Iowa Hawkeyes 20–32 Michigan State Spartans: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2024

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Iowa Hawkeyes 32–20 in Week 8, 2024. Final score: Iowa Hawkeyes 20, Michigan State Spartans 32.

Game summary

Michigan State Spartans beat Iowa Hawkeyes 32–20 in Week 8 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 6 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Aidan Chiles (Michigan State) — 249.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.14 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams — 86.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Nick Marsh — 8 rec, 113.0 yds.
EPA edge: Michigan State (+0.129/play) vs Iowa (+0.003/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Iowa Hawkeyes	0	0	12	6	20
Michigan State Spartans	6	6	6	12	32

Scoring Map

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

IOWAIowa Hawkeyes

+3

+3OPP 19

+3OPP 12

OPP EZ

+3OPP 38

+3

OPP EZ

MSUMichigan State Spartans

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Michigan State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 25
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 42 yards
Michigan State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 26
Score
0-6
Field goal good from 43 yards
Michigan State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
0-9
Field goal good from 36 yards
Michigan State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
0-12
Field goal good from 29 yards
Iowa
Q3TD
RVReece Vander Zee
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Cade McNamara pass to Reece Vander Zee for a touchdown (18 yards)
Michigan State
Q3TD
MFMontorie Foster Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Aidan Chiles pass to Montorie Foster Jr. for a touchdown (18 yards)
Iowa
Q3TD
BSBrendan Sullivan
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Brendan Sullivan rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Michigan State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 38
Score
12-21
Field goal good from 55 yards
Michigan State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 29
Score
12-24
Field goal good from 46 yards
Iowa
Q4TD
KJKaleb Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
Kaleb Johnson rushes 75 yards for a touchdown
Michigan State
Q4TD
NCNate Carter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-30
Nate Carter rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Aidan Chiles (Michigan State) — 249.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.14 EPA/play +4.46 EPA
Cade McNamara (Iowa) — 143.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.04 EPA/play -0.81 EPA

Rushing

Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams (Michigan State) — 86.0 yds -0.18 EPA
Kaleb Johnson (Iowa) — 98.0 yds · 1 TD -0.12 EPA
Aidan Chiles (Michigan State) — 70.0 yds +0.35 EPA

Receiving

Nick Marsh (Michigan State) — 8 rec · 113.0 yds +0.91 EPA
Montorie Foster Jr. (Michigan State) — 5 rec · 100.0 yds +1.72 EPA
Kaleb Johnson (Iowa) — 4 rec · 49.0 yds +0.68 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Aidan Chiles	Michigan State	31	71.0%	249	1	+0.14	+4.46
Cade McNamara	Iowa	22	45.5%	143	1	-0.04	-0.81

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Iowa	Michigan State
Plays	45	69
EPA / play	+0.003	+0.129
Total EPA	+0.13	+8.92
Success rate	37.8%	53.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.037	+0.144
Rush EPA / play	+0.041	+0.117
Yards	276	480

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Michigan State	7	52	+0.84	Field goal
Q1	Iowa	3	3	-3.24	Punt
Q1	Michigan State	8	64	+1.67	Field goal
Q1	Iowa	3	9	-1.45	Punt
Q1	Michigan State	5	21	-1.52	Interception
Q1	Iowa	3	5	-2.93	Missed FG
Q1	Michigan State	6	47	+0.24	Field goal
Q2	Iowa	7	32	-0.89	Punt
Q2	Michigan State	8	59	-0.85	Field goal
Q2	Iowa	3	9	+0.21	Punt
Q2	Michigan State	5	19	-0.70	Missed FG
Q3	Iowa	8	58	+5.39	Pass TD
Q3	Michigan State	9	75	+5.68	Pass TD
Q3	Iowa	7	26	+2.14	Rush TD
Q3	Michigan State	6	43	-0.17	Field goal
Q4	Iowa	2	18	-5.41	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Kaleb Johnson rushes 75 yards for a touchdown (+6.39 EPA)
Q2 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Punt (-4.42 EPA)
Q4 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Cade McNamara pass intercepted (-4.16 EPA)
Q3 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Cade McNamara pass to Reece Vander Zee for a touchdown (18 yards) (+4.1 EPA)
Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Field goal good from 55 yards (+3.49 EPA)
Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Aidan Chiles pass to Montorie Foster Jr. for 37 yards (1st & 10) (+3.19 EPA)
Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Aidan Chiles pass intercepted (-2.82 EPA)
Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Aidan Chiles pass to Nick Marsh for 11 yards (1st & 10) (+2.54 EPA)

Key takeaways

Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (32–20) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Aidan Chiles (Michigan State) — 249.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Michigan State at 0.129 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 Iowa Hawkeyes vs Michigan State Spartans?

Iowa Hawkeyes 20, Michigan State Spartans 32 in Week 8 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Iowa Hawkeyes vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 20–32.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628520.

Who led Iowa Hawkeyes vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Aidan Chiles (Michigan State) led passers with 249.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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