Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Michigan State Spartans: 2021 Week 4 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 23–20 in Week 4, 2021. Final score: Nebraska Cornhuskers 20, Michigan State Spartans 23.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Nebraska Cornhuskers	0	9	0	12	0	20
Michigan State Spartans	0	12	0	0	3	23

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Adrian Martinez (158) — 0.0 yds · +0.12 EPA/play +3.96 EPA
• Adrian Martinez (127) — 0.0 yds · +0.83 EPA/play +0.83 EPA
• Payton Thorne (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +0.74 EPA

Rushing

• Rahmir Johnson (158) — 0.0 yds -0.24 EPA
• Kenneth Walker III (127) — 0.0 yds -0.56 EPA
• Adrian Martinez (158) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.43 EPA

Receiving

• Tre Mosley (127) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.57 EPA
• Zavier Betts (158) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.87 EPA
• Samori Toure (158) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.51 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Adrian Martinez	158	32	68.8%	0	0	+0.12	+3.96
Adrian Martinez	127	1	100.0%	0	0	+0.83	+0.83
Payton Thorne	127	19	68.4%	0	1	+0.04	+0.74
Logan Smothers	158	2	50.0%	0	0	-0.59	-1.18
Payton Thorne incomplete	127	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.51	-1.51

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NEB	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	158	4	0	-2.26	Punt
Q1	127	4	0	-7.26	Ended
Q1	158	7	0	-0.87	Ended
Q1	127	2	0	-0.73	Ended
Q1	127	1	0	-2.35	Interception
Q1	158	3	0	-2.93	Ended
Q1	127	4	0	+2.54	Ended
Q2	127	1	0	+0.23	Ended
Q2	158	2	0	-0.90	Ended
Q2	127	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	158	2	0	+0.76	Ended
Q2	127	8	0	+2.17	Ended
Q2	158	1	0	+2.03	Rush TD
Q2	127	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	158	7	0	+5.18	Ended
Q2	127	5	0	+0.17	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Daniel Cerni punt for 34 yds , Jayden Reed returns for 62 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (-5.74 EPA)
2. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Adrian Martinez sacked for 0 yards to the Neb 45 (-5.02 EPA)
3. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Payton Thorne run for a loss of 5 yards to the Neb 30 (-4.72 EPA)
4. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Sevion Morrison run for 2 yds to the MchSt 10 (-3.76 EPA)
5. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Payton Thorne run for 9 yds to the Neb 27 (+3.4 EPA)
6. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Caleb Tannor run for 6 yds to the MchSt 30 for a 1ST down (+2.97 EPA)
7. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Payton Thorne pass complete to Jayden Reed for 35 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (+2.8 EPA)
8. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Rahmir Johnson run for 18 yds to the MchSt 12 for a 1ST down (+2.62 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (23–20) in Week 4.
• Passing edge: Adrian Martinez (158) — yds.
• EPA edge: NEB 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 Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Michigan State Spartans?

Nebraska Cornhuskers 20, Michigan State Spartans 23 in Week 4 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 20–23.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282784.

Who led Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Adrian Martinez (158) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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