Richmond Spiders 14–45 Michigan State Spartans: Final Score & Recap | Week 2, 2023

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Richmond Spiders 45–14 in Week 2, 2023. Final score: Richmond Spiders 14, Michigan State Spartans 45.

Game summary

Michigan State Spartans dominated Richmond Spiders 45–14 in Week 2 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Noah Kim (Michigan State) — 292.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.67 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Nathan Carter — 111.0 yds, 3 TD.
Receiving leader: Tre Mosley — 5 rec, 84.0 yds.
EPA edge: Michigan State (+0.205/play) vs Richmond (-0.231/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Richmond Spiders	0	0	0	6	14
Michigan State Spartans	6	9	18	12	45

Scoring Map

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

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Michigan State
Q1TD
TMTre Mosley
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0-6
Noah Kim pass to Tre Mosley for a touchdown (11 yards)
Michigan State
Q2TD
THTyneil Hopper
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0-12
Noah Kim pass to Tyneil Hopper for a touchdown (13 yards)
Michigan State
Q2FG
Points+3
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0-15
Field goal good from 52 yards
Michigan State
Q3TD
NCNathan Carter
Points+6
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0-21
Nathan Carter rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Michigan State
Q3TD
NCNathan Carter
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0-27
Nathan Carter rushes 44 yards for a touchdown
Michigan State
Q3TD
NCNathan Carter
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0-33
Nathan Carter rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
Michigan State
Q4TD
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0-39
Fumble returned for a touchdown
Michigan State
Q4TD
AGAntonio Gates Jr.
Points+6
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0-45
Noah Kim pass to Antonio Gates Jr. for a touchdown (45 yards)
Richmond
Q4TD
SCSean Clarke
Points+6
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6-45
Jackson Hardy pass to Sean Clarke for a touchdown (5 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Noah Kim (Michigan State) — 292.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.67 EPA/play +14.80 EPA
Jackson Hardy (Richmond) — 16.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.18 EPA/play +4.36 EPA
Katin Houser (Michigan State) — 11.0 yds · +1.75 EPA/play +1.75 EPA

Rushing

Nathan Carter (Michigan State) — 111.0 yds · 3 TD +0.19 EPA
Noah Kim (Michigan State) — 21.0 yds +0.24 EPA
Jamaal Brown (Richmond) — 10.0 yds -0.36 EPA

Receiving

Tre Mosley (Michigan State) — 5 rec · 84.0 yds +1.43 EPA
Nick DeGennaro (Richmond) — 5 rec · 28.0 yds +0.17 EPA
Jerry Garcia Jr. (Richmond) — 4 rec · 34.0 yds +0.32 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Noah Kim	Michigan State	22	81.8%	292	3	+0.67	+14.80
Jackson Hardy	Richmond	2	100.0%	16	1	+2.18	+4.36
Katin Houser	Michigan State	1	100.0%	11	0	+1.75	+1.75
Savon Smith	Richmond	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.48	-0.48
Kyle Wickersham	Richmond	29	55.2%	78	0	-0.47	-13.63

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Richmond	Michigan State
Plays	54	60
EPA / play	-0.231	+0.205
Total EPA	-12.49	+12.33
Success rate	31.5%	53.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.305	+0.720
Rush EPA / play	-0.124	-0.114
Yards	193	465

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Richmond	3	-6	-3.81	Punt
Q1	Michigan State	3	1	-3.58	Punt
Q1	Richmond	3	8	-1.44	Punt
Q1	Michigan State	8	23	-0.72	Pass TD
Q1	Richmond	10	44	-2.75	Ended
Q1	Michigan State	8	79	+6.20	Pass TD
Q2	Richmond	5	27	-0.20	Punt
Q2	Michigan State	8	68	+1.32	Field goal
Q2	Richmond	12	65	+0.89	Missed FG
Q2	Michigan State	6	65	+4.30	Rush TD
Q3	Richmond	3	4	-2.25	Punt
Q3	Michigan State	4	63	+3.72	Rush TD
Q3	Richmond	3	5	-2.28	Punt
Q3	Michigan State	9	70	+3.77	Rush TD
Q3	Richmond	3	-7	-3.01	Punt
Q4	Michigan State	0	0	—	Touchdown

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-11.31 EPA)
Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Fumble (-5.59 EPA)
Q4 · Richmond Spiders · Jackson Hardy pass to Sean Clarke for a touchdown (5 yards) (+3.7 EPA)
Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Punt (-3.63 EPA)
Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Nathan Carter rushes 44 yards for a touchdown (+3.06 EPA)
Q2 · Richmond Spiders · Owen Laughlin rushes for 20 yards (4th & 10) (+2.92 EPA)
Q1 · Richmond Spiders · Kyle Wickersham pass to Ja'Vion Griffin for 1 yard (4th & 7) (-2.83 EPA)
Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Noah Kim pass to Tre Mosley for a touchdown (11 yards) (+2.66 EPA)

Key takeaways

Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (45–14) in Week 2.
Passing edge: Noah Kim (Michigan State) — 292.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Michigan State at 0.205 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 Richmond Spiders vs Michigan State Spartans?

Richmond Spiders 14, Michigan State Spartans 45 in Week 2 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Richmond Spiders vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 14–45.

Where can I find the Richmond Spiders vs Michigan State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520203.

Who led Richmond Spiders vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Noah Kim (Michigan State) led passers with 292.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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