Eastern Michigan at Michigan State

Saturday, September 9, 2006

Michigan State beat Eastern Michigan 52–⁠20. It was their fourth meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 4–⁠0.

AwayEastern Michigan1–⁠11 in 2006
20
HomeMichigan State4–⁠8 in 2006
52

Final at Spartan Stadium, East LansingAttendance 69,856

At kickoff
59°F, overcast, wind 10 mph from the northeastWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Capital City Airport (KLAN), 11 km from the stadium, 25 minutes after kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Eastern Michigan3143020
Michigan State1014141452

Standouts

Player stats

Eastern Michigan

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Andy Schmitt12/1913010
Tyler Jones6/116100
Dontayo Gage1/13910
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Pierre Walker529015
Richard Franklin62007
Tyler Jones10908
Andy Schmitt2102
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Eric Deslauriers655123
Travis Lewis250139
Trumaine Riley349028
Dontayo Gage73809
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Jacob Wyatt100

Michigan State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Drew Stanton24/3225431
Brian Hoyer4/43310
Matt Trannon1/13510
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Javon Ringer15130065
A.J. Jimmerson1079031
Drew Stanton933211
Brett Kahn21109
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Matt Trannon14151224
A.J. Jimmerson348235
Kerry Reed542014
Jerramy Scott128028

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

Team stats

Eastern MichiganMichigan State
272Total yards586
242Passing yards332
42Rushing yards264
7.4Yards per pass8.7
1.5Yards per rush6.6
12First downs29
5–⁠15Third downs10–⁠13
1–⁠2Fourth downs0–⁠0
1Turnovers2
6–⁠42Penalties6–⁠40
17:23Possession18:18

Efficiency

Eastern MichiganMichigan State
34%Success rate65%
−0.01EPA per play0.30
0.95Explosiveness0.82
−0.27Rushing EPA0.24
0.14Passing EPA0.40
31%Passing-down success47%
−0.09First-down EPA0.33
−0.14Second-down EPA−0.01
0.24Third-down EPA0.95

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 71% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Michigan State end zoneEastern Michigan end zoneQ1 Eastern MichiganPunt, 3 playsQ1 Michigan StateInterception, 1 playQ1 Eastern MichiganField goal, 5 playsQ1 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 9 playsQ1 Eastern MichiganPunt, 3 playsQ1 Michigan StateField goal, 9 playsQ1 Eastern MichiganPunt, 6 playsQ2 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 2 playsQ2 Eastern MichiganPunt, 3 playsQ2 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ2 Eastern MichiganTouchdown pass, 6 playsQ2 Eastern MichiganTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ2 Michigan StatePunt, 9 playsQ2 Eastern MichiganEnd of half, 1 playQ3 Eastern MichiganField goal, 4 playsQ3 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 12 playsQ3 Eastern MichiganPunt, 3 playsQ3 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ3 Eastern MichiganTurnover on downs, 8 playsQ3 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ4 Eastern MichiganPunt, 3 playsQ4 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ4 Eastern MichiganFumble, 13 playsQ4 Michigan StateEnd of game, 6 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Michigan State drives left to right, Eastern Michigan right to left.
  1. Q1 Eastern MichiganPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  2. Q1 Michigan StateInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  3. Q1 Eastern MichiganField goal, 5 plays, 17 yards
  4. Q1 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 9 plays, 69 yards
  5. Q1 Eastern MichiganPunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  6. Q1 Michigan StateField goal, 9 plays, 25 yards
  7. Q1 Eastern MichiganPunt, 6 plays, 17 yards
  8. Q2 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 2 plays, 82 yards
  9. Q2 Eastern MichiganPunt, 3 plays, −10 yards
  10. Q2 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 84 yards
  11. Q2 Eastern MichiganTouchdown pass, 6 plays, 72 yards
  12. Q2 Eastern MichiganTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 54 yards
  13. Q2 Michigan StatePunt, 9 plays, 21 yards
  14. Q2 Eastern MichiganEnd of half, 1 play, 0 yards
  15. Q3 Eastern MichiganField goal, 4 plays, 2 yards
  16. Q3 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 12 plays, 78 yards
  17. Q3 Eastern MichiganPunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  18. Q3 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 57 yards
  19. Q3 Eastern MichiganTurnover on downs, 8 plays, 36 yards
  20. Q3 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 56 yards
  21. Q4 Eastern MichiganPunt, 3 plays, −1 yard
  22. Q4 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 55 yards
  23. Q4 Eastern MichiganFumble, 13 plays, 55 yards
  24. Q4 Michigan StateEnd of game, 6 plays, 22 yards

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then Michigan State 10, Eastern Michigan 3
Eastern Michigan Punt, 3 plays
14:401st & 10 at own 20Eastrn Michigan penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
14:231st & 15 at own 15Tyler Jones rush for 7 yards to the EMich 22 out-of-bounds.
14:022nd & 8 at own 22Tyler Jones pass complete to Trumaine Riley for 6 yards to the EMich 28.
13:333rd & 2 at own 28Tyler Jones rush for no gain to the EMich 28.
13:024th & 2 at own 28Zach Johnson punt for 42 yards downed at the MSU 30, Eastrn Michigan penalty 5 yard illegal formation accepted.
Michigan State Interception, 1 play
12:201st & 10 at own 35Drew Stanton pass intercepted by Jacob Wyatt at the MSU 41, returned for no gain to the MSU 41.
Eastern Michigan Field goal, 5 plays
11:551st & 10 at opp 41Tyler Jones pass complete to Eric Deslauriers for 24 yards to the MSU 17 for a 1ST down.
11:141st & 10 at opp 17Richard Franklin rush for no gain to the MSU 17.
11:042nd & 10 at opp 17Tyler Jones pass incomplete.
11:043rd & 10 at opp 17Timeout EASTRN MICHIGAN, clock 11:04.
10:473rd & 10 at opp 17Tyler Jones sacked by Ervin Baldwin at the MSU 24 for a loss of 7 yards.
10:204th & 17 at opp 24Andrew Wellock 41 yard field goal GOOD.Eastern Michigan 3, Michigan State 0
10:15Andrew Wellock kickoff for 34 yards fair catch by Jehuu Caulcrick at the MSU 31.
Michigan State Touchdown run, 9 plays
9:321st & 10 at own 31Drew Stanton pass complete to Matt Trannon for 7 yards to the MSU 38.
9:252nd & 3 at own 38Drew Stanton pass complete to Jerramy Scott for 15 yards to the EMich 47 for a 1ST down.
9:191st & 10 at opp 47Javon Ringer rush for 12 yards to the EMich 35 for a 1ST down.
9:111st & 10 at opp 35Michigan St penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
8:271st & 20 at opp 45Drew Stanton rush for 2 yards to the EMich 43.
8:002nd & 18 at opp 43Javon Ringer rush for 4 yards to the EMich 39.
7:263rd & 14 at opp 39Drew Stanton pass complete to Jerramy Scott for 27 yards to the EMich 12 for a 1ST down.
7:071st & 10 at opp 12Javon Ringer rush for 7 yards to the EMich 5.
6:292nd & 3 at opp 5Javon Ringer rush for a loss of 1 yard to the EMich 6.
5:493rd & 4 at opp 6Drew Stanton rush for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 6, Eastern Michigan 3
5:49Brett Swenson extra point GOOD.Michigan State 7, Eastern Michigan 3
5:43Kerry Reed kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Eastern Michigan Punt, 3 plays
4:581st & 10 at own 20Deanthony White rush for a loss of 2 yards to the EMich 18.
4:182nd & 12 at own 18Tyler Jones rush for a loss of 4 yards, fumbled at the EMich 16, recovered by Tyler Jones at the EMich 16.
3:573rd & 14 at own 16Tyler Jones rush for 6 yards to the EMich 22.
3:134th & 8 at own 22Zach Johnson punt for 11 yards downed at the EMich 33.
Michigan State Field goal, 9 plays
2:471st & 10 at opp 33Drew Stanton rush for 8 yards to the EMich 25 out-of-bounds.
2:382nd & 2 at opp 25Javon Ringer rush for 4 yards to the EMich 21 for a 1ST down.
2:111st & 10 at opp 21Terry Love rush for 5 yards to the EMich 16, Michigan St penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
2:061st & 15 at opp 26Drew Stanton pass complete to Matt Trannon for 9 yards to the EMich 17 out-of-bounds.
1:452nd & 6 at opp 17Javon Ringer rush for 8 yards to the EMich 9 for a 1ST down.
1:251st & goal at opp 9Javon Ringer rush for a loss of 4 yards to the EMich 13.
1:012nd & goal at opp 13Drew Stanton pass complete to Matt Trannon for a loss of 2 yards to the EMich 15.
0:133rd & goal at opp 15Drew Stanton rush for 7 yards to the EMich 8 out-of-bounds.
0:094th & goal at opp 8Brett Swenson 25 yard field goal GOOD.Michigan State 10, Eastern Michigan 3
0:00Kerry Reed kickoff for 56 yards returned by Trumaine Riley for 10 yards to the EMich 19.
2nd quarter8 drives, then Michigan State 24, Eastern Michigan 17
Eastern Michigan Punt, 6 plays
14:541st & 10 at own 19Michael Graham rush for a loss of 3 yards to the EMich 16.
14:142nd & 13 at own 16Tyler Jones pass complete to Dontayo Gage for 6 yards to the EMich 22.
13:213rd & 7 at own 22Tyler Jones pass complete to Eric Deslauriers for 7 yards to the EMich 29 for a 1ST down.
12:531st & 10 at own 29Pierre Walker rush for 4 yards to the EMich 33.
12:162nd & 6 at own 33Tyler Jones rush for no gain to the EMich 33.
11:533rd & 6 at own 33Timeout EASTRN MICHIGAN, clock 11:53.
11:423rd & 6 at own 33Tyler Jones rush for 3 yards to the EMich 36.
10:424th & 3 at own 36Zach Johnson punt for 33 yards, returned by Terry Love for a loss of 13 yards to the MSU 18.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 2 plays
10:241st & 10 at own 18Javon Ringer rush for 65 yards to the EMich 17 for a 1ST down.
10:181st & 10 at opp 17Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 10:18.
10:111st & 10 at opp 17Drew Stanton pass complete to Matt Trannon for 17 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 16, Eastern Michigan 3
10:11Brett Swenson extra point GOOD.Michigan State 17, Eastern Michigan 3
10:02Kerry Reed kickoff for 52 yards returned by Trumaine Riley for 23 yards to the EMich 36.
Eastern Michigan Punt, 3 plays
9:331st & 10 at own 36Tyler Jones rush for no gain to the EMich 36.
9:002nd & 10 at own 36Andy Schmitt rush for a loss of 10 yards, fumbled at the EMich 26, recovered by Andy Schmitt at the EMich 26.
8:433rd & 20 at own 26Andy Schmitt pass incomplete to Eric Deslauriers.
8:364th & 20 at own 26Zach Johnson punt for 39 yards, returned by Terry Love for no gain to the MSU 16, fumbled at the MSU 16, recovered by Terry Love.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 8 plays
8:061st & 10 at own 16A.j. Jimmerson rush for 1 yard to the MSU 17.
7:342nd & 9 at own 17Kellen Davis rush for 7 yards to the MSU 24.
7:073rd & 2 at own 24Drew Stanton pass complete to Matt Trannon for 6 yards to the MSU 30 for a 1ST down.
6:421st & 10 at own 30Drew Stanton pass complete to A.j. Jimmerson for 7 yards to the MSU 37.
6:192nd & 3 at own 37Drew Stanton rush for 4 yards to the MSU 41 for a 1ST down.
6:111st & 10 at own 41Michigan St penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
5:201st & 15 at own 36Drew Stanton pass complete to Kerry Reed for 14 yards to the 50 yard line.
4:472nd & 1 at the 50A.J. Jimmerson rush for 14 yards to the EMich 36 for a 1ST down.
4:221st & 10 at opp 36Matt Trannon pass complete to A.J. Jimmerson for 36 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 23, Eastern Michigan 3
4:22Brett Swenson extra point GOOD.Michigan State 24, Eastern Michigan 3
4:00Brandon Fields kickoff for 57 yards returned by Chris May for 20 yards to the EMich 28.
Eastern Michigan Touchdown pass, 6 plays
3:551st & 10 at own 28Andy Schmitt pass incomplete to Trumaine Riley.
3:432nd & 10 at own 28Andy Schmitt pass complete to Trumaine Riley for 27 yards to the MSU 45 for a 1ST down.
3:361st & 10 at opp 45Andy Schmitt pass incomplete to Dontayo Gage.
3:112nd & 10 at opp 45Andy Schmitt pass complete to Dontayo Gage for 6 yards to the MSU 39.
2:523rd & 4 at opp 39Andy Schmitt pass incomplete to Trumaine Riley, broken up by Demond Williams.
2:464th & 4 at opp 39Dontayo Gage pass complete to Travis Lewis for 39 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 24, Eastern Michigan 10
2:46Andrew Wellock extra point GOOD.
2:42Andrew Wellock on-side kick recovered by Eastrn Michigan at the EMich 46.
Eastern Michigan Touchdown pass, 3 plays
2:321st & 10 at own 46Andy Schmitt pass complete to Michael Graham for 38 yards to the MSU 16 for a 1ST down.
2:261st & 10 at opp 16Pierre Walker rush for 7 yards to the MSU 9 out-of-bounds.
2:192nd & 3 at opp 9Andy Schmitt pass complete to Eric Deslauriers for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 24, Eastern Michigan 16
2:19Andrew Wellock extra point GOOD.Michigan State 24, Eastern Michigan 17
2:15Andrew Wellock kickoff for 57 yards out-of-bounds.
Michigan State Punt, 9 plays
2:051st & 10 at own 35Drew Stanton pass incomplete.
1:572nd & 10 at own 35Drew Stanton pass incomplete to A.J. Jimmerson.
1:493rd & 10 at own 35Drew Stanton rush for 11 yards to the MSU 46 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
1:361st & 10 at own 46Drew Stanton pass complete to Kerry Reed for 4 yards to the 50 yard line.
1:242nd & 6 at the 50Drew Stanton pass incomplete to Kellen Davis.
1:173rd & 6 at the 50Drew Stanton pass complete to Kerry Reed for 6 yards to the EMich 44 for a 1ST down.
1:041st & 10 at opp 44Drew Stanton pass incomplete to Terry Love.
0:592nd & 10 at opp 44Drew Stanton pass incomplete, broken up by Andre Hatchett.
0:553rd & 10 at opp 44Drew Stanton pass incomplete to Terry Love.
0:474th & 10 at opp 44Brandon Fields punt for 30 yards punt out-of-bounds at the EMich 14.
Eastern Michigan End of half, 1 play
0:171st & 10 at own 14Pierre Walker rush for no gain to the EMich 14.
Q3 14:47Andrew Wellock kickoff for 65 yards returned by Javon Ringer for 22 yards to the MSU 22, fumbled at the MSU 22, recovered by EMich.
3rd quarter6 drives, then Michigan State 38, Eastern Michigan 20
Eastern Michigan Field goal, 4 plays
14:411st & 10 at opp 22Andy Schmitt pass incomplete to Richard Franklin.
14:372nd & 10 at opp 22Andy Schmitt pass incomplete to Eric Deslauriers.
14:303rd & 10 at opp 22Andy Schmitt rush for 2 yards to the MSU 20 out-of-bounds.
14:254th & 8 at opp 20Andrew Wellock 38 yard field goal GOOD.Michigan State 24, Eastern Michigan 20
14:15Andrew Wellock kickoff for 65 yards returned by Javon Ringer for 22 yards to the MSU 22.
Michigan State Touchdown run, 12 plays
14:031st & 10 at own 22Drew Stanton pass complete to Matt Trannon for 9 yards to the MSU 31.
13:452nd & 1 at own 31Javon Ringer rush for 6 yards to the MSU 37 for a 1ST down.
13:391st & 10 at own 37Drew Stanton pass complete to Matt Trannon for 10 yards to the MSU 47 for a 1ST down out-of-bounds.
13:241st & 10 at own 47Javon Ringer rush for 8 yards to the EMich 45.
12:562nd & 2 at opp 45Drew Stanton pass complete to Kerry Reed for 9 yards to the EMich 36 for a 1ST down out-of-bounds.
12:401st & 10 at opp 36Javon Ringer rush for 10 yards to the EMich 26 for a 1ST down.
12:011st & 10 at opp 26Drew Stanton sacked by Jason Jones at the EMich 32 for a loss of 6 yards.
11:512nd & 16 at opp 32Drew Stanton pass complete to Matt Trannon for 15 yards to the EMich 17 out-of-bounds.
11:423rd & 1 at opp 17Drew Stanton pass complete to Matt Trannon for 6 yards to the EMich 11 for a 1ST down.
11:091st & 10 at opp 11Javon Ringer rush for 10 yards to the EMich 1 for a 1ST down.
10:461st & goal at opp 1Javon Ringer rush for no gain to the EMich 1.
10:122nd & goal at opp 1Drew Stanton rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 30, Eastern Michigan 20
10:12Brett Swenson extra point GOOD.Michigan State 31, Eastern Michigan 20
10:02Brandon Fields kickoff for 59 yards returned by Trumaine Riley for 9 yards to the EMich 15.
Eastern Michigan Punt, 3 plays
9:251st & 10 at own 15Andy Schmitt sacked by Ervin Baldwin at the EMich 14 for a loss of 1 yard.
8:402nd & 11 at own 14Andy Schmitt pass complete to Dontayo Gage for 1 yard to the EMich 15.
8:153rd & 10 at own 15Andy Schmitt pass complete to Eric Deslauriers for no gain to the EMich 15.
7:274th & 10 at own 15Zach Johnson punt for 42 yards downed at the MSU 43.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 7 plays
7:021st & 10 at own 43Javon Ringer rush for 6 yards to the MSU 49.
6:292nd & 4 at own 49Drew Stanton pass complete to Matt Trannon for 12 yards to the EMich 39 for a 1ST down out-of-bounds.
6:091st & 10 at opp 39Drew Stanton pass complete to Matt Trannon for 24 yards to the EMich 15 for a 1ST down.
6:011st & 10 at opp 15Drew Stanton pass complete to Kerry Reed for 7 yards to the EMich 8 for a 1ST down out-of-bounds, Eastrn Michigan penalty 4 yard personal foul accepted.
5:561st & goal at opp 4Drew Stanton pass incomplete to Matt Trannon.
5:462nd & goal at opp 4Javon Ringer rush for a loss of 4 yards to the EMich 8.
5:063rd & goal at opp 8Drew Stanton pass complete to TJ Williams for 8 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 37, Eastern Michigan 20
5:06Brett Swenson extra point GOOD.Michigan State 38, Eastern Michigan 20
6:011st & 0 at own 35Eastrn Michigan penalty 15 yard roughing passer accepted.
6:01Brandon Fields kickoff for 50 yards for a touchback.
Eastern Michigan Turnover on downs, 8 plays
4:361st & 10 at own 20Pierre Walker rush for 14 yards to the EMich 34 for a 1ST down.
4:021st & 10 at own 34Tyler Jones pass complete to Dontayo Gage for 5 yards to the EMich 39.
3:392nd & 5 at own 39Tyler Jones pass incomplete to Travis Lewis.
3:113rd & 5 at own 39Tyler Jones pass complete to Trumaine Riley for 14 yards to the MSU 47 for a 1ST down.
3:021st & 10 at opp 47Pierre Walker rush for 4 yards to the MSU 43.
2:492nd & 6 at opp 43Tyler Jones pass incomplete, broken up by David Herron.
2:463rd & 6 at opp 43Tyler Jones pass incomplete to Eric Deslauriers.
2:384th & 6 at opp 43Dontayo Gage rush for a loss of 1 yard to the MSU 44.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 7 plays
2:121st & 10 at own 44A.J. Jimmerson rush for 3 yards to the MSU 47.
1:432nd & 7 at own 47Drew Stanton rush for 5 yards to the EMich 48.
1:433rd & 2 at opp 48Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 01:43.
1:223rd & 2 at opp 48Drew Stanton pass complete to Kellen Davis for 16 yards to the EMich 32 for a 1ST down.
1:111st & 10 at opp 32A.J. Jimmerson rush for no gain to the EMich 32.
0:332nd & 10 at opp 32Drew Stanton pass complete to Kerry Reed for 9 yards to the EMich 23.
0:003rd & 1 at opp 23A.J. Jimmerson rush for 16 yards to the EMich 7 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:571st & goal at opp 7Drew Stanton pass complete to Matt Trannon for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 44, Eastern Michigan 20
Q4 14:57Brett Swenson extra point GOOD.Michigan State 45, Eastern Michigan 20
Q4 14:42Brandon Fields kickoff for 65 yards returned by Trumaine Riley for 13 yards to the EMich 13.
4th quarter4 drives, then Michigan State 52, Eastern Michigan 20
Eastern Michigan Punt, 3 plays
13:591st & 10 at own 13Tyler Jones sacked by David Stanton at the EMich 6 for a loss of 7 yards.
13:592nd & 17 at own 6Eastrn Michigan penalty 3 yard delay of game accepted.
13:082nd & 20 at own 3Tyler Jones pass incomplete to Eric Deslauriers.
12:573rd & 20 at own 3Tyler Jones rush for 9 yards to the EMich 12.
12:094th & 11 at own 12Zach Johnson punt for 43 yards, fair catch by Travis Willard at the MSU 45.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 8 plays
11:261st & 10 at own 45Brian Hoyer pass complete to Carl Grimes for 7 yards to the EMich 48.
10:562nd & 3 at opp 48A.J. Jimmerson rush for 1 yard to the EMich 47.
10:363rd & 2 at opp 47A.J. Jimmerson rush for 2 yards to the EMich 45 for a 1ST down.
9:521st & 10 at opp 45Brian Hoyer pass complete to Deon Curry for 7 yards to the EMich 38.
9:342nd & 3 at opp 38A.J. Jimmerson rush for 31 yards to the EMich 7 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
9:341st & 0 at opp 7Michigan St penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
8:531st & goal at opp 12A.J. Jimmerson rush for 10 yards to the EMich 2.
8:532nd & 0 at opp 2Michigan St penalty 5 yard illegal formation accepted.
8:232nd & goal at opp 7A.J. Jimmerson rush for 1 yard to the EMich 6.
7:593rd & goal at opp 6Brian Hoyer pass complete to A.J. Jimmerson for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 51, Eastern Michigan 20
7:59Brett Swenson extra point GOOD.Michigan State 52, Eastern Michigan 20
7:52Brandon Fields kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Eastern Michigan Fumble, 13 plays
7:171st & 10 at own 20Richard Franklin rush for 6 yards to the EMich 26.
6:402nd & 4 at own 26Richard Franklin rush for 3 yards to the EMich 29.
6:303rd & 1 at own 29Richard Franklin rush for 2 yards to the EMich 31 for a 1ST down.
5:591st & 10 at own 31Andy Schmitt pass complete to Dontayo Gage for 8 yards to the EMich 39.
5:082nd & 2 at own 39Richard Franklin rush for a loss of 3 yards to the EMich 36.
4:433rd & 5 at own 36Andy Schmitt pass complete to Travis Lewis for 11 yards to the EMich 47 for a 1ST down.
4:251st & 10 at own 47Andy Schmitt pass complete to Eric Deslauriers for 4 yards to the MSU 49.
4:202nd & 6 at opp 49Andy Schmitt pass complete to Eric Deslauriers for 10 yards to the MSU 39 for a 1ST down.
4:141st & 10 at opp 39Andy Schmitt pass incomplete to Eric Deslauriers.
4:082nd & 10 at opp 39Andy Schmitt pass complete to Dontayo Gage for 9 yards to the MSU 30 out-of-bounds.
4:023rd & 1 at opp 30Richard Franklin rush for 3 yards to the MSU 27 for a 1ST down.
3:301st & 10 at opp 27Richard Franklin rush for 6 yards to the MSU 21.
3:032nd & 4 at opp 21Eastrn Michigan penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
2:452nd & 14 at opp 31Andy Schmitt pass complete to Dontayo Gage for 1 yard, fumbled at the MSU 25, recovered by MSU at the MSU 25.
Michigan State End of game, 6 plays
2:341st & 10 at own 25Brian Hoyer pass complete to Matt Trannon for 12 yards to the MSU 37 for a 1ST down.
2:121st & 10 at own 37Brett Kahn rush for 9 yards to the MSU 46.
1:512nd & 1 at own 46Brett Kahn rush for 2 yards to the MSU 48 for a 1ST down.
1:241st & 10 at own 48Brett Kahn rush for 5 yards to the EMich 47.
0:542nd & 5 at opp 47Michigan St penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
0:182nd & 10 at own 48Mike Parrelly rush for 3 yards to the EMich 49.
0:003rd & 7 at opp 49Mike Parrelly rush for a loss of 4 yards to the MSU 47.

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.

Michigan State leads 8–⁠0 in eight meetings, counting the four since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Michigan State 35, Eastern Michigan 7
2014Michigan State 73, Eastern Michigan 14
2012Michigan State 23, Eastern Michigan 7
2008Michigan State 42, Eastern Michigan 10
2006Michigan State 52, Eastern Michigan 20
2002Michigan State 56, Eastern Michigan 7

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