Michigan State Spartans 24–27 Rutgers Scarlet Knights: Final Score & Recap | Week 7, 2023

Quick answer

Rutgers Scarlet Knights defeated Michigan State Spartans 27–24 in Week 7, 2023. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 24, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 27.

Game summary

Rutgers Scarlet Knights edged Michigan State Spartans 27–24 in Week 7 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Gavin Wimsatt (Rutgers) — 157.0 pass yds, 1 TD, -0.23 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Kyle Monangai — 148.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Christian Dremel — 6 rec, 80.0 yds.
EPA edge: Rutgers (+0.020/play) vs Michigan State (-0.123/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan State Spartans	6	9	6	6	24
Rutgers Scarlet Knights	3	3	0	12	27

Scoring Map

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

MSUMichigan State Spartans

+3OPP 30

+3OPP 20

RUTGRutgers Scarlet Knights

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Michigan State
Q1TD
MFMontorie Foster Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Katin Houser pass to Montorie Foster Jr. for a touchdown (13 yards)
Rutgers
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 5
Score
6-3
Field goal good from 22 yards
Rutgers
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 30
Score
6-6
Field goal good from 47 yards
Michigan State
Q2TD
KHKatin Houser
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Katin Houser rushes 12 yards for a touchdown
Michigan State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 20
Score
15-6
Field goal good from 37 yards
Michigan State
Q3TD
TMTre Mosley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-6
Katin Houser pass to Tre Mosley for a touchdown (4 yards)
Michigan State
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-6
Fumble returned for a touchdown
Rutgers
Q4TD
IWIsaiah Washington
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-12
Gavin Wimsatt pass to Isaiah Washington for a touchdown (4 yards)
Rutgers
Q4TD
KMKyle Monangai
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-18
Kyle Monangai rushes 21 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Gavin Wimsatt (Rutgers) — 157.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.23 EPA/play -6.89 EPA
Katin Houser (Michigan State) — 129.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.31 EPA/play -9.38 EPA

Rushing

Kyle Monangai (Rutgers) — 148.0 yds · 1 TD +0.42 EPA
Nathan Carter (Michigan State) — 51.0 yds -0.31 EPA
Jalen Berger (Michigan State) — 49.0 yds +0.14 EPA

Receiving

Christian Dremel (Rutgers) — 6 rec · 80.0 yds +0.74 EPA
Tre Mosley (Michigan State) — 6 rec · 36.0 yds +0.74 EPA
Montorie Foster Jr. (Michigan State) — 4 rec · 48.0 yds +0.30 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Gavin Wimsatt	Rutgers	30	43.3%	157	1	-0.23	-6.89
Katin Houser	Michigan State	30	53.3%	129	2	-0.31	-9.38

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Michigan State	Rutgers
Plays	68	64
EPA / play	-0.123	+0.020
Total EPA	-8.35	+1.26
Success rate	42.6%	42.2%
Pass EPA / play	-0.313	-0.230
Rush EPA / play	+0.027	+0.240
Yards	266	325

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Michigan State	14	75	+6.16	Pass TD
Q1	Rutgers	9	61	+1.51	Field goal
Q1	Michigan State	3	6	-2.37	Punt
Q1	Rutgers	6	46	+0.31	Field goal
Q2	Michigan State	9	35	-6.14	Fumble
Q2	Rutgers	7	11	-2.51	Missed FG
Q2	Michigan State	4	16	-5.66	Fumble
Q2	Rutgers	3	11	-0.00	Ended
Q2	Michigan State	4	17	+2.78	Rush TD
Q2	Rutgers	2	29	-1.93	Interception
Q2	Michigan State	9	30	-0.68	Field goal
Q2	Rutgers	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q3	Rutgers	8	30	-0.85	Punt
Q3	Michigan State	14	80	+5.76	Pass TD
Q3	Rutgers	3	-8	-3.64	Punt
Q3	Michigan State	5	5	-2.99	Touchdown

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-5.7 EPA)
Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Fumble (-5.55 EPA)
Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Fumble (-4.08 EPA)
Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Punt (-3.77 EPA)
Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Katin Houser rushes 12 yards for a touchdown (+3.76 EPA)
Q4 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Gavin Wimsatt pass to Isaiah Washington for 24 yards (2nd & 15) (+3.08 EPA)
Q2 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Gavin Wimsatt pass intercepted (-2.91 EPA)
Q1 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Kyle Monangai rushes for 8 yards (4th & 1) (+2.82 EPA)

Key takeaways

Rutgers Scarlet Knights controlled the final (27–24) in Week 7.
Passing edge: Gavin Wimsatt (Rutgers) — 157.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Rutgers at 0.02 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 Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

Michigan State Spartans 24, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 27 in Week 7 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights won with a final score of 24–27.

Where can I find the Michigan State Spartans vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520324.

Who led Michigan State Spartans vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights in passing?

Gavin Wimsatt (Rutgers) led passers with 157.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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