Bowling Green Falcons vs. Michigan State Spartans: 2017 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Bowling Green Falcons 35–10 in Week 1, 2017. Final score: Bowling Green Falcons 10, Michigan State Spartans 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Bowling Green Falcons	3	0	6	0	10
Michigan State Spartans	0	12	12	0	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Brian Lewerke (127) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.54 EPA/play +16.27 EPA
• Damion Terry (127) — 0.0 yds · -0.89 EPA/play -2.68 EPA
• James Morgan (189) — 0.0 yds · -0.40 EPA/play -9.56 EPA

Rushing

• LJ Scott (127) — 0.0 yds -0.84 EPA
• Madre London (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.14 EPA
• Gerald Holmes (127) — 0.0 yds -0.28 EPA

Receiving

• Darrell Stewart Jr. (127) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +1.11 EPA
• Felton Davis III (127) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.25 EPA
• Scott Miller (189) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -0.32 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brian Lewerke	127	30	73.3%	0	3	+0.54	+16.27
Damion Terry	127	3	0.0%	0	0	-0.89	-2.68
James Morgan	189	24	41.7%	0	0	-0.40	-9.56

Team EPA comparison

Stat	BGSU	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	127	4	0	+1.56	Ended
Q1	189	4	0	-6.39	Ended
Q1	127	5	0	-5.37	Fumble
Q1	189	5	0	-0.55	Punt
Q1	127	3	0	-2.51	Punt
Q1	189	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	189	5	0	+0.60	Ended
Q1	127	7	0	-3.65	Fumble
Q2	189	1	0	-0.00	Ended
Q2	127	1	0	+1.67	Pass TD
Q2	127	5	0	+5.65	Ended
Q2	189	3	0	+0.07	Punt
Q2	127	9	0	+0.15	Punt
Q2	189	4	0	-0.73	Punt
Q2	127	1	0	+1.67	Rush TD
Q2	127	9	0	+1.46	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · LJ Scott run for no gain to the BwGrn 1 LJ Scott fumbled, forced by Brandon Harris, recovered by BwGrn Brandon Harris , return for 30 yds to the BwGrn 31 (-8.25 EPA)
2. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · TEAM run for a loss of 15 yards to the MchSt 41 TEAM fumbled, recovered by BwGrn David Konowalski (-5.62 EPA)
3. Q3 · Bowling Green Falcons · James Morgan pass intercepted for a TD Tyson Smith return for 38 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (-5.56 EPA)
4. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Lewerke pass complete to Darrell Stewart Jr. for 40 yds to the BwGrn 2 for a 1ST down (+4.47 EPA)
5. Q4 · Bowling Green Falcons · James Morgan pass complete to Teo Redding for 31 yds to the MchSt 44 for a 1ST down (+3.84 EPA)
6. Q1 · Bowling Green Falcons · James Morgan pass incomplete to Scott Miller (-3.55 EPA)
7. Q1 · Bowling Green Falcons · James Morgan pass complete to Datrin Guyton for 45 yds to the MchSt 24 for a 1ST down (+3.54 EPA)
8. Q4 · Bowling Green Falcons · James Morgan pass complete to Datrin Guyton for a loss of 5 yards to the MchSt 42 (-3.26 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (35–10) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Brian Lewerke (127) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: BGSU 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 Bowling Green Falcons vs Michigan State Spartans?

Bowling Green Falcons 10, Michigan State Spartans 35 in Week 1 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Bowling Green Falcons vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 10–35.

Where can I find the Bowling Green Falcons vs Michigan State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400935234.

Who led Bowling Green Falcons vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Brian Lewerke (127) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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