Michigan State Spartans vs. Indiana Hoosiers: 2023 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Indiana Hoosiers 24–21 in Week 12, 2023. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 24, Indiana Hoosiers 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan State Spartans	6	6	0	9	24
Indiana Hoosiers	0	6	6	6	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Katin Houser (Michigan State) — 260.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.23 EPA/play +8.76 EPA
• Brendan Sorsby (Indiana) — 178.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.06 EPA/play -2.11 EPA

Rushing

• Trent Howland (Indiana) — 81.0 yds · 1 TD +0.05 EPA
• Josh Henderson (Indiana) — 74.0 yds +0.28 EPA
• Jaren Mangham (Michigan State) — 42.0 yds -0.12 EPA

Receiving

• Maliq Carr (Michigan State) — 8 rec · 115.0 yds +0.70 EPA
• E.J. Williams Jr. (Indiana) — 6 rec · 43.0 yds -0.14 EPA
• Montorie Foster Jr. (Michigan State) — 7 rec · 93.0 yds +1.11 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Katin Houser	Michigan State	39	64.1%	260	3	+0.23	+8.76
Brendan Sorsby	Indiana	36	52.8%	178	2	-0.06	-2.11

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Michigan State	Indiana
Plays	72	79
EPA / play	+0.081	+0.143
Total EPA	+5.80	+11.26
Success rate	43.1%	50.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.225	-0.059
Rush EPA / play	-0.090	+0.311
Yards	397	453

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Michigan State	8	53	+4.71	Pass TD
Q1	Indiana	7	34	-0.63	Punt
Q1	Michigan State	7	33	+0.81	Punt
Q1	Indiana	3	5	-1.86	Punt
Q1	Michigan State	6	23	-2.43	Interception
Q1	Indiana	3	7	-1.43	Punt
Q2	Michigan State	3	3	-2.92	Punt
Q2	Indiana	11	88	+7.31	Rush TD
Q2	Michigan State	11	61	+0.04	Ended
Q2	Indiana	3	6	-1.22	Punt
Q2	Michigan State	8	78	+6.43	Pass TD
Q2	Indiana	7	61	+1.66	Ended
Q2	Michigan State	1	-1	0.00	Ended
Q3	Indiana	8	75	+6.63	Pass TD
Q3	Michigan State	3	9	-1.39	Punt
Q3	Indiana	3	-14	-4.39	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Katin Houser pass intercepted (-5.38 EPA)
2. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Katin Houser pass to Maliq Carr for a touchdown (36 yards) (+5.24 EPA)
3. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Katin Houser pass to Montorie Foster Jr. for a touchdown (29 yards) (+4.92 EPA)
4. Q4 · Indiana Hoosiers · Brendan Sorsby to Donaven McCulley — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-4.35 EPA)
5. Q3 · Indiana Hoosiers · Brendan Sorsby pass to Donaven McCulley for 24 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.48 EPA)
6. Q3 · Indiana Hoosiers · Brendan Sorsby pass to Donaven McCulley for 38 yards (2nd & 8) (+3.43 EPA)
7. Q4 · Indiana Hoosiers · Brendan Sorsby pass to Trey Walker for a touchdown (8 yards) (+3.13 EPA)
8. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Katin Houser pass to Maliq Carr for a touchdown (17 yards) (+3.0 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (24–21) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: Katin Houser (Michigan State) — 260.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Indiana at 0.143 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 Michigan State Spartans vs Indiana Hoosiers?

Michigan State Spartans 24, Indiana Hoosiers 21 in Week 12 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Indiana Hoosiers?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 24–21.

Where can I find the Michigan State Spartans vs Indiana Hoosiers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520405.

Who led Michigan State Spartans vs Indiana Hoosiers in passing?

Katin Houser (Michigan State) led passers with 260.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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