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Michigan State Spartans vs. Lindenwood Belleville Lynx: 2017 Week 9 Recap

Lynx defeat Spartans 39–31 in Week 9

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Michigan State Spartans vs. Lindenwood Belleville Lynx (Week 9).

Michigan State Spartans 31 7-2
Final 31–39
Lindenwood Belleville Lynx 39 6-3 Winner
Winner
Lindenwood Belleville Lynx
Final score
31–39
Halftime
Michigan State Spartans 9–0 Lindenwood Belleville Lynx
Top passer
Brian Lewerke

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Quick answer

Lindenwood Belleville Lynx defeated Michigan State Spartans 39–31 in Week 9, 2017. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 31, Lindenwood Belleville Lynx 39.

Game summary

Lindenwood Belleville Lynx beat Michigan State Spartans 39–31 in Week 9 of the 2017 season.

  • Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 11 plays.
  • Passing leader: Brian Lewerke (127) — 0.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.52 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Justin Jackson — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Darrell Stewart Jr. — 11 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OTFinal
Michigan State Spartans63061231
Lindenwood Belleville Lynx0000039

Scoring Map

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

MSUMichigan State Spartans
LINBLindenwood Belleville Lynx

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MSU
    Q1TD
    CWCody White

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Cody White 6 Yd pass from Brian Lewerke (Matt Coghlin Kick)

  2. NU
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    6-0

    Charlie Kuhbander 35 Yd Field Goal

  3. NU
    Q2TD
    CTClayton Thorson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Clayton Thorson 1 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)

  4. MSU
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    9-0

    Matt Coghlin 46 Yd Field Goal

  5. MSU
    Q4TD
    FDFelton Davis III

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-0

    Felton Davis III 13 Yd pass from Brian Lewerke (Matt Coghlin Kick)

  6. NU
    Q4TD
    BSBennett Skowronek

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-0

    Bennett Skowronek 12 Yd pass from Justin Jackson (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)

  7. NU
    OTTD
    CGCameron Green

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-0

    Cameron Green 14 Yd pass from Clayton Thorson (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)

  8. MSU
    OTTD
    FDFelton Davis III

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-0

    Felton Davis III 6 Yd pass from Brian Lewerke (Matt Coghlin Kick)

  9. MSU
    OT2TD
    CWCody White

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    27-0

    Cody White 11 Yd pass from Brian Lewerke (Matt Coghlin Kick)

  10. NU
    OT2TD
    JJJustin Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    27-0

    Justin Jackson 3 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)

  11. NU
    OT3TD
    FNFlynn Nagel

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    27-0

    Flynn Nagel 22 Yd pass from Clayton Thorson (Clayton Thorson Pass to Cameron Green for Two-Point Conversion)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Brian Lewerke (127) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.52 EPA/play +27.24 EPA
  • Clayton Thorson (77) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.31 EPA/play +13.82 EPA
  • Justin Jackson (77) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.75 EPA/play +1.74 EPA

Rushing

  • Justin Jackson (77) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.02 EPA
  • LJ Scott (127) — 0.0 yds -0.36 EPA
  • Brian Lewerke (127) — 0.0 yds +0.33 EPA

Receiving

  • Darrell Stewart Jr. (127) — 11 rec · 0.0 yds +0.41 EPA
  • Cody White (127) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +1.12 EPA
  • Felton Davis III (127) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +1.20 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Brian Lewerke1275273.1%04+0.52+27.24
Clayton Thorson774571.1%02+0.31+13.82
Justin Jackson771100.0%01+1.75+1.74
TEAM7710.0%00-0.36-0.36

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q112740-0.14Ended
Q112710+0.65Ended
Q17760-1.96Ended
Q112710-4.08Fumble
Q17710-0.60Ended
Q112770+3.76Ended
Q17710-4.94Fumble
Q112710-0.92Ended
Q17760+1.71Ended
Q112710+2.72Pass TD
Q17710+1.06Ended
Q112770+3.44Ended
Q27700Field goal
Q27790+1.62Ended
Q212750-1.58Punt
Q27710+2.29Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

  1. OT3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Flynn Nagel 22 Yd pass from Clayton Thorson (Clayton Thorson Pass to Cameron Green for Two-Point Conversion) (+5.55 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Clayton Thorson run for 8 yds to the MchSt 22 for a 1ST down MICHIGAN ST Penalty, Defensive Holding (Justin Layne) to the MchSt 12 for a 1ST down (+5.43 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Clayton Thorson pass complete to Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman for 14 yds Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman fumbled, forced by Andrew Dowell, recovered by MchSt David Dowell (-4.94 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Lewerke pass complete to Cody White for 45 yds to the Nwest 38 for a 1ST down (+4.75 EPA)
  5. OT · Northwestern Wildcats · Cameron Green 14 Yd pass from Clayton Thorson (Charlie Kuhbander Kick) (+4.6 EPA)
  6. OT2 · Michigan State Spartans · Cody White 11 Yd pass from Brian Lewerke (Matt Coghlin Kick) (+4.46 EPA)
  7. OT · Michigan State Spartans · Felton Davis III 6 Yd pass from Brian Lewerke (Matt Coghlin Kick) (+4.45 EPA)
  8. OT2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Justin Jackson 3 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick) (+4.14 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Lindenwood Belleville Lynx controlled the final (39–31) in Week 9.
  • Passing edge: Brian Lewerke (127) — yds, 4 TD.
  • EPA edge: MSU 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 Michigan State Spartans vs Lindenwood Belleville Lynx?

Michigan State Spartans 31, Lindenwood Belleville Lynx 39 in Week 9 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Lindenwood Belleville Lynx?

Lindenwood Belleville Lynx won with a final score of 31–39.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400935389.

Who led Michigan State Spartans vs Lindenwood Belleville Lynx in passing?

Brian Lewerke (127) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Michigan State Spartans

Entered 7-1 Now 7-2 L

Lindenwood Belleville Lynx

Entered 5-3 Now 6-3 W