Michigan State Spartans 27–21 Wake Forest Demon Deacons: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2019

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Wake Forest Demon Deacons 27–21 in Week 1, 2019. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 27, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 21.

Game summary

Michigan State Spartans edged Wake Forest Demon Deacons 27–21 in Week 1 of the 2019 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Brian Lewerke (127) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.17 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Elijah Collins — 0.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Donavon Greene — 3 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan State Spartans	3	9	6	0	27
Wake Forest Demon Deacons	12	12	0	0	21

Scoring Map

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

MSUMichigan State Spartans

+3OPP 33

OPP EZ

WAKEWake Forest Demon Deacons

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WAKE
Q1TD
JNJamie Newman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Jamie Newman pass intercepted for a TD Mike Panasiuk return for 14 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK)
MSU
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
3-6
Matt Coghlin 23 yd FG GOOD
WAKE
Q1TD
KHKendall Hinton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-12
Kendall Hinton 29 Yd pass from Jamie Newman (Nick Sciba Kick)
MSU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
6-12
Matt Coghlin 44 yd FG GOOD
WAKE
Q2TD
JFJack Freudenthal
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Jack Freudenthal 44 Yd pass from Jamie Newman (Nick Sciba Kick)
MSU
Q2TD
BLBrian Lewerke
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Brian Lewerke run for 8 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK)
WAKE
Q2TD
DGDonavon Greene
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
Jamie Newman pass complete to Donavon Greene for 16 yds for a TD, (Nick Sciba KICK)
MSU
Q3TD
CWCody White
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
Brian Lewerke pass complete to Cody White for 10 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Brian Lewerke (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.17 EPA/play +6.10 EPA
Cody White (127) — 0.0 yds · -0.85 EPA/play -0.86 EPA
Sam Hartman (154) — 0.0 yds · -1.76 EPA/play -3.51 EPA

Rushing

Elijah Collins (127) — 0.0 yds -0.16 EPA
Cade Carney (154) — 0.0 yds -0.14 EPA
Jamie Newman (154) — 0.0 yds +0.48 EPA

Receiving

Donavon Greene (154) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.27 EPA
Cody White (127) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +1.16 EPA
Jalen Nailor (127) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.56 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brian Lewerke	127	37	67.6%	1	+0.17	+6.10
Cody White	127	1	0.0%	0	-0.85	-0.86
Sam Hartman	154	2	0.0%	0	-1.76	-3.51
Jamie Newman	154	29	41.4%	3	-0.25	-7.13

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MSU	WAKE
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	1	-0.77	Ended
Q1	154	4	-6.43	Touchdown
Q1	154	2	+0.32	Ended
Q1	127	0	—	Field goal
Q1	127	15	+2.93	Ended
Q1	154	6	-2.49	Punt
Q1	127	3	-2.12	Punt
Q1	154	1	+2.39	Pass TD
Q1	154	6	+1.75	Ended
Q2	154	5	+0.99	Ended
Q2	127	0	—	Field goal
Q2	127	11	+0.93	Ended
Q2	154	1	+4.34	Pass TD
Q2	154	5	+1.63	Ended
Q2	127	1	+1.73	Rush TD
Q2	127	2	+3.43	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Jamie Newman pass intercepted for a TD Mike Panasiuk return for 14 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (-6.28 EPA)
Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Lewerke pass complete to Trenton Gillison for 64 yds to the WFrst 8 for a 1ST down (+4.77 EPA)
Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · TEAM run for a loss of 1 yard to the WFrst 7 (-4.64 EPA)
Q2 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Jack Freudenthal 44 Yd pass from Jamie Newman (Nick Sciba Kick) (+4.34 EPA)
Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Lewerke pass complete to Trenton Gillison for 9 yds Trenton Gillison fumbled, forced by Ja'Cquez Williams, recovered by WFrst Ja'Cquez Williams (-3.78 EPA)
Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Lewerke run for 1 yd to the WFrst 10 MICHIGAN ST Penalty, Illegal Forward Pass (Brian Lewerke) to the WFrst 15 (+3.78 EPA)
Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Lewerke pass intercepted Ryan Smenda Jr. return for 3 yds to the WFrst 22 Ryan Smenda Jr. fumbled, recovered by WFrst Essang Bassey (-3.65 EPA)
Q2 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Jamie Newman pass complete to Donavon Greene for 16 yds for a TD, (Nick Sciba KICK) (+3.58 EPA)

Key takeaways

Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (27–21) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Brian Lewerke (127) — yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: MSU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Michigan State Spartans vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons?

Michigan State Spartans 27, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 21 in Week 1 of the 2019 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 27–21.

Where can I find the Michigan State Spartans vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401135273.

Who led Michigan State Spartans vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons in passing?

Brian Lewerke (127) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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