Michigan State Spartans vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights: 2021 Week 6 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 31–13 in Week 6, 2021. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 31, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 13.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan State Spartans	6	12	6	3	31
Rutgers Scarlet Knights	6	6	0	0	13

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Payton Thorne (127) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.67 EPA/play +16.06 EPA
• Johnny Langan (164) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.77 EPA/play +0.77 EPA
• Cole Snyder (164) — 0.0 yds · +0.02 EPA/play +0.15 EPA

Rushing

• Kenneth Walker III (127) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.09 EPA
• Isaih Pacheco (164) — 0.0 yds -0.35 EPA
• Noah Vedral (164) — 0.0 yds -0.39 EPA

Receiving

• Shameen Jones (164) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.55 EPA
• Tre Mosley (127) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.42 EPA
• Jalen Nailor (127) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +3.82 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Payton Thorne	127	24	66.7%	0	3	+0.67	+16.06
Johnny Langan	164	1	100.0%	0	1	+0.77	+0.77
Cole Snyder	164	8	62.5%	0	0	+0.02	+0.15
Noah Vedral	164	29	55.2%	0	0	-0.15	-4.43

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MSU	RUTG
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	164	2	0	+1.39	Ended
Q1	127	5	0	+0.71	Punt
Q1	164	5	0	-1.44	Punt
Q1	127	1	0	+5.01	Pass TD
Q1	127	1	0	-0.06	Ended
Q1	164	9	0	+5.35	Pass TD
Q1	127	9	0	-2.91	Ended
Q2	127	10	0	+1.88	Missed FG
Q2	164	2	0	-1.23	Punt
Q2	127	1	0	+5.24	Pass TD
Q2	164	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	164	3	0	-2.43	Ended
Q2	127	4	0	-5.20	Fumble
Q2	164	4	0	-0.75	Punt
Q2	127	1	0	+5.66	Pass TD
Q2	127	4	0	+0.05	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Noah Vedral sacked by TEAM for a loss of 17 yards to the Rutgr 41 Noah Vedral fumbled, recovered by MchSt Jacob Slade , return for 0 yards (-6.8 EPA)
2. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Payton Thorne pass complete to Jalen Nailor for 63 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (+5.66 EPA)
3. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Kenneth Walker III run for 94 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (+5.47 EPA)
4. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Payton Thorne pass complete to Jalen Nailor for 65 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (+5.24 EPA)
5. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Payton Thorne pass complete to Jalen Nailor for 63 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (+5.01 EPA)
6. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · TEAM run for a loss of 10 yards to the MchSt 13 Payton Thorne fumbled, recovered by MchSt Luke Campbell Luke Campbell fumbled, recovered by Rutgr Tyreem Powell (-4.7 EPA)
7. Q1 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Noah Vedral pass complete to Aron Cruickshank for 19 yds to the Rutgr 39 for a 1ST down (+3.44 EPA)
8. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Bryce Baringer run for a loss of 3 yards to the Rutgr 28 (-3.43 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (31–13) in Week 6.
• Passing edge: Payton Thorne (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 Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

Michigan State Spartans 31, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 13 in Week 6 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 31–13.

Where can I find the Michigan State Spartans vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282788.

Who led Michigan State Spartans vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights in passing?

Payton Thorne (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 Rutgers Scarlet Knights in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.