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Michigan State Spartans vs. Maryland Terrapins: 2016 Week 8 Recap

Terrapins defeat Spartans 28–17 in Week 8

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Michigan State Spartans vs. Maryland Terrapins (Week 8).

Michigan State Spartans 17 2-5
Final 17–28
Maryland Terrapins 28 5-3 Winner
Winner
Maryland Terrapins
Final score
17–28
Halftime
Michigan State Spartans 12–12 Maryland Terrapins
Top passer
Perry Hills

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Quick answer

Maryland Terrapins defeated Michigan State Spartans 28–17 in Week 8, 2016. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 17, Maryland Terrapins 28.

Game summary

Maryland Terrapins beat Michigan State Spartans 28–17 in Week 8 of the 2016 season.

  • Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 7 plays.
  • Passing leader: Perry Hills (120) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.16 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: LJ Scott — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: R.J. Shelton — 7 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Michigan State Spartans0123017
Maryland Terrapins6601228

Scoring Map

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

MSUMichigan State Spartans
MDMaryland Terrapins

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MD
    Q1TD
    LHLorenzo Harrison

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Lorenzo Harrison run for 8 yds for a TD, (K. Goins Jr. Run For Two-point Conversion)

  2. MSU
    Q2TD
    GHGerald Holmes

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Gerald Holmes run for 1 yd for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK)

  3. MD
    Q2TD
    DMD.J. Moore

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-12

    Perry Hills pass complete to D.J. Moore for 36 yds for a TD, (Adam Greene PAT MISSED)

  4. MSU
    Q2TD
    LSLJ Scott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-12

    LJ Scott run for 48 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK)

  5. MSU
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    15-12

    Michael Geiger 34 yd FG GOOD

  6. MD
    Q4TD
    LJLevern Jacobs

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-18

    Perry Hills pass complete to Levern Jacobs for 9 yds for a TD, (Adam Greene KICK)

  7. MD
    Q4TD
    KGKenneth Goins Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-24

    Kenneth Goins Jr. run for 2 yds for a TD, (Adam Greene KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Perry Hills (120) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.16 EPA/play +4.42 EPA
  • D.J. Moore (120) — 0.0 yds · -0.66 EPA/play -0.66 EPA
  • Brian Lewerke (127) — 0.0 yds · -0.05 EPA/play -1.35 EPA

Rushing

  • LJ Scott (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.13 EPA
  • Lorenzo Harrison (120) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.10 EPA
  • Gerald Holmes (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.09 EPA

Receiving

  • R.J. Shelton (127) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.96 EPA
  • Levern Jacobs (120) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.02 EPA
  • Teldrick Morgan (120) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.32 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Perry Hills1202774.1%02+0.16+4.42
D.J. Moore12010.0%00-0.66-0.66
Brian Lewerke1272540.0%00-0.05-1.35

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q112750-1.01Punt
Q112010+2.48Rush TD
Q112080+5.04Ended
Q112750+0.11Interception
Q112070-0.26Punt
Q1127100+0.70Punt
Q212020-2.37Fumble
Q212710+0.74Rush TD
Q212790+5.33Ended
Q212010+2.39Pass TD
Q212040+2.25Ended
Q212730-2.63Punt
Q212030-2.67Punt
Q212710+4.13Rush TD
Q212730+3.26Ended
Q212080-1.00Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · LJ Scott run for 48 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) (+4.13 EPA)
  2. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Lewerke pass complete to Monty Madaris for 12 yds Monty Madaris fumbled, forced by JC Jackson, recovered by Mary Chandler Burkett (-3.7 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · LJ Scott run for a loss of 6 yards to the Mary 45 (-3.56 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Maryland Terrapins · Ty Johnson run for 44 yds to the MchSt 21 for a 1ST down (+3.4 EPA)
  5. Q3 · Maryland Terrapins · Perry Hills pass complete to Teldrick Morgan for 15 yds to the Mary 19 for a 1ST down (+3.15 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Lewerke pass complete to Jamal Lyles for 24 yds to the MchSt 37 for a 1ST down (+2.65 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Maryland Terrapins · Wade Lees punt for 36 yds (+2.61 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Lewerke pass complete to R.J. Shelton for 12 yds to the MchSt 38 for a 1ST down (+2.59 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Maryland Terrapins controlled the final (28–17) in Week 8.
  • Passing edge: Perry Hills (120) — yds, 2 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 Maryland Terrapins?

Michigan State Spartans 17, Maryland Terrapins 28 in Week 8 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Maryland Terrapins?

Maryland Terrapins won with a final score of 17–28.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869675.

Who led Michigan State Spartans vs Maryland Terrapins in passing?

Perry Hills (120) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Michigan State Spartans

Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L

Maryland Terrapins

Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W