Michigan State Spartans 12–45 Penn State Nittany Lions: Final Score & Recap | Week 13, 2016

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Michigan State Spartans 45–12 in Week 13, 2016. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 12, Penn State Nittany Lions 45.

Game summary

Penn State Nittany Lions dominated Michigan State Spartans 45–12 in Week 13 of the 2016 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Trace McSorley (213) — 0.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +1.24 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: LJ Scott — 0.0 yds.
Receiving leader: R.J. Shelton — 5 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan State Spartans	6	6	0	0	12
Penn State Nittany Lions	0	9	18	12	45

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

+3OPP 33

PSUPenn State Nittany Lions

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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 36 yd FG GOOD
MSU
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
6-0
Michael Geiger 28 yd FG GOOD
MSU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
9-0
Michael Geiger 21 yd FG GOOD
PSU
Q2TD
SBSaquon Barkley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Saquon Barkley run for 1 yd for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK)
MSU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
12-6
Michael Geiger 33 yd FG GOOD
PSU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
12-9
Tyler Davis 35 yd FG GOOD
PSU
Q3TD
CGChris Godwin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
Trace McSorley pass complete to Chris Godwin for 59 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK)
PSU
Q3TD
MGMike Gesicki
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-21
Trace McSorley pass complete to Mike Gesicki for 45 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK)
PSU
Q3TD
CGChris Godwin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-27
Trace McSorley pass complete to Chris Godwin for 34 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK)
PSU
Q4TD
ARAndre Robinson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-33
Trace McSorley pass complete to Andre Robinson for 40 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK)
PSU
Q4TD
ARAndre Robinson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-39
Andre Robinson run for 14 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Trace McSorley (213) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +1.24 EPA/play +28.47 EPA
Damion Terry (127) — 0.0 yds · +0.36 EPA/play +4.38 EPA
R.J. Shelton (127) — 0.0 yds · +0.74 EPA/play +0.74 EPA

Rushing

LJ Scott (127) — 0.0 yds -0.08 EPA
Saquon Barkley (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.45 EPA
Trace McSorley (213) — 0.0 yds -0.59 EPA

Receiving

R.J. Shelton (127) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.03 EPA
Monty Madaris (127) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.01 EPA
Josiah Price (127) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.55 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Trace McSorley	213	23	73.9%	4	+1.24	+28.47
Damion Terry	127	12	58.3%	0	+0.36	+4.38
R.J. Shelton	127	1	100.0%	0	+0.74	+0.74
Tommy Stevens	213	1	100.0%	0	-2.08	-2.08
Tyler O'Connor	127	35	48.6%	0	-0.33	-11.41

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MSU	PSU
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	213	5	+4.09	Ended
Q1	127	0	—	Field goal
Q1	127	10	+0.30	Ended
Q1	213	3	-3.38	Punt
Q1	127	0	—	Field goal
Q1	127	11	+2.26	Ended
Q1	213	3	-3.37	Punt
Q2	213	1	-0.62	Ended
Q2	127	0	—	Field goal
Q2	127	13	+1.64	Ended
Q2	213	1	+1.45	Rush TD
Q2	213	9	+4.36	Ended
Q2	127	0	—	Field goal
Q2	127	12	+1.12	Ended
Q2	213	0	—	Field goal
Q2	213	3	-0.44	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Tyler O'Connor run for a loss of 4 yards to the PnSt 38 Tyler O'Connor fumbled, recovered by PnSt Grant Haley (-6.1 EPA)
Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass complete to Andre Robinson for 40 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK) (+5.67 EPA)
Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass complete to Mike Gesicki for 45 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK) (+4.44 EPA)
Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass complete to Chris Godwin for 59 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK) (+4.05 EPA)
Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass complete to Chris Godwin for 34 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK) (+3.55 EPA)
Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass complete to Chris Godwin for 18 yds to the MchSt 39 for a 1ST down (+2.73 EPA)
Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Damion Terry pass complete to R.J. Shelton for 39 yds to the PnSt 34 for a 1ST down (+2.44 EPA)
Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Tyler O'Connor pass complete to Monty Madaris for 13 yds to the MchSt 42 for a 1ST down (+2.39 EPA)

Key takeaways

Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (45–12) in Week 13.
Passing edge: Trace McSorley (213) — yds, 4 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 Penn State Nittany Lions?

Michigan State Spartans 12, Penn State Nittany Lions 45 in Week 13 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 12–45.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869702.

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

Trace McSorley (213) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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