Michigan State Spartans 13–38 Indiana Hoosiers: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2025

Quick answer

Indiana Hoosiers defeated Michigan State Spartans 38–13 in Week 8, 2025. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 13, Indiana Hoosiers 38.

Game summary

Indiana Hoosiers rolled past Michigan State Spartans 38–13 in Week 8 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Fernando Mendoza (Indiana) — 336.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.86 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Kaelon Black — 64.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Nick Marsh — 7 rec, 64.0 yds.
EPA edge: Indiana (+0.446/play) vs Michigan State (+0.171/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan State Spartans	3	6	0	3	13
Indiana Hoosiers	6	12	12	3	38

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 21

OPP EZ

+3OPP 14

+3OPP 17

IUIndiana Hoosiers

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Michigan State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 21
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 38 yards
Indiana
Q1TD
EWE.J. Williams Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-6
Fernando Mendoza pass to E.J. Williams Jr. for a touchdown (13 yards)
Michigan State
Q2TD
NMNick Marsh
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Aidan Chiles pass to Nick Marsh for a touchdown (15 yards)
Indiana
Q2TD
ESElijah Sarratt
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Fernando Mendoza pass to Elijah Sarratt for a touchdown (24 yards)
Indiana
Q2TD
KBKaelon Black
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-18
Kaelon Black rushes 29 yards for a touchdown
Indiana
Q3TD
OCOmar Cooper Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-24
Fernando Mendoza pass to Omar Cooper Jr. for a touchdown (48 yards)
Indiana
Q3TD
ESElijah Sarratt
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-30
Fernando Mendoza pass to Elijah Sarratt for a touchdown (27 yards)
Indiana
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
9-33
Field goal good from 31 yards
Michigan State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
12-33
Field goal good from 34 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Fernando Mendoza (Indiana) — 336.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.86 EPA/play +24.20 EPA
Aidan Chiles (Michigan State) — 224.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.38 EPA/play +13.23 EPA
Alessio Milivojevic (Michigan State) — 48.0 yds · +0.03 EPA/play +0.17 EPA

Rushing

Kaelon Black (Indiana) — 64.0 yds · 1 TD +0.42 EPA
Makhi Frazier (Michigan State) — 1.0 yds -1.18 EPA
Khobie Martin (Indiana) — 40.0 yds -0.01 EPA

Receiving

Nick Marsh (Michigan State) — 7 rec · 64.0 yds +0.78 EPA
Omar Cooper Jr. (Indiana) — 8 rec · 115.0 yds +1.07 EPA
Omari Kelly (Michigan State) — 3 rec · 59.0 yds +1.06 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Fernando Mendoza	Indiana	28	85.7%	336	4	+0.86	+24.20
Aidan Chiles	Michigan State	35	77.1%	224	1	+0.38	+13.23
Alessio Milivojevic	Michigan State	6	50.0%	48	0	+0.03	+0.17

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Michigan State	Indiana
Plays	61	56
EPA / play	+0.171	+0.446
Total EPA	+10.42	+24.95
Success rate	45.9%	58.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.327	+0.864
Rush EPA / play	-0.149	+0.027
Yards	378	468

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Michigan State	12	60	+1.47	Field goal
Q1	Indiana	11	79	+6.83	Pass TD
Q1	Michigan State	12	85	+6.87	Pass TD
Q2	Indiana	5	75	+5.96	Pass TD
Q2	Michigan State	6	35	-0.64	Punt
Q2	Indiana	8	80	+6.39	Rush TD
Q2	Michigan State	6	13	+0.56	Ended
Q3	Indiana	4	64	+4.16	Pass TD
Q3	Michigan State	9	43	+0.17	Missed FG
Q3	Indiana	8	68	+4.29	Pass TD
Q3	Michigan State	3	12	+0.57	Punt
Q3	Indiana	9	49	-2.04	Ended
Q4	Michigan State	6	71	+0.93	Ended
Q4	Indiana	10	54	-0.64	Field goal
Q4	Michigan State	7	59	+0.50	Field goal
Q4	Indiana	1	-1	0.00	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Fumble (+5.28 EPA)
Q2 · Indiana Hoosiers · Kaelon Black rushes 29 yards for a touchdown (+4.57 EPA)
Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Aidan Chiles pass to Omari Kelly for 16 yards (4th & 2) (+4.33 EPA)
Q3 · Indiana Hoosiers · Fernando Mendoza pass to Omar Cooper Jr. for a touchdown (48 yards) (+4.05 EPA)
Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Aidan Chiles pass to Omari Kelly for 20 yards (3rd & 13) (+4.01 EPA)
Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Aidan Chiles pass to Nick Marsh for a touchdown (15 yards) (+3.78 EPA)
Q1 · Indiana Hoosiers · Fernando Mendoza pass to Jonathan Brady for 16 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.61 EPA)
Q2 · Indiana Hoosiers · Fernando Mendoza pass to Riley Nowakowski for 39 yards (2nd & 17) (+3.18 EPA)

Key takeaways

Indiana Hoosiers controlled the final (38–13) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Fernando Mendoza (Indiana) — 336.0 yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: Indiana at 0.446 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Michigan State Spartans vs Indiana Hoosiers?

Michigan State Spartans 13, Indiana Hoosiers 38 in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Indiana Hoosiers?

Indiana Hoosiers won with a final score of 13–38.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752878.

Who led Michigan State Spartans vs Indiana Hoosiers in passing?

Fernando Mendoza (Indiana) led passers with 336.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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