Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. Michigan State Spartans: 2019 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Tulsa Golden Hurricane 28–7 in Week 1, 2019. Final score: Tulsa Golden Hurricane 7, Michigan State Spartans 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Tulsa Golden Hurricane	0	12	0	0	7
Michigan State Spartans	6	9	3	0	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Rocky Lombardi (127) — 0.0 yds · -0.56 EPA/play -0.56 EPA
• Brian Lewerke (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.02 EPA/play -0.65 EPA
• Zach Smith (202) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.24 EPA/play -7.18 EPA

Rushing

• Connor Heyward (127) — 0.0 yds -0.52 EPA
• Elijah Collins (127) — 0.0 yds -0.54 EPA
• La'Darius Jefferson (127) — 0.0 yds -0.23 EPA

Receiving

• Keylon Stokes (202) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.52 EPA
• Darrell Stewart Jr. (127) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds -0.08 EPA
• Sam Crawford Jr. (202) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.01 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Rocky Lombardi	127	1	100.0%	0	0	-0.56	-0.56
Brian Lewerke	127	33	63.6%	0	1	-0.02	-0.65
Zach Smith	202	30	53.3%	0	2	-0.24	-7.18

Team EPA comparison

Stat	TLSA	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	202	4	0	-0.11	Ended
Q1	127	5	0	-2.97	Punt
Q1	202	3	0	-2.21	Punt
Q1	127	8	0	-3.20	Ended
Q1	202	6	0	-2.45	Punt
Q1	127	1	0	+2.95	Pass TD
Q1	127	8	0	+0.67	Ended
Q2	202	1	0	+4.37	Pass TD
Q2	202	4	0	+1.60	Ended
Q2	127	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	127	3	0	-1.89	Ended
Q2	202	4	0	-10.57	Touchdown
Q2	127	8	0	-2.90	Ended
Q2	202	1	0	+3.12	Fumble
Q2	202	1	0	-0.69	Ended
Q2	127	0	0	—	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · TEAM run for a loss of 25 yards to the Tulsa 21 TEAM fumbled, recovered by MchSt Kenny Willekes , return for 4 yds to the Tulsa 21 (-6.95 EPA)
2. Q2 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Zach Smith sacked by Kenny Willekes and Raequan Williams for a loss of 6 yards Zach Smith fumbled, forced by Raequan Williams, recovered by MchSt Kenny Willekes , return for 0 yards for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (-5.87 EPA)
3. Q2 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Zach Smith pass complete to Sam Crawford Jr. for 28 yds for a TD, (Jacob Rainey KICK) (+4.37 EPA)
4. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Connor Heyward run for no gain to the Tulsa 27 (-3.75 EPA)
5. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Rocky Lombardi run for no gain to the Tulsa 9 (-3.44 EPA)
6. Q2 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Zach Smith pass intercepted Antjuan Simmons return for 13 yds to the Tulsa 30 (-3.26 EPA)
7. Q2 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · TEAM run for a loss of 15 yards for a SAFETY TEAM fumbled, through the endzone (+3.12 EPA)
8. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Lewerke pass complete to Connor Heyward for 15 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (+2.95 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (28–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Rocky Lombardi (127) — yds.
• EPA edge: TLSA 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 Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Michigan State Spartans?

Tulsa Golden Hurricane 7, Michigan State Spartans 28 in Week 1 of the 2019 college football season.

Who won Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 7–28.

Where can I find the Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Michigan State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401112212.

Who led Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Rocky Lombardi (127) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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