Rutgers Scarlet Knights 38–27 Michigan State Spartans: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2020

Quick answer

Rutgers Scarlet Knights defeated Michigan State Spartans 38–27 in Week 8, 2020. Final score: Rutgers Scarlet Knights 38, Michigan State Spartans 27.

Game summary

Rutgers Scarlet Knights beat Michigan State Spartans 38–27 in Week 8 of the 2020 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Rocky Lombardi (127) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.09 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Isaih Pacheco — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Jayden Reed — 9 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Rutgers Scarlet Knights	12	12	0	9	38
Michigan State Spartans	6	6	6	6	27

Scoring Map

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

RUTGRutgers Scarlet Knights

+3OPP 33

MSUMichigan State Spartans

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MSU
Q1TD
JRJayden Reed
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Rocky Lombardi pass complete to Jayden Reed for 50 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK)
RUTG
Q1TD
JLJohnny Langan
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Johnny Langan run for 1 yd for a TD, (Guy Fava KICK)
RUTG
Q1TD
IPIsaih Pacheco
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Isaih Pacheco run for 12 yds for a TD, (Guy Fava KICK)
MSU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
12-9
Matt Coghlin 48 yd FG GOOD
RUTG
Q2TD
IPIsaih Pacheco
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-9
Isaih Pacheco run for 3 yds for a TD, (Guy Fava KICK)
MSU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
18-12
Matt Coghlin 45 yd FG GOOD
RUTG
Q2TD
NVNoah Vedral
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-12
Noah Vedral run for 24 yds for a TD, (Guy Fava KICK)
MSU
Q3TD
JNJalen Nailor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-18
Rocky Lombardi pass complete to Jalen Nailor for 30 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK)
MSU
Q4TD
JRJayden Reed
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-24
Rocky Lombardi pass complete to Jayden Reed for 4 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK)
RUTG
Q4TD
SJShameen Jones
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-24
Noah Vedral pass complete to Shameen Jones for 14 yds for a TD, (Guy Fava KICK)
RUTG
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
33-24
Guy Fava 44 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Rocky Lombardi (127) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +4.19 EPA
Johnny Langan (164) — 0.0 yds · +0.71 EPA/play +0.71 EPA
Noah Vedral (164) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.37 EPA/play -11.05 EPA

Rushing

Isaih Pacheco (164) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.28 EPA
Jordon Simmons (127) — 0.0 yds -0.55 EPA
Elijah Collins (127) — 0.0 yds -1.03 EPA

Receiving

Jayden Reed (127) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.40 EPA
Jalen Nailor (127) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.60 EPA
Bo Melton (164) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.29 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Rocky Lombardi	127	45	64.4%	3	+0.09	+4.19
Johnny Langan	164	1	100.0%	0	+0.71	+0.71
Noah Vedral	164	30	60.0%	1	-0.37	-11.05

Team EPA comparison

Stat	RUTG	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	164	1	-0.03	Ended
Q1	127	1	+6.83	Pass TD
Q1	127	8	+0.11	Ended
Q1	164	3	-3.22	Punt
Q1	127	4	-4.88	Ended
Q1	164	1	+0.65	Rush TD
Q1	164	2	-0.90	Ended
Q1	127	3	-4.62	Fumble
Q1	164	4	-1.45	Rush TD
Q1	127	1	-4.24	Fumble
Q1	164	9	-1.64	Ended
Q2	127	1	-0.53	Field goal
Q2	164	1	+1.95	Rush TD
Q2	127	4	+1.11	Ended
Q2	164	5	+2.87	Ended
Q2	127	0	—	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Rocky Lombardi pass complete to Jayden Reed for 50 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (+6.83 EPA)
Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Bryce Baringer punt for 46 yds , Aron Cruickshank returns for 3 yds to the Rutgr 30 Aron Cruickshank fumbled, forced by Chase Kline, recovered by MchSt Antjuan Simmons (+6.72 EPA)
Q2 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Noah Vedral pass intercepted Shakur Brown return for 23 yds to the MICHIGANST 45 MICHIGAN ST Penalty, personal foul (15 Yards) to the Rutgr 30 (-4.71 EPA)
Q4 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Adam Korsak punt for 39 yds , Jalen Nailor returns for no gain to the MchSt 26 Jalen Nailor fumbled, recovered by Rutgr Bo Melton (+4.34 EPA)
Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Rocky Lombardi pass complete to Jayden Reed for 19 yds Jayden Reed fumbled, forced by Avery Young, recovered by Rutgr Avery Young (-4.25 EPA)
Q3 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Noah Vedral sacked by Drew Beesley for a loss of 7 yards to the Rutgr 29 Noah Vedral fumbled, recovered by MchSt Naquan Jones , return for 0 yards (-4.1 EPA)
Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Rocky Lombardi pass complete to Jayden Reed for 10 yds Jayden Reed fumbled, forced by Avery Young, recovered by Rutgr Olakunle Fatukasi (-4.08 EPA)
Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Jordon Simmons run for 1 yd to the Rutgr 20 (-4.0 EPA)

Key takeaways

Rutgers Scarlet Knights controlled the final (38–27) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Rocky Lombardi (127) — yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: RUTG at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Michigan State Spartans?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights 38, Michigan State Spartans 27 in Week 8 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Michigan State Spartans?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights won with a final score of 38–27.

Where can I find the Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Michigan State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401247299.

Who led Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Rocky Lombardi (127) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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