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Minnesota at Michigan State

Saturday, October 16, 2004

Michigan State beat No. 19 Minnesota 51–⁠17. It was their 39th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 25–⁠14.

Away19Minnesota7–⁠5 in 2004
17
HomeMichigan State5–⁠7 in 2004
51

Final at Spartan Stadium, East LansingAttendance 72,383

At kickoff
41°F, rain, wind 14 mph from the southwestWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Capital City Airport (KLAN), 11 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Minnesota1007017
Michigan State211013751

Standouts

Player stats

Minnesota

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Bryan Cupito11/3321122
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Laurence Maroney1354022
Marion Barber III836014
Jakari Wallace214011
Justin Valentine1303
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Ernest Wheelwright3104258
Jakari Wallace595030
Matt Spaeth1808
Jared Ellerson1202
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Justin Fraley1170
Quentin White1120

Michigan State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Drew Stanton20/3130832
Aaron Alexander1/1400
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Drew Stanton13102025
Jehuu Caulcrick1394237
DeAndra Cobb1360021
Jason Teague653143
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Jerramy Scott774018
Eric Knott261236
Terry Love156156
Agim Shabaj434014
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Tyrell Dortch100
Ashton Watson160

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

Team stats

MinnesotaMichigan State
313Total yards636
231Passing yards312
102Rushing yards324
6.4Yards per pass9.8
3.5Yards per rush6.2
16First downs31
1–⁠13Third downs10–⁠15
1–⁠4Fourth downs0–⁠0
2Turnovers3
0–⁠0Penalties0–⁠0
13:00Possession22:43

Efficiency

MinnesotaMichigan State
30%Success rate39%
−0.14EPA per play0.05
1.03Explosiveness0.93
0.01Rushing EPA0.12
−0.27Passing EPA0.04
19%Passing-down success33%
0.13First-down EPA−0.10
−0.21Second-down EPA−0.18
−0.09Third-down EPA0.97
2%Havoc by its defense3%

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)

Minnesota 61% to win. Michigan State pulled the upset.

Every drive

Michigan State end zoneMinnesota end zoneQ1 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 6 playsQ1 MinnesotaKickoff, 1 playQ1 MinnesotaPunt, 3 playsQ1 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 9 playsQ1 MinnesotaKickoff, 1 playQ1 MinnesotaPunt, 5 playsQ1 Michigan StateInterception, 1 playQ1 MinnesotaField goal, 5 playsQ1 Michigan StateKickoff, 1 playQ1 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 6 playsQ1 MinnesotaKickoff, 1 playQ1 MinnesotaTouchdown pass, 2 playsQ1 Michigan StateKickoff, 1 playQ1 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ2 MinnesotaKickoff, 1 playQ2 MinnesotaPunt, 3 playsQ2 MinnesotaTurnover on downs, 7 playsQ2 Michigan StateInterception, 10 playsQ2 MinnesotaTurnover on downs, 10 playsQ2 Michigan StateField goal, 7 playsQ3 MinnesotaPunt, 5 playsQ3 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 6 playsQ3 MinnesotaKickoff, 1 playQ3 MinnesotaInterception, 3 playsQ3 Michigan StateField goal, 6 playsQ3 MinnesotaKickoff, 1 playQ3 MinnesotaPunt, 3 playsQ3 Michigan StateField goal, 7 playsQ3 MinnesotaKickoff, 1 playQ3 MinnesotaTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ3 Michigan StateKickoff, 1 playQ3 Michigan StatePunt, 9 playsQ4 MinnesotaPunt, 4 playsQ4 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ4 MinnesotaKickoff, 1 playQ4 MinnesotaInterception, 1 playQ4 Michigan StatePunt, 5 playsQ4 MinnesotaTurnover on downs, 5 playsQ4 Michigan StateRush, 4 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Michigan State drives left to right, Minnesota right to left.
  1. Q1 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 6 plays, 45 yards
  2. Q1 MinnesotaKickoff, 1 play, −77 yards
  3. Q1 MinnesotaPunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  4. Q1 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 9 plays, 83 yards
  5. Q1 MinnesotaKickoff, 1 play, −80 yards
  6. Q1 MinnesotaPunt, 5 plays, 8 yards
  7. Q1 Michigan StateInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  8. Q1 MinnesotaField goal, 5 plays, 21 yards
  9. Q1 Michigan StateKickoff, 1 play, 20 yards
  10. Q1 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 6 plays, 80 yards
  11. Q1 MinnesotaKickoff, 1 play, −74 yards
  12. Q1 MinnesotaTouchdown pass, 2 plays, 74 yards
  13. Q1 Michigan StateKickoff, 1 play, 18 yards
  14. Q1 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 82 yards
  15. Q2 MinnesotaKickoff, 1 play, −79 yards
  16. Q2 MinnesotaPunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  17. Q2 MinnesotaTurnover on downs, 7 plays, 11 yards
  18. Q2 Michigan StateInterception, 10 plays, 71 yards
  19. Q2 MinnesotaTurnover on downs, 10 plays, 56 yards
  20. Q2 Michigan StateField goal, 7 plays, 65 yards
  21. Q3 MinnesotaPunt, 5 plays, 11 yards
  22. Q3 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 6 plays, 66 yards
  23. Q3 MinnesotaKickoff, 1 play, −80 yards
  24. Q3 MinnesotaInterception, 3 plays, 3 yards
  25. Q3 Michigan StateField goal, 6 plays, 32 yards
  26. Q3 MinnesotaKickoff, 1 play, −80 yards
  27. Q3 MinnesotaPunt, 3 plays, −11 yards
  28. Q3 Michigan StateField goal, 7 plays, 20 yards
  29. Q3 MinnesotaKickoff, 1 play, −83 yards
  30. Q3 MinnesotaTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 83 yards
  31. Q3 Michigan StateKickoff, 1 play, 21 yards
  32. Q3 Michigan StatePunt, 9 plays, 25 yards
  33. Q4 MinnesotaPunt, 4 plays, 13 yards
  34. Q4 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 77 yards
  35. Q4 MinnesotaKickoff, 1 play, −75 yards
  36. Q4 MinnesotaInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  37. Q4 Michigan StatePunt, 5 plays, −10 yards
  38. Q4 MinnesotaTurnover on downs, 5 plays, 15 yards
  39. Q4 Michigan StateRush, 4 plays, −3 yards

Play by play

1st quarter9 drives, then Michigan State 21, Minnesota 10
Michigan State Touchdown run, 6 plays
14:451st & 10 at opp 45Drew Stanton (MSU) pass across the middle complete to Matt Trannon (MSU) for 3 yards.
14:452nd & 7 at opp 40Drew Stanton (MSU) pass incomplete to the left side.
14:223rd & 7 at opp 40Drew Stanton (MSU) pass across the middle complete to Jason Randall (MSU) for 20 yards.
14:221st & 10 at opp 20Jason Teague (MSU) rushed up the middle for 1 yard.
13:302nd & 9 at opp 19Drew Stanton (MSU) pass incomplete to the right side.
13:303rd & 9 at opp 19Jehuu Caulcrick (MSU) rushed up the middle for a 19 yard touchdown.Michigan State 6, Minnesota 0
13:30Extra point by Dave Rayner (MSU) is good.Michigan State 7, Minnesota 0
13:23Kickoff returned by Marion Barber III (MINN) for 23 yards.
Minnesota Punt, 3 plays
13:151st & 10 at own 23Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass incomplete across the middle.
13:152nd & 10 at own 23Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass incomplete to the right side.
13:053rd & 10 at own 23Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass left side complete to Marion Barber III (MINN) for 2 yards.
12:354th & 8 at own 25Punt by Rhys Lloyd (MINN) returned by Kyle Brown (MSU) to the Spartans 17 for no gain.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 9 plays
12:351st & 10 at own 17Spartans fumble by Kyle Brown (MSU), recovered by Kyle Brown (MSU), advanced for no gain.
12:351st & 10 at own 17Jason Teague (MSU) rushed right side for -1 yards.
12:152nd & 11 at own 16Drew Stanton (MSU) pass right side complete to Agim Shabaj (MSU) for 7 yards.
11:553rd & 4 at own 23DeAndra Cobb (MSU) rushed left side for 10 yards.
11:301st & 10 at own 3315 yard penalty on Golden Gophers.
11:301st & 10 at own 48Jason Teague (MSU) rushed up the middle for 8 yards.
11:102nd & 2 at opp 44Drew Stanton (MSU) rushed up the middle for 3 yards.
11:101st & 10 at opp 41Jehuu Caulcrick (MSU) rushed up the middle for 2 yards.
11:102nd & 8 at opp 39Drew Stanton (MSU) pass incomplete to the left side.
8:553rd & 8 at opp 39Drew Stanton (MSU) pass right side complete to Jerramy Scott (MSU) for 14 yards.
8:351st & 10 at opp 25Drew Stanton (MSU) pass left side complete to Eric Knott (MSU) for a 25 yard touchdown.Michigan State 13, Minnesota 0
8:35Extra point by Dave Rayner (MSU) is good.Michigan State 14, Minnesota 0
8:31Spartans kickoff, touchback by Golden Gophers.
Minnesota Punt, 5 plays
8:311st & 10 at own 20Laurence Maroney (MINN) rushed up the middle for 3 yards.
8:012nd & 7 at own 23Marion Barber III (MINN) rushed up the middle for 9 yards.
7:321st & 10 at own 32Marion Barber III (MINN) rushed up the middle for 1 yard.
7:022nd & 9 at own 33Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass incomplete to the left side.
6:543rd & 9 at own 335 yard penalty on Golden Gophers.
6:543rd & 14 at own 28Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass incomplete to the right side.
6:444th & 14 at own 28Punt by Rhys Lloyd (MINN) returned 4 yards by Agim Shabaj (MSU) to the Spartans 34.
Michigan State Interception, 1 play
6:341st & 10 at own 34Drew Stanton (MSU) pass across the middle intercepted by Justin Fraley (MINN). Returned for 19 yards.
Minnesota Field goal, 5 plays
6:231st & 10 at opp 41Marion Barber III (MINN) rushed right side for 14 yards.
6:231st & 10 at opp 28Marion Barber III (MINN) rushed right side for 5 yards.
5:532nd & 5 at opp 23Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass incomplete to the right side.
5:533rd & 6 at opp 24Jakari Wallace (MINN) rushed left side for 4 yards.
5:534th & 2 at opp 2037 yard field goal by Rhys Lloyd (MINN) is good.Michigan State 14, Minnesota 3
5:251st & goalKickoff returned by DeAndra Cobb (MSU) for 22 yards.
Michigan State Touchdown run, 6 plays
5:101st & 10 at own 20Drew Stanton (MSU) rushed up the middle for 10 yards.
5:001st & 10 at own 30Jerramy Scott (MSU) rushed left side for 2 yards.
4:402nd & 8 at own 32Drew Stanton (MSU) pass left side complete to Agim Shabaj (MSU) for 4 yards.
4:053rd & 4 at own 36Drew Stanton (MSU) rushed right side for 11 yards.
3:351st & 10 at own 47Jason Teague (MSU) rushed up the middle for 9 yards.
3:052nd & 1 at opp 44Jason Teague (MSU) rushed right side for a 44 yard touchdown.Michigan State 20, Minnesota 3
3:05Extra point by Dave Rayner (MSU) is good.Michigan State 21, Minnesota 3
2:23Kickoff returned by Marion Barber III (MINN) for 16 yards.
Minnesota Touchdown pass, 2 plays
2:151st & 10 at own 26Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass right side complete to Jakari Wallace (MINN) for 16 yards.
1:451st & 10 at own 42Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass across the middle complete to Ernest Wheelwright (MINN) for a 58 yard touchdown.Michigan State 21, Minnesota 9
1:45Extra point by Rhys Lloyd (MINN) is good.Michigan State 21, Minnesota 10
1:45Kickoff returned by DeAndra Cobb (MSU) for 10 yards.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 7 plays
1:421st & 10 at own 18Drew Stanton (MSU) pass right side complete to Jerramy Scott (MSU) for 10 yards.
1:221st & 10 at own 28Jehuu Caulcrick (MSU) rushed up the middle for 4 yards.
0:582nd & 6 at own 32Drew Stanton (MSU) pass right side complete to Agim Shabaj (MSU) for 15 yards.
0:581st & 10 at own 47Drew Stanton (MSU) pass incomplete across the middle.
0:482nd & 10 at own 47Drew Stanton (MSU) rushed up the middle for 13 yards.
0:181st & 10 at opp 40Aaron Alexander (MSU) pass right side complete to Drew Stanton (MSU) for 4 yards.
Q2 15:002nd & 6 at opp 36Start of the 2nd quarter.
Q2 15:002nd & 6 at opp 36Drew Stanton (MSU) pass right side complete to Eric Knott (MSU) for a 36 yard touchdown.Michigan State 27, Minnesota 10
Q2 15:00Extra point by Dave Rayner (MSU) is good.Michigan State 28, Minnesota 10
Q2 14:53Kickoff returned by Marion Barber III (MINN) for 6 yards.
2nd quarter5 drives, then Michigan State 31, Minnesota 10
Minnesota Punt, 3 plays
14:451st & 10 at own 21Laurence Maroney (MINN) rushed left side for 4 yards.
14:252nd & 6 at own 25Laurence Maroney (MINN) rushed up the middle for 2 yards.
14:053rd & 4 at own 27Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass incomplete across the middle.
14:054th & 4 at own 27Punt by Rhys Lloyd (MINN) no return by Spartans.
Minnesota Turnover on downs, 7 plays
14:05Marion Barber III (MINN) rushed left side for 1 yard.
14:052nd & 9 at opp 44Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass across the middle complete to Ernest Wheelwright (MINN) for 11 yards.
13:201st & 10 at opp 33Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass right side complete to Jakari Wallace (MINN) for 15 yards.
13:201st & 10 at opp 18Marion Barber III (MINN) rushed right side for 9 yards.
13:202nd & 1 at opp 8Laurence Maroney (MINN) rushed up the middle for -2 yards.
13:203rd & 3 at opp 10Golden Gophers fumble by Laurence Maroney (MINN), recovered by Laurence Maroney (MINN), advanced for no gain.
10:493rd & 4 at opp 10Spartans timeout; 10:49 remaining 2nd quarter
10:493rd & 4 at opp 10Laurence Maroney (MINN) rushed left side for 1 yard.
10:494th & 3 at opp 9Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass incomplete to the right side.; turnover on downs.
Michigan State Interception, 10 plays
10:291st & 10 at own 9DeAndra Cobb (MSU) rushed up the middle for 5 yards.
9:552nd & 5 at own 15DeAndra Cobb (MSU) rushed left side for 8 yards.
9:251st & 10 at own 23Drew Stanton (MSU) pass left side complete to Agim Shabaj (MSU) for 9 yards.
9:022nd & 1 at own 32DeAndra Cobb (MSU) rushed up the middle for 3 yards.
9:021st & 10 at own 35Drew Stanton (MSU) pass left side complete to Jerramy Scott (MSU) for 4 yards.
8:002nd & 6 at own 39Drew Stanton (MSU) pass incomplete to the left side.
7:503rd & 6 at own 39Drew Stanton (MSU) pass across the middle complete to Kyle Brown (MSU) for 14 yards.
7:301st & 10 at opp 47Drew Stanton (MSU) rushed right side for 27 yards.
7:121st & 10 at opp 20Golden Gophers timeout; 07:12 remaining 2nd quarter
7:121st & 10 at opp 20DeAndra Cobb (MSU) rushed right side for 2 yards.
6:422nd & 8 at opp 20Drew Stanton (MSU) pass left side intercepted by Quentin White (MINN). Returned for 11 yards.
Minnesota Turnover on downs, 10 plays
6:421st & 10 at own 15Laurence Maroney (MINN) rushed up the middle for 2 yards.
6:152nd & 8 at own 17Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass left side complete to Jakari Wallace (MINN) for 13 yards.
6:151st & 10 at own 30Jakari Wallace (MINN) rushed left side for 12 yards.
5:451st & 10 at own 42Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass across the middle complete to Matt Spaeth (MINN) for 8 yards.
5:252nd & 2 at own 495 yard penalty on Golden Gophers.
5:252nd & 7 at own 44Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass incomplete across the middle.
5:253rd & 7 at own 44Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass across the middle complete to Jakari Wallace (MINN) for 18 yards.
5:251st & 10 at opp 38Laurence Maroney (MINN) rushed up the middle for 4 yards.
5:032nd & 6 at opp 40Justin Valentine (MINN) rushed up the middle for 4 yards.
4:433rd & 2 at opp 36Marion Barber III (MINN) rushed right side for no gain.
4:434th & 2 at opp 29Marion Barber III (MINN) rushed right side for -2 yards; turnover on downs.
Michigan State Field goal, 7 plays
2:471st & 10 at own 29Drew Stanton (MSU) rushed up the middle for 12 yards.
2:271st & 10 at own 43Drew Stanton (MSU) pass across the middle complete to Jerramy Scott (MSU) for 17 yards.
1:571st & 10 at opp 40Drew Stanton (MSU) pass right side complete to Matt Trannon (MSU) for 27 yards.
1:571st & 10 at opp 13Drew Stanton (MSU) rushed up the middle for 4 yards.
1:372nd & 6 at opp 8Drew Stanton (MSU) rushed right side for -2 yards.
0:473rd & 8 at opp 10Agim Shabaj (MSU) rushed right side for 4 yards.
0:014th & 4 at opp 6Spartans timeout; 00:01 remaining 2nd quarter
0:014th & 4 at opp 622 yard field goal by Dave Rayner (MSU) is good.Michigan State 31, Minnesota 10
3rd quarter8 drives, then Michigan State 44, Minnesota 17
Minnesota Punt, 5 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 20Laurence Maroney (MINN) rushed up the middle for 9 yards.
15:002nd & 1 at own 29Laurence Maroney (MINN) rushed up the middle for 2 yards.
14:151st & 10 at own 31Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass incomplete to the right side.
14:152nd & 10 at own 31Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass incomplete across the middle.
14:053rd & 10 at own 31Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass incomplete to the right side.
13:554th & 10 at own 31Punt by Rhys Lloyd (MINN) no return by Spartans.
Michigan State Touchdown run, 6 plays
13:551st & 10 at own 34Jehuu Caulcrick (MSU) rushed up the middle for 5 yards.
13:352nd & 5 at own 39Drew Stanton (MSU) pass across the middle complete to Aaron Alexander (MSU) for 10 yards.
13:051st & 10 at own 49Jehuu Caulcrick (MSU) rushed right side for 4 yards.
12:452nd & 6 at opp 47Jehuu Caulcrick (MSU) rushed up the middle for 37 yards.
12:451st & goal at opp 10Drew Stanton (MSU) rushed up the middle for no gain.
11:452nd & goal at opp 10Jehuu Caulcrick (MSU) rushed up the middle for a 10 yard touchdown.Michigan State 37, Minnesota 10
11:45Extra point by Dave Rayner (MSU) is good.Michigan State 38, Minnesota 10
11:33Spartans kickoff, touchback by Golden Gophers.
Minnesota Interception, 3 plays
11:331st & 10 at own 20Bryan Cupito (MINN) rushed up the middle for 3 yards.
11:132nd & 7 at own 23Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass incomplete to the right side.
10:533rd & 7 at own 23Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass across the middle intercepted by Tyrell Dortch (MSU). Returned for no gain.
Michigan State Field goal, 6 plays
10:531st & 10 at opp 40DeAndra Cobb (MSU) rushed right side for -3 yards.
10:532nd & 13 at opp 32Drew Stanton (MSU) pass across the middle complete to Jerramy Scott (MSU) for 18 yards.
10:531st & 10 at opp 14DeAndra Cobb (MSU) rushed up the middle for 2 yards.
9:402nd & 8 at opp 12Drew Stanton (MSU) rushed up the middle for 1 yard.
9:403rd & 7 at opp 11DeAndra Cobb (MSU) rushed up the middle for 3 yards.
9:404th & 4 at opp 822 yard field goal by Dave Rayner (MSU) is good.Michigan State 41, Minnesota 10
7:431st & 0 at opp 20Spartans kickoff, touchback by Golden Gophers.
Minnesota Punt, 3 plays
7:431st & 10 at own 20Bryan Cupito (MINN) sacked for a loss of 12 yards.
7:432nd & 22 at own 8Golden Gophers fumble by Bryan Cupito (MINN), recovered by Bryan Cupito (MINN), advanced for no gain.
7:432nd & 22 at own 8Laurence Maroney (MINN) rushed up the middle for 1 yard.
5:273rd & 21 at own 9Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass right side complete to Jared Ellerson (MINN) for 2 yards.
5:274th & 19 at own 11Punt by Rhys Lloyd (MINN) returned 7 yards by Agim Shabaj (MSU) to the Golden Gophers 40.
Michigan State Field goal, 7 plays
5:271st & 10 at opp 40Jason Teague (MSU) rushed up the middle for 1 yard.
4:582nd & 9 at opp 39Drew Stanton (MSU) pass incomplete to the left side.
4:483rd & 9 at opp 39Drew Stanton (MSU) rushed right side for 11 yards.
4:181st & 10 at opp 28Jason Teague (MSU) rushed up the middle for no gain.
3:582nd & 10 at opp 28Drew Stanton (MSU) pass incomplete across the middle.
3:583rd & 10 at opp 28Drew Stanton (MSU) pass left side complete to Jerramy Scott (MSU) for 8 yards.
3:584th & 2 at opp 2037 yard field goal by Dave Rayner (MSU) is good.Michigan State 44, Minnesota 10
2:441st & 0 at opp 5Kickoff returned by Laurence Maroney (MINN) for 12 yards.
Minnesota Touchdown pass, 7 plays
2:351st & 10 at own 17Golden Gophers timeout; 02:35 remaining 3rd quarter
2:351st & 10 at own 17Laurence Maroney (MINN) rushed up the middle for 2 yards.
2:052nd & 8 at own 21Bryan Cupito (MINN) rushed right side for 12 yards.
1:451st & 10 at own 33Laurence Maroney (MINN) rushed up the middle for 24 yards.
1:451st & 10 at opp 4515 yard penalty on Spartans.
1:301st & 10 at opp 30Bryan Cupito (MINN) sacked for a loss of 6 yards.
1:302nd & 16 at opp 36Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass incomplete to the right side.
1:303rd & 15 at opp 35Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass incomplete across the middle.
1:204th & 15 at opp 35Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass across the middle complete to Ernest Wheelwright (MINN) for a 35 yard touchdown.Michigan State 44, Minnesota 16
1:20Extra point by Rhys Lloyd (MINN) is good.Michigan State 44, Minnesota 17
0:18Kickoff returned by DeAndra Cobb (MSU) for 11 yards.
Michigan State Punt, 9 plays
0:101st & 10 at own 21DeAndra Cobb (MSU) rushed up the middle for 1 yard.
Q4 15:002nd & 9 at own 22Start of the 4th quarter.
Q4 15:002nd & 9 at own 22Drew Stanton (MSU) pass incomplete to the right side.
Q4 14:503rd & 9 at own 22Drew Stanton (MSU) rushed up the middle for 10 yards.
Q4 14:201st & 10 at own 32DeAndra Cobb (MSU) rushed up the middle for 2 yards.
Q4 13:452nd & 8 at own 35DeAndra Cobb (MSU) rushed up the middle for 7 yards.
Q4 13:183rd & 1 at own 42Drew Stanton (MSU) rushed right side for 2 yards.
Q4 13:181st & 10 at own 44Drew Stanton (MSU) pass left side complete to Jerramy Scott (MSU) for 2 yards.
Q4 11:422nd & 8 at own 46Jehuu Caulcrick (MSU) rushed up the middle for no gain.
Q4 11:123rd & 8 at own 46Drew Stanton (MSU) pass incomplete across the middle.
Q4 11:124th & 8 at own 46Punt by Brandon Fields (MSU) no return by Golden Gophers.
4th quarter6 drives, then Michigan State 51, Minnesota 17
Minnesota Punt, 4 plays
10:321st & 10 at own 24Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass incomplete to the right side.
10:222nd & 10 at own 2415 yard penalty on Spartans.
10:121st & 10 at own 39Laurence Maroney (MINN) rushed right side for 7 yards.
10:122nd & 3 at own 46Bryan Cupito (MINN) sacked for a loss of 4 yards.
9:403rd & 7 at own 425 yard penalty on Golden Gophers.
9:403rd & 12 at own 37Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass incomplete to the right side.
9:404th & 12 at own 37Punt by Rhys Lloyd (MINN) no return by Spartans.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 4 plays
8:451st & 10 at own 23DeAndra Cobb (MSU) rushed right side for 21 yards.
8:251st & 10 at own 44Jehuu Caulcrick (MSU) rushed up the middle for 1 yard.
7:552nd & 9 at own 45DeAndra Cobb (MSU) rushed up the middle for -2 yards.
7:073rd & 11 at own 43Drew Stanton (MSU) pass across the middle complete to Terry Love (MSU) for a 57 yard touchdown.Michigan State 50, Minnesota 17
7:07Extra point by Dave Rayner (MSU) is good.Michigan State 51, Minnesota 17
6:56Kickoff returned by Amir Pinnix (MINN) for 17 yards.
Minnesota Interception, 1 play
6:481st & 10 at own 25Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass right side intercepted by Ashton Watson (MSU). Returned for 5 yards.
Michigan State Punt, 5 plays
6:481st & 10 at own 4521 yard penalty on Spartans.
6:481st & 10 at own 24Jehuu Caulcrick (MSU) rushed up the middle for 3 yards.
6:152nd & 7 at own 27Jehuu Caulcrick (MSU) rushed up the middle for 7 yards.
5:301st & 10 at own 34Jehuu Caulcrick (MSU) rushed up the middle for no gain.
4:552nd & 10 at own 34Jehuu Caulcrick (MSU) rushed up the middle for 1 yard.
3:553rd & 9 at own 35Stephen Reaves (MSU) rushed up the middle for -5 yards.
3:554th & 14 at own 30Punt by Brandon Fields (MSU) no return by Golden Gophers.
Minnesota Turnover on downs, 5 plays
3:031st & 10 at own 27Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass left side complete to Jakari Wallace (MINN) for 33 yards.
2:431st & 10 at opp 40Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass incomplete across the middle.
2:432nd & 10 at own 42Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass incomplete across the middle.
2:433rd & 10 at own 42Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass incomplete to the right side.
2:254th & 10 at own 42Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass incomplete to the right side.; turnover on downs.
Michigan State Rush, 4 plays
2:251st & 10 at opp 42Chad Simon (MSU) rushed up the middle for 1 yard.
1:452nd & 9 at opp 42Chad Simon (MSU) rushed up the middle for 8 yards.
1:251st & 10 at opp 48Chad Simon (MSU) rushed up the middle for 2 yards.
0:352nd & 8 at opp 46Chad Simon (MSU) rushed up the middle for 1 yard.

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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