Central Michigan Chippewas 7–31 Michigan State Spartans: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Central Michigan Chippewas 31–7 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Central Michigan Chippewas 7, Michigan State Spartans 31.

Game summary

Michigan State Spartans rolled past Central Michigan Chippewas 31–7 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 6 plays.
Passing leader: Bert Emanuel Jr. (Central Michigan) — 12.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +3.78 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Nathan Carter — 113.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Jalen Berger — 4 rec, 30.0 yds.
EPA edge: Michigan State (-0.005/play) vs Central Michigan (-0.373/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Central Michigan Chippewas	0	6	0	0	7
Michigan State Spartans	0	9	6	12	31

Scoring Map

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

CMUCentral Michigan Chippewas

+3OPP 30

OPP EZ

MSUMichigan State Spartans

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Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Michigan State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 30
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 47 yards
Central Michigan
Q2TD
CPChris Parker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-3
Bert Emanuel Jr. pass to Chris Parker for a touchdown (12 yards)
Michigan State
Q2TD
NCNathan Carter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
Nathan Carter rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Michigan State
Q3TD
JBJalen Berger
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-15
Jalen Berger rushes 12 yards for a touchdown
Michigan State
Q4TD
THTyrell Henry
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-21
Noah Kim pass to Tyrell Henry for a touchdown (10 yards)
Michigan State
Q4TD
MCMaliq Carr
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-27
Noah Kim pass to Maliq Carr for a touchdown (8 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Bert Emanuel Jr. (Central Michigan) — 12.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.78 EPA/play +3.78 EPA
Noah Kim (Michigan State) — 258.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +3.70 EPA
Katin Houser (Michigan State) — -9.0 yds · -0.89 EPA/play -1.78 EPA

Rushing

Nathan Carter (Michigan State) — 113.0 yds · 1 TD -0.20 EPA
Jr. Bert Emanuel (Central Michigan) — 45.0 yds -0.29 EPA
Jalen Berger (Michigan State) — 24.0 yds · 1 TD +0.22 EPA

Receiving

Jalen Berger (Michigan State) — 4 rec · 30.0 yds +0.70 EPA
Jaron Glover (Michigan State) — 3 rec · 75.0 yds +1.76 EPA
Tre Mosley (Michigan State) — 3 rec · 39.0 yds +0.92 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Bert Emanuel Jr.	Central Michigan	1	100.0%	12	1	+3.78	+3.78
Noah Kim	Michigan State	31	54.8%	258	2	+0.12	+3.70
Katin Houser	Michigan State	2	0.0%	-9	0	-0.89	-1.78
Jase Bauer	Central Michigan	8	25.0%	9	0	-0.69	-5.50
Jr. Bert Emanuel	Central Michigan	18	55.6%	57	0	-0.66	-11.95

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Central Michigan	Michigan State
Plays	63	62
EPA / play	-0.373	-0.005
Total EPA	-23.48	-0.32
Success rate	33.3%	40.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.506	+0.058
Rush EPA / play	-0.273	-0.077
Yards	192	409

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Michigan State	5	35	-3.80	Ended
Q1	Central Michigan	14	58	-2.52	Ended
Q1	Michigan State	6	7	-2.27	Punt
Q1	Central Michigan	6	4	-3.25	Punt
Q2	Michigan State	6	18	-1.68	Punt
Q2	Central Michigan	3	7	-1.33	Punt
Q2	Michigan State	4	21	-1.80	Field goal
Q2	Central Michigan	3	9	-0.96	Punt
Q2	Michigan State	5	9	-4.88	Ended
Q2	Central Michigan	2	29	+4.68	Pass TD
Q2	Michigan State	7	84	+6.39	Rush TD
Q2	Central Michigan	3	9	-0.31	Punt
Q2	Michigan State	4	13	-1.07	Ended
Q3	Central Michigan	6	26	-6.13	Interception
Q3	Michigan State	6	27	-1.00	Punt
Q3	Central Michigan	3	-2	-3.20	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Jr. Bert Emanuel pass intercepted (-5.25 EPA)
Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Noah Kim pass to Christian Fitzpatrick for 72 yards (1st & 10) (+3.84 EPA)
Q2 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Bert Emanuel Jr. pass to Chris Parker for a touchdown (12 yards) (+3.78 EPA)
Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Noah Kim pass to Jaron Glover for 33 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.47 EPA)
Q1 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Jr. Bert Emanuel sacked for a loss of 7 yards (4th & 2) (-3.31 EPA)
Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Nathan Carter rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.18 EPA)
Q3 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Penalty (4th & 1) (+2.9 EPA)
Q4 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Jase Bauer — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.65 EPA)

Key takeaways

Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (31–7) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Bert Emanuel Jr. (Central Michigan) — 12.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Michigan State at -0.005 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 Central Michigan Chippewas vs Michigan State Spartans?

Central Michigan Chippewas 7, Michigan State Spartans 31 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Central Michigan Chippewas vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 7–31.

Where can I find the Central Michigan Chippewas vs Michigan State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520163.

Who led Central Michigan Chippewas vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Bert Emanuel Jr. (Central Michigan) led passers with 12.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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