Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Michigan State Spartans: 2022 Week 4 Recap

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Michigan State Spartans 34–7 in Week 4, 2022. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 34, Michigan State Spartans 7.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	12	3	6	9	34
Michigan State Spartans	0	0	0	6	7

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tanner Morgan (Minnesota) — 268.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.68 EPA/play +17.75 EPA
• Noah Kim (Michigan State) — 70.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.99 EPA/play +6.90 EPA
• Payton Thorne (Michigan State) — 118.0 yds · -0.28 EPA/play -6.74 EPA

Rushing

• Mohamed Ibrahim (Minnesota) — 98.0 yds · 1 TD -0.12 EPA
• Trey Potts (Minnesota) — 72.0 yds -0.10 EPA
• Bryce Williams (Minnesota) — 26.0 yds +0.03 EPA

Receiving

• Michael Brown-Stephens (Minnesota) — 6 rec · 73.0 yds +1.02 EPA
• Keon Coleman (Michigan State) — 4 rec · 25.0 yds +0.18 EPA
• Jayden Reed (Michigan State) — 4 rec · 21.0 yds -0.30 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tanner Morgan	Minnesota	26	88.5%	268	3	+0.68	+17.75
Noah Kim	Michigan State	7	85.7%	70	1	+0.99	+6.90
Payton Thorne	Michigan State	24	66.7%	118	0	-0.28	-6.74

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Minnesota	Michigan State
Plays	70	44
EPA / play	+0.285	-0.163
Total EPA	+19.93	-7.15
Success rate	57.1%	45.5%
Pass EPA / play	+0.683	+0.005
Rush EPA / play	+0.050	-0.563
Yards	507	234

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Minnesota	10	80	+6.86	Rush TD
Q1	Michigan State	3	7	-2.19	Punt
Q1	Minnesota	8	78	+5.85	Pass TD
Q1	Michigan State	3	-6	-3.55	Punt
Q1	Minnesota	11	66	+0.53	Field goal
Q2	Michigan State	8	29	-2.52	Interception
Q2	Minnesota	3	39	-2.32	Fumble
Q2	Michigan State	5	15	-1.29	Punt
Q2	Minnesota	6	44	-0.80	Ended
Q3	Michigan State	11	74	+0.20	Fumble
Q3	Minnesota	12	90	+6.31	Pass TD
Q3	Michigan State	2	13	-4.52	Interception
Q3	Minnesota	6	29	+2.54	Pass TD
Q4	Michigan State	4	27	+0.16	Punt
Q4	Minnesota	14	81	+0.97	Field goal
Q4	Michigan State	8	75	+6.56	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Fumble (-6.0 EPA)
2. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Payton Thorne pass intercepted (-5.76 EPA)
3. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Noah Kim pass to Germie Bernard for a touchdown (27 yards) (+5.18 EPA)
4. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Fumble (-4.46 EPA)
5. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan pass to Brevyn Spann-Ford for 18 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.23 EPA)
6. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Payton Thorne pass to Tre Mosley for 11 yards (3rd & 9) (+2.6 EPA)
7. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mohamed Ibrahim rushes for 21 yards (2nd & 15) (+2.45 EPA)
8. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan rushes for 15 yards (3rd & 12) (+2.28 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (34–7) in Week 4.
• Passing edge: Tanner Morgan (Minnesota) — 268.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Minnesota at 0.285 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 Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Michigan State Spartans?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 34, Michigan State Spartans 7 in Week 4 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Michigan State Spartans?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 34–7.

Where can I find the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Michigan State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401405092.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Tanner Morgan (Minnesota) led passers with 268.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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