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Western Michigan Broncos vs. Michigan State Spartans: 2017 Week 2 Recap

Spartans defeat Broncos 28–14 in Week 2

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Western Michigan Broncos vs. Michigan State Spartans (Week 2).

Western Michigan Broncos 14 0-2
Final 14–28
Michigan State Spartans 28 3-0 Winner
Winner
Michigan State Spartans
Final score
14–28
Halftime
Western Michigan Broncos 0–12 Michigan State Spartans
Top passer
Brian Lewerke

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Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Western Michigan Broncos 28–14 in Week 2, 2017. Final score: Western Michigan Broncos 14, Michigan State Spartans 28.

Game summary

Michigan State Spartans rolled past Western Michigan Broncos 28–14 in Week 2 of the 2017 season.

  • Scoring: 5 touchdowns across 5 plays.
  • Passing leader: Brian Lewerke (127) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, -0.17 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: LJ Scott — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: D'Wayne Eskridge — 4 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Western Michigan Broncos000614
Michigan State Spartans666628

Scoring Map

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

WMUWestern Michigan Broncos
MSUMichigan State Spartans

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Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MSU
    Q1TD
    BLBrian Lewerke

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Brian Lewerke run for 61 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK)

  2. MSU
    Q2TD
    LSLJ Scott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-12

    Brian Lewerke pass complete to LJ Scott for 15 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK)

  3. MSU
    Q3TD
    BLBrian Lewerke

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-18

    Brian Lewerke run for 1 yd for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK)

  4. WMU
    Q4TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-18

    Brett Scanlon kickoff for 65 yds , Darius Phillips return for 100 yds for a TD, (Josh Grant KICK)

  5. MSU
    Q4TD
    LSLJ Scott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-24

    LJ Scott run for 2 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Brian Lewerke (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.17 EPA/play -3.85 EPA
  • Jamauri Bogan (2711) — 0.0 yds · -4.29 EPA/play -4.28 EPA
  • Jon Wassink (2711) — 0.0 yds · -0.33 EPA/play -9.33 EPA

Rushing

  • LJ Scott (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.01 EPA
  • LeVante Bellamy (2711) — 0.0 yds -0.02 EPA
  • Jamauri Bogan (2711) — 0.0 yds -0.66 EPA

Receiving

  • D'Wayne Eskridge (2711) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.66 EPA
  • Felton Davis III (127) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.54 EPA
  • Giovanni Ricci (2711) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -1.42 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Brian Lewerke1272356.5%01-0.17-3.85
Jamauri Bogan27111100.0%00-4.29-4.28
Jon Wassink27112839.3%00-0.33-9.33

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1271110-0.05Ended
Q112740-2.36Interception
Q1271130-1.47Punt
Q112710+3.65Rush TD
Q112730-0.06Ended
Q1271150-1.67Punt
Q112760-1.29Punt
Q1271170-0.86Interception
Q212710+1.45Ended
Q2271140-0.42Punt
Q212770-1.13Punt
Q2271130-3.49Punt
Q212710+2.52Pass TD
Q212780+1.05Ended
Q2271130-3.12Punt
Q212740-0.35Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Brett Scanlon kickoff for 65 yds , Darius Phillips return for 100 yds for a TD, (Josh Grant KICK) (+7.2 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Jamauri Bogan pass complete to Giovanni Ricci for no gain to the MchSt 15 (-4.29 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Jamauri Bogan run for no gain to the MchSt 41 (-4.22 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · LJ Scott run for 44 yds to the WMich 11 for a 1ST down (+4.2 EPA)
  5. Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Jon Wassink pass complete to D'Wayne Eskridge for 15 yds to the MchSt 39 for a 1ST down (+3.83 EPA)
  6. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Lewerke run for 61 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (+3.65 EPA)
  7. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Lewerke pass intercepted Darius Phillips return for no gain to the WMich 26 (-2.96 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Darrell Stewart Jr. run for 46 yds to the WMich 1 for a 1ST down (+2.86 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (28–14) in Week 2.
  • Passing edge: Brian Lewerke (127) — yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: WMU 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 Western Michigan Broncos vs Michigan State Spartans?

Western Michigan Broncos 14, Michigan State Spartans 28 in Week 2 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Western Michigan Broncos vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 14–28.

Where can I find the Western Michigan Broncos vs Michigan State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400935244.

Who led Western Michigan Broncos vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Brian Lewerke (127) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Western Michigan Broncos

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

Michigan State Spartans

Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W