Washington State Cougars vs. Michigan State Spartans: 2017 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Washington State Cougars 42–17 in Week 1, 2017. Final score: Washington State Cougars 17, Michigan State Spartans 42.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Washington State Cougars	3	0	6	6	17
Michigan State Spartans	0	18	12	6	42

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tyler Hilinski (265) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +10.00 EPA
• Brian Lewerke (127) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.20 EPA/play +4.48 EPA
• Damion Terry (127) — 0.0 yds · -2.99 EPA/play -2.99 EPA

Rushing

• LJ Scott (127) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.30 EPA
• Brian Lewerke (127) — 0.0 yds +0.49 EPA
• Gerald Holmes (127) — 0.0 yds -0.38 EPA

Receiving

• James Williams (265) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds +0.23 EPA
• Kyle Sweet (265) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.19 EPA
• Davontavean Martin (265) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.93 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tyler Hilinski	265	47	83.0%	0	2	+0.21	+10.00
Brian Lewerke	127	22	59.1%	0	3	+0.20	+4.48
Damion Terry	127	1	0.0%	0	0	-2.99	-2.99

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WSU	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	3	0	+0.84	Ended
Q1	265	3	0	-2.73	Punt
Q1	127	7	0	-5.20	Ended
Q1	265	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	265	13	0	+1.97	Ended
Q1	127	4	0	-2.03	Punt
Q1	265	5	0	-2.79	Punt
Q2	127	1	0	+1.51	Rush TD
Q2	127	5	0	+3.72	Ended
Q2	265	2	0	-0.35	Punt
Q2	127	1	0	+4.06	Pass TD
Q2	127	3	0	+0.42	Ended
Q2	265	3	0	-2.58	Punt
Q2	127	1	0	+3.43	Pass TD
Q2	127	15	0	+4.38	Ended
Q3	265	1	0	+2.37	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Washington State Cougars · Tyler Hilinski run for a loss of 7 yards to the WshSt 27 Tyler Hilinski fumbled, recovered by MchSt Chris Frey (-5.25 EPA)
2. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Lewerke pass complete to Felton Davis III for 49 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (+4.06 EPA)
3. Q3 · Washington State Cougars · WASHINGTON ST Penalty, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (-15 Yards) to the WshSt 20 (-3.89 EPA)
4. Q4 · Washington State Cougars · Tyler Hilinski pass complete to Davontavean Martin for 15 yds for a TD, (Erik Powell KICK) (+3.66 EPA)
5. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Lewerke pass complete to Cody White for 15 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (+3.43 EPA)
6. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Lewerke pass complete to Matt Sokol for 12 yds to the MchSt 45 for a 1ST down (-3.05 EPA)
7. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Damion Terry pass intercepted Frankie Luvu return for 13 yds to the WshSt 33 (-2.99 EPA)
8. Q4 · Washington State Cougars · Tyler Hilinski pass complete to Dezmon Patmon for 9 yds to the MchSt 49 (+2.96 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (42–17) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Tyler Hilinski (265) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: WSU 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 Washington State Cougars vs Michigan State Spartans?

Washington State Cougars 17, Michigan State Spartans 42 in Week 1 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Washington State Cougars vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 17–42.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400959397.

Who led Washington State Cougars vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Tyler Hilinski (265) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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