Penn State Nittany Lions 28–10 Michigan State Spartans: Final Score & Recap | Week 12, 2025

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Michigan State Spartans 28–10 in Week 12, 2025. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 28, Michigan State Spartans 10.

Game summary

Penn State Nittany Lions rolled past Michigan State Spartans 28–10 in Week 12 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 6 plays.
Passing leader: #17 E.Grunkemeyer (Penn State) — 7.0 pass yds, +3.49 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #1 O.Kelly caught at 31 — 2 rec, 10.0 yds.
EPA edge: Penn State (+0.029/play) vs Michigan State (-0.405/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Penn State Nittany Lions	6	6	0	12	28
Michigan State Spartans	6	3	0	0	10

Scoring Map

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

PSUPenn State Nittany Lions

OPP EZ

+3OPP 7

MSUMichigan State Spartans

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Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Michigan State
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Rushing touchdown
Penn State
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Rushing touchdown
Michigan State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
6-9
Field goal good from 24 yards
Penn State
Q2TD
#D#5 D.Ross caught at 31
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-9
#5 D.Ross caught at 31 catch for a touchdown (75 yards)
Penn State
Q4TD
#D#5 D.Ross caught at 07
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-9
#5 D.Ross caught at 07 catch for a touchdown (4 yards)
Penn State
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-9
Rushing touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

#17 E.Grunkemeyer (Penn State) — 7.0 yds · +3.49 EPA/play +3.49 EPA
ddle-Shotgun #11 A.Milivojevic (Michigan State) — 13.0 yds · -0.11 EPA/play -0.55 EPA
#11 A.Milivojevic (Michigan State) — 19.0 yds · -0.51 EPA/play -2.05 EPA

Receiving

#1 O.Kelly caught at 31 (Michigan State) — 2 rec · 10.0 yds +0.01 EPA
#5 D.Ross caught at 31 (Penn State) — 1 rec · 75.0 yds +5.98 EPA
#4 E.Tau-Tolliver caught at 32 (Michigan State) — 1 rec · 32.0 yds +2.52 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	EPA/play	Total EPA
#17 E.Grunkemeyer	Penn State	1	100.0%	7	+3.49	+3.49
ddle-Shotgun #11 A.Milivojevic	Michigan State	5	60.0%	13	-0.11	-0.55
#11 A.Milivojevic	Michigan State	4	75.0%	19	-0.51	-2.05
Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer	Penn State	12	41.7%	35	-0.71	-8.53
Shotgun #11 A.Milivojevic	Michigan State	23	47.8%	29	-0.88	-20.21

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Penn State	Michigan State
Plays	62	49
EPA / play	+0.029	-0.405
Total EPA	+1.79	-19.85
Success rate	51.6%	34.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.234	-0.713
Rush EPA / play	-0.037	+0.174
Yards	383	198

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Penn State	2	6	-0.81	Punt
Q1	Michigan State	1	57	+4.76	Rush TD
Q1	Penn State	12	75	+3.69	Rush TD
Q1	Michigan State	3	6	-2.47	Ended
Q1	Penn State	3	3	-2.34	Ended
Q1	Michigan State	4	7	-5.80	Ended
Q1	Penn State	6	20	-4.92	Ended
Q2	Michigan State	7	52	+0.30	Field goal
Q2	Penn State	1	75	+5.98	Pass TD
Q2	Michigan State	3	7	-1.22	Punt
Q2	Penn State	8	16	-5.79	Ended
Q2	Michigan State	4	20	-0.63	Punt
Q2	Penn State	1	-1	-0.50	Ended
Q3	Michigan State	5	26	-1.30	Punt
Q3	Penn State	5	8	-2.85	Ended
Q3	Michigan State	3	3	-1.80	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · #5 D.Ross caught at 31 catch for a touchdown (75 yards) (+5.98 EPA)
Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Fumble (-4.81 EPA)
Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Rushing touchdown (+4.76 EPA)
Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Kickoff (+4.37 EPA)
Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Rush (4th & 1) (-3.93 EPA)
Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer sacked for a loss of 3 yards (4th & 2) (-3.74 EPA)
Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Shotgun #11 A.Milivojevic to #13 C.McCray thrown to 07 — Pass Incompletion (a loss of 45 yards) (-3.67 EPA)
Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Rushing touchdown (+3.67 EPA)

Key takeaways

Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (28–10) in Week 12.
Passing edge: #17 E.Grunkemeyer (Penn State) — 7.0 yds.
EPA edge: Penn State at 0.029 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 Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan State Spartans?

Penn State Nittany Lions 28, Michigan State Spartans 10 in Week 12 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan State Spartans?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 28–10.

Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752903.

Who led Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

#17 E.Grunkemeyer (Penn State) led passers with 7.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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