Utah State Aggies vs. Michigan State Spartans: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Utah State Aggies 38–31 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: Utah State Aggies 31, Michigan State Spartans 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Utah State Aggies	6	6	3	6	31
Michigan State Spartans	6	12	12	9	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Brian Lewerke (127) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.01 EPA/play -0.38 EPA
• Jordan Love (328) — 0.0 yds · -0.08 EPA/play -3.88 EPA

Rushing

• LJ Scott (127) — 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA
• Darwin Thompson (328) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.09 EPA
• Brian Lewerke (127) — 0.0 yds +0.55 EPA

Receiving

• Darrell Stewart Jr. (127) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.08 EPA
• Dax Raymond (328) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.70 EPA
• Ron'quavion Tarver (328) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.09 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brian Lewerke	127	35	65.7%	0	2	-0.01	-0.38
Jordan Love	328	46	63.0%	0	0	-0.08	-3.88

Team EPA comparison

Stat	USU	MSU
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	2	0	+1.37	Field goal
Q1	328	7	0	-1.38	Punt
Q1	127	7	0	-0.48	Field goal
Q1	328	5	0	-4.79	Ended
Q1	127	5	0	-0.50	Ended
Q1	328	1	0	+0.50	Rush TD
Q1	328	8	0	-2.56	Ended
Q2	127	1	0	+2.89	Pass TD
Q2	127	2	0	+1.60	Ended
Q2	328	1	0	+0.87	Rush TD
Q2	127	10	0	+2.03	Ended
Q2	328	8	0	+5.76	Ended
Q2	127	1	0	+3.19	Pass TD
Q2	127	3	0	+0.48	Ended
Q2	328	1	0	-5.38	Interception
Q2	127	3	0	-2.32	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Lewerke pass intercepted for a TD Gaje Ferguson return for 40 yds for a TD, (Dominik Eberle KICK) (-9.06 EPA)
2. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Lewerke sacked by Tipa Galeai for a loss of 9 yards to the UthSt 49 Brian Lewerke fumbled, recovered by UthSt Devon Anderson , return for 0 yards (-5.76 EPA)
3. Q2 · Utah State Aggies · Jordan Love pass intercepted Khari Willis return for 20 yds to the UthSt 42 (-5.38 EPA)
4. Q1 · Utah State Aggies · Jordan Love pass complete to Jordan Nathan for 21 yds to the MchSt 1 for a 1ST down (-4.46 EPA)
5. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Connor Heyward run for 13 yds for a TD, (Brian Lewerke pass to Felton Davis III for Two-Point Conversion) (+4.2 EPA)
6. Q1 · Utah State Aggies · Gerold Bright run for a loss of 3 yards to the UthSt 41 (-3.94 EPA)
7. Q4 · Utah State Aggies · Jordan Love pass intercepted Joe Bachie return for 1 yd to the UthSt 46 (-3.87 EPA)
8. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Lewerke pass complete to Cody White for 40 yds to the UthSt 31 for a 1ST down (+3.8 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (38–31) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Brian Lewerke (127) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: USU 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 Utah State Aggies vs Michigan State Spartans?

Utah State Aggies 31, Michigan State Spartans 38 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Utah State Aggies vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 31–38.

Where can I find the Utah State Aggies vs Michigan State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012880.

Who led Utah State Aggies 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 Utah State Aggies at Michigan State Spartans in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.