Q2	127	7	-0.19	Rush TD
Q3	356	3	+2.17	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · LJ Scott run for 7 yds to the MchSt 26 LJ Scott fumbled, forced by Stanley Green, recovered by Illin Jaylen Dunlap , return for 12 yds to the MchSt 26 (-5.0 EPA)
Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Tyler O'Connor pass complete to Donnie Corley for 47 yds to the Illin 26 for a 1ST down (+4.81 EPA)
Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Kendrick Foster run for 64 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK) (+4.74 EPA)
Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Damion Terry pass complete to R.J. Shelton for 13 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) (+4.67 EPA)
Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Kendrick Foster run for 19 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK) (+4.41 EPA)
Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Tyler O'Connor pass complete to Josiah Price for 26 yds to the Illin 47 for a 1ST down (+3.98 EPA)
Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Tyler O'Connor pass complete to Josiah Price for 2 yds Josiah Price fumbled, forced by Stanley Green, (-3.75 EPA)
Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Jeff George Jr. pass complete to Sam Mays for 16 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK) (+3.06 EPA)

Key takeaways

Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (31–27) in Week 10.
Passing edge: Tyler O'Connor (127) — yds.
EPA edge: MSU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Michigan State Spartans vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Michigan State Spartans 27, Illinois Fighting Illini 31 in Week 10 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 27–31.

Where can I find the Michigan State Spartans vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869684.

Who led Michigan State Spartans vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Tyler O'Connor (127) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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