BYU Cougars vs. Michigan State Spartans: 2016 Week 6 Recap

Quick answer

BYU Cougars defeated Michigan State Spartans 31–14 in Week 6, 2016. Final score: BYU Cougars 31, Michigan State Spartans 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
BYU Cougars	0	3	6	18	31
Michigan State Spartans	6	0	0	6	14

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Taysom Hill (252) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +5.43 EPA
• Team (252) — 0.0 yds · -0.07 EPA/play -0.07 EPA
• Tyler O'Connor (127) — 0.0 yds · -0.02 EPA/play -0.27 EPA

Rushing

• Jamaal Williams (252) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.18 EPA
• Gerald Holmes (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.17 EPA
• Taysom Hill (252) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.04 EPA

Receiving

• Jonah Trinnaman (252) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.36 EPA
• Gerald Holmes (127) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.26 EPA
• Donnie Corley (127) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +0.65 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Taysom Hill	252	26	69.2%	0	1	+0.21	+5.43
Team	252	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.07	-0.07
Tyler O'Connor	127	13	53.8%	0	0	-0.02	-0.27
Damion Terry	127	11	54.5%	0	0	-0.36	-3.98

Team EPA comparison

Stat	BYU	MSU
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	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	252	1	0	-0.46	Ended
Q1	127	4	0	-1.11	Rush TD
Q1	252	3	0	-0.77	Punt
Q1	127	14	0	+3.50	Ended
Q1	252	18	0	-1.38	Field goal
Q2	127	3	0	-0.97	Punt
Q2	252	4	0	-1.14	Punt
Q2	127	5	0	-0.99	Punt
Q2	252	20	0	+3.14	Pass TD
Q3	127	3	0	-3.63	Punt
Q3	252	12	0	-2.88	Ended
Q3	127	4	0	-2.21	Punt
Q4	252	2	0	-4.37	Ended
Q4	127	4	0	-3.60	Ended
Q4	252	1	0	+1.04	Rush TD
Q4	252	7	0	+5.23	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Damion Terry pass intercepted Michael Davis return for 40 yds to the MchSt 32 (-6.75 EPA)
2. Q3 · BYU Cougars · Taysom Hill run for no gain to the MchSt 4 (-5.45 EPA)
3. Q4 · BYU Cougars · Jamaal Williams run for 62 yds to the MchSt 2 for a 1ST down (+5.2 EPA)
4. Q2 · BYU Cougars · Algernon Brown run for no gain to the MchSt 3 (-4.57 EPA)
5. Q4 · BYU Cougars · Team run for a loss of 2 yards to the MchSt 26 (-3.96 EPA)
6. Q2 · BYU Cougars · Taysom Hill pass complete to Mitchell Juergens for 20 yds to the MchSt 24 for a 1ST down (+2.97 EPA)
7. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Tyler O'Connor pass complete to Josiah Price for 18 yds to the BYU 36 for a 1ST down (+2.58 EPA)
8. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Tyler O'Connor sacked by Travis Tuiloma and Sae Tautu for a loss of 9 yards to the MchSt 30 (-2.54 EPA)

Key takeaways

• BYU Cougars controlled the final (31–14) in Week 6.
• Passing edge: Taysom Hill (252) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: BYU 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 BYU Cougars vs Michigan State Spartans?

BYU Cougars 31, Michigan State Spartans 14 in Week 6 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won BYU Cougars vs Michigan State Spartans?

BYU Cougars won with a final score of 31–14.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400868927.

Who led BYU Cougars vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Taysom Hill (252) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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