Michigan State Spartans vs. Oregon Ducks: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Oregon Ducks defeated Michigan State Spartans 7–6 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 6, Oregon Ducks 7.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan State Spartans	0	0	3	0	6
Oregon Ducks	0	0	0	6	7

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Justin Herbert (2483) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.09 EPA/play -2.63 EPA
• Brian Lewerke (127) — 0.0 yds · -0.34 EPA/play -11.24 EPA

Rushing

• LJ Scott (127) — 0.0 yds -0.11 EPA
• CJ Verdell (2483) — 0.0 yds -0.38 EPA
• Brian Lewerke (127) — 0.0 yds +0.28 EPA

Receiving

• Darrell Stewart Jr. (127) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds -0.31 EPA
• Dillon Mitchell (2483) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.18 EPA
• Cody White (127) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.64 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Justin Herbert	2483	31	61.3%	0	1	-0.09	-2.63
Brian Lewerke	127	33	63.6%	0	0	-0.34	-11.24

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MSU	ORE
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	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	127	7	0	+2.54	Ended
Q1	2483	3	0	-2.14	Punt
Q1	127	3	0	-2.91	Punt
Q1	2483	5	0	-2.23	Punt
Q1	127	6	0	-0.43	Punt
Q1	2483	6	0	-1.28	Ended
Q1	127	3	0	-2.87	Punt
Q1	2483	3	0	-3.16	Punt
Q2	2483	1	0	-0.02	Ended
Q2	127	6	0	-0.02	Punt
Q2	2483	3	0	-2.03	Punt
Q2	127	10	0	-1.07	Ended
Q2	2483	3	0	-2.64	Punt
Q2	127	2	0	-2.20	Punt
Q2	2483	6	0	+1.18	Punt
Q2	127	1	0	-4.50	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Lewerke pass intercepted Jevon Holland return for no gain to the Oregn 16 (-4.5 EPA)
2. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Lewerke pass incomplete (-4.44 EPA)
3. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Lewerke sacked by Troy Dye for a loss of 10 yards to the MchSt 28 (-2.94 EPA)
4. Q4 · Oregon Ducks · Dillon Mitchell 28 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Adam Stack Kick) (+2.84 EPA)
5. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Matt Coghlin 50 yd FG MISSED (-2.78 EPA)
6. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Lewerke run for 25 yds to the Oregn 25 for a 1ST down (+2.74 EPA)
7. Q1 · Oregon Ducks · Justin Herbert pass complete to Travis Dye for a loss of 8 yards to the Oregn 32 (-2.5 EPA)
8. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Lewerke pass complete to Cody White for 15 yds to the MchSt 40 for a 1ST down (+2.45 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Oregon Ducks controlled the final (7–6) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Justin Herbert (2483) — yds, 1 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 Oregon Ducks?

Michigan State Spartans 6, Oregon Ducks 7 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Oregon Ducks?

Oregon Ducks won with a final score of 6–7.

Where can I find the Michigan State Spartans vs Oregon Ducks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401035254.

Who led Michigan State Spartans vs Oregon Ducks in passing?

Justin Herbert (2483) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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