Western Michigan Broncos vs. Michigan State Spartans: 2019 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Western Michigan Broncos 51–17 in Week 2, 2019. Final score: Western Michigan Broncos 17, Michigan State Spartans 51.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Michigan Broncos	0	6	0	9	17
Michigan State Spartans	18	9	6	12	51

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Brian Lewerke (127) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.49 EPA/play +14.65 EPA
• Griffin Alstott (2711) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.31 EPA/play +5.26 EPA
• Jon Wassink (2711) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +1.78 EPA

Rushing

• Elijah Collins (127) — 0.0 yds +0.44 EPA
• LeVante Bellamy (2711) — 0.0 yds -0.26 EPA
• Anthony Williams Jr. (127) — 0.0 yds -0.00 EPA

Receiving

• Darrell Stewart Jr. (127) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds +0.89 EPA
• Giovanni Ricci (2711) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.24 EPA
• Keith Mixon Jr. (2711) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.42 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brian Lewerke	127	30	76.7%	0	3	+0.49	+14.65
Griffin Alstott	2711	4	100.0%	0	1	+1.31	+5.26
Jon Wassink	2711	40	57.5%	0	1	+0.04	+1.78
Darrell Stewart Jr.	127	1	100.0%	0	0	+1.43	+1.43

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WMU	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	2711	4	0	+0.43	Ended
Q1	127	1	0	+2.35	Pass TD
Q1	127	5	0	+1.30	Rush TD
Q1	2711	6	0	-0.94	Missed FG
Q1	127	8	0	+2.56	Ended
Q1	2711	6	0	-0.55	Ended
Q1	127	1	0	+0.64	Pass TD
Q1	127	10	0	+10.42	Field goal
Q2	2711	4	0	-4.90	Interception
Q2	127	2	0	-4.45	Pass TD
Q2	2711	5	0	-1.17	Missed FG
Q2	127	8	0	+4.51	Ended
Q2	2711	6	0	-0.88	Ended
Q2	127	3	0	-4.01	Interception
Q2	2711	1	0	+4.39	Pass TD
Q2	2711	5	0	+1.02	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Jon Wassink pass complete to Keith Mixon Jr. for 43 yds to the MchSt 14 for a 1ST down (+5.94 EPA)
2. Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · Jon Wassink pass intercepted, touchback. Xavier Henderson return for no gain (-5.52 EPA)
3. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Lewerke, Brian pass incomplete to White, Cody, PENALTY WMU pass interference 4 yards to the WMU2, 1ST DOWN MSU, NO PLAY. (-5.4 EPA)
4. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Connor Heyward run for 1 yd to the MchSt 17 Connor Heyward fumbled, forced by Antonio Balabani, recovered by WMich Will McCabe (-5.11 EPA)
5. Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · Jon Wassink pass complete to Giovanni Ricci for 14 yds for a TD, (Thiago Kapps KICK) (+4.39 EPA)
6. Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Jon Wassink pass intercepted Tyriq Thompson return for no gain to the MchSt 43 (-4.38 EPA)
7. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Jake Hartbarger punt for 42 yds , TEAM returns for no gain to the WMich 24 TEAM fumbled, recovered by MchSt Davion Williams (+4.28 EPA)
8. Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Jon Wassink pass complete to DaShon Bussell for 27 yds to the WMich 46 for a 1ST down (+3.74 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (51–17) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Brian Lewerke (127) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: WMU 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 Western Michigan Broncos vs Michigan State Spartans?

Western Michigan Broncos 17, Michigan State Spartans 51 in Week 2 of the 2019 college football season.

Who won Western Michigan Broncos vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 17–51.

Where can I find the Western Michigan Broncos vs Michigan State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401112213.

Who led Western Michigan Broncos vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Brian Lewerke (127) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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