Western Michigan Broncos 13–35 Michigan State Spartans: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2022

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Western Michigan Broncos 35–13 in Week 1, 2022. Final score: Western Michigan Broncos 13, Michigan State Spartans 35.

Game summary

Michigan State Spartans rolled past Western Michigan Broncos 35–13 in Week 1 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Payton Thorne (Michigan State) — 228.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.10 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jalen Berger — 120.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Corey Crooms — 5 rec, 41.0 yds.
EPA edge: Michigan State (+0.056/play) vs Western Michigan (-0.145/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Michigan Broncos	3	0	9	0	13
Michigan State Spartans	6	12	0	12	35

Scoring Map

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

WMUWestern Michigan Broncos

+3OPP 10

OPP EZ

+3OPP 25

MSUMichigan State Spartans

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Western Michigan
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 27 yards
Michigan State
Q1TD
GBGermie Bernard
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-6
Payton Thorne pass to Germie Bernard for a touchdown (44 yards)
Michigan State
Q2TD
DBDaniel Barker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-12
Payton Thorne pass to Daniel Barker for a touchdown (13 yards)
Michigan State
Q2TD
KCKeon Coleman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-18
Payton Thorne pass to Keon Coleman for a touchdown (41 yards)
Western Michigan
Q3TD
STSean Tyler
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-18
Sean Tyler rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Western Michigan
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 25
Score
12-18
Field goal good from 42 yards
Michigan State
Q4TD
JBJalen Berger
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
Jalen Berger rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Michigan State
Q4TD
TMTre Mosley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-30
Payton Thorne pass to Tre Mosley for a touchdown (43 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Payton Thorne (Michigan State) — 228.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.10 EPA/play +2.38 EPA
Jack Salopek (Western Michigan) — 170.0 yds · -0.28 EPA/play -12.13 EPA

Rushing

Jalen Berger (Michigan State) — 120.0 yds · 1 TD +0.03 EPA
Sean Tyler (Western Michigan) — 68.0 yds · 1 TD -0.14 EPA
Jarek Broussard (Michigan State) — 54.0 yds -0.21 EPA

Receiving

Corey Crooms (Western Michigan) — 5 rec · 41.0 yds -0.22 EPA
Keon Coleman (Michigan State) — 4 rec · 84.0 yds -0.03 EPA
Jehlani Galloway (Western Michigan) — 4 rec · 70.0 yds +0.58 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Payton Thorne	Michigan State	25	48.0%	228	4	+0.10	+2.38
Jack Salopek	Western Michigan	43	48.8%	170	0	-0.28	-12.13

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Michigan	Michigan State
Plays	73	56
EPA / play	-0.145	+0.056
Total EPA	-10.58	+3.13
Success rate	35.6%	44.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.282	+0.095
Rush EPA / play	+0.052	+0.024
Yards	340	447

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Michigan State	3	4	-2.79	Punt
Q1	Western Michigan	3	1	-2.19	Punt
Q1	Michigan State	3	0	-3.63	Punt
Q1	Western Michigan	9	51	+0.92	Field goal
Q1	Michigan State	6	75	+6.10	Pass TD
Q1	Western Michigan	3	-7	-3.78	Punt
Q1	Michigan State	7	45	+3.34	Pass TD
Q2	Western Michigan	3	0	-2.78	Punt
Q2	Michigan State	2	50	+3.41	Pass TD
Q2	Western Michigan	8	85	+0.76	Fumble
Q2	Michigan State	5	30	-0.74	Punt
Q2	Western Michigan	7	28	-2.60	Fumble
Q2	Michigan State	5	37	-2.03	Interception
Q2	Western Michigan	7	13	-2.36	Punt
Q3	Michigan State	4	19	-5.36	Fumble
Q3	Western Michigan	7	67	+6.51	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · Jack Salopek rushes for 61 yards (3rd & 9) (+6.09 EPA)
Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Payton Thorne pass to Germie Bernard for a touchdown (44 yards) (+5.04 EPA)
Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Fumble (-4.8 EPA)
Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · Fumble (-4.53 EPA)
Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Payton Thorne pass to Tre Mosley for a touchdown (43 yards) (+3.92 EPA)
Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Sean Tyler rushes for 45 yards (2nd & 4) (+3.77 EPA)
Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · Fumble (-3.6 EPA)
Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Jalen Berger rushes for 50 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.29 EPA)

Key takeaways

Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (35–13) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Payton Thorne (Michigan State) — 228.0 yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: Michigan State at 0.056 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Western Michigan Broncos vs Michigan State Spartans?

Western Michigan Broncos 13, Michigan State Spartans 35 in Week 1 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Western Michigan Broncos vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 13–35.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401416591.

Who led Western Michigan Broncos vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Payton Thorne (Michigan State) led passers with 228.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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