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Michigan State at Penn State

Saturday, November 18, 2006. Penn State kept the Land Grant Trophy

Penn State beat Michigan State 17–⁠13. It was their 24th meeting; after it, Penn State led the series 12–⁠11–⁠1.

AwayMichigan State4–⁠8 in 2006
13
HomePenn State9–⁠4 in 2006
17

Final at Beaver Stadium, University ParkTV: ESPN2Attendance 108,607

At kickoff
39°F, overcast, wind 3 mph from the westWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; University Park Airport (KUNV), 4 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Michigan State1030013
Penn State077317

Standouts

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Player stats

Michigan State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Brian Hoyer30/6129110
Matt Trannon0/1000
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Jerramy Scott411010
A.J. Jimmerson1808
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Matt Trannon886025
T.J. Williams463022
Kellen Davis661028
Kerry Reed750112

Penn State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Anthony Morelli17/3722020
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Tony Hunt29130021
Matt Hahn1404
Rodney Kinlaw1303
Derrick Williams1303
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Andrew Quarless487129
Derrick Williams337023
Deon Butler430013
Jordan Norwood329119

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

Team stats

Michigan StatePenn State
305Total yards325
314Passing yards252
14Rushing yards105
4.7Yards per pass5.9
0.9Yards per rush2.7
18First downs22
6–⁠19Third downs4–⁠14
0–⁠2Fourth downs1–⁠1
0Turnovers5
7–⁠60Penalties3–⁠25
17:30Possession19:00

Efficiency

Michigan StatePenn State
31%Success rate34%
−0.08EPA per play−0.03
1.22Explosiveness1.25
0.06Rushing EPA−0.13
−0.12Passing EPA0.05
33%Passing-down success23%
−0.15First-down EPA−0.16
−0.10Second-down EPA−0.01
0.21Third-down EPA0.06

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)

Penn State 81% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Penn State end zoneMichigan State end zoneQ1 Michigan StatePunt, 6 playsQ1 Penn StatePunt, 4 playsQ1 Michigan StateMissed FG, 12 playsQ1 Penn StateFumble, 3 playsQ1 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 2 playsQ1 Penn StateFumble, 1 playQ1 Michigan StateField goal, 5 playsQ1 Penn StateFumble, 5 playsQ1 Michigan StateTurnover on downs, 4 playsQ2 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 12 playsQ2 Michigan StatePunt, 5 playsQ2 Penn StateFumble, 6 playsQ2 Michigan StateField goal, 7 playsQ2 Penn StateEnd of half, 4 playsQ3 Penn StatePunt, 5 playsQ3 Michigan StateMissed FG, 11 playsQ3 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 Michigan StatePunt, 5 playsQ3 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ3 Michigan StatePunt, 4 playsQ3 Penn StateMissed FG, 4 playsQ3 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 Penn StatePunt, 8 playsQ4 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 Michigan StatePunt, 6 playsQ4 Penn StateField goal, 8 playsQ4 Michigan StateTurnover on downs, 8 playsQ4 Penn StateEnd of game, 6 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Penn State drives left to right, Michigan State right to left.
  1. Q1 Michigan StatePunt, 6 plays, 10 yards
  2. Q1 Penn StatePunt, 4 plays, 17 yards
  3. Q1 Michigan StateMissed FG, 12 plays, 62 yards
  4. Q1 Penn StateFumble, 3 plays, −9 yards
  5. Q1 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 2 plays, 11 yards
  6. Q1 Penn StateFumble, 1 play, 9 yards
  7. Q1 Michigan StateField goal, 5 plays, 15 yards
  8. Q1 Penn StateFumble, 5 plays, 22 yards
  9. Q1 Michigan StateTurnover on downs, 4 plays, 9 yards
  10. Q2 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 12 plays, 57 yards
  11. Q2 Michigan StatePunt, 5 plays, 27 yards
  12. Q2 Penn StateFumble, 6 plays, 32 yards
  13. Q2 Michigan StateField goal, 7 plays, 31 yards
  14. Q2 Penn StateEnd of half, 4 plays, 17 yards
  15. Q3 Penn StatePunt, 5 plays, 13 yards
  16. Q3 Michigan StateMissed FG, 11 plays, 58 yards
  17. Q3 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  18. Q3 Michigan StatePunt, 5 plays, 13 yards
  19. Q3 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 80 yards
  20. Q3 Michigan StatePunt, 4 plays, 10 yards
  21. Q3 Penn StateMissed FG, 4 plays, 1 yard
  22. Q3 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  23. Q3 Penn StatePunt, 8 plays, 38 yards
  24. Q4 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, −7 yards
  25. Q4 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  26. Q4 Michigan StatePunt, 6 plays, 18 yards
  27. Q4 Penn StateField goal, 8 plays, 49 yards
  28. Q4 Michigan StateTurnover on downs, 8 plays, 24 yards
  29. Q4 Penn StateEnd of game, 6 plays, 16 yards

Play by play

1st quarter9 drives, then Michigan State 10, Penn State 0
Michigan State Punt, 6 plays
14:291st & 10 at own 20Matt Trannon pass incomplete.
14:222nd & 10 at own 20Brian Hoyer pass incomplete, Michigan St penalty illegal shift declined.
14:123rd & 10 at own 20Brian Hoyer rush for 14 yards to the MSU 34 for a 1ST down.
13:441st & 10 at own 34Javon Ringer rush for a loss of 5 yards to the MSU 29.
13:082nd & 15 at own 29Michigan St penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
12:582nd & 25 at own 19Brian Hoyer pass complete to Kellen Davis for 11 yards to the MSU 30.
12:233rd & 14 at own 30Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Kellen Davis.
12:124th & 14 at own 30Brandon Fields punt for 45 yards, returned by Anthony Scirrotto for no gain to the PnnSt 25.
Penn State Punt, 4 plays
11:541st & 10 at own 25Anthony Morelli pass complete to Andrew Quarless for 17 yards to the PnnSt 42 for a 1ST down.
11:231st & 10 at own 42Tony Hunt rush for no gain to the PnnSt 42.
10:562nd & 10 at own 42Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Derrick Williams.
10:473rd & 10 at own 42Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Jordan Norwood.
10:394th & 10 at own 42Jeremy Kapinos punt for 38 yards punt out-of-bounds at the MSU 20.
Michigan State Missed FG, 12 plays
10:241st & 10 at own 20Brian Hoyer pass complete to Matt Trannon for 12 yards to the MSU 32 for a 1ST down.
10:141st & 10 at own 32Brian Hoyer pass complete to Kerry Reed for 4 yards to the MSU 36.
9:402nd & 6 at own 36Brian Hoyer pass complete to Eric Andino for 11 yards to the MSU 47 for a 1ST down.
9:231st & 10 at own 47Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Kellen Davis.
9:142nd & 10 at own 47Dan Fortener rush for 10 yards to the PnnSt 43 for a 1ST down.
8:531st & 10 at opp 43Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Kellen Davis.
8:502nd & 10 at opp 43Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Kellen Davis.
8:443rd & 10 at opp 43Brian Hoyer pass complete to Matt Trannon for 24 yards to the PnnSt 19 for a 1ST down.
8:341st & 10 at opp 19Jerramy Scott rush for 1 yard to the PnnSt 18.
7:542nd & 9 at opp 18Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Kellen Davis.
7:403rd & 9 at opp 18Jerramy Scott rush for no gain to the PnnSt 18.
7:144th & 9 at opp 18Brett Swenson 35 yard field goal MISSED.
Penn State Fumble, 3 plays
6:561st & 10 at own 20Anthony Morelli pass complete to Jordan Norwood for 4 yards to the PnnSt 24.
6:182nd & 6 at own 24Anthony Morelli pass complete to Deon Butler for a loss of 3 yards to the PnnSt 21.
5:343rd & 9 at own 21Anthony Morelli sacked by Travis Key, fumbled at the PnnSt 11, recovered by David Stanton at the PnnSt 11, tackled by Travis Key.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 2 plays
5:201st & 10 at opp 11Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Eric Andino, broken up by Paul Posluszny.
5:152nd & 10 at opp 11Brian Hoyer pass complete to Kerry Reed for 11 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 6, Penn State 0
5:15Brett Swenson extra point GOOD.Michigan State 7, Penn State 0
5:11Brandon Fields kickoff for 55 yards out-of-bounds.
Penn State Fumble, 1 play
4:441st & 10 at own 35Tony Hunt rush for 7 yards, fumbled at the PnnSt 44, forced by Clifton Ryan, recovered by Travis Key at the PnnSt 44, Penn St penalty holding declined.
Michigan State Field goal, 5 plays
4:291st & 10 at opp 44Brian Hoyer pass complete to Kerry Reed for 12 yards to the PnnSt 32 for a 1ST down.
4:071st & 10 at opp 32Brian Hoyer pass incomplete.
4:042nd & 10 at opp 32Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to T.J. Williams.
3:493rd & 10 at opp 32Brian Hoyer pass complete to Eric Andino for 3 yards to the PnnSt 29.
3:194th & 7 at opp 29Brett Swenson 45 yard field goal GOOD.Michigan State 10, Penn State 0
3:10Brandon Fields kickoff for 58 yards returned by Rodney Kinlaw for 23 yards to the PnnSt 30.
Penn State Fumble, 5 plays
2:521st & 10 at own 30Tony Hunt rush for 12 yards to the PnnSt 42 for a 1ST down.
2:271st & 10 at own 42Tony Hunt rush for a loss of 2 yards to the PnnSt 40.
1:502nd & 12 at own 40Tony Hunt rush for 3 yards to the PnnSt 43.
1:153rd & 9 at own 43Anthony Morelli pass complete to Derrick Williams for 10 yards to the MSU 47 for a 1ST down.
0:471st & 10 at opp 47Anthony Morelli rush for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled at the MSU 48, recovered by John Stipek at the MSU 48.
Michigan State Turnover on downs, 4 plays
0:191st & 10 at own 48Brian Hoyer pass complete to Matt Trannon for 7 yards to the PnnSt 45.
Q2 14:412nd & 3 at opp 45Javon Ringer rush for 2 yards to the PnnSt 43.
Q2 14:133rd & 1 at opp 43Jehuu Caulcrick rush for no gain to the PnnSt 43.
Q2 13:324th & 1 at opp 43Brian Hoyer pass incomplete.
2nd quarter5 drives, then Michigan State 13, Penn State 7
Penn State Touchdown pass, 12 plays
13:081st & 10 at own 43Anthony Morelli pass complete to Derrick Williams for 5 yards to the PnnSt 48.
12:582nd & 5 at own 48Tony Hunt rush for 4 yards to the MSU 48.
12:023rd & 1 at opp 48Tony Hunt rush for no gain to the MSU 48.
11:474th & 1 at opp 48Anthony Morelli rush for 2 yards to the MSU 46 for a 1ST down.
11:251st & 10 at opp 46Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Derrick Williams.
11:152nd & 10 at opp 46Tony Hunt rush for a loss of 1 yard to the MSU 47.
10:313rd & 11 at opp 47Anthony Morelli sacked by Jonal Saintdic at the PnnSt 33 for a loss of 20 yards.
9:544th & 31 at own 33Michigan St penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted, no play.
9:471st & 10 at own 48Anthony Morelli pass complete to Deon Butler for 13 yards to the MSU 39 for a 1ST down.
9:251st & 10 at opp 39Anthony Morelli pass complete to Andrew Quarless for 24 yards to the MSU 15 for a 1ST down.
9:201st & 10 at opp 15Anthony Morelli pass incomplete.
9:072nd & 10 at opp 15Anthony Morelli sacked by David Herron at the MSU 17 for a loss of 2 yards.
8:473rd & 12 at opp 17Timeout PENN ST, clock 08:47.
8:403rd & 12 at opp 17Anthony Morelli pass complete to Andrew Quarless for 17 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 10, Penn State 6
8:40Kevin Kelly extra point GOOD.Michigan State 10, Penn State 7
8:34Kevin Kelly kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Michigan State Punt, 5 plays
8:191st & 10 at own 20Brian Hoyer pass complete to Matt Trannon for 11 yards to the MSU 31 for a 1ST down.
7:501st & 10 at own 31Brian Hoyer pass complete to T.J. Williams for 19 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
7:351st & 10 at the 50Brian Hoyer pass incomplete.
7:252nd & 10 at the 50Brian Hoyer pass complete to Kellen Davis for 2 yards to the PnnSt 48.
6:553rd & 8 at opp 48Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to T.J. Williams.
6:554th & 8 at opp 48Michigan St penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
6:484th & 13 at own 47Brandon Fields punt for 42 yards, fair catch by Derrick Williams at the PnnSt 11.
Penn State Fumble, 6 plays
6:301st & 10 at own 11Tony Hunt rush for 9 yards to the PnnSt 20.
5:562nd & 1 at own 20Tony Hunt rush for 9 yards to the PnnSt 29 for a 1ST down.
5:211st & 10 at own 29Tony Hunt rush for 5 yards to the PnnSt 34.
4:532nd & 5 at own 34Anthony Morelli pass complete to Deon Butler for 8 yards to the PnnSt 42 for a 1ST down.
4:381st & 10 at own 42Tony Hunt rush for 3 yards to the PnnSt 45.
4:032nd & 7 at own 45Timeout PENN ST, clock 04:03.
3:562nd & 7 at own 45Tony Hunt rush for no gain, fumbled at the PnnSt 43, forced by Ogemdi Nwagbuo, recovered by Ervin Baldwin at the PnnSt 43.
Michigan State Field goal, 7 plays
3:371st & 10 at opp 43Brian Hoyer pass complete to Kerry Reed for 5 yards to the PnnSt 38.
3:332nd & 5 at opp 38Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to T.J. Williams.
3:253rd & 5 at opp 38Brian Hoyer pass complete to Kellen Davis for 29 yards to the PnnSt 9 for a 1ST down.
3:061st & 0 at opp 9Michigan St penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
2:371st & goal at opp 14Jerramy Scott rush for no gain to the PnnSt 14.
1:552nd & goal at opp 14Brian Hoyer pass complete to Kerry Reed for 2 yards to the PnnSt 12.
1:153rd & goal at opp 12Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Matt Trannon, broken up by Tony Davis.
1:104th & goal at opp 12Brett Swenson 30 yard field goal GOOD.Michigan State 13, Penn State 7
1:04Todd Boleski kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Penn State End of half, 4 plays
0:461st & 10 at own 20Tony Hunt rush for 3 yards to the PnnSt 23.
0:272nd & 7 at own 23Anthony Morelli pass complete to Jordan Norwood for 19 yards to the PnnSt 42 for a 1ST down.
0:151st & 10 at own 42Anthony Morelli pass incomplete.
0:002nd & 10 at own 42Anthony Morelli pass complete to Tony Hunt for a loss of 5 yards to the PnnSt 37.
Q3 14:55Todd Boleski kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
3rd quarter9 drives, then Penn State 14, Michigan State 13
Penn State Punt, 5 plays
14:331st & 10 at own 20Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Deon Butler.
14:262nd & 10 at own 20Tony Hunt rush for 11 yards to the PnnSt 31 for a 1ST down.
14:011st & 10 at own 31Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Chris Bell.
13:512nd & 10 at own 31Tony Hunt rush for 2 yards to the PnnSt 33.
13:163rd & 8 at own 33Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Derrick Williams.
13:074th & 8 at own 33Jeremy Kapinos punt for 43 yards, returned by Terry Love for no gain to the MSU 24.
Michigan State Missed FG, 11 plays
12:561st & 10 at own 24Brian Hoyer pass complete to Matt Trannon for 9 yards to the MSU 33.
12:502nd & 1 at own 33Brian Hoyer sacked by Jay Alford at the MSU 26 for a loss of 7 yards.
12:083rd & 8 at own 26Brian Hoyer pass complete to Kellen Davis for 10 yards to the MSU 36 for a 1ST down.
11:591st & 10 at own 36Brian Hoyer pass complete to T.J. Williams for 20 yards to the PnnSt 44 for a 1ST down.
11:591st & 10 at opp 44Brian Hoyer pass complete to Kellen Davis for 3 yards to the PnnSt 41.
11:102nd & 7 at opp 41Brian Hoyer pass complete to Matt Trannon for 1 yard to the PnnSt 40.
10:313rd & 6 at opp 40Brian Hoyer pass complete to T.J. Williams for 22 yards to the PnnSt 18 for a 1ST down.
10:271st & 10 at opp 18Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Kellen Davis.
10:222nd & 10 at opp 18Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Kellen Davis.
10:153rd & 10 at opp 18Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Matt Trannon.
10:104th & 10 at opp 18Brett Swenson 35 yard field goal MISSED.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
9:541st & 10 at own 20Derrick Williams rush for 2 yards to the PnnSt 22.
9:212nd & 8 at own 22Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Derrick Williams.
9:173rd & 8 at own 22Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Tony Hunt.
9:034th & 8 at own 22Jeremy Kapinos punt for 49 yards, returned by Terry Love for 5 yards to the MSU 34.
Michigan State Punt, 5 plays
8:411st & 10 at own 34Brian Hoyer pass complete to A.J. Jimmerson for 3 yards to the MSU 37.
8:072nd & 7 at own 37Jerramy Scott rush for 8 yards to the MSU 45 for a 1ST down.
7:471st & 10 at own 45Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Kerry Reed.
7:372nd & 10 at own 45Brian Hoyer pass complete to Matt Trannon for 2 yards to the MSU 47.
7:043rd & 8 at own 47Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Kerry Reed.
6:544th & 8 at own 47Brandon Fields punt for 40 yards, returned by Derrick Williams for 7 yards to the PnnSt 20.
Penn State Touchdown pass, 7 plays
6:281st & 10 at own 20Tony Hunt rush for a loss of 1 yard to the PnnSt 19.
5:562nd & 11 at own 19Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Jordan Norwood, broken up by Otis Wiley.
5:463rd & 11 at own 19Anthony Morelli pass complete to Derrick Williams for 23 yards to the PnnSt 42 for a 1ST down.
5:421st & 10 at own 42Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Matt Hahn.
5:332nd & 10 at own 42Anthony Morelli pass complete to Tony Hunt for 23 yards to the MSU 35 for a 1ST down.
5:121st & 10 at opp 35Anthony Morelli pass complete to Andrew Quarless for 29 yards to the MSU 6 for a 1ST down.
4:471st & goal at opp 6Anthony Morelli pass complete to Jordan Norwood for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 14, Michigan State 13
4:47Kevin Kelly extra point GOOD.
4:38Kevin Kelly kickoff for 63 yards returned by Demond Williams for 13 yards to the MSU 15.
Michigan State Punt, 4 plays
4:141st & 10 at own 15Brian Hoyer pass complete to Kerry Reed for 10 yards to the MSU 25 for a 1ST down.
4:091st & 10 at own 25Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Kerry Reed.
4:052nd & 10 at own 25Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Javon Ringer.
4:053rd & 10 at own 25Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 04:05.
4:013rd & 10 at own 25Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Terry Love.
3:574th & 10 at own 25Brandon Fields punt blocked for a loss of 9 yards.
Penn State Missed FG, 4 plays
3:331st & 10 at opp 19Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to BranDon Snow.
3:252nd & 10 at opp 19Tony Hunt rush for 1 yard to the MSU 18.
2:483rd & 9 at opp 18Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Andrew Quarless.
2:434th & 9 at opp 18Kevin Kelly 36 yard field goal MISSED.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
2:171st & 10 at own 20Brian Hoyer pass complete to Kerry Reed for 5 yards to the MSU 25.
1:432nd & 5 at own 25Brian Hoyer pass complete to T.J. Williams for 2 yards to the MSU 27.
1:083rd & 3 at own 27Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Javon Ringer.
0:574th & 3 at own 27Brandon Fields punt for 51 yards, returned by Derrick Williams for no gain to the PnnSt 22.
Penn State Punt, 8 plays
0:381st & 10 at own 22Tony Hunt rush for 5 yards to the PnnSt 27.
0:022nd & 5 at own 27Anthony Morelli pass complete to Deon Butler for 12 yards to the PnnSt 39 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:481st & 10 at own 39Matt Hahn rush for 4 yards to the PnnSt 43.
Q4 14:162nd & 6 at own 43Tony Hunt rush for 7 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:161st & 10 at the 50Penn St penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
Q4 14:091st & 15 at own 45Tony Hunt rush for 15 yards to the MSU 40 for a 1ST down.
Q4 13:521st & 10 at opp 40Anthony Morelli pass incomplete.
Q4 13:462nd & 10 at opp 40Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Andrew Quarless.
Q4 13:413rd & 10 at opp 40Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Andrew Quarless.
Q4 13:324th & 10 at opp 40Jeremy Kapinos punt for 40 yards for a touchback.
4th quarter6 drives, then Penn State 17, Michigan State 13
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
13:091st & 10 at own 20Michigan St penalty 10 yard personal foul accepted, no play.
12:541st & 20 at own 10Brian Hoyer pass incomplete.
12:462nd & 20 at own 10Javon Ringer rush for 3 yards to the MSU 13.
12:043rd & 17 at own 13Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Matt Trannon.
11:554th & 17 at own 13Brandon Fields punt for 40 yards, returned by Derrick Williams for 3 yards to the 50 yard line.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
11:451st & 10 at the 50Tony Hunt rush for 2 yards to the MSU 48.
11:072nd & 8 at opp 48Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Andrew Quarless.
11:033rd & 8 at opp 48Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Derrick Williams, broken up by Otis Wiley.
10:524th & 8 at opp 48Jeremy Kapinos punt for 48 yards for a touchback.
Michigan State Punt, 6 plays
10:411st & 10 at own 20Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Jerramy Scott.
10:312nd & 10 at own 20Brian Hoyer pass complete to Jehuu Caulcrick for 5 yards to the MSU 25.
9:533rd & 5 at own 25Brian Hoyer rush for 6 yards to the MSU 31 for a 1ST down.
9:241st & 10 at own 31Brian Hoyer pass complete to Kellen Davis for 7 yards to the MSU 38.
8:482nd & 3 at own 38Jehuu Caulcrick rush for no gain to the MSU 38.
8:103rd & 3 at own 38Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Jerramy Scott.
8:044th & 3 at own 38Brandon Fields punt for 39 yards, fair catch by Anthony Scirrotto at the PnnSt 23.
Penn State Field goal, 8 plays
7:481st & 10 at own 23Tony Hunt rush for 21 yards to the PnnSt 44 for a 1ST down.
7:201st & 10 at own 44Rodney Kinlaw rush for 3 yards to the PnnSt 47.
6:362nd & 7 at own 47Tony Hunt rush for 1 yard to the PnnSt 48.
5:593rd & 6 at own 48Anthony Morelli pass complete to Terrell Golden for 19 yards to the MSU 33 for a 1ST down.
5:451st & 10 at opp 33Tony Hunt rush for 2 yards to the MSU 31.
5:122nd & 8 at opp 31Tony Hunt rush for 3 yards to the MSU 28.
4:333rd & 5 at opp 28Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Kevin Darling.
4:284th & 5 at opp 28Kevin Kelly 45 yard field goal GOOD.Penn State 17, Michigan State 13
4:19Kevin Kelly kickoff for 63 yards returned by Demond Williams for 25 yards to the MSU 27.
Michigan State Turnover on downs, 8 plays
4:031st & 10 at own 27Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Jehuu Caulcrick.
3:572nd & 10 at own 27Brian Hoyer pass complete to Matt Trannon for 19 yards to the MSU 46 for a 1ST down.
3:521st & 10 at own 46Brian Hoyer pass incomplete.
3:452nd & 10 at own 46Brian Hoyer sacked by Tim Shaw at the MSU 38 for a loss of 8 yards, Penn St penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted.
3:341st & 10 at opp 47Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Kellen Davis.
3:222nd & 10 at opp 47Brian Hoyer pass complete to Jehuu Caulcrick for 8 yards to the PnnSt 39.
2:533rd & 2 at opp 39Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to T.J. Williams.
2:434th & 2 at opp 39Brian Hoyer pass incomplete, Michigan St penalty 10 yard intentional grounding accepted.
Penn State End of game, 6 plays
2:261st & 10 at own 49Tony Hunt rush for 1 yard to the 50 yard line.
2:262nd & 9 at the 50Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 02:26.
2:182nd & 9 at the 50Tony Hunt rush for 9 yards to the MSU 41 for a 1ST down.
1:481st & 10 at opp 41Tony Hunt rush for 1 yard to the MSU 40 for a 1ST down, Michigan St penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted.
1:161st & 10 at opp 25Penn St penalty 0 yard false start accepted, no play.
1:151st & 10 at opp 25Penn St penalty 5 yard false start accepted, no play.
1:091st & 15 at opp 30Team rush for a loss of 3 yards to the MSU 33.
0:372nd & 18 at opp 33Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the MSU 34.
0:403rd & 19 at opp 34Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the MSU 35.

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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2025Penn State 28, Michigan State 10
2023Penn State 42, Michigan State 0
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2021Michigan State 30, Penn State 27
2020Penn State 39, Michigan State 24
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