Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Michigan State Spartans: 2019 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Michigan State Spartans 28–7 in Week 9, 2019. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 28, Michigan State Spartans 7.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Penn State Nittany Lions	6	12	6	0	28
Michigan State Spartans	0	0	6	0	7

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Theo Day (127) — 0.0 yds · +0.82 EPA/play +2.46 EPA
• Brian Lewerke (127) — 0.0 yds · -0.01 EPA/play -0.36 EPA
• Sean Clifford (213) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · -0.04 EPA/play -1.02 EPA

Rushing

• Elijah Collins (127) — 0.0 yds -0.24 EPA
• Journey Brown (213) — 0.0 yds -0.39 EPA
• Noah Cain (213) — 0.0 yds -0.27 EPA

Receiving

• KJ Hamler (213) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.39 EPA
• Elijah Collins (127) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.77 EPA
• Matt Dotson (127) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.08 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Theo Day	127	3	66.7%	0	0	+0.82	+2.46
Brian Lewerke	127	35	45.7%	0	0	-0.01	-0.36
Sean Clifford	213	29	62.1%	0	4	-0.04	-1.02
Rocky Lombardi	127	6	16.7%	0	0	-0.46	-2.78

Team EPA comparison

Stat	PSU	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	213	11	0	+0.77	Ended
Q1	127	7	0	-2.06	Punt
Q1	213	1	0	+1.68	Pass TD
Q1	213	7	0	+1.95	Ended
Q1	127	3	0	-2.03	Punt
Q1	213	3	0	-2.49	Punt
Q2	127	9	0	-1.01	Ended
Q2	213	1	0	+4.70	Pass TD
Q2	213	6	0	-0.42	Ended
Q2	127	14	0	+1.83	Ended
Q2	213	3	0	-2.53	Punt
Q2	127	3	0	-2.46	Punt
Q2	213	1	0	+1.45	Pass TD
Q2	213	1	0	-0.00	Ended
Q3	127	4	0	+2.50	Ended
Q3	213	6	0	-3.56	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Lewerke pass complete to Cody White for 49 yds to the PnSt 4 for a 1ST down (+5.28 EPA)
2. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass complete to KJ Hamler for 27 yds for a TD, (S. Clifford Run For Two-point Conversion) (+4.7 EPA)
3. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Journey Brown run for 1 yd to the MchSt 12 (-4.38 EPA)
4. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Blake Gillikin punt for 46 yds , Brandon Sowards returns for no gain to the MchSt 6 Brandon Sowards fumbled, recovered by PnSt (+4.03 EPA)
5. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Lewerke pass intercepted Marquis Wilson return for no gain to the MchSt 46 (-3.99 EPA)
6. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Matt Coghlin 46 yd FG BLOCKED blocked by Shaka Toney Keaton Ellis return for 8 yds to the PnSt 46 (-3.56 EPA)
7. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Lewerke pass complete to Tre Mosley for 14 yds to the PnSt 49 for a 1ST down (+3.27 EPA)
8. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass complete to Nick Bowers for 38 yds to the MchSt 38 for a 1ST down (+2.93 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (28–7) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Theo Day (127) — yds.
• EPA edge: PSU 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 Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan State Spartans?

Penn State Nittany Lions 28, Michigan State Spartans 7 in Week 9 of the 2019 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan State Spartans?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 28–7.

Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401112218.

Who led Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Theo Day (127) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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