Nebraska Cornhuskers 17–20 Michigan State Spartans: Final Score & Recap | Week 10, 2023

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 20–17 in Week 10, 2023. Final score: Nebraska Cornhuskers 17, Michigan State Spartans 20.

Game summary

Michigan State Spartans edged Nebraska Cornhuskers 20–17 in Week 10 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Alante Brown (Michigan State) — 42.0 pass yds, +2.65 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Nathan Carter — 50.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Montorie Foster Jr. — 4 rec, 94.0 yds.
EPA edge: Michigan State (-0.036/play) vs Nebraska (-0.127/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Nebraska Cornhuskers	0	9	0	6	17
Michigan State Spartans	3	6	3	6	20

Scoring Map

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

NEBNebraska Cornhuskers

+3OPP 18

OPP EZ

+3OPP 33

OPP EZ

MSUMichigan State Spartans

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Michigan State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 35 yards
Nebraska
Q2TD
HHHeinrich Haarberg
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-3
Heinrich Haarberg rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Michigan State
Q2TD
CFChristian Fitzpatrick
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
Katin Houser pass to Christian Fitzpatrick for a touchdown (11 yards)
Nebraska
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
9-9
Field goal good from 24 yards
Michigan State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
9-12
Field goal good from 50 yards
Michigan State
Q4TD
MFMontorie Foster Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-18
Sam Leavitt pass to Montorie Foster Jr. for a touchdown (25 yards)
Nebraska
Q4TD
EJEmmett Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
Emmett Johnson rushes 4 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Alante Brown (Michigan State) — 42.0 yds · +2.65 EPA/play +2.65 EPA
Katin Houser (Michigan State) — 150.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.05 EPA/play +1.20 EPA
Sam Leavitt (Michigan State) — 20.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.10 EPA/play -0.29 EPA

Rushing

Nathan Carter (Michigan State) — 50.0 yds -0.30 EPA
Emmett Johnson (Nebraska) — 57.0 yds · 1 TD +0.21 EPA
Anthony Grant (Nebraska) — 35.0 yds -0.21 EPA

Receiving

Montorie Foster Jr. (Michigan State) — 4 rec · 94.0 yds +1.56 EPA
Tyrell Henry (Michigan State) — 4 rec · 54.0 yds +1.49 EPA
Thomas Fidone II (Nebraska) — 3 rec · 43.0 yds +1.50 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Alante Brown	Michigan State	1	100.0%	42	0	+2.65	+2.65
Katin Houser	Michigan State	22	59.1%	150	1	+0.05	+1.20
Sam Leavitt	Michigan State	3	33.3%	20	1	-0.10	-0.29
Montorie Foster Jr.	Michigan State	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.64	-0.64
Heinrich Haarberg	Nebraska	35	34.3%	88	0	-0.52	-18.06

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Nebraska	Michigan State
Plays	67	55
EPA / play	-0.127	-0.036
Total EPA	-8.54	-1.97
Success rate	31.3%	30.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.516	+0.108
Rush EPA / play	+0.298	-0.175
Yards	257	295

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Michigan State	7	71	+2.26	Field goal
Q1	Nebraska	3	3	-2.92	Punt
Q1	Michigan State	3	5	-2.70	Punt
Q1	Nebraska	10	34	+0.70	Interception
Q1	Michigan State	3	2	-2.13	Punt
Q1	Nebraska	10	59	+4.62	Rush TD
Q2	Michigan State	6	80	+6.38	Pass TD
Q2	Nebraska	4	21	-1.54	Punt
Q2	Michigan State	3	18	-0.18	Punt
Q2	Nebraska	9	14	-3.90	Field goal
Q2	Michigan State	1	6	0.00	Ended
Q3	Nebraska	6	29	-0.99	Punt
Q3	Michigan State	11	53	+0.96	Field goal
Q3	Nebraska	3	-4	-3.59	Punt
Q3	Michigan State	5	-1	-3.85	Punt
Q3	Nebraska	3	1	-2.20	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Heinrich Haarberg rushes for 43 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.9 EPA)
Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Heinrich Haarberg rushes for 3 yards (4th & 2) (+3.13 EPA)
Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Heinrich Haarberg pass intercepted (-2.84 EPA)
Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Field goal good from 50 yards (+2.83 EPA)
Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Katin Houser pass to Jaylan Franklin for 46 yards (1st & 10) (+2.81 EPA)
Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Katin Houser pass to Christian Fitzpatrick for a touchdown (11 yards) (+2.8 EPA)
Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Heinrich Haarberg pass to Thomas Fidone II for 27 yards (3rd & 4) (+2.76 EPA)
Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Katin Houser pass to Tyrell Henry for 14 yards (3rd & 11) (+2.75 EPA)

Key takeaways

Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (20–17) in Week 10.
Passing edge: Alante Brown (Michigan State) — 42.0 yds.
EPA edge: Michigan State at -0.036 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 Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Michigan State Spartans?

Nebraska Cornhuskers 17, Michigan State Spartans 20 in Week 10 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 17–20.

Where can I find the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Michigan State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520369.

Who led Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Alante Brown (Michigan State) led passers with 42.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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