Michigan Wolverines vs. Michigan State Spartans: 2023 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan Wolverines defeated Michigan State Spartans 49– in Week 8, 2023. Final score: Michigan Wolverines 49, Michigan State Spartans .

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan Wolverines	12	12	12	6	49
Michigan State Spartans	0	0	0	0

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• J.J. McCarthy (Michigan) — 279.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.73 EPA/play +20.33 EPA
• Jack Tuttle (Michigan) — 63.0 yds · +0.32 EPA/play +1.91 EPA
• Katin Houser (Michigan State) — 87.0 yds · +0.05 EPA/play +1.12 EPA

Rushing

• Nathan Carter (Michigan State) — 36.0 yds -0.73 EPA
• Blake Corum (Michigan) — 41.0 yds · 1 TD +0.03 EPA
• Donovan Edwards (Michigan) — 14.0 yds -0.27 EPA

Receiving

• AJ Barner (Michigan) — 8 rec · 99.0 yds +1.13 EPA
• Colston Loveland (Michigan) — 4 rec · 79.0 yds +2.56 EPA
• Semaj Morgan (Michigan) — 3 rec · 39.0 yds +0.69 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
J.J. McCarthy	Michigan	28	75.0%	279	4	+0.73	+20.33
Jack Tuttle	Michigan	6	83.3%	63	0	+0.32	+1.91
Katin Houser	Michigan State	23	52.2%	87	0	+0.05	+1.12
Jayden Denegal	Michigan	2	100.0%	7	0	-0.21	-0.42
Sam Leavitt	Michigan State	7	57.1%	32	0	-0.58	-4.03

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Michigan	Michigan State
Plays	67	56
EPA / play	+0.280	-0.424
Total EPA	+18.77	-23.73
Success rate	55.2%	25.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.606	-0.267
Rush EPA / play	-0.099	-0.619
Yards	444	248

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Michigan	12	89	+7.82	Rush TD
Q1	Michigan State	7	36	-2.45	Ended
Q1	Michigan	5	51	+3.60	Pass TD
Q1	Michigan State	3	0	-3.09	Punt
Q1	Michigan	11	66	+4.26	Pass TD
Q2	Michigan State	3	6	-2.00	Punt
Q2	Michigan	3	9	-0.92	Punt
Q2	Michigan State	3	3	-1.82	Punt
Q2	Michigan	7	48	+3.51	Pass TD
Q2	Michigan State	5	6	-0.20	Punt
Q2	Michigan	10	76	-1.09	Ended
Q3	Michigan State	9	115	-4.51	Touchdown
Q3	Michigan State	3	6	-1.61	Punt
Q3	Michigan	1	11	+1.62	Pass TD
Q3	Michigan State	3	9	-1.23	Punt
Q3	Michigan	3	7	-1.56	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Interception returned for a touchdown (-5.36 EPA)
2. Q2 · Michigan Wolverines · Penalty (2nd & 4) (-4.24 EPA)
3. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Katin Houser pass to Maliq Carr for 21 yards (3rd & 11) (+4.04 EPA)
4. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · J.J. McCarthy pass to AJ Barner for 21 yards (3rd & 14) (+4.03 EPA)
5. Q2 · Michigan Wolverines · J.J. McCarthy pass to Donovan Edwards for 6 yards (1st & 10) (-3.86 EPA)
6. Q2 · Michigan Wolverines · J.J. McCarthy pass to Colston Loveland for a touchdown (22 yards) (+3.61 EPA)
7. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Katin Houser pass to Nathan Carter for 17 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.58 EPA)
8. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Sam Leavitt pass intercepted (-3.27 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan Wolverines controlled the final (49–) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: J.J. McCarthy (Michigan) — 279.0 yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: Michigan at 0.28 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 Wolverines vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan Wolverines 49, Michigan State Spartans 0 in Week 8 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Michigan Wolverines vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan Wolverines won with a final score of 49–0.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520340.

Who led Michigan Wolverines vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

J.J. McCarthy (Michigan) led passers with 279.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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