Michigan State Spartans 16–35 Penn State Nittany Lions: Final Score & Recap | Week 13, 2022

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Michigan State Spartans 35–16 in Week 13, 2022. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 16, Penn State Nittany Lions 35.

Game summary

Penn State Nittany Lions rolled past Michigan State Spartans 35–16 in Week 13 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Sean Clifford (Penn State) — 183.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.49 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Kaytron Allen — 82.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Keon Coleman — 8 rec, 91.0 yds.
EPA edge: Penn State (+0.147/play) vs Michigan State (-0.184/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan State Spartans	0	3	6	6	16
Penn State Nittany Lions	6	6	6	12	35

Scoring Map

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

MSUMichigan State Spartans

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PSUPenn State Nittany Lions

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Penn State
Q1TD
TJTheo Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Sean Clifford pass to Theo Johnson for a touchdown (11 yards)
Penn State
Q2TD
TJTheo Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
KeAndre Lambert-Smith pass to Theo Johnson for a touchdown (48 yards)
Michigan State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 34
Score
3-12
Field goal good from 51 yards
Penn State
Q3TD
TWTyler Warren
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-18
Sean Clifford pass to Tyler Warren for a touchdown (14 yards)
Michigan State
Q3TD
MCMaliq Carr
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-18
Payton Thorne pass to Maliq Carr for a touchdown (9 yards)
Michigan State
Q4TD
PTPayton Thorne
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
Payton Thorne rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Penn State
Q4TD
NSNicholas Singleton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-24
Sean Clifford pass to Nicholas Singleton for a touchdown (12 yards)
Penn State
Q4TD
KLKeAndre Lambert-Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-30
Sean Clifford pass to KeAndre Lambert-Smith for a touchdown (35 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Sean Clifford (Penn State) — 183.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.49 EPA/play +13.31 EPA
KeAndre Lambert-Smith (Penn State) — 48.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.51 EPA/play +3.51 EPA
Payton Thorne (Michigan State) — 204.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.12 EPA/play -5.59 EPA

Rushing

Kaytron Allen (Penn State) — 82.0 yds -0.21 EPA
Nicholas Singleton (Penn State) — 78.0 yds -0.20 EPA
Elijah Collins (Michigan State) — 33.0 yds +0.19 EPA

Receiving

Keon Coleman (Michigan State) — 8 rec · 91.0 yds +0.92 EPA
Jayden Reed (Michigan State) — 6 rec · 36.0 yds +0.06 EPA
KeAndre Lambert-Smith (Penn State) — 5 rec · 83.0 yds +1.97 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sean Clifford	Penn State	27	70.4%	183	4	+0.49	+13.31
KeAndre Lambert-Smith	Penn State	1	100.0%	48	1	+3.51	+3.51
Payton Thorne	Michigan State	47	51.1%	204	1	-0.12	-5.59

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Michigan State	Penn State
Plays	69	70
EPA / play	-0.184	+0.147
Total EPA	-12.72	+10.29
Success rate	36.2%	48.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.119	+0.601
Rush EPA / play	-0.324	-0.155
Yards	254	410

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Michigan State	3	7	-4.46	Fumble
Q1	Penn State	3	4	-2.66	Missed FG
Q1	Michigan State	5	4	-3.17	Punt
Q1	Penn State	6	25	-1.07	Punt
Q1	Michigan State	5	13	-2.87	Punt
Q1	Penn State	11	80	+6.95	Pass TD
Q1	Michigan State	5	26	-0.89	Punt
Q2	Penn State	5	80	+5.77	Pass TD
Q2	Michigan State	11	42	-2.62	Ended
Q2	Penn State	12	56	-0.36	Missed FG
Q2	Michigan State	10	36	-0.90	Field goal
Q3	Penn State	6	6	-3.08	Punt
Q3	Michigan State	3	6	-2.28	Punt
Q3	Penn State	8	36	+0.21	Pass TD
Q3	Michigan State	10	70	+6.31	Pass TD
Q3	Penn State	4	5	-3.09	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Fumble (-5.8 EPA)
Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass to Nicholas Singleton for a touchdown (12 yards) (+4.91 EPA)
Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Punt for 9 yards (-4.38 EPA)
Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Elijah Collins rushes for 10 yards (4th & 2) (+3.82 EPA)
Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Payton Thorne pass to Keon Coleman for 23 yards (3rd & 18) (+3.66 EPA)
Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass to KeAndre Lambert-Smith for a touchdown (35 yards) (+3.64 EPA)
Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · KeAndre Lambert-Smith pass to Theo Johnson for a touchdown (48 yards) (+3.51 EPA)
Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass to Theo Johnson for a touchdown (11 yards) (+3.33 EPA)

Key takeaways

Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (35–16) in Week 13.
Passing edge: Sean Clifford (Penn State) — 183.0 yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: Penn State at 0.147 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 Penn State Nittany Lions?

Michigan State Spartans 16, Penn State Nittany Lions 35 in Week 13 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 16–35.

Where can I find the Michigan State Spartans vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401405154.

Who led Michigan State Spartans vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?

Sean Clifford (Penn State) led passers with 183.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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