Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Michigan State Spartans: 2021 Week 13 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 30–27 in Week 13, 2021. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 27, Michigan State Spartans 30.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Penn State Nittany Lions	6	6	0	6	27
Michigan State Spartans	12	3	12	6	30

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Payton Thorne (127) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.81 EPA/play +23.36 EPA
• Sean Clifford (213) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.50 EPA/play +19.05 EPA
• TEAM (127) — 0.0 yds · -4.98 EPA/play -4.98 EPA

Rushing

• Kenneth Walker III (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.20 EPA
• Keyvone Lee (213) — 0.0 yds -0.70 EPA
• Payton Thorne (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.40 EPA

Receiving

• Jahan Dotson (213) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +1.64 EPA
• Jayden Reed (127) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.97 EPA
• Montorie Foster (127) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.03 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Payton Thorne	127	29	65.5%	0	2	+0.81	+23.36
Sean Clifford	213	38	60.5%	0	3	+0.50	+19.05
TEAM	127	1	0.0%	0	0	-4.98	-4.98

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	2	0	+0.81	Ended
Q1	213	1	0	-0.60	Ended
Q1	127	2	0	-1.18	Ended
Q1	213	1	0	+3.25	Pass TD
Q1	127	1	0	-0.44	Ended
Q1	213	5	0	+2.75	Ended
Q1	127	1	0	+2.91	Pass TD
Q1	127	7	0	+1.16	Ended
Q1	127	1	0	+2.18	Ended
Q1	213	3	0	-1.34	Ended
Q1	127	1	0	+0.88	Rush TD
Q1	127	8	0	+4.30	Ended
Q2	127	1	0	-0.03	Ended
Q2	213	9	0	+1.32	Ended
Q2	127	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	127	13	0	+4.14	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Daequan Hardy 17 Yd Interception Return (Jordan Stout PAT failed) (-4.98 EPA)
2. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Jayden Reed 20 Yd pass from Payton Thorne (Evan Johnson Kick) (+4.97 EPA)
3. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Keyvone Lee run for no gain to the MchSt 16 (-4.81 EPA)
4. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Keyvone Lee run for a loss of 1 yard to the PnSt 48 Keyvone Lee fumbled, forced by Cal Haladay, recovered by MchSt Drew Beesley (-4.7 EPA)
5. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Payton Thorne pass complete to Maliq Carr for 40 yds to the PnSt 21 for a 1ST down (+4.17 EPA)
6. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Evan Morris kickoff for 49 yds , John Lovett return for 13 yds to the PnSt 29 John Lovett fumbled, forced by Ma'A Gaoteote, recovered by MchSt Justin White (-3.84 EPA)
7. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Payton Thorne pass complete to Connor Heyward for 19 yds to the PnSt 16 for a 1ST down (+3.76 EPA)
8. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass complete to Jahan Dotson for 15 yds to the MchSt 25 for a 1ST down (+3.67 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (30–27) in Week 13.
• Passing edge: Payton Thorne (127) — yds, 2 TD.
• 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 27, Michigan State Spartans 30 in Week 13 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 27–30.

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=401282785.

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

Payton Thorne (127) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

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.