Rutgers Scarlet Knights 21–27 Michigan State Spartans: Final Score & Recap | Week 11, 2022

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 27–21 in Week 11, 2022. Final score: Rutgers Scarlet Knights 21, Michigan State Spartans 27.

Game summary

Michigan State Spartans edged Rutgers Scarlet Knights 27–21 in Week 11 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Gavin Wimsatt (Rutgers) — 229.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.36 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Kyle Monangai — 162.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Aron Cruickshank — 6 rec, 45.0 yds.
EPA edge: Rutgers (+0.277/play) vs Michigan State (+0.057/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Rutgers Scarlet Knights	0	6	6	6	21
Michigan State Spartans	6	6	6	6	27

Scoring Map

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

RUTGRutgers Scarlet Knights

+3OPP 17

+3OPP 31

MSUMichigan State Spartans

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Michigan State
Q1TD
DBDaniel Barker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Payton Thorne pass to Daniel Barker for a touchdown (26 yards)
Rutgers
Q2TD
AYAaron Young
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Gavin Wimsatt pass to Aaron Young for a touchdown (18 yards)
Michigan State
Q2TD
JBJalen Berger
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Jalen Berger rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Michigan State
Q3TD
JRJayden Reed
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Payton Thorne pass to Jayden Reed for a touchdown (25 yards)
Rutgers
Q3TD
JLJohnny Langan
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Johnny Langan rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Michigan State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
12-21
Field goal good from 34 yards
Michigan State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 31
Score
12-24
Field goal good from 48 yards
Rutgers
Q4TD
SJShameen Jones
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
Gavin Wimsatt pass to Shameen Jones for a touchdown (31 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Gavin Wimsatt (Rutgers) — 229.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.36 EPA/play +12.39 EPA
Johnny Langan (Rutgers) — 0.0 yds · -0.42 EPA/play -0.42 EPA
Payton Thorne (Michigan State) — 246.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.02 EPA/play -0.68 EPA

Rushing

Kyle Monangai (Rutgers) — 162.0 yds +0.26 EPA
Jalen Berger (Michigan State) — 83.0 yds · 1 TD +0.12 EPA
Jarek Broussard (Michigan State) — 80.0 yds +0.26 EPA

Receiving

Aron Cruickshank (Rutgers) — 6 rec · 45.0 yds +0.73 EPA
Johnny Langan (Rutgers) — 5 rec · 73.0 yds +1.16 EPA
Jayden Reed (Michigan State) — 4 rec · 90.0 yds +1.62 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Gavin Wimsatt	Rutgers	34	58.8%	229	2	+0.36	+12.39
Johnny Langan	Rutgers	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.42	-0.42
Payton Thorne	Michigan State	34	52.9%	246	2	-0.02	-0.68

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Rutgers	Michigan State
Plays	76	69
EPA / play	+0.277	+0.057
Total EPA	+21.06	+3.96
Success rate	50.0%	46.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.342	-0.020
Rush EPA / play	+0.222	+0.132
Yards	492	445

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Michigan State	5	32	+2.20	Ended
Q1	Michigan State	1	0	-1.84	Punt
Q1	Rutgers	7	33	-0.79	Punt
Q1	Michigan State	10	74	+0.11	Ended
Q1	Rutgers	3	3	-2.65	Punt
Q1	Michigan State	9	72	+5.57	Pass TD
Q1	Rutgers	7	40	+0.97	Punt
Q2	Michigan State	6	28	-0.54	Punt
Q2	Rutgers	9	106	+9.15	Pass TD
Q2	Michigan State	10	67	+3.64	Rush TD
Q2	Rutgers	12	53	-0.87	Punt
Q3	Michigan State	5	86	+6.67	Pass TD
Q3	Rutgers	3	5	-2.04	Punt
Q3	Michigan State	8	28	-5.19	Ended
Q3	Rutgers	9	69	+6.22	Rush TD
Q3	Michigan State	3	6	-2.30	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Gavin Wimsatt pass to Shameen Jones for a touchdown (31 yards) (+6.27 EPA)
Q2 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Penalty (1st & 10) (-4.39 EPA)
Q4 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Blocked Field Goal (39 yards) (-4.34 EPA)
Q3 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Gavin Wimsatt pass to Aron Cruickshank for 28 yards (3rd & 10) (+4.11 EPA)
Q3 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Aron Cruickshank rushes for 25 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.89 EPA)
Q2 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Gavin Wimsatt pass to Sean Ryan for 16 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.24 EPA)
Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Payton Thorne pass to Tre Mosley for 21 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.14 EPA)
Q2 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Gavin Wimsatt pass to Aaron Young for a touchdown (18 yards) (+2.96 EPA)

Key takeaways

Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (27–21) in Week 11.
Passing edge: Gavin Wimsatt (Rutgers) — 229.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Rutgers at 0.277 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 Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Michigan State Spartans?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights 21, Michigan State Spartans 27 in Week 11 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 21–27.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401405138.

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

Gavin Wimsatt (Rutgers) led passers with 229.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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