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Michigan State Spartans vs. Michigan Wolverines: 2024 Week 9 Recap

Wolverines defeat Spartans 24–17 in Week 9

Nate Carter paced the box score as Wolverines closed out a 17–24 Week 9 finish.

Michigan State Spartans 17 4-4
Final 17–24
Michigan Wolverines 24 6-3 Winner
Winner
Michigan Wolverines
Final score
17–24
Halftime
Michigan State Spartans 15–0 Michigan Wolverines
Top passer
Davis Warren
FantasyHQ MVP
Nate Carter

Top CFB performers · Spartans

  • Davis Warren 123.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.30 EPA/play +5.6 EPA
  • Nate Carter 128.0 yds · 1 TD +10.5 EPA
  • Kalel Mullings 24.0 yds -3.3 EPA

Top CFB performers · Wolverines

  • Davis Warren 123.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.30 EPA/play +5.6 EPA
  • Nate Carter 128.0 yds · 1 TD +10.5 EPA
  • Kalel Mullings 24.0 yds -3.3 EPA

Quick answer

Michigan Wolverines defeated Michigan State Spartans 24–17 in Week 9, 2024. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 17, Michigan Wolverines 24.

Game summary

Michigan Wolverines beat Michigan State Spartans 24–17 in Week 9 of the 2024 season.

  • Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 7 plays.
  • Passing leader: Davis Warren (Michigan) — 123.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.30 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Nate Carter — 128.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Colston Loveland — 6 rec, 67.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Michigan State (+0.160/play) vs Michigan (+0.086/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Michigan State Spartans603617
Michigan Wolverines096624

Scoring Map

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

MSUMichigan State Spartans
MICHMichigan Wolverines

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Michigan State
    Q1TD
    NCNate Carter

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Nate Carter rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

  2. Michigan
    Q2TD
    CLColston Loveland

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Davis Warren pass to Colston Loveland for a touchdown (10 yards)

  3. Michigan
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 20
    Score
    6-9

    Field goal good from 37 yards

  4. Michigan
    Q3TD
    AOAlex Orji

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-15

    Alex Orji rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

  5. Michigan State
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 29
    Score
    9-15

    Field goal good from 46 yards

  6. Michigan
    Q4TD
    CLColston Loveland

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-21

    Donovan Edwards pass to Colston Loveland for a touchdown (23 yards)

  7. Michigan State
    Q4TD
    NMNick Marsh

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-21

    Aidan Chiles pass to Nick Marsh for a touchdown (20 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Davis Warren (Michigan) — 123.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.30 EPA/play +5.62 EPA
  • Aidan Chiles (Michigan State) — 180.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.10 EPA/play +2.66 EPA
  • Donovan Edwards (Michigan) — 23.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.34 EPA/play +2.34 EPA

Rushing

  • Nate Carter (Michigan State) — 128.0 yds · 1 TD +0.55 EPA
  • Kalel Mullings (Michigan) — 24.0 yds -0.25 EPA
  • Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams (Michigan State) — 35.0 yds -0.20 EPA

Receiving

  • Colston Loveland (Michigan) — 6 rec · 67.0 yds +1.61 EPA
  • Montorie Foster Jr. (Michigan State) — 4 rec · 44.0 yds +0.87 EPA
  • Nick Marsh (Michigan State) — 4 rec · 42.0 yds +1.49 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Davis WarrenMichigan1968.4%1231+0.30+5.62
Aidan ChilesMichigan State2665.4%1801+0.10+2.66
Donovan EdwardsMichigan1100.0%231+2.34+2.34

Team EPA comparison

StatMichigan StateMichigan
Plays6552
EPA / play+0.160+0.086
Total EPA+10.42+4.45
Success rate47.7%42.3%
Pass EPA / play+0.102+0.398
Rush EPA / play+0.199-0.110
Yards376280

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Michigan State1373+2.75Missed FG
Q1Michigan33-2.63Punt
Q1Michigan State962+4.75Rush TD
Q1Michigan422-0.92Punt
Q2Michigan State59-1.86Punt
Q2Michigan622-1.06Punt
Q2Michigan State315-0.01Punt
Q2Michigan1064+5.92Pass TD
Q2Michigan State29-2.69Fumble
Q2Michigan115+0.56Field goal
Q2Michigan State1-20.00Ended
Q3Michigan1177+6.84Rush TD
Q3Michigan State971+5.72Field goal
Q3Michigan31-4.05Ended
Q3Michigan State310-1.31Punt
Q3Michigan648+2.47Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Aidan Chiles pass to Nick Marsh for a touchdown (20 yards) (+4.7 EPA)
  2. Q2 · Michigan Wolverines · Davis Warren pass to Colston Loveland for a touchdown (10 yards) (+4.46 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Nate Carter rushes 2 yards for a touchdown (+4.03 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Aidan Chiles pass to Montorie Foster Jr. for 30 yards (3rd & 4) (+3.91 EPA)
  5. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Field goal missed (-3.29 EPA)
  6. Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Nate Carter rushes for 34 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.13 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Aidan Chiles — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.05 EPA)
  8. Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Fumble (-3.04 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Michigan Wolverines controlled the final (24–17) in Week 9.
  • Passing edge: Davis Warren (Michigan) — 123.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: Michigan State at 0.16 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 Michigan Wolverines?

Michigan State Spartans 17, Michigan Wolverines 24 in Week 9 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Michigan Wolverines?

Michigan Wolverines won with a final score of 17–24.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628529.

Who led Michigan State Spartans vs Michigan Wolverines in passing?

Davis Warren (Michigan) led passers with 123.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Michigan State Spartans

Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L

Michigan Wolverines

Entered 5-3 Now 6-3 W