Michigan State Spartans vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 2018 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Michigan State Spartans 9–6 in Week 12, 2018. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 6, Nebraska Cornhuskers 9.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan State Spartans	3	0	0	3	6
Nebraska Cornhuskers	0	0	0	9	9

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Rocky Lombardi (127) — 0.0 yds · -0.45 EPA/play -15.61 EPA
• Adrian Martinez (158) — 0.0 yds · -0.62 EPA/play -19.27 EPA

Rushing

• Connor Heyward (127) — 0.0 yds -0.02 EPA
• Devine Ozigbo (158) — 0.0 yds -0.16 EPA
• Rocky Lombardi (127) — 0.0 yds +0.22 EPA

Receiving

• Stanley Morgan Jr. (158) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.37 EPA
• Darrell Stewart Jr. (127) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.25 EPA
• Connor Heyward (127) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.30 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Rocky Lombardi	127	35	42.9%	0	0	-0.45	-15.61
Adrian Martinez	158	31	48.4%	0	0	-0.62	-19.27

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MSU	NEB
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	4	0	-0.16	Punt
Q1	158	2	0	-3.72	Fumble
Q1	127	2	0	-1.74	Field goal
Q1	158	8	0	-1.38	Ended
Q1	127	9	0	+0.30	Ended
Q1	158	7	0	-3.64	Punt
Q2	127	10	0	-0.33	Interception
Q2	158	4	0	-1.84	Punt
Q2	127	6	0	-1.80	Punt
Q2	158	5	0	-3.01	Ended
Q2	158	4	0	+0.56	Ended
Q2	127	5	0	-1.96	Ended
Q2	158	3	0	-4.58	Fumble
Q3	127	5	0	+3.69	Ended
Q3	158	6	0	+0.24	Punt
Q3	127	9	0	-0.78	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Adrian Martinez sacked by Jacub Panasiuk for a loss of 6 yards to the Neb 21 Adrian Martinez fumbled, recovered by MchSt Kenny Willekes , return for 0 yards , return for 7 yds to the Neb 21 (-5.96 EPA)
2. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Rocky Lombardi sacked by Antonio Reed for a loss of 10 yards to the MchSt 20 Rocky Lombardi fumbled, recovered by Neb Damion Daniels , return for 0 yards (-5.8 EPA)
3. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Adrian Martinez pass complete to Kade Warner for 14 yds Kade Warner fumbled, forced by Andrew Dowell, recovered by MchSt Andrew Dowell MICHIGAN ST Penalty, unsportsmanlike conduct (15 Yards) to the MchSt 32 (-3.48 EPA)
4. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Adrian Martinez pass incomplete to Devine Ozigbo (-3.23 EPA)
5. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Matt Coghlin 41 yd FG MISSED (-2.96 EPA)
6. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Rocky Lombardi pass incomplete to Matt Sokol, broken up by Tre Neal (-2.92 EPA)
7. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Devine Ozigbo run for 15 yds to the MchSt 4 for a 1ST down (+2.69 EPA)
8. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Adrian Martinez pass incomplete to Stanley Morgan Jr. (-2.68 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Nebraska Cornhuskers controlled the final (9–6) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: Rocky Lombardi (127) — yds.
• 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 Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Michigan State Spartans 6, Nebraska Cornhuskers 9 in Week 12 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers won with a final score of 6–9.

Where can I find the Michigan State Spartans vs Nebraska Cornhuskers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012887.

Who led Michigan State Spartans vs Nebraska Cornhuskers in passing?

Rocky Lombardi (127) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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