Michigan State Spartans 30–27 Minnesota Golden Gophers: Final Score & Recap | Week 7, 2017

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 30–27 in Week 7, 2017. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 30, Minnesota Golden Gophers 27.

Game summary

Michigan State Spartans edged Minnesota Golden Gophers 30–27 in Week 7 of the 2017 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Demry Croft (135) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.46 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: LJ Scott — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Tyler Johnson — 8 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan State Spartans	9	6	6	6	30
Minnesota Golden Gophers	6	0	0	18	27

Scoring Map

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

MSUMichigan State Spartans

+3OPP 33

+3

+3OPP 33

+3

MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MINN
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
0-3
Emmit Carpenter 47 yd FG GOOD
MSU
Q1TD
MLMadre London
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-3
Madre London run for 3 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK)
MSU
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
9-3
Matt Coghlin 42 yd FG GOOD
MINN
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
9-6
Emmit Carpenter 25 yd FG GOOD
MSU
Q2TD
LSLJ Scott
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-6
LJ Scott run for 24 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK)
MSU
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
18-6
Matt Coghlin 25 yd FG GOOD
MSU
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
21-6
Matt Coghlin 35 yd FG GOOD
MINN
Q4TD
TJTyler Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-12
Demry Croft pass complete to Tyler Johnson for 9 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK)
MINN
Q4TD
TJTyler Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-18
Demry Croft pass complete to Tyler Johnson for 17 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK)
MSU
Q4TD
LSLJ Scott
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-18
LJ Scott run for 6 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK)
MINN
Q4TD
TJTyler Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-24
Demry Croft pass complete to Tyler Johnson for 28 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Demry Croft (135) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.46 EPA/play +9.24 EPA
Brian Lewerke (127) — 0.0 yds · -0.00 EPA/play -0.03 EPA
Conor Rhoda (135) — 0.0 yds · -0.21 EPA/play -1.87 EPA

Rushing

LJ Scott (127) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.20 EPA
Madre London (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.08 EPA
Rodney Smith (135) — 0.0 yds -0.15 EPA

Receiving

Tyler Johnson (135) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +1.20 EPA
Shannon Brooks (135) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +1.52 EPA
Darrell Stewart Jr. (127) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.18 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Demry Croft	135	20	55.0%	3	+0.46	+9.24
Brian Lewerke	127	17	52.9%	0	-0.00	-0.03
Conor Rhoda	135	9	55.6%	0	-0.21	-1.87

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MSU	MINN
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	135	0	—	Field goal
Q1	127	4	+2.59	Ended
Q1	135	2	-0.67	Ended
Q1	127	2	-4.23	Rush TD
Q1	135	4	-0.19	Punt
Q1	127	1	+0.07	Field goal
Q1	135	2	-5.22	Field goal
Q1	127	8	+0.66	Ended
Q1	135	2	-2.21	Ended
Q1	127	4	-5.63	Fumble
Q1	135	5	-3.85	Punt
Q2	127	5	-0.99	Punt
Q2	135	6	-3.35	Interception
Q2	127	8	+0.69	Rush TD
Q2	135	7	+0.69	Punt
Q2	127	1	+0.22	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · LJ Scott run for a loss of 3 yards to the MchSt 27 LJ Scott fumbled, forced by Steven Richardson, recovered by Minn Thomas Barber (-6.43 EPA)
Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Demry Croft pass intercepted Khari Willis return for 19 yds to the MchSt 36 (-5.68 EPA)
Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Lewerke pass intercepted Duke McGhee return for no gain to the MchSt 34 (-5.26 EPA)
Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Demry Croft pass complete to Tyler Johnson for 28 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK) (+4.55 EPA)
Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · LJ Scott run for no gain to the Minn 17 (-4.49 EPA)
Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Shannon Brooks run for a loss of 7 yards to the Minn 8 Shannon Brooks fumbled, recovered by MchSt Kenny Willekes (-4.44 EPA)
Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Demry Croft pass complete to Tyler Johnson for 17 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK) (+3.55 EPA)
Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Demry Croft pass complete to Mark Williams for 22 yds to the MchSt 45 for a 1ST down (+3.29 EPA)

Key takeaways

Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (30–27) in Week 7.
Passing edge: Demry Croft (135) — yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: MSU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Michigan State Spartans vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Michigan State Spartans 30, Minnesota Golden Gophers 27 in Week 7 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 30–27.

Where can I find the Michigan State Spartans vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400935380.

Who led Michigan State Spartans vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Demry Croft (135) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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