Michigan State Spartans 38–17 Miami Hurricanes: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2021

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Miami Hurricanes 38–17 in Week 3, 2021. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 38, Miami Hurricanes 17.

Game summary

Michigan State Spartans rolled past Miami Hurricanes 38–17 in Week 3 of the 2021 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Payton Thorne (127) — 0.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.31 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Kenneth Walker III — 0.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Charleston Rambo — 12 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan State Spartans	0	9	6	18	38
Miami Hurricanes	0	6	6	3	17

Scoring Map

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

MSUMichigan State Spartans

OPP EZ

+3OPP 33

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+3OPP 33

MIAMiami Hurricanes

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MSU
Q2TD
KWKenneth Walker III
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Payton Thorne pass complete to Kenneth Walker III for 7 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK)
MIA
Q2TD
CRCharleston Rambo
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
D'Eriq King pass complete to Charleston Rambo for 3 yds for a TD, (Andres Borregales KICK)
MSU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
9-6
Matt Coghlin 23 yd FG GOOD
MIA
Q3TD
CRCharleston Rambo
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
D'Eriq King pass complete to Charleston Rambo for 14 yds for a TD, (Andres Borregales KICK)
MSU
Q3TD
JNJalen Nailor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
Payton Thorne pass complete to Jalen Nailor for 11 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK)
MSU
Q4TD
JRJayden Reed
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-12
Jayden Reed run for 8 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK)
MSU
Q4TD
JNJalen Nailor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-12
Payton Thorne pass complete to Jalen Nailor for 39 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK)
MIA
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
27-15
Andres Borregales 55 yd FG GOOD
MSU
Q4TD
JRJayden Reed
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-15
Payton Thorne pass complete to Jayden Reed for 10 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Payton Thorne (127) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.31 EPA/play +8.93 EPA
D'Eriq King (2390) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.14 EPA/play +8.42 EPA
TEAM (2390) — 0.0 yds · -0.20 EPA/play -0.20 EPA

Rushing

Kenneth Walker III (127) — 0.0 yds +0.02 EPA
Cam'Ron Harris (2390) — 0.0 yds -0.22 EPA
D'Eriq King (2390) — 0.0 yds -0.89 EPA

Receiving

Charleston Rambo (2390) — 12 rec · 0.0 yds +1.02 EPA
Cam'Ron Harris (2390) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds -0.47 EPA
Jalen Nailor (127) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.70 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Payton Thorne	127	29	62.1%	4	+0.31	+8.93
D'Eriq King	2390	59	64.4%	2	+0.14	+8.42
TEAM	2390	1	0.0%	0	-0.20	-0.20

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MSU	MIA
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	127	8	+4.20	Ended
Q1	2390	3	-2.79	Punt
Q1	127	3	-3.44	Punt
Q1	2390	5	-0.98	Punt
Q1	127	5	-2.51	Ended
Q1	2390	7	-2.60	Fumble
Q2	2390	6	+0.10	Ended
Q2	127	4	-1.44	Punt
Q2	2390	4	-1.29	Interception
Q2	127	1	+3.14	Pass TD
Q2	127	7	+4.25	Ended
Q2	2390	6	+0.98	Missed FG
Q2	127	4	-1.95	Missed FG
Q2	2390	1	+3.61	Pass TD
Q2	2390	9	+2.37	Ended
Q2	127	0	—	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Miami Hurricanes · D'Eriq King sacked by Drew Beesley for a loss of 15 yards to the MiaFl 13 D'Eriq King fumbled, forced by Drew Beesley, recovered by MchSt Jacub Panasiuk , return for 4 yds to the MiaFl 13 (-6.56 EPA)
Q4 · Miami Hurricanes · D'Eriq King pass complete to Key'Shawn Smith for 9 yds to the MiaFl 17 for a 1ST down MICHIGAN ST Penalty, Personal Foul (Charles Brantley) to the MiaFl 32 for a 1ST down (+6.56 EPA)
Q1 · Miami Hurricanes · D'Eriq King run for 10 yds to the MchSt 29 D'Eriq King fumbled, forced by Jeff Pietrowski, recovered by MchSt Quavaris Crouch (-5.18 EPA)
Q4 · Miami Hurricanes · D'Eriq King pass intercepted Ronald Williams return for no gain to the MiaFl 23 (-4.47 EPA)
Q3 · Miami Hurricanes · Hedley, Lou punt 50 yards to the MICHIGANST29, fair catch by Reed, Jayden, PENALTY MICHIGANST roughing the kicker (Carr, Maliq) 15 yards to the MIAMI36, NO PLAY, 1ST DOWN MIAMI. (+4.02 EPA)
Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Payton Thorne pass complete to Jalen Nailor for 39 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (+3.8 EPA)
Q2 · Miami Hurricanes · D'Eriq King pass complete to Charleston Rambo for 3 yds for a TD, (Andres Borregales KICK) (+3.62 EPA)
Q3 · Miami Hurricanes · D'Eriq King pass complete to Charleston Rambo for 14 yds for a TD, (Andres Borregales KICK) (+3.41 EPA)

Key takeaways

Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (38–17) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Payton Thorne (127) — yds, 4 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 Miami Hurricanes?

Michigan State Spartans 38, Miami Hurricanes 17 in Week 3 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Miami Hurricanes?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 38–17.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282629.

Who led Michigan State Spartans vs Miami Hurricanes in passing?

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

Full analytics box score

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