Central Michigan Chippewas 20–31 Michigan State Spartans: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2018

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Central Michigan Chippewas 31–20 in Week 5, 2018. Final score: Central Michigan Chippewas 20, Michigan State Spartans 31.

Game summary

Michigan State Spartans beat Central Michigan Chippewas 31–20 in Week 5 of the 2018 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Jonathan Ward (2117) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +3.32 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Connor Heyward — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Laress Nelson — 3 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Central Michigan Chippewas	3	0	0	12	20
Michigan State Spartans	0	15	12	0	31

Scoring Map

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

CMUCentral Michigan Chippewas

+3OPP 33

OPP EZ

MSUMichigan State Spartans

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CMU
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
3-0
Ryan Tice 40 yd FG GOOD
MSU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
3-3
Matt Coghlin 33 yd FG GOOD
MSU
Q2TD
BLBrian Lewerke
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-9
Brian Lewerke run for 5 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK)
MSU
Q2TD
BLBrian Lewerke
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-15
Brian Lewerke run for 3 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK)
MSU
Q3TD
LJLa'Darius Jefferson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-21
La'Darius Jefferson run for 2 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK)
MSU
Q3TD
CHConnor Heyward
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-27
Connor Heyward run for 2 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK)
CMU
Q4TD
TPTony Poljan
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-27
Jonathan Ward pass complete to Tony Poljan for 29 yds for a TD, (Ryan Tice KICK)
CMU
Q4TD
JHJulian Hicks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-27
Tommy Lazzaro pass complete to Julian Hicks for 10 yds for a TD, (Ryan Tice KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Jonathan Ward (2117) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.32 EPA/play +3.32 EPA
Rocky Lombardi (127) — 0.0 yds · -2.22 EPA/play -2.22 EPA
Brian Lewerke (127) — 0.0 yds · -0.14 EPA/play -3.62 EPA

Rushing

Connor Heyward (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.06 EPA
La'Darius Jefferson (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.03 EPA
Jonathan Ward (2117) — 0.0 yds -0.24 EPA

Receiving

Laress Nelson (127) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.01 EPA
Connor Heyward (127) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.21 EPA
Felton Davis III (127) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.32 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jonathan Ward	2117	1	100.0%	1	+3.32	+3.32
Rocky Lombardi	127	1	0.0%	0	-2.22	-2.22
Brian Lewerke	127	26	61.5%	0	-0.14	-3.62
Tommy Lazzaro	2117	37	51.4%	1	-0.23	-8.61

Team EPA comparison

Stat	CMU	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	EPA	Result
Q1	127	3	-0.03	Ended
Q1	2117	3	-1.31	Punt
Q1	127	9	-5.29	Interception
Q1	2117	3	-2.58	Punt
Q1	127	5	-1.11	Punt
Q1	2117	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2117	6	-2.17	Ended
Q2	127	0	—	Field goal
Q2	127	7	-0.55	Ended
Q2	2117	3	-4.24	Interception
Q2	127	1	+2.83	Rush TD
Q2	127	5	+0.38	Ended
Q2	2117	3	-2.29	Punt
Q2	127	5	-4.23	Punt
Q2	2117	4	-1.85	Punt
Q2	127	1	+1.27	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Lewerke pass intercepted, touchback. Sean Bunting return for no gain (-5.81 EPA)
Q2 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Tommy Lazzaro pass intercepted David Dowell return for 30 yds to the CMich 35 (-5.29 EPA)
Q4 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Tommy Lazzaro pass complete to Julian Hicks for 10 yds for a TD, (Ryan Tice KICK) (+4.07 EPA)
Q4 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Jonathan Ward pass complete to Tony Poljan for 29 yds for a TD, (Ryan Tice KICK) (+3.32 EPA)
Q2 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Tommy Lazzaro pass intercepted Justin Layne return for 6 yds to the CMich 34 (-3.12 EPA)
Q1 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Tommy Lazzaro pass complete to Jonathan Ward for 3 yds to the MchSt 22 (-3.11 EPA)
Q4 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Tommy Lazzaro pass complete to Julian Hicks for 6 yds to the MchSt 39 for a 1ST down MICHIGAN ST Penalty, roughing passer (15 Yards) to the MchSt 46 for a 1ST down (+3.06 EPA)
Q3 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Tommy Lazzaro pass complete to Cameron Cole for 16 yds to the MchSt 11 for a 1ST down (+3.06 EPA)

Key takeaways

Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (31–20) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Jonathan Ward (2117) — yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: CMU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Central Michigan Chippewas vs Michigan State Spartans?

Central Michigan Chippewas 20, Michigan State Spartans 31 in Week 5 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Central Michigan Chippewas vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 20–31.

Where can I find the Central Michigan Chippewas vs Michigan State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012881.

Who led Central Michigan Chippewas vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Jonathan Ward (2117) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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