FantasyHQ · CFB Game Recap

CFB · Week 5 · 10 min read

Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Michigan State Spartans: 2017 Week 5 Recap

Spartans defeat Hawkeyes 17–10 in Week 5

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Michigan State Spartans (Week 5).

Iowa Hawkeyes 10 4-2
Final 10–17
Michigan State Spartans 17 4-1 Winner
Winner
Michigan State Spartans
Final score
10–17
Halftime
Iowa Hawkeyes 6–15 Michigan State Spartans
Top passer
Brian Lewerke

Top CFB performers · Hawkeyes

Top CFB performers · Spartans

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Iowa Hawkeyes 17–10 in Week 5, 2017. Final score: Iowa Hawkeyes 10, Michigan State Spartans 17.

Game summary

Michigan State Spartans beat Iowa Hawkeyes 17–10 in Week 5 of the 2017 season.

  • Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 5 plays.
  • Passing leader: Brian Lewerke (127) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.43 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Akrum Wadley — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Felton Davis III — 9 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Iowa Hawkeyes060310
Michigan State Spartans1230017

Scoring Map

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

IOWAIowa Hawkeyes
MSUMichigan State Spartans

FantasyHQ CFB Analytics

Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MSU
    Q1TD
    FDFelton Davis III

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Brian Lewerke pass complete to Felton Davis III for 6 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK)

  2. MSU
    Q1TD
    FDFelton Davis III

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-12

    Brian Lewerke pass complete to Felton Davis III for 22 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK)

  3. MSU
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-15

    Matt Coghlin 38 yd FG GOOD

  4. IOWA
    Q2TD
    AWAkrum Wadley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-15

    Akrum Wadley run for 9 yds for a TD, (Miguel Recinos KICK)

  5. IOWA
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    9-15

    Miguel Recinos 43 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 · +0.43 EPA/play +12.15 EPA
  • Colten Rastetter (2294) — 0.0 yds · +3.59 EPA/play +3.59 EPA
  • Nathan Stanley (2294) — 0.0 yds · -0.08 EPA/play -2.33 EPA

Rushing

  • Akrum Wadley (2294) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.32 EPA
  • LJ Scott (127) — 0.0 yds -0.71 EPA
  • Brian Lewerke (127) — 0.0 yds +0.21 EPA

Receiving

  • Felton Davis III (127) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.99 EPA
  • Noah Fant (2294) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -0.34 EPA
  • Akrum Wadley (2294) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.17 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Brian Lewerke1272864.3%02+0.43+12.15
Colten Rastetter22941100.0%00+3.59+3.59
Nathan Stanley22943046.7%00-0.08-2.33

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1229450+2.63Ended
Q112710+1.64Pass TD
Q112790+0.03Ended
Q1229430-2.77Punt
Q112740-4.29Punt
Q1229450-2.46Punt
Q112710+2.03Pass TD
Q112760-0.86Ended
Q2229430-0.40Punt
Q212700Field goal
Q212750-0.36Ended
Q2229430-2.03Punt
Q212730-2.80Punt
Q2229440+0.31Rush TD
Q212780-0.86Punt
Q2229430-2.73Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Nathan Stanley pass complete to Brandon Smith for 3 yds Brandon Smith fumbled, forced by Josiah Scott, recovered by MchSt Chris Frey , return for 11 yds to the MchSt 41 (-5.72 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Gerald Holmes run for 3 yds to the Iowa 22 for a 1ST down (-4.36 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Nathan Stanley run for a loss of 2 yards to the MchSt 7 Nathan Stanley fumbled, recovered by MchSt Joe Bachie (-4.09 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · LJ Scott run for no gain to the Iowa 30 (-3.83 EPA)
  5. Q3 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Nathan Stanley pass complete to Nick Easley for 32 yds to the MchSt 25 for a 1ST down (+3.59 EPA)
  6. Q3 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Colten Rastetter pass complete to A.J. Epenesa for 15 yds to the MchSt 8 for a 1ST down (+3.59 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Matt Coghlin 48 yd FG MISSED (-2.61 EPA)
  8. Q2 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Akrum Wadley run for 9 yds for a TD, (Miguel Recinos KICK) (+2.56 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (17–10) in Week 5.
  • Passing edge: Brian Lewerke (127) — yds, 2 TD.
  • EPA edge: IOWA 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 Iowa Hawkeyes vs Michigan State Spartans?

Iowa Hawkeyes 10, Michigan State Spartans 17 in Week 5 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Iowa Hawkeyes vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 10–17.

Where can I find the Iowa Hawkeyes vs Michigan State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400935366.

Who led Iowa Hawkeyes vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

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

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Iowa Hawkeyes

Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L

Michigan State Spartans

Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W