Michigan State Spartans vs. Michigan Wolverines: 2020 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Michigan Wolverines 27–24 in Week 9, 2020. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 27, Michigan Wolverines 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan State Spartans	6	6	6	6	27
Michigan Wolverines	6	3	6	6	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Rocky Lombardi (127) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.89 EPA/play +24.08 EPA
• Joe Milton (130) — 0.0 yds · +0.23 EPA/play +11.51 EPA
• Hassan Haskins (130) — 0.0 yds · -1.78 EPA/play -1.78 EPA

Rushing

• Jordon Simmons (127) — 0.0 yds -0.36 EPA
• Connor Heyward (127) — 0.0 yds -0.55 EPA
• Joe Milton (130) — 0.0 yds +0.09 EPA

Receiving

• Ricky White (127) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +1.59 EPA
• Giles Jackson (130) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.55 EPA
• Ronnie Bell (130) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.37 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Rocky Lombardi	127	27	63.0%	0	3	+0.89	+24.08
Joe Milton	130	49	65.3%	0	0	+0.23	+11.51
Hassan Haskins	130	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.78	-1.78

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MSU	MICH
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	127	5	0	-3.69	Ended
Q1	130	6	0	+0.44	Rush TD
Q1	127	5	0	-0.72	Pass TD
Q1	130	7	0	+4.10	Ended
Q1	127	3	0	+1.59	Ended
Q1	130	3	0	-3.37	Punt
Q1	127	5	0	-2.72	Punt
Q2	130	5	0	+0.02	Punt
Q2	127	2	0	-1.05	Punt
Q2	130	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	127	2	0	+3.12	Ended
Q2	130	8	0	+2.15	Ended
Q2	127	4	0	-0.95	Pass TD
Q2	130	4	0	-0.45	Punt
Q2	127	4	0	+3.42	Ended
Q2	130	4	0	-1.16	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Matt Coghlin 40 yd FG MISSED (-3.58 EPA)
2. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Rocky Lombardi pass complete to Ricky White for 40 yds to the MchSt 43 for a 1ST down (+3.5 EPA)
3. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Rocky Lombardi pass complete to Jordon Simmons for 5 yds to the MchSt 30 MICHIGAN ST Penalty, personal foul (Jalen Nailor) to the MchSt 15 (+3.41 EPA)
4. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Rocky Lombardi pass complete to Connor Heyward for 13 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (+3.08 EPA)
5. Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · Joe Milton pass complete to Cornelius Johnson for 16 yds to the MchSt 1 for a 1ST down (+2.97 EPA)
6. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Rocky Lombardi pass complete to Ricky White for 30 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (+2.89 EPA)
7. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Rocky Lombardi pass complete to Ricky White for 19 yds to the Mich 42 for a 1ST down (+2.85 EPA)
8. Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · MICHIGAN ST Penalty, unsportsmanlike conduct (Shakur Brown) to the MchSt 26 for a 1ST down (+2.81 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (27–24) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Rocky Lombardi (127) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: MSU 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 Michigan State Spartans vs Michigan Wolverines?

Michigan State Spartans 27, Michigan Wolverines 24 in Week 9 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Michigan Wolverines?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 27–24.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401247305.

Who led Michigan State Spartans vs Michigan Wolverines in passing?

Rocky Lombardi (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 Michigan State Spartans at Michigan Wolverines in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.