Michigan State Spartans 20–23 Minnesota Golden Gophers: Final Score & Recap | Week 10, 2025

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Michigan State Spartans 23–20 in Week 10, 2025. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 20, Minnesota Golden Gophers 23.

Game summary

Minnesota Golden Gophers edged Michigan State Spartans 23–20 in Week 10 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: :14) Shotgun #11 A.Milivojevic (Michigan State) — 16.0 pass yds, +3.77 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #1 O.Kelly caught at 35 — 1 rec, 45.0 yds.
EPA edge: Michigan State (+0.120/play) vs Minnesota (-0.121/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Michigan State Spartans	0	0	6	9	3	20
Minnesota Golden Gophers	6	3	0	6	6	23

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 13

OPP EZ

+3OPP 17

OPP EZ

+3OPP 19

MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Minnesota
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Rushing touchdown
Minnesota
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
0-9
Field goal good from 30 yards
Michigan State
Q3TD
#R#3 R.Bullard Jr. caught at 45
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
#3 R.Bullard Jr. caught at 45 catch for a touchdown (71 yards)
Michigan State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
9-9
Field goal good from 34 yards
Michigan State
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-9
Rushing touchdown
Minnesota
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-15
Rushing touchdown
Michigan State
OTFG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
18-15
Field goal good from 36 yards
Minnesota
OTTD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-21
Rushing touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

:14) Shotgun #11 A.Milivojevic (Michigan State) — 16.0 yds · +3.77 EPA/play +3.77 EPA
:10) Shotgun #11 A.Milivojevic (Michigan State) — 15.0 yds · +1.69 EPA/play +1.69 EPA
#11 A.Milivojevic (Michigan State) — 122.0 yds · +0.11 EPA/play +1.07 EPA

Receiving

#1 O.Kelly caught at 35 (Michigan State) — 1 rec · 45.0 yds +2.30 EPA
#3 R.Bullard Jr. caught at 45 (Michigan State) — 1 rec · 71.0 yds +8.12 EPA
#6 N.Marsh caught at 13 (Michigan State) — 1 rec · 48.0 yds +3.15 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	EPA/play	Total EPA
:14) Shotgun #11 A.Milivojevic	Michigan State	1	100.0%	16	+3.77	+3.77
:10) Shotgun #11 A.Milivojevic	Michigan State	1	100.0%	15	+1.69	+1.69
#11 A.Milivojevic	Michigan State	10	70.0%	122	+0.11	+1.07
:33) Shotgun #11 A.Milivojevic	Michigan State	1	100.0%	12	+0.74	+0.74
No Huddle #5 D.Lindsey	Minnesota	1	100.0%	11	+0.60	+0.60
:42) Shotgun #11 A.Milivojevic	Michigan State	1	100.0%	9	+0.35	+0.35

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Michigan State	Minnesota
Plays	69	63
EPA / play	+0.120	-0.121
Total EPA	+8.07	-7.00
Success rate	44.9%	33.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.129	-0.143
Rush EPA / play	+0.112	-0.075
Yards	473	306

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Minnesota	3	7	-3.14	Punt
Q1	Michigan State	10	66	+3.46	Missed FG
Q1	Minnesota	3	7	-2.53	Punt
Q1	Michigan State	3	4	-2.53	Ended
Q1	Minnesota	5	63	+4.81	Rush TD
Q1	Michigan State	9	41	-2.64	Ended
Q2	Minnesota	9	51	-0.79	Field goal
Q2	Michigan State	3	-5	-2.74	Ended
Q2	Minnesota	3	3	-2.16	Punt
Q2	Michigan State	6	17	+0.09	Ended
Q2	Minnesota	8	60	+0.25	Missed FG
Q2	Michigan State	1	13	-0.50	Ended
Q3	Michigan State	3	80	+8.73	Pass TD
Q3	Minnesota	4	13	-2.43	Punt
Q3	Michigan State	7	38	+0.85	Punt
Q3	Minnesota	3	9	-1.02	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · #3 R.Bullard Jr. caught at 45 catch for a touchdown (71 yards) (+8.12 EPA)
Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Fumble (-6.97 EPA)
Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Rush (1st & 10) (+5.06 EPA)
Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Punt (-3.82 EPA)
Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · :14) Shotgun #11 A.Milivojevic pass to #12 J.Velling caught at 44 for 16 yards (3rd & 7) (+3.77 EPA)
Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · #11 A.Milivojevic to #4 E.Tau-Tolliver thrown to 24 broken up by #14 K.Brown — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.46 EPA)
Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Shotgun #5 D.Lindsey pass to #86 J.Geers caught at 39 for 19 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.36 EPA)
Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Shotgun #5 D.Lindsey pass to #8 J.Smith caught at 04 for 13 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.21 EPA)

Key takeaways

Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (23–20) in Week 10.
Passing edge: :14) Shotgun #11 A.Milivojevic (Michigan State) — 16.0 yds.
EPA edge: Michigan State at 0.12 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Michigan State Spartans vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Michigan State Spartans 20, Minnesota Golden Gophers 23 in Week 10 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 20–23.

Where can I find the Michigan State Spartans vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752888.

Who led Michigan State Spartans vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

:14) Shotgun #11 A.Milivojevic (Michigan State) led passers with 16.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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