Akron Zips vs. Michigan State Spartans: 2022 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Akron Zips 52– in Week 2, 2022. Final score: Akron Zips , Michigan State Spartans 52.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Akron Zips	0	0	0	0
Michigan State Spartans	12	9	30	0	52

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Noah Kim (Michigan State) — 38.0 yds · 2 TD · +1.49 EPA/play +4.46 EPA
• Jeff Undercuffler Jr. (Akron) — 39.0 yds · +0.11 EPA/play +2.93 EPA
• Payton Thorne (Michigan State) — 207.0 yds · +0.02 EPA/play +0.64 EPA

Rushing

• Jalen Berger (Michigan State) — 89.0 yds · 3 TD -0.07 EPA
• Jarek Broussard (Michigan State) — 81.0 yds · 2 TD -0.35 EPA
• Elijah Collins (Michigan State) — 60.0 yds · 1 TD -0.05 EPA

Receiving

• Jayden Reed (Michigan State) — 6 rec · 76.0 yds +1.01 EPA
• Shocky Jacques-Louis (Akron) — 2 rec · 53.0 yds -1.03 EPA
• Daniel George (Akron) — 4 rec · 44.0 yds +1.05 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Noah Kim	Michigan State	3	100.0%	38	2	+1.49	+4.46
Jeff Undercuffler Jr.	Akron	27	40.7%	39	0	+0.11	+2.93
Payton Thorne	Michigan State	29	62.1%	207	0	+0.02	+0.64
Katin Houser	Michigan State	2	50.0%	2	0	-0.79	-1.57
DJ Irons	Akron	15	53.3%	166	0	-0.27	-4.11

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Akron	Michigan State
Plays	66	83
EPA / play	-0.108	-0.057
Total EPA	-7.14	-4.71
Success rate	30.3%	54.2%
Pass EPA / play	-0.028	+0.104
Rush EPA / play	-0.248	-0.168
Yards	272	497

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Akron	7	39	+2.96	Ended
Q1	Michigan State	4	25	+1.12	Ended
Q1	Akron	4	25	-9.39	Fumble
Q1	Michigan State	1	1	+0.72	Rush TD
Q1	Michigan State	3	4	-3.48	Ended
Q1	Akron	1	12	+2.03	Punt
Q1	Akron	1	22	-4.25	Fumble
Q1	Michigan State	7	44	+2.89	Ended
Q1	Akron	3	59	+3.49	Fumble
Q1	Michigan State	1	1	+0.28	Rush TD
Q1	Akron	5	27	-0.14	Ended
Q2	Michigan State	7	37	+1.86	Ended
Q2	Michigan State	1	0	-6.46	Interception
Q2	Akron	6	20	-1.06	Punt
Q2	Michigan State	5	30	+0.63	Ended
Q2	Michigan State	2	0	-5.08	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Akron Zips · Fumble (-8.89 EPA)
2. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Payton Thorne pass intercepted (-6.46 EPA)
3. Q2 · Akron Zips · Fumble (-5.01 EPA)
4. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Jarek Broussard rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-4.42 EPA)
5. Q3 · Akron Zips · Kickoff (+4.39 EPA)
6. Q1 · Akron Zips · Fumble (-4.25 EPA)
7. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Penalty (4th & 7) (-4.21 EPA)
8. Q4 · Akron Zips · Punt (+4.12 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (52–) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Noah Kim (Michigan State) — 38.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Michigan State at -0.057 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 Akron Zips vs Michigan State Spartans?

Akron Zips 0, Michigan State Spartans 52 in Week 2 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Akron Zips vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 0–52.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401405078.

Who led Akron Zips vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Noah Kim (Michigan State) led passers with 38.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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