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Lindenwood Belleville Lynx vs. Michigan State Spartans: 2017 Week 8 Recap

Spartans defeat Lynx 17–9 in Week 8

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Lindenwood Belleville Lynx vs. Michigan State Spartans (Week 8).

Lindenwood Belleville Lynx 9 3-4
Final 9–17
Michigan State Spartans 17 7-1 Winner
Winner
Michigan State Spartans
Final score
9–17
Halftime
Lindenwood Belleville Lynx 0–3 Michigan State Spartans
Top passer
Brian Lewerke

Top CFB performers · Lynx

Top CFB performers · Spartans

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Lindenwood Belleville Lynx 17–9 in Week 8, 2017. Final score: Lindenwood Belleville Lynx 9, Michigan State Spartans 17.

Game summary

Michigan State Spartans beat Lindenwood Belleville Lynx 17–9 in Week 8 of the 2017 season.

  • Scoring: 2 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 6 plays.
  • Passing leader: Brian Lewerke (127) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.07 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: LJ Scott — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Luke Timian — 7 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Lindenwood Belleville Lynx00009
Michigan State Spartans0301217

Scoring Map

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

LINBLindenwood Belleville Lynx
MSUMichigan State Spartans

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Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. IU
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-0

    Griffin Oakes 33 Yd Field Goal

  2. MSU
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-3

    Matt Coghlin 23 Yd Field Goal

  3. IU
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-3

    Griffin Oakes 44 Yd Field Goal

  4. MSU
    Q4TD
    LSLJ Scott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-9

    LJ Scott 18 Yd Run (Matt Coghlin Kick)

  5. MSU
    Q4TD
    FDFelton Davis III

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-15

    Felton Davis III 10 Yd pass from Brian Lewerke (Matt Coghlin Kick)

  6. IU
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-15

    Griffin Oakes 20 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Brian Lewerke (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.07 EPA/play +1.94 EPA
  • Peyton Ramsey (84) — 0.0 yds · -0.02 EPA/play -0.64 EPA
  • Connor Heyward (127) — 0.0 yds · -1.48 EPA/play -1.48 EPA

Rushing

  • LJ Scott (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.08 EPA
  • Morgan Ellison (84) — 0.0 yds -0.31 EPA
  • Peyton Ramsey (84) — 0.0 yds -0.54 EPA

Receiving

  • Luke Timian (84) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds -0.14 EPA
  • Simmie Cobbs Jr. (84) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.16 EPA
  • Cody White (127) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +1.07 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Brian Lewerke1273053.3%01+0.07+1.94
Peyton Ramsey843265.6%00-0.02-0.64
Connor Heyward12710.0%00-1.48-1.48

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q112710+0.47Ended
Q18400Field goal
Q18430-2.45Ended
Q112710-0.36Ended
Q18450+0.27Ended
Q112790-3.41Punt
Q18450-0.82Punt
Q112760-1.55Punt
Q18450-0.67Ended
Q28410-0.72Ended
Q212730-0.41Punt
Q28430-1.42Punt
Q212730-1.33Punt
Q28460-1.41Punt
Q212700Field goal
Q212790+0.92Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · LJ Scott 18 Yd Run (Matt Coghlin Kick) (+3.27 EPA)
  2. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Lewerke pass incomplete to Cody White (-3.14 EPA)
  3. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Lewerke pass complete to Cody White for 34 yds to the Ind 18 for a 1ST down (+3.01 EPA)
  4. Q1 · Indiana Hoosiers · Peyton Ramsey pass complete to Simmie Cobbs Jr. for 29 yds to the Ind 30 for a 1ST down (+2.99 EPA)
  5. Q3 · Indiana Hoosiers · Peyton Ramsey pass complete to Ricky Brookins for 12 yds to the Ind 23 for a 1ST down (+2.75 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Jake Hartbarger punt for 42 yds , J-Shun Harris II returns for 8 yds to the MchSt 48 (-2.71 EPA)
  7. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Lewerke pass complete to Cody White for 15 yds to the Ind 43 for a 1ST down (+2.63 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Lewerke sacked by Greg Gooch for a loss of 10 yards to the MchSt 32 Brian Lewerke fumbled, forced by Greg Gooch, recovered by MchSt Cole Chewins , return for 0 yards (-2.58 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (17–9) in Week 8.
  • Passing edge: Brian Lewerke (127) — yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: IND 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 Lindenwood Belleville Lynx vs Michigan State Spartans?

Lindenwood Belleville Lynx 9, Michigan State Spartans 17 in Week 8 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Lindenwood Belleville Lynx vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 9–17.

Where can I find the Lindenwood Belleville Lynx vs Michigan State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400935383.

Who led Lindenwood Belleville Lynx 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 Lindenwood Belleville Lynx at Michigan State Spartans in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Lindenwood Belleville Lynx

Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L

Michigan State Spartans

Entered 6-1 Now 7-1 W