
Western Michigan Broncos at Michigan State Spartans
Saturday, August 30th 2003 (3:40 PM EDT)
Michigan State 26 - Western Michigan: 21
Broncos (5 - 7) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 28 - 31 (24 - 29 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 28 - 31 (24 - 29 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Our Line: -2.5 (SP+ -0)
Projected Score: WMU: 28 - MSU: 31 (59)
WMU Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
WMU Travel: 65 miles
Projected Score: WMU: 28 - MSU: 31 (59)
WMU Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
WMU Travel: 65 miles
Spartans (8 - 5) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 28 - 23 (29 - 17 @ Home)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 28 - 23 (29 - 17 @ Home)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
| Western Michigan's 2003 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 8/30 | Western Michigan at Michigan State | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/6 | Western Michigan vs William & Mary | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/13 | Western Michigan vs Virginia | -23.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/27 | Western Michigan at Ohio | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/4 | Western Michigan at Eastern Michigan | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/11 | Western Michigan vs Bowling Green | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/18 | Western Michigan at Northern Illinois | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/25 | Western Michigan vs Marshall | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/1 | Western Michigan at UConn | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/8 | Western Michigan vs Ball State | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/15 | Western Michigan vs Central Michigan | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/22 | Western Michigan at Toledo | +2.5 | |||||
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Predictions for Western Michigan's Schedule
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| Michigan State's 2003 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 8/30 | Michigan State vs Western Michigan | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/6 | Michigan State vs Rutgers | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/13 | Michigan State vs Louisiana Tech | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/20 | Michigan State at Notre Dame | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/27 | Michigan State vs Iowa | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/4 | Michigan State vs Indiana | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/11 | Michigan State at Illinois | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/18 | Michigan State at Minnesota | +2.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/1 | Michigan State vs Michigan | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/8 | Michigan State at Ohio State | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/15 | Michigan State at Wisconsin | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/22 | Michigan State vs Penn State | -23.5 | |||||
| Mon 12/29 | Michigan State at Nebraska | +2.5 | |||||
Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
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Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
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Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Predictions for Michigan State's Schedule
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Important Stats (2003)
Overall Stats 2003
Additional Stats 2003
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU | 0% | 27.6 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 30.8 | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| MSU | 0% | 27.9 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 22.5 | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU | #43 (.24) | 45% (33) | 45% (59) | 3.05 (62) | 184 | 46% (27) | 187 | 4.11 (49) | #122 (.29) | 49% (128) | 48% (115) | 51% (132) | 4.38 (119) | 39.2 | 1 | 1.6 | ||
| MSU | #105 (.13) | 42% (86) | 45% (50) | 2.76 (109) | 118 | 38% (107) | 218 | 3.34 (116) | #85 (.19) | 42% (69) | 39% (25) | 45% (111) | 4.06 (98) | 63.3 | 1.6 | 0.9 |
Overall Stats 2003
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Offense | 12 | 27.6 | 24.2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| MSU Defense | 13 | 22.5 | 17 | 0% | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Defense | 12 | 30.8 | 28.8 | 0% | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| MSU Offense | 13 | 27.9 | 28.7 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Additional Stats 2003
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan | 12 | 0:00 | 0 | NAN% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Michigan State | 13 | 0:00 | 0 | NAN% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Run Game Stats (2003)
Pass Game Stats (2003)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Offense | 12 | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0 | |
| MSU Defense | 13 | 0% | 0% | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Defense | 12 | 0% | 0% | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0 | |
| MSU Offense | 13 | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0 |
Pass Game Stats (2003)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Offense | 12 | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | ||
| MSU Defense | 13 | 0% | 0% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Defense | 12 | 0% | 0% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | ||
| MSU Offense | 13 | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
Western Michigan's Power Ratings
Western Michigan's Power Rating: NR
Western Michigan's Offense Rating: NR
Western Michigan's Defense Rating: NR
2003 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Western Michigan's 2003 Expected Record: -
Western Michigan's 2003 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Western Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Western Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: NR
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482
Western Michigan's Power Rating: NR
Western Michigan's Offense Rating: NR
Western Michigan's Defense Rating: NR
2003 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Western Michigan's 2003 Expected Record: -
Western Michigan's 2003 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Western Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Western Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: NR
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482
Power Ratings Matchup
Western Michigan: Michigan State: 2.5
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Western Michigan: Michigan State:
Western Michigan: Michigan State: 2.5
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Western Michigan: Michigan State:
Michigan State's Power Ratings
Michigan State's Power Rating: 2.5 NR
Michigan State's Offense Rating: NR
Michigan State's Defense Rating: NR
2003 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Michigan State's 2003 Expected Record: -
Michigan State's 2003 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Michigan State's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Michigan State's Defense SP+ Rating: NR
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482
Michigan State's Power Rating: 2.5 NR
Michigan State's Offense Rating: NR
Michigan State's Defense Rating: NR
2003 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Michigan State's 2003 Expected Record: -
Michigan State's 2003 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Michigan State's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Michigan State's Defense SP+ Rating: NR
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482
Western Michigan Scoring
Offense: 27.6 PPG
Offense on Road: 24.2
Defense: 30.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 28.8
Western Michigan's 2003 Record
Record: 5 - 7
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 12
Record on Road: 2 - 4
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Offense: 27.6 PPG
Offense on Road: 24.2
Defense: 30.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 28.8
Western Michigan's 2003 Record
Record: 5 - 7
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 12
Record on Road: 2 - 4
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Michigan State 31
Western Michigan 28
Total Points: 59
Based on Last 4 Games
Michigan State 33
Western Michigan 33
Total Points: 65
Based on Entire Season
Michigan State 29
Western Michigan 23
Total Points: 52
Michigan State 31
Western Michigan 28
Total Points: 59
Based on Last 4 Games
Michigan State 33
Western Michigan 33
Total Points: 65
Based on Entire Season
Michigan State 29
Western Michigan 23
Total Points: 52
Michigan State Scoring
Offense: 27.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 28.7
Defense: 22.5 PPG
Defense at Home: 17
Michigan State's 2003 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record at home: 5 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0
Offense: 27.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 28.7
Defense: 22.5 PPG
Defense at Home: 17
Michigan State's 2003 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record at home: 5 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 08/29 | Michigan State | 23 | Western Michigan | 6 | Michigan State -18.5 | Western Michigan | 49.5 | Under |
| 2022 | 09/02 | Michigan State | 35 | Western Michigan | 13 | Michigan State -22 | Push | 54.5 | Under |
| 2019 | 09/07 | Michigan State | 51 | Western Michigan | 17 | Michigan State -14.5 | Michigan State | 46.5 | Over |
| 2017 | 09/09 | Michigan State | 28 | Western Michigan | 14 | Michigan State -7 | Michigan State | 51.5 | Under |
| 2015 | 09/04 | Western Michigan | 24 | Michigan State | 37 | Michigan State -23.5 | Western Michigan | 55.0 | Over |
| 2013 | 08/30 | Michigan State | 26 | Western Michigan | 13 | Michigan State -24 | Western Michigan | 0 | |
| 2010 | 09/04 | Michigan State | 38 | Western Michigan | 14 | ||||
| 2009 | 11/07 | Michigan State | 49 | Western Michigan | 14 | ||||
| 2003 | 08/30 | Michigan State | 26 | Western Michigan | 21 |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State | 9 | 2 | 2 Overs |
| Western Michigan | 0 | 3 | 3 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 8 - 1 | 3 - 2 | 2 - 2 | 1 - 0 |
| Road Teams | 1 - 8 | 2 - 3 | 0 - 1 | 2 - 2 |
| Overall StatsOvr | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | WMU | MSU |
| Net PPPPPP | NR | NR |
| Power RatePwr | NR | NR |
| SP+SP+ | NR | NR |
| Perf GradeGrade | NR | NR |
| OffenseOff | NR | NR |
| DefenseDef | NR | NR |
| Spec TeamsST | NR | NR |
| TalentTal | NR | NR |
| Blue ChipsBC% | NR | NR |
| WMU Off | MSU Def | |
|---|---|---|
| PPPOffPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | NR | NR |
| SuccessSuc | NR | NR |
| ExplosiveExp | NR | NR |
| PPAPPA | NR | NR |
| PowerPwr | NR | NR |
| SP+SP+ | NR | NR |
| Pts POPPO | NR | NR |
| HavocHav | NR | NR |
| WMU Off | MSU Def | |
|---|---|---|
| Run GameRun | NR | NR |
| Run SuccessRSuc | NR | NR |
| Run ExplRExp | NR | NR |
| PPAExp | NR | NR | Run BlockR Blk | NR | - |
| OL YdsOLY | NR | NR |
| Stuff RateStuff | NR | NR |
| TackleTak | - | NR |
| WMU Off | MSU Def | |
|---|---|---|
| Pass GamePass | NR | NR |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | NR | NR |
| Pass ExplPExl | NR | NR |
| PPAExp | NR | NR |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | NR | NR |
| F7 HavocF7 | NR | NR |
| DB HavocDB | NR | NR |
| CategoryCat | MSU Off | WMU Def |
|---|---|---|
| PPPDefPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | NR | NR |
| SuccessSuc | NR | NR |
| ExplosiveExp | NR | NR |
| PPAPPA | NR | NR |
| PowerPwr | NR | NR |
| SP+SP+ | NR | NR |
| Pts POPPO | NR | NR |
| HavocHav | NR | NR |
| MSU Off | WMU Def | |
|---|---|---|
| Run GameRun | NR | NR |
| Run SuccessRSuc | NR | NR |
| Run ExplRExp | NR | NR |
| PPAExp | NR | NR | Run BlockR Blk | NR | - |
| OL YdsOLY | NR | NR |
| Stuff RateStuff | NR | NR |
| TackleTak | - | NR |
| CategoryCat | MSU Off | WMU Def |
|---|---|---|
| Pass GamePass | NR | NR |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | NR | NR |
| Pass ExplPExl | NR | NR |
| PPAExp | NR | NR |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | NR | NR |
| F7 HavocF7 | NR | NR |
| DB HavocDB | NR | NR |
Program Comparison
MSU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'03 Profile: Remains Poor G5
WMU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'03 Profile: Remains Poor G5
MSU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'03 Profile: Remains Poor G5
WMU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'03 Profile: Remains Poor G5
Weather Forecast
Playing in Spartan Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 73° - Wind: 8 mph
Playing in Spartan Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 73° - Wind: 8 mph
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Michigan State won vs Western Michigan this year (26-21)
Previous Matchups
Michigan State beat Western Michigan in 2022 (35-13)
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