Michigan Wolverines vs. Michigan State Spartans: 2021 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Michigan Wolverines 37–33 in Week 9, 2021. Final score: Michigan Wolverines 33, Michigan State Spartans 37.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan Wolverines	9	12	6	3	33
Michigan State Spartans	0	6	6	12	37

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Cade McNamara (130) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.77 EPA/play +25.44 EPA
• Payton Thorne (127) — 0.0 yds · +0.16 EPA/play +4.19 EPA
• J.J. McCarthy (130) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.48 EPA/play +1.44 EPA

Rushing

• Kenneth Walker III (127) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD +0.62 EPA
• Hassan Haskins (130) — 0.0 yds -0.17 EPA
• Blake Corum (130) — 0.0 yds -0.23 EPA

Receiving

• Erick All (130) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.50 EPA
• Jayden Reed (127) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +1.54 EPA
• Andrel Anthony (130) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +2.36 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cade McNamara	130	33	84.8%	0	2	+0.77	+25.44
Payton Thorne	127	26	73.1%	0	0	+0.16	+4.19
J.J. McCarthy	130	3	66.7%	0	1	+0.48	+1.44
TEAM	127	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.46	-1.46

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MICH	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	127	1	0	-0.11	Ended
Q1	130	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	127	4	0	-2.64	Interception
Q1	130	4	0	-0.97	Punt
Q1	127	4	0	+1.08	Punt
Q1	130	7	0	+5.71	Pass TD
Q1	127	5	0	-4.25	Interception
Q1	130	2	0	-0.74	Ended
Q1	127	6	0	-0.84	Ended
Q2	130	1	0	-0.01	Field goal
Q2	130	4	0	+1.97	Ended
Q2	127	5	0	-1.82	Ended
Q2	130	8	0	+6.05	Field goal
Q2	127	5	0	+7.74	Rush TD
Q2	130	14	0	+1.71	Ended
Q3	127	1	0	+1.53	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Andrel Anthony 93 Yd pass from Cade McNamara (Jake Moody Kick) (+7.32 EPA)
2. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Kenneth Walker III 58 Yd Run (Payton Thorne Pass to Jayden Reed for Two-Point Conversion) (+6.86 EPA)
3. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Payton Thorne pass intercepted return for no gain to the MchSt 30 (-5.37 EPA)
4. Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · J.J. McCarthy run for a loss of 4 yards to the Mich 41 fumbled, recovered by MchSt Jacub Panasiuk (-5.24 EPA)
5. Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · Cade McNamara pass complete to Mike Sainristil for 43 yds to the MchSt 30 for a 1ST down (+4.51 EPA)
6. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Payton Thorne pass complete to Jayden Reed for 28 yds to the Mich 1 for a 1ST down (+4.4 EPA)
7. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Payton Thorne pass complete to Jalen Nailor for 40 yds to the Mich 8 for a 1ST down (+4.24 EPA)
8. Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · Mike Sainristil 19 Yd pass from Cade McNamara (Jake Moody Kick) (+3.55 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (37–33) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Cade McNamara (130) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: MICH 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 Wolverines vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan Wolverines 33, Michigan State Spartans 37 in Week 9 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Michigan Wolverines vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 33–37.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282777.

Who led Michigan Wolverines vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Cade McNamara (130) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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