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Minnesota at Michigan State

Saturday, November 11, 2006

Minnesota beat Michigan State 31–⁠18. It was their 41st meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 25–⁠16.

AwayMinnesota6–⁠7 in 2006
31
HomeMichigan State4–⁠8 in 2006
18

Final at Spartan Stadium, East LansingTV: ESPNUAttendance 64,807

At kickoff
36°F, light rain, wind 11 mph from the northWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Capital City Airport (KLAN), 11 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Minnesota0177731
Michigan State903618

Standouts

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Player stats

Minnesota

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Bryan Cupito16/2824320
Justin Kucek0/1000
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Amir Pinnix23113018
Logan Payne110010
Jay Thomas61016
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Logan Payne596141
Matt Spaeth451038
Ernest Wheelwright137137
Mike Chambers227023
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Dominique Barber200

Michigan State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Brian Hoyer26/5033012
Drew Stanton2/21100
Brandon Fields0/1000
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Javon Ringer1225010
Jehuu Caulcrick5803
A.J. Jimmerson1404
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Kerry Reed11147040
Matt Trannon7131149
Javon Ringer322018
Kellen Davis116016

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

Team stats

MinnesotaMichigan State
365Total yards344
243Passing yards390
122Rushing yards3
8.4Yards per pass6.4
3.7Yards per rush0.1
15First downs20
5–⁠14Third downs10–⁠21
0–⁠2Fourth downs0–⁠4
0Turnovers4
9–⁠65Penalties4–⁠28
18:26Possession17:26

Efficiency

MinnesotaMichigan State
32%Success rate36%
−0.02EPA per play−0.08
1.10Explosiveness1.06
−0.11Rushing EPA−0.51
0.16Passing EPA0.09
24%Passing-down success42%
−0.11First-down EPA−0.13
0.10Second-down EPA−0.16
0.16Third-down EPA0.47

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 50% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Michigan State end zoneMinnesota end zoneQ1 MinnesotaDefensive TD, 3 plays (Michigan State scores)Q1 Michigan StateResult not recorded, 1 playQ1 MinnesotaTurnover on downs, 4 playsQ1 Michigan StateTurnover on downs, 7 playsQ1 MinnesotaSafety, 1 play (Michigan State scores)Q1 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 MinnesotaTurnover on downs, 7 playsQ1 Michigan StateInterception, 5 playsQ2 MinnesotaTouchdown run, 10 playsQ2 Michigan StateDefensive TD, 4 plays (Minnesota scores)Q2 MinnesotaResult not recorded, 1 playQ2 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 MinnesotaMissed FG, 5 playsQ2 Michigan StateInterception, 1 playQ2 MinnesotaPunt, 5 playsQ2 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 MinnesotaField goal, 6 playsQ2 Michigan StateEnd of half, 1 playQ3 Michigan StateField goal, 13 playsQ3 MinnesotaTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ3 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 MinnesotaPunt, 3 playsQ3 Michigan StateTurnover on downs, 16 playsQ4 MinnesotaTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ4 Michigan StateTurnover on downs, 7 playsQ4 MinnesotaPunt, 9 playsQ4 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ4 MinnesotaPunt, 3 playsQ4 Michigan StateTurnover on downs, 9 playsQ4 MinnesotaEnd of game, 1 play
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 MinnesotaDefensive TD, 3 plays (Michigan State scores), 0 yards
  2. Q1 Michigan StateResult not recorded, 1 play, 3 yards
  3. Q1 MinnesotaTurnover on downs, 4 plays, −3 yards
  4. Q1 Michigan StateTurnover on downs, 7 plays, 19 yards
  5. Q1 MinnesotaSafety, 1 play (Michigan State scores), −1 yard
  6. Q1 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, −8 yards
  7. Q1 MinnesotaTurnover on downs, 7 plays, 40 yards
  8. Q1 Michigan StateInterception, 5 plays, 61 yards
  9. Q2 MinnesotaTouchdown run, 10 plays, 80 yards
  10. Q2 Michigan StateDefensive TD, 4 plays (Minnesota scores), 4 yards
  11. Q2 MinnesotaResult not recorded, 1 play, 0 yards
  12. Q2 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, −1 yard
  13. Q2 MinnesotaMissed FG, 5 plays, 30 yards
  14. Q2 Michigan StateInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  15. Q2 MinnesotaPunt, 5 plays, 19 yards
  16. Q2 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
  17. Q2 MinnesotaField goal, 6 plays, 18 yards
  18. Q2 Michigan StateEnd of half, 1 play, 0 yards
  19. Q3 Michigan StateField goal, 13 plays, 64 yards
  20. Q3 MinnesotaTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 50 yards
  21. Q3 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  22. Q3 MinnesotaPunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  23. Q3 Michigan StateTurnover on downs, 16 plays, 50 yards
  24. Q4 MinnesotaTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 59 yards
  25. Q4 Michigan StateTurnover on downs, 7 plays, 63 yards
  26. Q4 MinnesotaPunt, 9 plays, 27 yards
  27. Q4 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 64 yards
  28. Q4 MinnesotaPunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  29. Q4 Michigan StateTurnover on downs, 9 plays, 20 yards
  30. Q4 MinnesotaEnd of game, 1 play, −1 yard

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then Michigan State 9, Minnesota 0
Minnesota Defensive TD, 3 plays (Michigan State scores)
14:351st & 10 at own 20Amir Pinnix rush for 3 yards to the Minn 23.
13:522nd & 7 at own 23Bryan Cupito pass incomplete to Ernest Wheelwright, Minnesota penalty 14 yard intentional grounding accepted.
13:353rd & 21 at own 9Amir Pinnix rush for 11 yards to the Minn 20.
13:084th & 10 at own 20Justin Kucek punt blocked for a loss of 10 yards, lateral to Kiel Beltinck for no gain for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 6, Minnesota 0
13:08Brett Swenson extra point GOOD.Michigan State 7, Minnesota 0
13:04Brandon Fields kickoff for 62 yards returned by Dominic Jones for 20 yards to the Minn 23.
Minnesota Turnover on downs, 4 plays
12:341st & 10 at own 23Minnesota penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
12:191st & 20 at own 13Bryan Cupito pass incomplete to Logan Payne.
12:132nd & 20 at own 13Bryan Cupito pass incomplete to Logan Payne.
12:053rd & 20 at own 13Bryan Cupito pass complete to Amir Pinnix for 7 yards to the Minn 20.
11:294th & 13 at own 20Justin Kucek pass incomplete to Logan Payne.
Michigan State Turnover on downs, 7 plays
11:151st & 10 at opp 20Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 1 yard to the Minn 19.
10:352nd & 9 at opp 19Drew Stanton pass complete to Matt Trannon for 8 yards to the Minn 11 out-of-bounds.
10:293rd & 1 at opp 11Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 3 yards to the Minn 8 for a 1ST down.
10:291st & goal at opp 8Javon Ringer rush for 1 yard to the Minn 7.
9:162nd & goal at opp 7Drew Stanton pass complete to Terry Love for 3 yards to the Minn 4.
8:033rd & goal at opp 4Drew Stanton rush for 3 yards to the Minn 1.
7:564th & goal at opp 1Jehuu Caulcrick rush for no gain to the Minn 1.
7:341st & 10 at own 1Amir Pinnix rush for a loss of 1 yard for a SAFETY.Michigan State 9, Minnesota 0
7:30Joel Monroe kickoff for 48 yards returned by Demond Williams for 16 yards to the MSU 48.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
7:211st & 10 at own 48Drew Stanton rush for 4 yards to the Minn 48.
6:232nd & 6 at opp 48Drew Stanton rush for 2 yards to the Minn 46.
5:363rd & 4 at opp 46Drew Stanton sacked by William Van DeSteeg at the MSU 40 for a loss of 14 yards.
5:074th & 18 at own 40Brandon Fields punt for 36 yards punt out-of-bounds at the Minn 24.
Minnesota Turnover on downs, 7 plays
4:321st & 10 at own 24Bryan Cupito pass complete to Matt Spaeth for 9 yards to the Minn 33.
4:212nd & 1 at own 33Amir Pinnix rush for 11 yards to the Minn 44 for a 1ST down.
4:001st & 10 at own 44Minnesota penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
3:531st & 20 at own 34Bryan Cupito pass complete to Mike Chambers for 23 yards to the MSU 43 for a 1ST down.
3:251st & 10 at opp 43Amir Pinnix rush for a loss of 2 yards to the MSU 45.
2:482nd & 12 at opp 45Bryan Cupito pass complete to Lee Campbell for 8 yards to the MSU 37.
2:343rd & 4 at opp 37Amir Pinnix rush for 1 yard to the MSU 36.
2:004th & 3 at opp 36Bryan Cupito pass incomplete to Eric Decker.
Michigan State Interception, 5 plays
1:451st & 10 at own 36Brian Hoyer pass complete to Kerry Reed for 13 yards to the MSU 49 for a 1ST down.
1:141st & 10 at own 49Brian Hoyer pass complete to Kerry Reed for 40 yards to the Minn 11 for a 1ST down.
0:471st & 10 at opp 11Javon Ringer rush for 6 yards to the Minn 5.
0:092nd & 4 at opp 5Javon Ringer rush for 2 yards to the Minn 3.
Q2 14:493rd & 2 at opp 3Brian Hoyer pass intercepted by Dominique Barber at the Minn 0, returned for no gain to the Minn 20.
2nd quarter8 drives, then Minnesota 17, Michigan State 9
Minnesota Touchdown run, 10 plays
14:351st & 10 at own 20Amir Pinnix rush for 11 yards to the Minn 31 for a 1ST down.
14:001st & 10 at own 31Amir Pinnix rush for 2 yards to the Minn 33.
13:292nd & 8 at own 33Bryan Cupito pass incomplete to Ernest Wheelwright.
13:223rd & 8 at own 33Bryan Cupito pass complete to Logan Payne for 9 yards to the Minn 42 for a 1ST down.
12:571st & 10 at own 42Bryan Cupito pass incomplete to Logan Payne.
12:452nd & 10 at own 42Bryan Cupito rush for 6 yards to the Minn 48.
12:033rd & 4 at own 48Bryan Cupito pass complete to Matt Spaeth for 37 yards to the MSU 15 for a 1ST down.
11:121st & 10 at opp 15Jay Thomas rush for 4 yards to the MSU 11.
10:532nd & 6 at opp 11Bryan Cupito pass complete to Logan Payne for 8 yards to the MSU 3 for a 1ST down out-of-bounds.
10:301st & goal at opp 3Jay Thomas rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 9, Minnesota 6
10:30Jason Giannini extra point GOOD.Michigan State 9, Minnesota 7
10:12Joel Monroe kickoff for 52 yards returned by Demond Williams for 31 yards to the MSU 44.
Michigan State Defensive TD, 4 plays (Minnesota scores)
9:591st & 10 at own 44Brian Hoyer pass complete to Kellen Davis for 16 yards to the Minn 40 for a 1ST down.
9:301st & 10 at opp 40A.J. Jimmerson rush for 4 yards to the Minn 36.
9:062nd & 6 at opp 36Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to T.J. Williams.
8:533rd & 6 at opp 36Brian Hoyer sacked by Mario Reese, fumbled at the MSU 48, recovered by Steve Davis, returned by Steve Davis for 48 yards for a TOUCHDOWN, Minnesota penalty 3 yard unsportsmanlike conduct on Steve Davis accepted.Minnesota 13, Michigan State 9
8:53Jason Giannini extra point GOOD.Minnesota 14, Michigan State 9
8:43Joel Monroe kickoff for 70 yards returned by Demond Williams for 12 yards to the MSU 22, Michigan St penalty 10 yard illegal block accepted.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
8:001st & 10 at own 12Javon Ringer rush for 1 yard to the MSU 13.
7:452nd & 9 at own 13Javon Ringer rush for a loss of 2 yards to the MSU 11.
7:083rd & 11 at own 11Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to T.J. Williams.
6:534th & 11 at own 11Brandon Fields punt for 40 yards, returned by Dominic Jones for 1 yard to the 50 yard line, Minnesota penalty 10 yard illegal block accepted.
Minnesota Missed FG, 5 plays
6:401st & 10 at own 40Bryan Cupito pass complete to Logan Payne for 30 yards to the MSU 30 for a 1ST down out-of-bounds.
6:281st & 10 at opp 30Bryan Cupito pass complete to Matt Spaeth for no gain to the MSU 30.
6:092nd & 10 at opp 30Bryan Cupito pass incomplete to Lee Campbell.
6:053rd & 10 at opp 30Bryan Cupito pass incomplete to Logan Payne.
6:054th & 10 at opp 30Timeout MINNESOTA, clock 06:05.
5:584th & 10 at opp 30Jason Giannini 48 yard field goal MISSED.
Michigan State Interception, 1 play
5:201st & 10 at own 30Brian Hoyer pass intercepted by Dominique Barber at the Minn 28, returned for no gain to the Minn 28.
Minnesota Punt, 5 plays
5:131st & 10 at own 28Jay Thomas rush for 5 yards to the Minn 33 out-of-bounds.
4:582nd & 5 at own 33Jay Thomas rush for 4 yards to the Minn 37.
4:303rd & 1 at own 37Michigan St penalty 5 yard offside accepted, no play.
3:591st & 10 at own 42Bryan Cupito pass incomplete to Eric Decker, broken up by Sir Darean Adams.
3:452nd & 10 at own 42Bryan Cupito pass complete to Jack Simmons for 5 yards to the Minn 47.
3:183rd & 5 at own 47Bryan Cupito pass incomplete to Troy Reilly.
3:064th & 5 at own 47Justin Kucek punt for 51 yards downed at the MSU 2.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
2:561st & 10 at own 2Brian Hoyer pass complete to T.J. Williams for 1 yard to the MSU 3 out-of-bounds.
2:492nd & 9 at own 3Javon Ringer rush for 8 yards to the MSU 11.
2:063rd & 1 at own 11Javon Ringer rush for a loss of 8 yards to the MSU 3.
1:564th & 9 at own 3Brandon Fields punt for 41 yards, returned by Dominic Jones for 3 yards to the MSU 41.
Minnesota Field goal, 6 plays
1:401st & 10 at opp 41Amir Pinnix rush for 1 yard to the MSU 40.
1:182nd & 9 at opp 40Bryan Cupito pass complete to Amir Pinnix for 9 yards to the MSU 31 for a 1ST down.
0:541st & 10 at opp 31Amir Pinnix rush for a loss of 1 yard to the MSU 32.
0:352nd & 11 at opp 32Bryan Cupito pass complete to Mike Chambers for 9 yards to the MSU 23 out-of-bounds.
0:283rd & 2 at opp 23Bryan Cupito pass incomplete to Ernest Wheelwright.
0:224th & 2 at opp 23Jason Giannini 41 yard field goal GOOD.Minnesota 17, Michigan State 9
0:05Joel Monroe kickoff for 57 yards returned by Demond Williams for 26 yards to the MSU 34, Michigan St penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
Q3 14:55Joel Monroe kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
3rd quarter5 drives, then Minnesota 24, Michigan State 12
Michigan State Field goal, 13 plays
14:301st & 10 at own 20Brian Hoyer pass complete to T.J. Williams for 5 yards to the MSU 25.
14:152nd & 5 at own 25Javon Ringer rush for 6 yards to the MSU 31 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
14:051st & 10 at own 31Brian Hoyer pass complete to Kerry Reed for 20 yards to the Minn 49 for a 1ST down out-of-bounds.
13:591st & 10 at opp 49Javon Ringer rush for no gain to the Minn 49.
13:272nd & 10 at opp 49Brian Hoyer pass complete to Matt Trannon for 14 yards to the Minn 35 for a 1ST down out-of-bounds.
13:181st & 10 at opp 35Brian Hoyer sacked by William Van DeSteeg at the Minn 39 for a loss of 4 yards.
12:232nd & 14 at opp 39Brian Hoyer pass complete to Kerry Reed for 13 yards to the Minn 26.
12:053rd & 1 at opp 26Javon Ringer rush for 2 yards to the Minn 24 for a 1ST down.
11:351st & 10 at opp 24Javon Ringer rush for 10 yards to the Minn 14 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
11:071st & 10 at opp 14Brian Hoyer rush for 5 yards to the Minn 9.
10:082nd & 5 at opp 9Brian Hoyer sacked by William Van DeSteeg at the Minn 16 for a loss of 7 yards.
9:443rd & 12 at opp 16Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to T.J. Williams.
9:374th & 12 at opp 16Brett Swenson 33 yard field goal GOOD.Minnesota 17, Michigan State 12
9:10Brandon Fields kickoff for 57 yards returned by Dominic Jones for 42 yards to the 50 yard line out-of-bounds.
Minnesota Touchdown pass, 4 plays
9:001st & 10 at the 50Amir Pinnix rush for 15 yards to the MSU 35 for a 1ST down.
8:431st & 10 at opp 35Minnesota penalty 5 yard offside accepted.
8:031st & 15 at opp 40Bryan Cupito pass complete to Matt Spaeth for 3 yards to the MSU 37.
8:002nd & 12 at opp 37Bryan Cupito pass incomplete to Logan Payne.
7:413rd & 12 at opp 37Bryan Cupito pass complete to Ernest Wheelwright for 37 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Minnesota 23, Michigan State 12
7:41Jason Giannini extra point GOOD.Minnesota 24, Michigan State 12
7:32Joel Monroe kickoff for 64 yards returned by Demond Williams for 20 yards to the MSU 21.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
7:191st & 10 at own 21Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Kellen Davis.
7:142nd & 10 at own 21Brian Hoyer pass complete to Matt Trannon for 4 yards to the MSU 25 out-of-bounds.
7:093rd & 6 at own 25Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Kerry Reed.
6:564th & 6 at own 25Brandon Fields punt for 42 yards downed at the Minn 33.
Minnesota Punt, 3 plays
6:561st & 10 at own 33Minnesota penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
6:201st & 15 at own 28Bryan Cupito pass complete to Logan Payne for 8 yards to the Minn 36.
5:492nd & 7 at own 36Amir Pinnix rush for 3 yards to the Minn 39.
5:183rd & 4 at own 39Bryan Cupito pass incomplete to Ernest Wheelwright.
5:094th & 4 at own 39Justin Kucek punt for 52 yards, returned by Terry Love for no gain to the MSU 9.
Michigan State Turnover on downs, 16 plays
4:541st & 10 at own 9Brian Hoyer pass complete to Kerry Reed for 7 yards to the MSU 16 out-of-bounds.
4:442nd & 3 at own 16Javon Ringer rush for a loss of 1 yard to the MSU 15.
4:123rd & 4 at own 15Brian Hoyer pass complete to Javon Ringer for 7 yards to the MSU 22 for a 1ST down.
3:401st & 10 at own 22Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 3 yards to the MSU 25.
3:112nd & 7 at own 25Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Kellen Davis.
3:053rd & 7 at own 25Brian Hoyer pass complete to Kerry Reed for 10 yards to the MSU 35 for a 1ST down out-of-bounds.
3:011st & 10 at own 35Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Jehuu Caulcrick.
2:452nd & 10 at own 35Brian Hoyer rush for 2 yards to the MSU 37.
2:093rd & 8 at own 37Brian Hoyer pass complete to Kerry Reed for 9 yards to the MSU 46 for a 1ST down.
1:551st & 10 at own 46Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Kellen Davis.
1:522nd & 10 at own 46Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Kellen Davis.
1:353rd & 10 at own 46Brian Hoyer pass complete to Matt Trannon for 16 yards to the Minn 38 for a 1ST down.
1:231st & 10 at opp 38Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Kerry Reed.
0:552nd & 10 at opp 38Brian Hoyer pass complete to Jehuu Caulcrick for 3 yards to the Minn 35.
0:093rd & 7 at opp 35Brian Hoyer sacked by William Van DeSteeg at the Minn 42 for a loss of 7 yards.
Q4 14:534th & 13 at opp 41Brandon Fields pass incomplete to T.J. Williams.
4th quarter7 drives, then Minnesota 31, Michigan State 18
Minnesota Touchdown pass, 3 plays
14:331st & 10 at own 41Amir Pinnix rush for 17 yards to the MSU 42 for a 1ST down.
14:101st & 10 at opp 42Amir Pinnix rush for 1 yard to the MSU 41.
13:182nd & 9 at opp 41Bryan Cupito pass complete to Logan Payne for 41 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Minnesota 30, Michigan State 12
13:18Jason Giannini extra point GOOD.Minnesota 31, Michigan State 12
13:08Joel Monroe kickoff for 52 yards returned by Demond Williams for 19 yards to the MSU 32.
Michigan State Turnover on downs, 7 plays
12:381st & 10 at own 32Brian Hoyer pass complete to Kerry Reed for 6 yards to the MSU 38.
12:192nd & 4 at own 38Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Jehuu Caulcrick.
11:583rd & 4 at own 38Brian Hoyer pass complete to Matt Trannon for 48 yards to the Minn 14 for a 1ST down.
11:541st & 10 at opp 14Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Matt Trannon.
11:492nd & 10 at opp 14Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Kerry Reed, broken up by Mike Sherels.
11:323rd & 10 at opp 14Brian Hoyer pass complete to Jehuu Caulcrick for 9 yards to the Minn 5.
11:094th & 1 at opp 5Jehuu Caulcrick rush for no gain to the Minn 5.
Minnesota Punt, 9 plays
10:361st & 10 at own 5Amir Pinnix rush for 3 yards to the Minn 8.
9:542nd & 7 at own 8Amir Pinnix rush for a loss of 4 yards to the Minn 4.
9:163rd & 11 at own 4Amir Pinnix rush for 18 yards to the Minn 22 for a 1ST down.
8:531st & 10 at own 22Minnesota penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
8:101st & 15 at own 17Amir Pinnix rush for 7 yards to the Minn 24.
7:482nd & 8 at own 24Jay Thomas rush for 6 yards to the Minn 30.
6:583rd & 2 at own 30Timeout MINNESOTA, clock 06:58.
6:503rd & 2 at own 30Logan Payne rush for 10 yards to the Minn 40 for a 1ST down.
6:501st & 10 at own 40Minnesota penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
6:381st & 15 at own 35Amir Pinnix rush for 2 yards to the Minn 37.
5:582nd & 13 at own 37Amir Pinnix rush for 6 yards to the Minn 43.
5:113rd & 7 at own 43Jay Thomas rush for a loss of 11 yards to the Minn 32.
4:154th & 18 at own 32Justin Kucek punt for 29 yards, returned by Terry Love for a loss of 3 yards to the MSU 36 out-of-bounds.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 8 plays
4:111st & 10 at own 36Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Kellen Davis.
3:502nd & 10 at own 36Brian Hoyer pass complete to Javon Ringer for a loss of 4 yards to the MSU 32.
3:323rd & 14 at own 32Brian Hoyer pass complete to Javon Ringer for 19 yards to the Minn 49 for a 1ST down.
3:251st & 10 at opp 49Brian Hoyer pass complete to Matt Trannon for 13 yards to the Minn 36 for a 1ST down.
3:111st & 10 at opp 36Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Kellen Davis.
3:062nd & 10 at opp 36Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Matt Trannon.
3:003rd & 10 at opp 36Brian Hoyer pass complete to Kerry Reed for 10 yards to the Minn 26 for a 1ST down out-of-bounds.
3:001st & 10 at opp 26Timeout MINNESOTA, clock 03:00.
2:541st & 10 at opp 26Brian Hoyer pass complete to Matt Trannon for 26 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Minnesota 31, Michigan State 18
2:54Two-point conversion attempt, Brian Hoyer pass FAILED.
2:541st & 0 at own 35Timeout MINNESOTA, clock 02:54.
2:49Brandon Fields kickoff for 13 yards returned by Logan Payne for no gain to the MSU 48.
Minnesota Punt, 3 plays
2:201st & 10 at opp 48Amir Pinnix rush for a loss of 6 yards to the Minn 46.
2:202nd & 16 at own 46Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 02:20.
2:142nd & 16 at own 46Amir Pinnix rush for 8 yards to the MSU 46.
2:143rd & 8 at opp 46Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 02:14.
2:073rd & 8 at opp 46Amir Pinnix rush for 1 yard to the MSU 45.
2:074th & 7 at opp 45Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 02:07.
1:554th & 7 at opp 45Justin Kucek punt for 38 yards, returned by Terry Love for a loss of 2 yards to the MSU 5.
Michigan State Turnover on downs, 9 plays
1:551st & 10 at own 5Michigan St penalty 2 yard unsportsmanlike conduct accepted.
1:451st & 12 at own 3Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Matt Trannon.
1:332nd & 12 at own 3Brian Hoyer pass complete to Kerry Reed for 12 yards to the MSU 15 for a 1ST down.
1:311st & 10 at own 15Brian Hoyer pass incomplete.
1:272nd & 10 at own 15Brian Hoyer pass complete to Kerry Reed for 2 yards to the MSU 17 out-of-bounds.
1:183rd & 8 at own 17Brian Hoyer pass complete to Kerry Reed for 8 yards to the MSU 25 for a 1ST down.
1:101st & 10 at own 25Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Kerry Reed.
1:002nd & 10 at own 25Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to T.J. Williams.
0:543rd & 10 at own 25Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Kellen Davis, broken up by Duran Cooley.
0:484th & 10 at own 25Brian Hoyer pass incomplete.
Minnesota End of game, 1 play
0:051st & 10 at opp 25Bryan Cupito rush for a loss of 1 yard to the MSU 26.

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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