Washington State vs Michigan State Game Matchup
Washington State logo Washington State Cougars vs Michigan State SpartansMichigan State logo
Thursday, December 28th 2017 (9:00 PM EST)
Michigan State -2.5 (47.5) (0)  Open: 0.0
Michigan State 42 - Washington State: 17  (SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION HOLIDAY BOWL)

 
Cougars (9 - 4) (7 - 6 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 37 - 30 (30 - 33 on Road)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Bowl Game Opt OutsOur Line: -0    (SP+ -5)
PPG only: WSU: 31 - MSU: 25 (56)
MSU Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
WSU Travel: 1616 miles, 3 hrs behind
Spartans (10 - 3) (8 - 5 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 19 - 26 (20 - 25 @ Home)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Washington State's 2017 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResult
Sat 9/2 Washington State vs Montana State-40.5 W 31 - 0
Sat 9/9 Washington State vs Boise State-7.558.0W 47 - 44
Sat 9/16 Washington State vs Oregon State-19.565.5W 52 - 23
Sat 9/23 Washington State vs Nevada-28.565.5W 45 - 7
Fri 9/29 Washington State vs USC+4.560.0W 30 - 27
Sat 10/7 Washington State at Oregon-1.561.0W 33 - 10
Fri 10/13 Washington State at California-16.554.5L 3 - 37
Sat 10/21 Washington State vs Colorado-9.052.5W 28 - 0
Sat 10/28 Washington State at Arizona+1.063.0L 37 - 58
Sat 11/4 Washington State vs Stanford+1.556.0W 24 - 21
Sat 11/11 Washington State at Utah-1.050.5W 33 - 25
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/25 Washington State at Washington+9.550.5L 14 - 41
Thu 12/28 Washington State vs Michigan State+2.547.5L 17 - 42
Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
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Michigan State's 2017 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResult
Sat 9/2 Michigan State vs Bowling Green-17.056.0W 35 - 10
Sat 9/9 Michigan State vs Western Michigan-7.051.5W 28 - 14
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/23 Michigan State vs Notre Dame+3.554.0L 18 - 38
Sat 9/30 Michigan State vs Iowa-3.544.5W 17 - 10
Sat 10/7 Michigan State at Michigan+12.540.0W 14 - 10
Sat 10/14 Michigan State at Minnesota-4.040.5W 30 - 27
Sat 10/21 Michigan State vs Indiana-6.547.5W 17 - 9
Sat 10/28 Michigan State at Northwestern-2.041.5L 31 - 39
Sat 11/4 Michigan State vs Penn State+10.046.0W 27 - 24
Sat 11/11 Michigan State at Ohio State+17.556.5L 3 - 48
Sat 11/18 Michigan State vs Maryland-14.044.5W 17 - 7
Sat 11/25 Michigan State at Rutgers-14.042.5W 40 - 7
Thu 12/28 Michigan State vs Washington State-2.547.5W 42 - 17
Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
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WSU's OC vs MSU's DC      MSU's OC vs WSU's DC

Important Stats (2016)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
WSU0%36.60%000%000%29.90%0%0000
MSU0%19.30%000%000%26.10%0%0000
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
WSU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
MSU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2016
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
WSU Offense1336.630.20%00000000%0%0%0%0%
MSU Defense1226.124.70%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
WSU Defense1329.933.40%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
MSU Offense1219.320.40%00000000%0%0%0%0%

Additional Stats 2016
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Washington State130:000NAN%0%0000000100
Michigan State120:000NAN%0%0000000100
Run Game Stats (2017)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
WSU Offense130%0%000000%0%0
MSU Defense120%0% - - - - 00%0%0
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
WSU Defense130%0% - - - - 00%0%0
MSU Offense120%0%000000%0%0

Pass Game Stats (2017)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
WSU Offense130%0%000000000%0%0%0
MSU Defense120%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
WSU Defense130%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
MSU Offense120%0%000000000%0%0%0

Washington State's Power Ratings
Washington State's Power Rating: #NR
Washington State's Offense Rating: #NR
Washington State's Defense Rating: #NR
2017 Talent Rating: #60
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
Washington State's 2017 Expected Record: -
Washington State's 2017 Overall SP+ Rating: 8.6 #40
Washington State's Offense SP+ Rating: 30.9 #50
Washington State's Defense SP+ Rating: 22.1 #30

Washington State's SP+ Ratings
Washington State's 2017 Overall SP+ Rating: 8.6 #40
Washington State's Offense SP+ Rating: 30.9 #50
Washington State's Defense SP+ Rating: 22.1 #30

Average Talent
Average Pac-12 Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 638.99

Power Ratings Matchup
Washington State:    Michigan State:

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Washington State: 8.6   Michigan State: 13.8




Michigan State's Power Ratings
Michigan State's Power Rating: #NR
Michigan State's Offense Rating: #NR
Michigan State's Defense Rating: #NR
2017 Talent Rating: #30
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #NR
Michigan State's 2017 Expected Record: -

Michigan State's SP+ Ratings
Michigan State's 2017 Overall SP+ Rating: 13.8 #23
Michigan State's Offense SP+ Rating: 27.7 #72
Michigan State's Defense SP+ Rating: 15.1 #11

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 638.99


Washington State Scoring
Offense: 36.6 PPG
Offense on Road: 30.2
Defense: 29.9 PPG
Defense on Road: 33.4

Washington State's 2017 Record
Record: 9 - 4
Record vs Spread: 7 - 6 - 0
Record on Road: 2 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 3 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 2 - 3 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 0 - 2 - 0
Projected Score
Washington State 31
Michigan State 25

Projected Total Points: 56
Michigan State Scoring
Offense: 19.3 PPG
Offense at Home: 20.4
Defense: 26.1 PPG
Defense at Home: 24.7

Michigan State's 2017 Record
Record: 10 - 3
Record vs Spread: 8 - 5 - 0
Record at home: 6 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 5 - 2 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 6 - 3 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 4 - 1 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
201712/28Michigan State42Washington State17Michigan StateMichigan State -2.5Michigan State47.5Over
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Michigan State111 Overs
Washington State000 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams1 - 01 - 01 - 00 - 0
Road Teams0 - 10 - 10 - 00 - 1

Washington State Recent Bowl History
DateBowlMatchupSpreadTotalResult
2017Holiday Bowl Washington State vs Michigan State+2.547.5L 17 - 42
2016Holiday Bowl Washington State vs Minnesota-5.561.0L 12 - 17
2015Sun Bowl Washington State vs Miami-1.5W 20 - 14
2013Mexico Bowl Washington State vs Colorado State-4.064.0L 45 - 48
Michigan State Recent Bowl History
DateBowlMatchupSpreadTotalResult
2017Holiday Bowl Michigan State vs Washington State-2.547.5W 42 - 17
2015N/A Michigan State vs Alabama+9.5L 0 - 38
2014Cotton Bowl Michigan State vs Baylor+3.068.0W 42 - 41
2013Rose Bowl Michigan State vs Stanford+6.541.0W 24 - 20
2012Wings Bowl Michigan State vs TCU  W 17 - 16
2011Outback Bowl Michigan State vs Georgia  W 33 - 30
  
(#NR) Washington State Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: #NR
Offense Rating: #NR
Defense Rating: #NR
Overall SP+ Rating: 8.6 #40
Offense SP+ Rating: 30.9 #50
Defense SP+ Rating: 22.1 #30
Talent Rating: #60
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
Expected Record: -

Washington State has played in 9 Bowls in the last 5 years (2 - 7)
Washington State has played in 12 Bowls since 2000 (4 - 8)
Washington State     Ratings Matchup     Michigan State
Power #NR
#NR
Off #NR
#NR
Def #NR
#NR
Talent #60
#30
SP+ #40
#23
SP+ Off #50
#72
SP+ Def #30
#11

Rematch from Week 1
Michigan State -2.5 (47.5)
Michigan State won vs Washington State this year (42-17)

Weather Forecast
Playing in Qualcomm Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 67°

Team Information
Injuries: WSU | MSU
Depth Chart: WSU | MSU
Rosters: WSU | MSU
(#NR) Michigan State Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: #NR
Offense Rating: #NR
Defense Rating: #NR
Overall SP+ Rating: 13.8 #23
Offense SP+ Rating: 27.7 #72
Defense SP+ Rating: 15.1 #11
Talent Rating: #30
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #NR
Expected Record: -

Michigan State has played in 8 Bowls in the last 5 years (6 - 2)
Michigan State has played in 15 Bowls since 2000 (8 - 7)




  
Washington State's OC
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Washington State's DC
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