Penn State Nittany Lions 24–27 Michigan State Spartans: Final Score & Recap | Week 10, 2017

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 27–24 in Week 10, 2017. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 24, Michigan State Spartans 27.

Game summary

Michigan State Spartans edged Penn State Nittany Lions 27–24 in Week 10 of the 2017 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Brian Lewerke (127) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.52 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Saquon Barkley — 0.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Felton Davis III — 11 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Penn State Nittany Lions	12	0	9	0	24
Michigan State Spartans	6	6	6	6	27

Scoring Map

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

PSUPenn State Nittany Lions

+3OPP 33

MSUMichigan State Spartans

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

PSU
Q1TD
SBSaeed Blacknall
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Trace McSorley pass complete to Saeed Blacknall for 27 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK)
MSU
Q1TD
DSDarrell Stewart Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Brian Lewerke pass complete to Darrell Stewart Jr. for 7 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK)
PSU
Q1TD
DHDaeSean Hamilton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Trace McSorley pass complete to DaeSean Hamilton for 31 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK)
MSU
Q2TD
FDFelton Davis III
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Brian Lewerke pass complete to Felton Davis III for 33 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK)
PSU
Q3TD
DTDeAndre Thompkins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
Trace McSorley pass complete to DeAndre Thompkins for 70 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK)
PSU
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
21-12
Tyler Davis 26 yd FG GOOD
MSU
Q3TD
LSLJ Scott
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-18
LJ Scott run for 3 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK)
MSU
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
21-21
Matt Coghlin 34 yd FG GOOD
MSU
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
21-24
Matt Coghlin 32 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Brian Lewerke (127) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.52 EPA/play +22.89 EPA
Trace McSorley (213) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.36 EPA/play +14.71 EPA
Saquon Barkley (213) — 0.0 yds · +1.94 EPA/play +1.94 EPA

Rushing

Saquon Barkley (213) — 0.0 yds -0.25 EPA
LJ Scott (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.44 EPA
Brian Lewerke (127) — 0.0 yds -0.02 EPA

Receiving

Felton Davis III (127) — 11 rec · 0.0 yds +1.45 EPA
Mike Gesicki (213) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.78 EPA
DaeSean Hamilton (213) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.16 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brian Lewerke	127	44	72.7%	2	+0.52	+22.89
Trace McSorley	213	41	63.4%	3	+0.36	+14.71
Saquon Barkley	213	1	100.0%	0	+1.94	+1.94

Team EPA comparison

Stat	PSU	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	EPA	Result
Q1	127	2	+1.63	Ended
Q1	213	1	+5.03	Pass TD
Q1	213	8	+0.16	Ended
Q1	127	1	+1.99	Pass TD
Q1	127	3	+3.16	Ended
Q1	213	1	+2.51	Pass TD
Q1	213	6	+3.72	Ended
Q1	127	9	+2.24	Punt
Q1	213	8	-2.31	Interception
Q2	213	1	-1.24	Ended
Q2	127	7	-2.38	Punt
Q2	213	2	-1.75	Punt
Q2	127	1	+3.16	Pass TD
Q2	127	4	+0.80	Ended
Q2	213	3	-2.79	Punt
Q2	127	8	-2.42	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass complete to Saeed Blacknall for 27 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK) (+5.03 EPA)
Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass complete to DeAndre Thompkins for 70 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK) (+5.03 EPA)
Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Lewerke pass complete to Felton Davis III for 36 yds to the PnSt 45 for a 1ST down (+4.6 EPA)
Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass intercepted David Dowell return for 12 yds to the MchSt 33 (-4.46 EPA)
Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · LJ Scott run for no gain to the PnSt 34 (-4.26 EPA)
Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Lewerke pass intercepted Amani Oruwariye return for no gain to the PnSt 7 (-3.77 EPA)
Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Trace McSorley pass complete to DaeSean Hamilton for 22 yds to the MchSt 15 for a 1ST down (+3.65 EPA)
Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Lewerke pass complete to Hunter Rison for 26 yds to the PnSt 20 for a 1ST down (+3.62 EPA)

Key takeaways

Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (27–24) in Week 10.
Passing edge: Brian Lewerke (127) — yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: PSU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan State Spartans?

Penn State Nittany Lions 24, Michigan State Spartans 27 in Week 10 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 24–27.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400935399.

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

Brian Lewerke (127) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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