Maryland Terrapins vs. Michigan State Spartans: 2021 Week 11 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Maryland Terrapins 40–21 in Week 11, 2021. Final score: Maryland Terrapins 21, Michigan State Spartans 40.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Maryland Terrapins	6	6	0	0	21
Michigan State Spartans	12	12	6	6	40

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Payton Thorne (127) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.16 EPA/play +4.83 EPA
• Taulia Tagovailoa (120) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.06 EPA/play +2.74 EPA

Rushing

• Kenneth Walker III (127) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.08 EPA
• Taulia Tagovailoa (120) — 0.0 yds +0.34 EPA
• Colby McDonald (120) — 0.0 yds +0.72 EPA

Receiving

• Rakim Jarrett (120) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds +0.40 EPA
• Jayden Reed (127) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.79 EPA
• Chigoziem Okonkwo (120) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.97 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Payton Thorne	127	31	67.7%	0	4	+0.16	+4.83
Taulia Tagovailoa	120	49	57.1%	0	1	+0.06	+2.74

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MD	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	120	1	0	+1.03	Rush TD
Q1	120	6	0	+5.52	Ended
Q1	127	3	0	-2.24	Punt
Q1	120	8	0	-1.07	Punt
Q1	127	1	0	+3.06	Pass TD
Q1	127	4	0	+0.53	Ended
Q1	120	7	0	-0.31	Punt
Q1	127	3	0	-2.70	Punt
Q1	120	4	0	-3.43	Punt
Q1	127	1	0	+3.60	Pass TD
Q1	127	7	0	+0.87	Interception
Q2	120	1	0	+4.10	Pass TD
Q2	120	3	0	+2.22	Ended
Q2	127	1	0	+1.39	Rush TD
Q2	127	11	0	+2.08	Ended
Q2	120	2	0	-1.36	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Maryland Terrapins · Taulia Tagovailoa pass intercepted Noah Harvey return for 35 yds to the MchSt 36 (-7.55 EPA)
2. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Payton Thorne pass complete to Tyler Hunt for 11 yds Tyler Hunt fumbled, forced by Ami Finau, recovered by Mary Tarheeb Still , return for 8 yds to the MchSt 28 (-5.74 EPA)
3. Q2 · Maryland Terrapins · Chigoziem Okonkwo 32 Yd pass from Taulia Tagovailoa (Joseph Petrino Kick) (+4.1 EPA)
4. Q4 · Maryland Terrapins · Taulia Tagovailoa pass complete to Darryl Jones for 26 yds to the MchSt 37 for a 1ST down (+4.08 EPA)
5. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Thorne, Payton pass incomplete to Reed, Jayden (Cross, Nick), PENALTY MARYLAND offside (Nasili-Kite, Mosiah) 5 yards to the MARYLAND37, NO PLAY. (+4.02 EPA)
6. Q1 · Maryland Terrapins · Taulia Tagovailoa run for 45 yds to the MchSt 4 for a 1ST down (+4.0 EPA)
7. Q3 · Maryland Terrapins · Joseph Petrino 41 yd FG MISSED (-3.97 EPA)
8. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Montorie Foster 52 Yd pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin Kick) (+3.6 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (40–21) in Week 11.
• Passing edge: Payton Thorne (127) — yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: MD 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 Maryland Terrapins vs Michigan State Spartans?

Maryland Terrapins 21, Michigan State Spartans 40 in Week 11 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Maryland Terrapins vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 21–40.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282771.

Who led Maryland Terrapins vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Payton Thorne (127) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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