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Michigan State at Wisconsin

Saturday, September 29, 2007

No. 9 Wisconsin beat Michigan State 37–⁠34. It was their 46th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 27–⁠19 as played.

AwayMichigan State7–⁠6 in 2007
34
Home9Wisconsin9–⁠4 in 2007
37

Final at Camp Randall Stadium, MadisonTV: ABCAttendance 82,164

At kickoff
73°F, clear, wind 9 mph from the southWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Dane County Regional-Truax Field Airport (KMSN), 10 km from the stadium, 23 minutes after kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Michigan State14731034
Wisconsin7207337

Standouts

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Player stats

Michigan State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Brian Hoyer22/3632320
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Javon Ringer10145070
Jehuu Caulcrick1773222
Devin Thomas561021
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Devin Thomas4111180
Javon Ringer788026
Deon Curry445018
Kellen Davis234026
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Travis Key1210
T.J. Williams100

Wisconsin

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Tyler Donovan17/2424722
RushingCarYdsTDLong
P.J. Hill34155222
Lance Smith654028
Tyler Donovan108014
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Travis Beckum10132138
Kyle Jefferson266164
Luke Swan125025
Garrett Graham220011

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

Team stats

Michigan StateWisconsin
564Total yards461
361Passing yards267
241Rushing yards214
9.0Yards per pass9.9
6.5Yards per rush4.1
22First downs25
7–⁠16Third downs7–⁠13
0–⁠1Fourth downs0–⁠0
2Turnovers2
6–⁠49Penalties7–⁠49
15:35Possession20:04

Efficiency

Michigan StateWisconsin
44%Success rate50%
0.20EPA per play0.04
1.16Explosiveness0.72
0.25Rushing EPA−0.01
0.22Passing EPA0.23
35%Passing-down success38%
0.08First-down EPA−0.02
0.36Second-down EPA−0.02
0.51Third-down EPA0.43

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)

Wisconsin 76% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Wisconsin end zoneMichigan State end zoneQ1 WisconsinTouchdown run, 11 playsQ1 Michigan StatePunt, 7 playsQ1 WisconsinPunt, 3 playsQ1 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 3 playsQ1 WisconsinPunt, 3 playsQ1 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 6 playsQ1 WisconsinTouchdown pass, 12 playsQ2 Michigan StatePunt, 6 playsQ2 WisconsinTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ2 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 1 playQ2 WisconsinInterceptionQ2 Michigan StateFumble, 6 playsQ2 WisconsinField goal, 4 playsQ2 Michigan StatePunt, 7 playsQ2 WisconsinField goal, 8 playsQ3 Michigan StateField goal, 6 playsQ3 WisconsinTouchdown run, 6 playsQ3 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 WisconsinPunt, 6 playsQ3 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 13 playsQ4 WisconsinInterception, 1 playQ4 Michigan StateField goal, 6 playsQ4 WisconsinField goal, 10 playsQ4 Michigan StateMissed FG, 7 playsQ4 WisconsinPunt, 3 playsQ4 Michigan StateTurnover on downs, 5 playsQ4 WisconsinEnd of game, 2 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Wisconsin drives left to right, Michigan State right to left.
  1. Q1 WisconsinTouchdown run, 11 plays, 85 yards
  2. Q1 Michigan StatePunt, 7 plays, 37 yards
  3. Q1 WisconsinPunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  4. Q1 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 3 plays, 63 yards
  5. Q1 WisconsinPunt, 3 plays, −11 yards
  6. Q1 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 6 plays, 45 yards
  7. Q1 WisconsinTouchdown pass, 12 plays, 91 yards
  8. Q2 Michigan StatePunt, 6 plays, 46 yards
  9. Q2 WisconsinTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 80 yards
  10. Q2 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 1 play, 80 yards
  11. Q2 WisconsinInterception, −18 yards
  12. Q2 Michigan StateFumble, 6 plays, 22 yards
  13. Q2 WisconsinField goal, 4 plays, 7 yards
  14. Q2 Michigan StatePunt, 7 plays, 27 yards
  15. Q2 WisconsinField goal, 8 plays, 56 yards
  16. Q3 Michigan StateField goal, 6 plays, 78 yards
  17. Q3 WisconsinTouchdown run, 6 plays, 31 yards
  18. Q3 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, −8 yards
  19. Q3 WisconsinPunt, 6 plays, 6 yards
  20. Q3 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 13 plays, 80 yards
  21. Q4 WisconsinInterception, 1 play, −1 yard
  22. Q4 Michigan StateField goal, 6 plays, 17 yards
  23. Q4 WisconsinField goal, 10 plays, 64 yards
  24. Q4 Michigan StateMissed FG, 7 plays, 50 yards
  25. Q4 WisconsinPunt, 3 plays, −9 yards
  26. Q4 Michigan StateTurnover on downs, 5 plays, 22 yards
  27. Q4 WisconsinEnd of game, 2 plays, −4 yards

Play by play

1st quarter7 drives, then Michigan State 14, Wisconsin 7
Wisconsin Touchdown run, 11 plays
14:501st & 10 at own 15P.J. Hill rush for no gain to the Wisc 15.
14:062nd & 10 at own 15P.J. Hill rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 18.
13:363rd & 7 at own 18Tyler Donovan pass complete to Nick Toon for 11 yards to the Wisc 29 for a 1ST down.
13:291st & 10 at own 29P.J. Hill rush for 20 yards to the Wisc 49 for a 1ST down.
13:111st & 10 at own 49Timeout WISCONSIN, clock 13:11.
12:581st & 10 at own 49P.J. Hill rush for 5 yards to the MchSt 46.
12:222nd & 5 at opp 46P.J. Hill rush for a loss of 2 yards to the MchSt 48.
11:493rd & 7 at opp 48Tyler Donovan pass complete to P.J. Hill for 8 yards to the MchSt 40 for a 1ST down.
11:211st & 10 at opp 40Tyler Donovan pass complete to Luke Swan for 25 yards to the MchSt 15 for a 1ST down.
11:071st & 10 at opp 15Tyler Donovan rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 11.
10:332nd & 6 at opp 11P.J. Hill rush for 6 yards to the MchSt 5 for a 1ST down.
10:111st & goal at opp 5P.J. Hill rush for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Wisconsin 6, Michigan State 0
10:11Taylor Mehlhaff extra point GOOD.Wisconsin 7, Michigan State 0
10:07Taylor Mehlhaff kickoff for 70 yards returned by Devin Thomas for 17 yards to the MchSt 17.
Michigan State Punt, 7 plays
10:041st & 10 at own 17Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Javon Ringer.
9:582nd & 10 at own 17Devin Thomas rush for 9 yards to the MchSt 26.
9:543rd & 1 at own 26Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 5 yards to the MchSt 31 for a 1ST down.
9:271st & 10 at own 31Brian Hoyer pass complete to Aaron Bates for 18 yards to the MchSt 49 for a 1ST down.
8:591st & 10 at own 49Javon Ringer rush for a loss of 2 yards to the MchSt 47.
8:322nd & 12 at own 47Brian Hoyer pass complete to Javon Ringer for 7 yards to the Wisc 46.
8:283rd & 5 at opp 46Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Deon Curry.
8:184th & 5 at opp 46Aaron Bates punt for 46 yards for a touchback.
Wisconsin Punt, 3 plays
8:051st & 10 at own 20P.J. Hill rush for 5 yards to the Wisc 25.
7:362nd & 5 at own 25Tyler Donovan pass incomplete to Chris Pressley.
7:223rd & 5 at own 25Tyler Donovan rush for no gain to the Wisc 25.
6:484th & 5 at own 25Ken DeBauche punt for 38 yards, fair catch by Aaron Bates at the MchSt 37.
Michigan State Touchdown run, 3 plays
6:461st & 10 at own 37Wisconsin penalty 5 yard offside accepted.
6:341st & 5 at own 42Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 45.
6:022nd & 2 at own 45Javon Ringer rush for 53 yards to the Wisc 2 for a 1ST down.
5:571st & goal at opp 2Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Wisconsin 7, Michigan State 6
5:57Brett Swenson extra point GOOD.Tied at 7
5:53Todd Boleski kickoff for 60 yards returned by David Gilreath for 15 yards to the Wisc 13, Wisconsin penalty 12 yard illegal block accepted.
Wisconsin Punt, 3 plays
5:291st & 10 at own 13P.J. Hill rush for no gain to the Wisc 13.
5:042nd & 10 at own 13Tyler Donovan pass incomplete to Travis Beckum.
5:043rd & 10 at own 13Tyler Donovan sacked by Jonal Saint-Dic at the Wisc 2 for a loss of 9 yards.
4:024th & 21 at own 2Ken DeBauche punt for 45 yards, returned by Aaron Bates for 2 yards to the Wisc 45.
Michigan State Touchdown run, 6 plays
3:541st & 10 at opp 45Devin Thomas rush for 21 yards to the Wisc 24 for a 1ST down.
3:471st & 10 at opp 24Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 11 yards to the Wisc 13 for a 1ST down.
3:091st & 10 at opp 13Javon Ringer rush for 1 yard to the Wisc 12.
2:562nd & 9 at opp 12Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Kellen Davis.
2:493rd & 9 at opp 12Brian Hoyer pass complete to Mark Dell for 10 yards to the Wisc 2 for a 1ST down.
2:231st & goal at opp 2Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 14, Wisconsin 7
2:23Brett Swenson extra point GOOD.
2:16Todd Boleski kickoff for 70 yards returned by David Gilreath for 17 yards to the Wisc 9, Wisconsin penalty 8 yard holding on Erik Prather accepted.
Wisconsin Touchdown pass, 12 plays
2:051st & 10 at own 9P.J. Hill rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 12.
1:332nd & 7 at own 12Tyler Donovan rush for 9 yards to the Wisc 21 for a 1ST down.
1:261st & 10 at own 21Tyler Donovan pass complete to Travis Beckum for 14 yards to the Wisc 35 for a 1ST down.
1:001st & 10 at own 35Tyler Donovan pass complete to Garrett Graham for 11 yards to the Wisc 46 for a 1ST down.
0:231st & 10 at own 46P.J. Hill rush for 7 yards to the MchSt 47.
0:022nd & 3 at opp 47Wisconsin penalty 5 yard false start on David Gilreath accepted.
Q2 15:002nd & 8 at own 48Wisconsin penalty 5 yard delay of game on Tyler Donovan accepted.
Q2 14:542nd & 13 at own 43Tyler Donovan pass complete to Travis Beckum for 38 yards to the MchSt 19 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:361st & 10 at opp 19Tyler Donovan pass incomplete to Kyle Jefferson.
Q2 14:302nd & 10 at opp 19Tyler Donovan pass complete to Garrett Graham for 9 yards to the MchSt 10.
Q2 14:253rd & 1 at opp 10P.J. Hill rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 9 for a 1ST down.
Q2 13:471st & goal at opp 9P.J. Hill rush for 6 yards to the MchSt 3.
Q2 13:082nd & goal at opp 3P.J. Hill rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 2.
Q2 12:533rd & 0 at opp 2Timeout WISCONSIN, clock 12:53.
Q2 12:493rd & goal at opp 2Tyler Donovan pass complete to Travis Beckum for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 14, Wisconsin 13
Q2 12:49Taylor Mehlhaff extra point GOOD.Tied at 14
Q2 12:42Taylor Mehlhaff kickoff for 68 yards returned by Sir Darean Adams for 16 yards to the MchSt 18.
2nd quarter8 drives, then Wisconsin 27, Michigan State 21
Michigan State Punt, 6 plays
12:331st & 10 at own 18Javon Ringer rush for 5 yards to the MchSt 23.
12:122nd & 5 at own 23Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 11 yards to the MchSt 34 for a 1ST down.
11:531st & 10 at own 34Brian Hoyer pass complete to Kellen Davis for 26 yards to the Wisc 40 for a 1ST down.
11:391st & 10 at opp 40Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 1 yard to the Wisc 39.
10:522nd & 9 at opp 39Michigan St penalty 10 yard holding on Jesse Miller accepted, no play.
10:442nd & 19 at opp 49Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Javon Ringer.
10:443rd & 19 at opp 49Brian Hoyer pass complete to Javon Ringer for 13 yards to the Wisc 36.
9:504th & 6 at opp 36Aaron Bates punt for 36 yards for a touchback.
Wisconsin Touchdown pass, 4 plays
9:441st & 10 at own 20Lance Smith-Williams rush for 9 yards to the Wisc 29.
9:402nd & 1 at own 29Lance Smith-Williams rush for 4 yards to the Wisc 33 for a 1ST down.
8:511st & 10 at own 33Lance Smith-Williams rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 36.
8:352nd & 7 at own 36Tyler Donovan pass complete to Kyle Jefferson for 64 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Wisconsin 20, Michigan State 14
8:35Taylor Mehlhaff extra point GOOD.Wisconsin 21, Michigan State 14
8:35Taylor Mehlhaff kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 1 play
8:221st & 10 at own 20Brian Hoyer pass complete to Devin Thomas for 80 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Wisconsin 21, Michigan State 20
8:22Brett Swenson extra point GOOD.Tied at 21
8:17Todd Boleski kickoff for 65 yards returned by David Gilreath for 16 yards to the Wisc 21.
Wisconsin Interception
8:121st & 10 at own 21Tyler Donovan pass complete to Travis Beckum for 7 yards to the Wisc 28.
8:052nd & 3 at own 28P.J. Hill rush for 5 yards to the Wisc 33 for a 1ST down.
7:231st & 10 at own 33P.J. Hill rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 36.
6:562nd & 7 at own 36Tyler Donovan rush for 14 yards to the 50 yardline, 1ST DOWN Wisc, PENALTY Wisconsin personal foul off-setting, PENALTY Michigan St personal foul off-setting, clock 06:56.
6:421st & 10 at the 50Tyler Donovan pass complete to Travis Beckum for 7 yards to the MchSt 43.
6:022nd & 3 at opp 43P.J. Hill rush for 22 yards to the MchSt 21 for a 1ST down.
5:531st & 10 at opp 21Tyler Donovan pass intercepted by David Williams at the MchSt 2, returned for no gain to the MchSt 2.
Michigan State Fumble, 6 plays
5:421st & 10 at own 2Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 3.
5:042nd & 9 at own 3Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 7.
4:303rd & 5 at own 7Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 22 yards to the MchSt 29 for a 1ST down.
3:581st & 10 at own 29Javon Ringer rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 33.
3:272nd & 6 at own 33Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Javon Ringer.
3:203rd & 6 at own 33Brian Hoyer sacked by DeAndre Levy at the MchSt 24 for a loss of 8 yards.
Wisconsin Field goal, 4 plays
3:071st & 10 at opp 24P.J. Hill rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 23.
2:322nd & 9 at opp 23P.J. Hill rush for 6 yards to the MchSt 17.
1:563rd & 3 at opp 17Tyler Donovan pass incomplete to Travis Beckum.
1:514th & 3 at opp 17Taylor Mehlhaff 35 yard field goal GOOD.Wisconsin 24, Michigan State 21
1:47Taylor Mehlhaff kickoff for 70 yards returned by Devin Thomas for 18 yards to the MchSt 18.
Michigan State Punt, 7 plays
1:471st & 10 at own 18Brian Hoyer pass complete to Deon Curry for 8 yards to the MchSt 26.
1:382nd & 2 at own 26Javon Ringer rush for no gain to the MchSt 26.
1:333rd & 2 at own 26Brian Hoyer pass complete to Deon Curry for 4 yards to the MchSt 30 for a 1ST down.
1:331st & 10 at own 30Brian Hoyer pass complete to Deon Curry for 15 yards to the MchSt 45 for a 1ST down.
1:171st & 10 at own 45Brian Hoyer sacked by Matt Fischer and Matthew Shaughnessy at the MchSt 37 for a loss of 8 yards.
1:172nd & 18 at own 37Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 01:17.
1:022nd & 18 at own 37Brian Hoyer pass complete to Kellen Davis for 8 yards to the MchSt 45.
0:573rd & 10 at own 45Brian Hoyer pass incomplete, broken up by Jonathan Casillas.
0:504th & 10 at own 45Aaron Bates punt for 41 yards, fair catch by David Gilreath at the Wisc 14.
Wisconsin Field goal, 8 plays
0:451st & 10 at own 14P.J. Hill rush for 13 yards to the Wisc 27 for a 1ST down.
0:391st & 10 at own 27Tyler Donovan pass complete to Travis Beckum for 11 yards to the Wisc 38 for a 1ST down.
0:351st & 10 at own 38Tyler Donovan pass complete to Travis Beckum for 9 yards to the Wisc 47.
0:232nd & 1 at own 47Tyler Donovan rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Wisc 45.
0:233rd & 3 at own 45Timeout WISCONSIN, clock 00:23.
0:173rd & 3 at own 45Tyler Donovan pass complete to Travis Beckum for 23 yards to the MchSt 32 for a 1ST down.
0:101st & 10 at opp 32Tyler Donovan pass complete to Kyle Jefferson for 2 yards to the MchSt 30.
0:052nd & 8 at opp 30Team pass incomplete.
0:003rd & 8 at opp 30Taylor Mehlhaff 47 yard field goal GOOD.Wisconsin 27, Michigan State 21
Q3 14:57Taylor Mehlhaff kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
3rd quarter5 drives, then Wisconsin 34, Michigan State 24
Michigan State Field goal, 6 plays
14:571st & 10 at own 20Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Devin Thomas.
14:442nd & 10 at own 20Javon Ringer rush for 70 yards to the Wisc 10 for a 1ST down.
14:441st & goal at opp 10Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 4 yards to the Wisc 6.
13:412nd & goal at opp 6Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 4 yards to the Wisc 2.
13:033rd & goal at opp 2Jehuu Caulcrick rush for no gain to the Wisc 2.
12:244th & 0 at opp 2Michigan St penalty delay of game declined.
12:134th & goal at opp 2Brett Swenson 19 yard field goal GOOD.Wisconsin 27, Michigan State 24
12:03Todd Boleski kickoff for 57 yards returned by David Gilreath for 56 yards to the MchSt 31.
Wisconsin Touchdown run, 6 plays
11:351st & 10 at opp 31P.J. Hill rush for 6 yards to the MchSt 25.
11:212nd & 4 at opp 25P.J. Hill rush for 9 yards to the MchSt 16 for a 1ST down.
10:551st & 10 at opp 16P.J. Hill rush for 9 yards to the MchSt 7.
10:112nd & 1 at opp 7P.J. Hill rush for no gain to the MchSt 7.
9:333rd & 1 at opp 7P.J. Hill rush for 6 yards to the MchSt 1 for a 1ST down.
9:131st & goal at opp 1P.J. Hill rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Wisconsin 34, Michigan State 24
9:13Taylor Mehlhaff extra point GOOD.
9:13Taylor Mehlhaff kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
9:011st & 10 at own 20Brian Hoyer sacked by Matt Fischer at the MchSt 14 for a loss of 6 yards.
8:252nd & 16 at own 14Devin Thomas rush for 7 yards to the MchSt 21.
7:193rd & 9 at own 21Brian Hoyer sacked by Matthew Shaughnessy at the MchSt 12 for a loss of 9 yards.
6:554th & 18 at own 12Aaron Bates punt for 54 yards, returned by David Gilreath for 10 yards to the Wisc 44.
Wisconsin Punt, 6 plays
6:421st & 10 at own 44P.J. Hill rush for 5 yards to the Wisc 49.
5:552nd & 5 at own 49Tyler Donovan rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 48.
5:203rd & 2 at opp 48P.J. Hill rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 45 for a 1ST down.
4:441st & 10 at opp 45P.J. Hill rush for a loss of 1 yard to the MchSt 46.
4:102nd & 11 at opp 46Tyler Donovan pass incomplete to Travis Beckum.
3:533rd & 11 at opp 46Tyler Donovan pass complete to P.J. Hill for a loss of 4 yards to the 50 yard line.
3:224th & 15 at the 50Ken DeBauche punt for 50 yards for a touchback.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 13 plays
3:101st & 10 at own 20Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 21.
2:372nd & 9 at own 21Brian Hoyer pass complete to Devin Thomas for 13 yards to the MchSt 34 for a 1ST down.
2:181st & 10 at own 34Devin Thomas rush for 15 yards to the MchSt 49 for a 1ST down.
1:501st & 10 at own 49Brian Hoyer sacked by Nick Toon at the MchSt 43 for a loss of 6 yards.
1:082nd & 16 at own 43Brian Hoyer pass incomplete.
1:013rd & 16 at own 43Brian Hoyer pass complete to Deon Curry for 18 yards to the Wisc 39 for a 1ST down.
1:011st & 10 at opp 39Brian Hoyer pass incomplete.
0:412nd & 10 at opp 39Brian Hoyer pass complete to Jehuu Caulcrick for no gain to the Wisc 39.
0:013rd & 10 at opp 39Brian Hoyer pass complete to Javon Ringer for 10 yards to the Wisc 29 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:521st & 10 at opp 29Brian Hoyer pass complete to Javon Ringer for 24 yards to the Wisc 5 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:201st & goal at opp 5Javon Ringer rush for 2 yards to the Wisc 3.
Q4 13:592nd & goal at opp 3Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Devin Thomas.
Q4 13:543rd & goal at opp 3Brian Hoyer pass complete to Mark Dell for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Wisconsin 34, Michigan State 30
Q4 13:54Brett Swenson extra point GOOD.Wisconsin 34, Michigan State 31
Q4 13:48Todd Boleski kickoff for 69 yards returned by David Gilreath for 41 yards to the Wisc 42.
4th quarter7 drives, then Wisconsin 37, Michigan State 34
Wisconsin Interception, 1 play
13:361st & 10 at own 42Tyler Donovan pass intercepted by Travis Key at the MchSt 44, returned for 21 yards to the Wisc 35.
Michigan State Field goal, 6 plays
13:221st & 10 at opp 35Brian Hoyer pass complete to Devin Thomas for 7 yards to the Wisc 28.
12:502nd & 3 at opp 28Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 25 for a 1ST down.
12:291st & 10 at opp 25Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 7 yards to the Wisc 18.
12:232nd & 3 at opp 18Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Kellen Davis.
12:193rd & 3 at opp 18Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Devin Thomas.
12:144th & 3 at opp 18Brett Swenson 35 yard field goal GOOD.Tied at 34
12:14Michigan St penalty 5 yard illegal kicking accepted, no play.
12:08Todd Boleski kickoff for 73 yards returned by David Gilreath for 29 yards to the Wisc 31.
Wisconsin Field goal, 10 plays
11:581st & 10 at own 31P.J. Hill rush for 4 yards to the Wisc 35.
11:202nd & 6 at own 35Tyler Donovan rush for 2 yards to the Wisc 37.
11:143rd & 4 at own 37Wisconsin penalty 10 yard holding on Garrett Graham accepted, no play.
11:143rd & 14 at own 27Michigan St penalty 16 yard roughing passer accepted, no play.
10:431st & 10 at own 43P.J. Hill rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 46.
10:072nd & 7 at own 46Tyler Donovan pass complete to Travis Beckum for 11 yards to the MchSt 43 for a 1ST down.
9:391st & 10 at opp 43Lance Smith-Williams rush for 28 yards to the MchSt 15 for a 1ST down.
8:561st & 10 at opp 15Michigan St penalty 11 yard personal foul accepted, no play.
8:561st & 0 at opp 4Wisconsin penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
8:311st & goal at opp 9Lance Smith-Williams rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 5.
7:472nd & goal at opp 5P.J. Hill rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 4.
6:523rd & goal at opp 4Tyler Donovan rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 1, Michigan St penalty 0 yard holding accepted.
6:463rd & goal at opp 1P.J. Hill rush for a loss of 4 yards to the MchSt 5.
6:154th & goal at opp 5Taylor Mehlhaff 22 yard field goal GOOD.Wisconsin 37, Michigan State 34
6:07Taylor Mehlhaff kickoff for 68 yards returned by Devin Thomas for 39 yards to the MchSt 15, Michigan St penalty 26 yard illegal block on Ryan Allison accepted.
Michigan State Missed FG, 7 plays
6:011st & 10 at own 15Devin Thomas rush for 9 yards to the MchSt 24.
5:552nd & 1 at own 24Brian Hoyer pass complete to Devin Thomas for 11 yards to the MchSt 35 for a 1ST down.
5:471st & 10 at own 35Brian Hoyer pass complete to Javon Ringer for 26 yards to the Wisc 39 for a 1ST down.
5:361st & 10 at opp 39Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 1 yard to the Wisc 38.
4:562nd & 9 at opp 38Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 2 yards to the Wisc 36.
4:233rd & 7 at opp 36Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 04:23.
4:083rd & 7 at opp 36Javon Ringer rush for 1 yard to the Wisc 35.
3:234th & 6 at opp 35Brett Swenson 53 yard field goal MISSED.
Wisconsin Punt, 3 plays
3:171st & 10 at own 36P.J. Hill rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 39.
3:172nd & 7 at own 39Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 03:17.
3:052nd & 7 at own 39Tyler Donovan rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Wisc 36.
2:533rd & 10 at own 36Tyler Donovan sacked by Ervin Baldwin at the Wisc 27 for a loss of 9 yards.
2:114th & 19 at own 27Ken DeBauche punt for 48 yards, returned by Aaron Bates for 15 yards to the MchSt 40.
Michigan State Turnover on downs, 5 plays
2:051st & 10 at own 40Brian Hoyer pass complete to Javon Ringer for 14 yards to the Wisc 46 for a 1ST down.
1:461st & 10 at opp 46Brian Hoyer pass complete to Javon Ringer for a loss of 6 yards to the MchSt 48.
1:202nd & 16 at own 48Brian Hoyer pass complete to Devin Thomas for 14 yards to the Wisc 38.
1:193rd & 2 at opp 38Timeout WISCONSIN, clock 01:19.
1:153rd & 2 at opp 38Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Mark Dell, broken up by Ben Strickland.
1:094th & 2 at opp 38Brian Hoyer pass incomplete.
Wisconsin End of game, 2 plays
0:541st & 10 at own 38Team rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Wisc 35.
0:172nd & 13 at own 35Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Wisc 34.

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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