Wisconsin Badgers 28–34 Michigan State Spartans: Final Score & Recap | Week 7, 2022

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Wisconsin Badgers 34–28 in Week 7, 2022. Final score: Wisconsin Badgers 28, Michigan State Spartans 34.

Game summary

Michigan State Spartans edged Wisconsin Badgers 34–28 in Week 7 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Payton Thorne (Michigan State) — 258.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.33 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Braelon Allen — 117.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Jayden Reed — 9 rec, 117.0 yds.
EPA edge: Michigan State (+0.027/play) vs Wisconsin (+0.003/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Wisconsin Badgers	6	6	0	6	6	28
Michigan State Spartans	6	0	6	6	12	34

Scoring Map

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

WISWisconsin Badgers

MSUMichigan State Spartans

FantasyHQ CFB Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Wisconsin
Q1TD
BABraelon Allen
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Braelon Allen rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Michigan State
Q1TD
JBJalen Berger
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Jalen Berger rushes 12 yards for a touchdown
Wisconsin
Q2TD
BABraelon Allen
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Braelon Allen rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Michigan State
Q3TD
ECElijah Collins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Elijah Collins rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Michigan State
Q4TD
KCKeon Coleman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Payton Thorne pass to Keon Coleman for a touchdown (27 yards)
Wisconsin
Q4TD
KLKeontez Lewis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Graham Mertz pass to Keontez Lewis for a touchdown (3 yards)
Michigan State
OTTD
KCKeon Coleman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
Jayden Reed pass to Keon Coleman for a touchdown (25 yards)
Wisconsin
OTTD
CDChimere Dike
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-24
Graham Mertz pass to Chimere Dike for a touchdown (25 yards)
Michigan State
OT2TD
JRJayden Reed
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-30
Payton Thorne pass to Jayden Reed for a touchdown (27 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Payton Thorne (Michigan State) — 258.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.33 EPA/play +8.82 EPA
Bryce Baringer (Michigan State) — 0.0 yds · -0.95 EPA/play -0.95 EPA
Graham Mertz (Wisconsin) — 108.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.20 EPA/play -4.77 EPA

Rushing

Braelon Allen (Wisconsin) — 117.0 yds · 2 TD +0.08 EPA
Jalen Berger (Michigan State) — 53.0 yds · 1 TD +0.02 EPA
Elijah Collins (Michigan State) — 43.0 yds · 1 TD -0.39 EPA

Receiving

Jayden Reed (Michigan State) — 9 rec · 117.0 yds +0.99 EPA
Keon Coleman (Michigan State) — 5 rec · 79.0 yds +0.59 EPA
Chimere Dike (Wisconsin) — 4 rec · 45.0 yds +0.67 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Payton Thorne	Michigan State	29	72.4%	258	2	+0.33	+8.82
Bryce Baringer	Michigan State	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.95	-0.95
Graham Mertz	Wisconsin	27	51.9%	108	2	-0.20	-4.77
Jayden Reed	Michigan State	1	100.0%	25	1	—	—

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Wisconsin	Michigan State
Plays	62	64
EPA / play	+0.003	+0.027
Total EPA	+0.19	+1.60
Success rate	40.3%	40.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.199	+0.281
Rush EPA / play	+0.146	-0.196
Yards	288	393

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Michigan State	2	2	-1.72	Punt
Q1	Wisconsin	11	53	+5.20	Rush TD
Q1	Michigan State	13	82	+0.21	Ended
Q1	Wisconsin	2	0	-4.36	Interception
Q1	Michigan State	2	12	+2.23	Rush TD
Q1	Wisconsin	9	75	+5.76	Rush TD
Q2	Michigan State	6	38	+0.65	Punt
Q2	Wisconsin	3	6	-1.64	Punt
Q2	Michigan State	5	10	-0.71	Punt
Q2	Wisconsin	3	16	-0.05	Punt
Q2	Michigan State	1	4	-0.79	Ended
Q3	Wisconsin	3	-2	-3.27	Punt
Q3	Michigan State	5	15	-1.98	Punt
Q3	Wisconsin	11	40	-2.11	Punt
Q3	Michigan State	8	97	+8.34	Rush TD
Q3	Wisconsin	4	9	-2.72	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Payton Thorne pass to Maliq Carr for 72 yards (1st & 10) (+4.91 EPA)
Q4 · Wisconsin Badgers · Graham Mertz pass to Keontez Lewis for a touchdown (3 yards) (+4.29 EPA)
Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Elijah Collins rushes for a loss of 1 yard (4th & 1) (-3.7 EPA)
Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Payton Thorne pass to Jayden Reed for 26 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.69 EPA)
Q3 · Wisconsin Badgers · Penalty (3rd & 14) (+3.58 EPA)
Q1 · Wisconsin Badgers · Graham Mertz pass intercepted (-3.55 EPA)
Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Payton Thorne pass to Keon Coleman for a touchdown (27 yards) (+3.46 EPA)
Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Penalty (4th & 4) (+3.37 EPA)

Key takeaways

Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (34–28) in Week 7.
Passing edge: Payton Thorne (Michigan State) — 258.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Michigan State at 0.027 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 Wisconsin Badgers vs Michigan State Spartans?

Wisconsin Badgers 28, Michigan State Spartans 34 in Week 7 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Wisconsin Badgers vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 28–34.

Where can I find the Wisconsin Badgers vs Michigan State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401405116.

Who led Wisconsin Badgers vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Payton Thorne (Michigan State) led passers with 258.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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