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Central Michigan at Michigan State

Saturday, September 11, 2004

Michigan State beat Central Michigan 24–⁠7. It was their sixth meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 4–⁠2 as played.

AwayCentral Michigan4–⁠7 in 2004
7
HomeMichigan State5–⁠7 in 2004
24

Final at Spartan Stadium, East LansingTV: ESGPAttendance 72,908

At kickoff
75°F, partly cloudy, wind 12 mph from the southwestWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Capital City Airport (KLAN), 11 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Central Michigan00707
Michigan State737724

Standouts

  • ReceivingKyle Brown6 catches, 123 yards, 1 TDMichigan State

Player stats

Central Michigan

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Kent Smith10/309300
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Kent Smith952026
Spencer Lewis830014
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Justin Harper122015
Damien Linson321015
Dave Kurzen113013
Troy Peyerk111011

Michigan State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Stephen Reaves9/1918310
Drew Stanton1/3900
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Jason Teague2074114
Jehuu Caulcrick1567113
Drew Stanton243038
DeAndra Cobb53109
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Kyle Brown6123144
Eric Knott259050
Jerramy Scott1808
Jason Randall1202

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

Central MichiganMichigan State
329Total yards405
105Passing yards192
236Rushing yards213
3.1Yards per pass8.7
5.4Yards per rush4.8
14First downs18
6–⁠19Third downs4–⁠14
0–⁠1Fourth downs1–⁠2
0Turnovers0
0–⁠0Penalties0–⁠0
19:02Possession17:15

Efficiency

Central MichiganMichigan State
32%Success rate38%
−0.10EPA per play−0.07
0.91Explosiveness0.77
−0.10Rushing EPA0.01
−0.12Passing EPA−0.08
19%Passing-down success31%
−0.20First-down EPA0.06
−0.24Second-down EPA−0.17
0.22Third-down EPA−0.18

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan State 80% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Michigan State end zoneCentral Michigan end zoneQ1 Central MichiganPunt, 8 playsQ1 Michigan StateMissed FG, 5 playsQ1 Central MichiganPunt, 3 playsQ1 Michigan StatePunt, 6 playsQ1 Central MichiganPunt, 6 playsQ1 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ1 Central MichiganKickoff, 1 playQ1 Central MichiganPunt, 3 playsQ1 Michigan StateField goal, 9 playsQ2 Central MichiganKickoff, 1 playQ2 Central MichiganPunt, 3 playsQ2 Michigan StateTurnover on downs, 8 playsQ2 Central MichiganMissed FG, 18 playsQ3 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 6 playsQ3 Central MichiganKickoff, 1 playQ3 Central MichiganPunt, 5 playsQ3 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 Central MichiganTouchdown run, 2 playsQ3 Michigan StateKickoff, 1 playQ3 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 Central MichiganPunt, 6 playsQ3 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 Central MichiganPunt, 3 playsQ3 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 Central MichiganPunt, 6 playsQ4 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 Central MichiganPunt, 8 playsQ4 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 13 playsQ4 Central MichiganKickoff, 1 playQ4 Central MichiganSack, 4 playsQ4 Michigan StateRush, 2 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Michigan State drives left to right, Central Michigan right to left.
  1. Q1 Central MichiganPunt, 8 plays, 21 yards
  2. Q1 Michigan StateMissed FG, 5 plays, 56 yards
  3. Q1 Central MichiganPunt, 3 plays, 15 yards
  4. Q1 Michigan StatePunt, 6 plays, 16 yards
  5. Q1 Central MichiganPunt, 6 plays, 20 yards
  6. Q1 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 81 yards
  7. Q1 Central MichiganKickoff, 1 play, −80 yards
  8. Q1 Central MichiganPunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
  9. Q1 Michigan StateField goal, 9 plays, 53 yards
  10. Q2 Central MichiganKickoff, 1 play, −80 yards
  11. Q2 Central MichiganPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  12. Q2 Michigan StateTurnover on downs, 8 plays, 54 yards
  13. Q2 Central MichiganMissed FG, 18 plays, 85 yards
  14. Q3 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 6 plays, 47 yards
  15. Q3 Central MichiganKickoff, 1 play, −80 yards
  16. Q3 Central MichiganPunt, 5 plays, 18 yards
  17. Q3 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  18. Q3 Central MichiganTouchdown run, 2 plays, 80 yards
  19. Q3 Michigan StateKickoff, 1 play, 20 yards
  20. Q3 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  21. Q3 Central MichiganPunt, 6 plays, 17 yards
  22. Q3 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  23. Q3 Central MichiganPunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  24. Q3 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  25. Q4 Central MichiganPunt, 6 plays, 14 yards
  26. Q4 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  27. Q4 Central MichiganPunt, 8 plays, 40 yards
  28. Q4 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 13 plays, 96 yards
  29. Q4 Central MichiganKickoff, 1 play, −58 yards
  30. Q4 Central MichiganSack, 4 plays, 2 yards
  31. Q4 Michigan StateRush, 2 plays, 29 yards

Play by play

1st quarter8 drives, then Michigan State 7, Central Michigan 0
Central Michigan Punt, 8 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 20Jerry Seymour (CMU) rushed up the middle for 2 yards.
14:302nd & 8 at own 225 yard penalty on Spartans.
14:302nd & 3 at own 27Jerry Seymour (CMU) rushed up the middle for 5 yards.
13:551st & 10 at own 32Jerry Seymour (CMU) rushed up the middle for 7 yards.
13:172nd & 3 at own 39Kent Smith (CMU) pass right side complete to Troy Peyerk (CMU) for 11 yards.
13:1710 yard penalty on Chippewas.
13:072nd & 2 at own 40Jerry Seymour (CMU) rushed right side for 3 yards.
12:401st & 10 at own 43Kent Smith (CMU) pass incomplete across the middle.
12:332nd & 10 at own 43Jerry Seymour (CMU) rushed up the middle for -2 yards.
11:493rd & 12 at own 41Kent Smith (CMU) pass incomplete to the left side.
11:394th & 12 at own 41Punt by Tony Mikulec (CMU) returned 8 yards by Kyle Brown (MSU) to the Spartans 38.
Michigan State Missed FG, 5 plays
11:311st & 10 at own 38Stephen Reaves (MSU) pass left side complete to Eric Knott (MSU) for 50 yards.
11:071st & 10 at opp 12Jason Teague (MSU) rushed left side for 3 yards.
10:302nd & 7 at opp 9Jehuu Caulcrick (MSU) rushed up the middle for 3 yards.
9:463rd & 4 at opp 6Stephen Reaves (MSU) pass incomplete across the middle.
9:394th & 4 at opp 623 yard field goal by Dave Rayner (MSU) is no good.
Central Michigan Punt, 3 plays
9:371st & 10 at own 6Jerry Seymour (CMU) rushed up the middle for 1 yard.
9:022nd & 9 at own 21Kent Smith (CMU) pass incomplete to the right side.
8:563rd & 9 at own 21Jerry Seymour (CMU) rushed up the middle for -2 yards.
8:204th & 11 at own 19Punt by Tony Mikulec (CMU) returned 11 yards by Kyle Brown (MSU) to the Spartans 37.
Michigan State Punt, 6 plays
8:061st & 10 at own 37Stephen Reaves (MSU) pass incomplete to the right side.
8:022nd & 10 at own 37DeAndra Cobb (MSU) rushed right side for 9 yards.
7:233rd & 1 at own 46DeAndra Cobb (MSU) rushed up the middle for 6 yards.
7:181st & 10 at opp 48Jason Teague (MSU) rushed up the middle for 1 yard.
6:262nd & 9 at opp 47Stephen Reaves (MSU) pass incomplete to the left side.
6:203rd & 9 at opp 47Stephen Reaves (MSU) pass incomplete across the middle.
6:154th & 9 at opp 47Punt by Brandon Fields (MSU) no return by Chippewas.
Central Michigan Punt, 6 plays
6:071st & 10 at own 20Jerry Seymour (CMU) rushed up the middle for 6 yards.
5:302nd & 4 at own 26Jerry Seymour (CMU) rushed up the middle for no gain.
4:543rd & 4 at own 26Jerry Seymour (CMU) rushed left side for 11 yards.
4:431st & 10 at own 37Kent Smith (CMU) rushed up the middle for 2 yards.
4:102nd & 8 at own 39Jerry Seymour (CMU) rushed up the middle for 1 yard.
3:333rd & 7 at own 40Kent Smith (CMU) pass incomplete to the left side.
3:234th & 7 at own 40Punt by Tony Mikulec (CMU) returned 3 yards by Kyle Brown (MSU) to the Spartans 19.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 4 plays
2:541st & 10 at own 19Jason Teague (MSU) rushed left side for 4 yards.
2:5415 yard penalty on Chippewas.
2:471st & 10 at own 38Jason Teague (MSU) rushed up the middle for 8 yards.
2:092nd & 2 at own 46DeAndra Cobb (MSU) rushed up the middle for 10 yards.
1:451st & 10 at opp 44Stephen Reaves (MSU) pass across the middle complete to Kyle Brown (MSU) for a 44 yard touchdown.Michigan State 6, Central Michigan 0
1:34Extra point by Dave Rayner (MSU) is good.Michigan State 7, Central Michigan 0
1:34Spartans kickoff, touchback by Chippewas.
Central Michigan Punt, 3 plays
1:341st & 10 at own 20Kent Smith (CMU) rushed left side for 1 yard.
1:132nd & 9 at own 21Kent Smith (CMU) pass incomplete to the left side.
1:023rd & 9 at own 21Chippewas timeout; 01:02 remaining 1st quarter
1:023rd & 9 at own 21Kent Smith (CMU) rushed left side for 8 yards.
0:524th & 1 at own 29Punt by Tony Mikulec (CMU) no return by Spartans.
Michigan State Field goal, 9 plays
0:5215 yard penalty on Chippewas.
0:421st & 10 at opp 49Jehuu Caulcrick (MSU) rushed up the middle for 12 yards.
0:221st & 10 at opp 37Stephen Reaves (MSU) pass right side complete to Kyle Brown (MSU) for 7 yards.
Q2 15:002nd & 3 at opp 30Start of the 2nd quarter.
Q2 15:002nd & 3 at opp 30Jehuu Caulcrick (MSU) rushed up the middle for 4 yards.
Q2 14:391st & 10 at opp 26Stephen Reaves (MSU) pass across the middle complete to Kyle Brown (MSU) for 8 yards.
Q2 14:032nd & 2 at opp 18Jehuu Caulcrick (MSU) rushed up the middle for 6 yards.
Q2 13:431st & 10 at opp 125 yard penalty on Spartans.
Q2 13:271st & 15 at opp 17Stephen Reaves (MSU) pass incomplete to the right side.
Q2 13:232nd & 15 at opp 17Jason Teague (MSU) rushed up the middle for 4 yards.
Q2 12:493rd & 11 at opp 13Stephen Reaves (MSU) pass right side complete to Jason Randall (MSU) for 2 yards.
Q2 12:004th & 9 at opp 1128 yard field goal by Dave Rayner (MSU) is good.Michigan State 10, Central Michigan 0
Q2 11:551st & 0 at opp 20Spartans kickoff, touchback by Chippewas.
2nd quarter3 drives, then Michigan State 10, Central Michigan 0
Central Michigan Punt, 3 plays
11:551st & 10 at own 20Jerry Seymour (CMU) rushed up the middle for 5 yards.
11:252nd & 5 at own 25Jerry Seymour (CMU) rushed right side for 3 yards.
10:483rd & 2 at own 28Kent Smith (CMU) pass incomplete across the middle.
10:414th & 2 at own 28Punt by Tony Mikulec (CMU) no return by Spartans.
Michigan State Turnover on downs, 8 plays
10:311st & 10 at own 40Spartans timeout; 10:31 remaining 2nd quarter
10:311st & 10 at own 40Stephen Reaves (MSU) pass across the middle complete to Kyle Brown (MSU) for 25 yards.
10:061st & 10 at opp 34Jason Teague (MSU) rushed left side for -1 yards.
9:262nd & 11 at opp 35Stephen Reaves (MSU) pass incomplete across the middle.
9:203rd & 11 at opp 35Stephen Reaves (MSU) pass left side complete to Kyle Brown (MSU) for 22 yards.
8:531st & 10 at opp 13Jason Teague (MSU) rushed up the middle for 3 yards.
8:102nd & 7 at opp 10Jason Teague (MSU) rushed up the middle for 4 yards.
7:303rd & 3 at opp 6Stephen Reaves (MSU) rushed left side for 1 yard.
7:30Spartans fumble by Stephen Reaves (MSU), recovered by Stephen Reaves (MSU), advanced for no gain.
6:584th & 3 at opp 6Spartans timeout; 06:58 remaining 2nd quarter
6:584th & 3 at opp 6Stephen Reaves (MSU) pass incomplete to the left side.; turnover on downs.
Central Michigan Missed FG, 18 plays
6:521st & 10 at own 6Jerry Seymour (CMU) rushed up the middle for 1 yard.
6:162nd & 9 at own 7Chippewas timeout; 06:16 remaining 2nd quarter
6:162nd & 9 at own 7Kent Smith (CMU) pass across the middle complete to Jerry Seymour (CMU) for 14 yards.
6:1610 yard penalty on Chippewas.
5:442nd & 5 at own 11Jerry Seymour (CMU) rushed right side for 7 yards.
5:231st & 10 at own 18Jerry Seymour (CMU) rushed right side for 4 yards.
5:2310 yard penalty on Chippewas.
5:011st & 16 at own 12Kent Smith (CMU) pass right side complete to Damien Linson (CMU) for 1 yard.
4:182nd & 15 at own 13Kent Smith (CMU) rushed right side for 11 yards.
3:353rd & 4 at own 24Kent Smith (CMU) pass left side complete to Justin Harper (CMU) for 14 yards.
3:241st & 10 at own 38Jerry Seymour (CMU) rushed left side for -1 yards.
3:082nd & 11 at own 37Spencer Lewis (CMU) rushed up the middle for 4 yards.
2:123rd & 7 at own 41Kent Smith (CMU) pass right side complete to Dave Kurzen (CMU) for 13 yards.
2:12Chippewas fumble by Dave Kurzen (CMU), recovered by Justin Harper (CMU), 7 yard advance.
2:001st & 10 at opp 39Spencer Lewis (CMU) rushed up the middle for 2 yards.
1:242nd & 8 at opp 37Kent Smith (CMU) pass across the middle complete to Spencer Lewis (CMU) for 1 yard.
0:423rd & 9 at opp 38Kent Smith (CMU) pass right side complete to Damien Linson (CMU) for 14 yards.
0:341st & 10 at opp 24Spencer Lewis (CMU) rushed right side for 15 yards.
0:161st & goal at opp 9Kent Smith (CMU) pass incomplete to the right side.
0:132nd & goal at opp 9Kent Smith (CMU) pass incomplete to the left side.
0:093rd & goal at opp 9Chippewas timeout; 00:09 remaining 2nd quarter
0:093rd & goal at opp 9Kent Smith (CMU) pass incomplete across the middle.
0:034th & goal at opp 927 yard field goal by Mike Gruzwalski (CMU) is no good.
3rd quarter9 drives, then Michigan State 17, Central Michigan 7
Michigan State Touchdown run, 6 plays
14:511st & 10 at opp 47Jason Teague (MSU) rushed left side for 14 yards.
14:251st & 10 at opp 33Jehuu Caulcrick (MSU) rushed left side for -1 yards.
13:412nd & 11 at opp 34Stephen Reaves (MSU) pass across the middle complete to Kyle Brown (MSU) for 18 yards.
13:191st & 10 at opp 16DeAndra Cobb (MSU) rushed up the middle for 3 yards.
12:452nd & 7 at opp 13Jehuu Caulcrick (MSU) rushed up the middle for 6 yards.
12:083rd & 1 at opp 7Jehuu Caulcrick (MSU) rushed up the middle for a 7 yard touchdown.Michigan State 16, Central Michigan 0
12:03Extra point by Dave Rayner (MSU) is good.Michigan State 17, Central Michigan 0
12:03Spartans kickoff, touchback by Chippewas.
Central Michigan Punt, 5 plays
12:031st & 10 at own 20Jerry Seymour (CMU) rushed up the middle for 9 yards.
11:242nd & 1 at own 29Jerry Seymour (CMU) rushed up the middle for 4 yards.
11:031st & 10 at own 33Jerry Seymour (CMU) rushed left side for 3 yards.
10:202nd & 7 at own 36Jerry Seymour (CMU) rushed left side for 2 yards.
10:153rd & 5 at own 38Kent Smith (CMU) pass incomplete across the middle.
10:104th & 5 at own 38Punt by Tony Mikulec (CMU) returned 9 yards by Kyle Brown (MSU) to the Spartans 33.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
10:011st & 10 at own 33Stephen Reaves (MSU) pass incomplete to the right side.
9:552nd & 10 at own 33Stephen Reaves (MSU) pass left side complete to Jerramy Scott (MSU) for 8 yards.
9:453rd & 2 at own 41Jason Teague (MSU) rushed up the middle for 1 yard.
9:264th & 1 at own 42Punt by Brandon Fields (MSU) no return by Chippewas.
Central Michigan Touchdown run, 2 plays
9:161st & 10 at own 20Damien Linson (CMU) rushed right side for -1 yards.
8:322nd & 20 at own 10Jerry Seymour (CMU) rushed up the middle for a 90 yard touchdown.Michigan State 17, Central Michigan 6
8:16Extra point by Mike Gruzwalski (CMU) is good.Michigan State 17, Central Michigan 7
8:16Kickoff returned by DeAndra Cobb (MSU) for 17 yards.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
8:101st & 10 at own 20DeAndra Cobb (MSU) rushed up the middle for 3 yards.
7:352nd & 7 at own 23Stephen Reaves (MSU) pass incomplete to the right side.
7:293rd & 7 at own 23Stephen Reaves (MSU) pass incomplete to the right side.
7:234th & 7 at own 23Punt by Brandon Fields (MSU) returned 14 yards by Damien Linson (CMU) to the Chippewas 41.
Central Michigan Punt, 6 plays
7:101st & 10 at own 41Kent Smith (CMU) pass across the middle complete to Jerry Seymour (CMU) for 6 yards.
6:312nd & 4 at own 47Jerry Seymour (CMU) rushed right side for 1 yard.
5:493rd & 3 at own 48Kent Smith (CMU) rushed up the middle for 7 yards.
5:191st & 10 at opp 45Kent Smith (CMU) pass incomplete to the left side.
5:122nd & 10 at opp 45Spencer Lewis (CMU) rushed right side for 3 yards.
4:283rd & 7 at opp 42Kent Smith (CMU) pass incomplete across the middle.
4:214th & 7 at opp 42Punt by Tony Mikulec (CMU) no return by Spartans.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
4:131st & 10 at own 20Jehuu Caulcrick (MSU) rushed up the middle for 5 yards.
3:412nd & 5 at own 25Jehuu Caulcrick (MSU) rushed up the middle for 2 yards.
3:073rd & 3 at own 27Jehuu Caulcrick (MSU) rushed up the middle for 2 yards.
2:314th & 1 at own 29Punt by Brandon Fields (MSU) returned 15 yards by Damien Linson (CMU) to the Chippewas 29.
Central Michigan Punt, 3 plays
2:171st & 10 at own 29Spencer Lewis (CMU) rushed right side for 6 yards.
1:422nd & 4 at own 35Spencer Lewis (CMU) rushed up the middle for 1 yard.
1:003rd & 3 at own 36Kent Smith (CMU) pass incomplete to the right side.
0:534th & 3 at own 36Punt by Tony Mikulec (CMU) returned 2 yards by Agim Shabaj (MSU) to the Spartans 23.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
0:441st & 10 at own 23Jason Teague (MSU) rushed up the middle for 5 yards.
0:102nd & 5 at own 28Jason Teague (MSU) rushed up the middle for 4 yards.
Q4 15:003rd & 1 at own 32Start of the 4th quarter.
Q4 15:003rd & 1 at own 32Stephen Reaves (MSU) rushed up the middle for -2 yards.
Q4 15:00Spartans fumble by Stephen Reaves (MSU), recovered by Stephen Reaves (MSU), advanced for no gain.
Q4 14:284th & 3 at own 30Punt by Brandon Fields (MSU) no return by Chippewas.
4th quarter6 drives, then Michigan State 24, Central Michigan 7
Central Michigan Punt, 6 plays
14:171st & 10 at own 11Kent Smith (CMU) pass right side complete to Obed Cetoute Genaille (CMU) for 7 yards.
13:592nd & 3 at own 18Jerry Seymour (CMU) rushed up the middle for -1 yards.
13:143rd & 4 at own 17Kent Smith (CMU) pass across the middle complete to Damien Linson (CMU) for 5 yards.
12:491st & 10 at own 22Jerry Seymour (CMU) rushed up the middle for 3 yards.
12:112nd & 7 at own 25Kent Smith (CMU) pass incomplete across the middle.
12:073rd & 7 at own 25Kent Smith (CMU) pass incomplete across the middle.
12:024th & 7 at own 25Punt by Tony Mikulec (CMU) no return by Spartans.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
11:531st & 10 at own 34Drew Stanton (MSU) pass incomplete to the right side.
11:472nd & 10 at own 34Jason Teague (MSU) rushed up the middle for 3 yards.
11:083rd & 7 at own 37Drew Stanton (MSU) pass incomplete to the left side.
11:034th & 7 at own 37Punt by Brandon Fields (MSU) no return by Chippewas.
Central Michigan Punt, 8 plays
10:531st & 10 at own 20Kent Smith (CMU) pass incomplete across the middle.
10:462nd & 10 at own 20Kent Smith (CMU) rushed left side for 26 yards.
10:141st & 10 at own 46Kent Smith (CMU) rushed left side for 7 yards.
10:062nd & 3 at opp 47Spencer Lewis (CMU) rushed right side for 1 yard.
9:273rd & 2 at opp 46Spencer Lewis (CMU) rushed up the middle for no gain.
8:554th & 2 at opp 465 yard penalty on Spartans.
8:491st & 10 at opp 41Jerry Seymour (CMU) rushed up the middle for 1 yard.
8:102nd & 9 at opp 40Kent Smith (CMU) pass incomplete to the right side.
8:033rd & 9 at opp 40Kent Smith (CMU) pass incomplete to the right side.
7:574th & 9 at opp 40Punt by Tony Mikulec (CMU) no return by Spartans.
Michigan State Touchdown run, 13 plays
7:471st & 10 at own 4Jason Teague (MSU) rushed up the middle for 2 yards.
7:132nd & 8 at own 63 yard penalty on Spartans.
6:582nd & 11 at own 312 yard penalty on Chippewas.
6:531st & 10 at own 15Jason Teague (MSU) rushed up the middle for 4 yards.
6:172nd & 6 at own 19Jason Teague (MSU) rushed right side for 3 yards.
5:333rd & 3 at own 22Drew Stanton (MSU) rushed up the middle for 5 yards.
5:021st & 10 at own 275 yard penalty on Chippewas.
4:491st & 5 at own 32Jason Teague (MSU) rushed up the middle for 4 yards.
4:172nd & 1 at own 36Jason Teague (MSU) rushed up the middle for 2 yards.
3:421st & 10 at own 38Jehuu Caulcrick (MSU) rushed up the middle for 12 yards.
3:351st & 10 at the 50Chippewas timeout; 03:35 remaining 4th quarter
3:351st & 10 at the 50Drew Stanton (MSU) pass left side complete to Eric Knott (MSU) for 9 yards.
3:272nd & 1 at opp 41Jehuu Caulcrick (MSU) rushed up the middle for no gain.
3:193rd & 1 at opp 41Chippewas timeout; 03:19 remaining 4th quarter
3:193rd & 1 at opp 41Jehuu Caulcrick (MSU) rushed up the middle for no gain.
3:154th & 1 at opp 41Chippewas timeout; 03:15 remaining 4th quarter
3:154th & 1 at opp 41Drew Stanton (MSU) rushed left side for 39 yards.
2:561st & goal at opp 2Jason Teague (MSU) rushed up the middle for 1 yard.
2:142nd & goal at opp 1Jason Teague (MSU) rushed left side for a 1 yard touchdown.Michigan State 23, Central Michigan 7
2:08Extra point by Dave Rayner (MSU) is good.Michigan State 24, Central Michigan 7
2:08Kickoff returned by Asante White (CMU) for 36 yards.
Central Michigan Sack, 4 plays
2:011st & 10 at own 42Kent Smith (CMU) rushed up the middle for 2 yards.
1:382nd & 8 at own 44Kent Smith (CMU) pass incomplete to the right side.
1:323rd & 8 at own 44Kent Smith (CMU) pass incomplete across the middle.
1:284th & 8 at own 44Kent Smith (CMU) sacked for a loss of 12 yards; turnover on downs.
Michigan State Rush, 2 plays
1:221st & 10 at own 44Jehuu Caulcrick (MSU) rushed up the middle for 3 yards.
0:262nd & 7 at opp 29Jehuu Caulcrick (MSU) rushed right side for 2 yards.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

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2023Michigan State 31, Central Michigan 7
2018Michigan State 31, Central Michigan 20
2015Michigan State 30, Central Michigan 10
2012Michigan State 41, Central Michigan 7
2011Michigan State 45, Central Michigan 7
2009Central Michigan 29, Michigan State 27

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