Penn State at Michigan State

Saturday, November 17, 2007. Michigan State took the Land Grant Trophy from Penn State

Michigan State beat Penn State 35–⁠31. It was their 25th meeting; after it, the series stood even at 12–⁠12–⁠1.

AwayPenn State9–⁠4 in 2007
31
HomeMichigan State7–⁠6 in 2007
35

Final at Spartan Stadium, East LansingTV: ABCAttendance 72,251

At kickoff
37°F, light rain, snow, wind 7 mph from the northeastWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Capital City Airport (KLAN), 11 km from the stadium, eight minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Penn State7107731
Michigan State70141435

Standouts

Player stats

Penn State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Anthony Morelli16/3518810
Derrick Williams0/1000
Daryll Clark0/1000
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Rodney Kinlaw28125215
Brent Carter32309
Anthony Morelli41107
Evan Royster2805
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Deon Butler368137
Terrell Golden331016
Chris Bell231022
Rodney Kinlaw422012
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Anthony Scirrotto1530
Sean Lee100

Michigan State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Brian Hoyer16/2125742
Ryan Allison1/12300
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Jehuu Caulcrick2299117
Javon Ringer1348011
Devin Thomas1808
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Devin Thomas7139333
Kellen Davis4106031
Eric Andino113013
Andrew Hawken1909

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

Team stats

Penn StateMichigan State
355Total yards425
188Passing yards286
167Rushing yards145
5.1Yards per pass12.7
4.2Yards per rush3.7
20First downs21
6–⁠17Third downs3–⁠10
2–⁠3Fourth downs1–⁠1
0Turnovers3
5–⁠46Penalties4–⁠50
18:26Possession17:32

Efficiency

Penn StateMichigan State
37%Success rate50%
−0.02EPA per play0.08
0.80Explosiveness0.87
0.08Rushing EPA−0.07
−0.10Passing EPA0.38
24%Passing-down success46%
−0.07First-down EPA0.03
−0.09Second-down EPA0.13
0.32Third-down EPA−0.11

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 59% to win. Michigan State won as Elo’s underdog.

Every drive

Michigan State end zonePenn State end zone Michigan StatePunt, 6 playsQ1 Penn StatePunt, 4 playsQ1 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ1 Penn StatePunt, 6 playsQ1 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ1 Michigan StateInterception, 6 playsQ1 Penn StateField goal, 5 playsQ2 Michigan StatePunt, 4 playsQ2 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 Michigan StatePunt, 4 playsQ2 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 Michigan StateInterception, 1 playQ2 Penn StateTouchdown run, 15 playsQ2 Michigan StateEnd of half, 1 playQ3 Penn StateTouchdown run, 10 playsQ3 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ3 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ3 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 Michigan StateFumble, 1 playQ3 Penn StateTouchdown run, 8 playsQ4 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ4 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 12 playsQ4 Penn StateTurnover on downs, 11 playsQ4 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 Penn StateEnd 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, Penn State right to left.
  1. Michigan StatePunt, 6 plays, 41 yards
  2. Q1 Penn StatePunt, 4 plays, −3 yards
  3. Q1 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 39 yards
  4. Q1 Penn StatePunt, 6 plays, 48 yards
  5. Q1 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
  6. Q1 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 46 yards
  7. Q1 Michigan StateInterception, 6 plays, 10 yards
  8. Q1 Penn StateField goal, 5 plays, 17 yards
  9. Q2 Michigan StatePunt, 4 plays, 11 yards
  10. Q2 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  11. Q2 Michigan StatePunt, 4 plays, 20 yards
  12. Q2 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  13. Q2 Michigan StateInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  14. Q2 Penn StateTouchdown run, 15 plays, 65 yards
  15. Q2 Michigan StateEnd of half, 1 play, 0 yards
  16. Q3 Penn StateTouchdown run, 10 plays, 73 yards
  17. Q3 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 74 yards
  18. Q3 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  19. Q3 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 91 yards
  20. Q3 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  21. Q3 Michigan StateFumble, 1 play, −2 yards
  22. Q3 Penn StateTouchdown run, 8 plays, 35 yards
  23. Q4 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 40 yards
  24. Q4 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, −11 yards
  25. Q4 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 12 plays, 80 yards
  26. Q4 Penn StateTurnover on downs, 11 plays, 60 yards
  27. Q4 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  28. Q4 Penn StateEnd of game, 1 play, 3 yards

Play by play

1st quarter8 drives, then Tied at 7
Michigan State Punt, 6 plays
14:551st & 10 at own 21Javon Ringer rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 23, tackled by Dan Connor.
14:552nd & 8 at own 23Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 26, tackled by Josh Gaines.
11:413rd & 5 at own 26Brian Hoyer pass complete to Kellen Davis for 31 yards to the PnSt 43 for a 1ST down, tackled by Anthony Scirrotto.
14:551st & 10 at opp 43Javon Ringer rush for 6 yards to the PnSt 37, tackled by Justin King and Tyrell Sales.
14:552nd & 4 at opp 37Jehuu Caulcrick rush for a loss of 1 yard to the PnSt 38, tackled by Sean Lee.
14:553rd & 5 at opp 38Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Devin Thomas.
11:414th & 5 at opp 38Aaron Bates punt for 28 yards, fair catch by Anthony Scirrotto at the PnSt 10.
Penn State Punt, 4 plays
14:551st & 10 at own 10Anthony Morelli pass complete to Derrick Williams for 2 yards to the PnSt 6, tackled by Sir Darean Adams, Penn St penalty 6 yard holding accepted.
14:551st & 14 at own 6Rodney Kinlaw rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 10, tackled by Nehemiah Warrick and Sir Darean Adams.
14:552nd & 10 at own 10Derrick Williams rush for a loss of 3 yards to the PnSt 7, tackled by Ervin Baldwin.
14:553rd & 13 at own 7Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Derrick Williams.
14:554th & 13 at own 7Jeremy Boone punt for 32 yards punt out-of-bounds at the PnSt 39.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 3 plays
11:411st & 10 at opp 39Brian Hoyer pass complete to Devin Thomas for 19 yards to the PnSt 20 for a 1ST down.
11:411st & 10 at opp 20Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 8 yards to the PnSt 12, tackled by Anthony Scirrotto and Justin King.
8:422nd & 2 at opp 12Brian Hoyer pass complete to Devin Thomas for 12 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 6, Penn State 0
8:42Brett Swenson extra point GOOD.Michigan State 7, Penn State 0
8:42Todd Boleski kickoff for 56 yards returned by A.J. Wallace for 12 yards to the PnSt 16, tackled by Greg Jones and Jon Misch, Penn St penalty 10 yard illegal block accepted.
Penn State Punt, 6 plays
8:421st & 10 at own 16Rodney Kinlaw rush for 10 yards to the PnSt 26 for a 1ST down, tackled by Travis Key and Nehemiah Warrick.
8:421st & 10 at own 26Anthony Morelli pass complete to Chris Bell for 22 yards to the PnSt 48 for a 1ST down, tackled by Travis Key.
8:421st & 10 at own 48Anthony Morelli pass complete to Deon Butler for 14 yards to the MchSt 38 for a 1ST down out-of-bounds.
8:421st & 10 at opp 38Rodney Kinlaw rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 36.
8:422nd & 8 at opp 36Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Deon Butler, broken up by Kendell Davis-Clark.
8:423rd & 8 at opp 36Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Derrick Williams.
8:424th & 8 at opp 36Kevin Kelly punt for 35 yards downed at the MchSt 1.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
8:351st & 10 at own 1Javon Ringer rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 4, tackled by Sean Lee and Dan Connor.
8:352nd & 7 at own 4Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 8, tackled by Tony Davis and Dan Connor.
8:353rd & 3 at own 8Brian Hoyer sacked by Phillip Taylor at the MchSt 2 for a loss of 6 yards.
8:354th & 9 at own 2Aaron Bates punt for 44 yards downed at the MchSt 46.
Penn State Touchdown pass, 3 plays
6:571st & 10 at opp 46Daryll Clark pass incomplete to Derrick Williams.
6:572nd & 10 at opp 46Rodney Kinlaw rush for 9 yards to the MchSt 37, tackled by Otis Wiley.
3:533rd & 1 at opp 37Anthony Morelli pass complete to Deon Butler for 37 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 7, Penn State 6
3:53Kevin Kelly extra point GOOD.Tied at 7
3:53Kevin Kelly kickoff for 66 yards returned by Devin Thomas for 42 yards to the MchSt 46, tackled by Jason Ganter out-of-bounds.
Michigan State Interception, 6 plays
3:531st & 10 at own 46Michigan St penalty 15 yard unsportsmanlike conduct accepted.
3:531st & 10 at own 31Javon Ringer rush for 11 yards to the MchSt 42 for a 1ST down, tackled by Anthony Scirrotto and Tony Davis.
3:531st & 10 at own 42Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 5 yards to the MchSt 47, tackled by Tyrell Sales.
3:532nd & 5 at own 47Devin Thomas rush for 8 yards to the PnSt 45 for a 1ST down, tackled by Maurice Evans.
3:531st & 10 at opp 45Javon Ringer rush for 5 yards to the PnSt 40, tackled by Josh Gaines and Dan Connor.
3:532nd & 5 at opp 40Brian Hoyer pass complete to Javon Ringer for a loss of 4 yards to the PnSt 44, tackled by Dan Connor and Sean Lee.
3:533rd & 9 at opp 44Brian Hoyer pass intercepted by Anthony Scirrotto at the PnSt 27, returned for 53 yards to the MchSt 20, tackled by Brian Hoyer.
Penn State Field goal, 5 plays
3:391st & 10 at opp 20Anthony Morelli pass complete to Terrell Golden for 13 yards to the MchSt 7 for a 1ST down out-of-bounds.
3:391st & goal at opp 7Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Andrew Quarless, broken up by Otis Wiley.
15:002nd & goal at opp 7Evan Royster rush for 5 yards to the MchSt 2, tackled by Justin Kershaw.
Q2 15:003rd & goal at opp 2Anthony Morelli rush for a loss of 1 yard to the MchSt 3.
Q2 14:104th & goal at opp 3Kevin Kelly 21 yard field goal GOOD.Penn State 10, Michigan State 7
Q2 14:10Kevin Kelly kickoff for 59 yards returned by Devin Thomas for 24 yards to the MchSt 35, tackled by Mark Rubin and Justin King.
2nd quarter6 drives, then Penn State 17, Michigan State 7
Michigan State Punt, 4 plays
14:101st & 10 at own 35Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 38, tackled by Dan Connor and Tyrell Sales.
14:102nd & 7 at own 38Penn St penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted.
14:101st & 10 at opp 47Javon Ringer rush for 1 yard to the PnSt 46, tackled by Phillip Taylor and Sean Lee.
14:102nd & 9 at opp 46Brian Hoyer pass complete to Devin Thomas for 7 yards to the PnSt 39, tackled by Dan Connor.
14:103rd & 2 at opp 39Michigan St penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted.
14:103rd & 17 at own 46Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Kellen Davis.
14:104th & 17 at own 46Aaron Bates punt for 42 yards, returned by Derrick Williams for no gain to the PnSt 14, fumbled at the MchSt 46, forced by Ryan Allison, recovered by N/A.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
14:041st & 10 at own 14Rodney Kinlaw rush for no gain to the PnSt 14, tackled by Ervin Baldwin and Jonal Saint-Dic.
14:042nd & 10 at own 14Rodney Kinlaw rush for 5 yards to the PnSt 19, tackled by Kaleb Thornhill.
14:043rd & 5 at own 19Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Derrick Williams, broken up by Otis Wiley.
14:044th & 5 at own 19Jeremy Boone punt for 42 yards downed at the MchSt 39.
Michigan State Punt, 4 plays
12:161st & 10 at own 39Brian Hoyer pass complete to Eric Andino for 13 yards to the PnSt 48 for a 1ST down, tackled by Josh Hull.
12:161st & 10 at opp 48Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 44, tackled by Justin King.
12:162nd & 6 at opp 44Javon Ringer rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 40, tackled by Dan Connor and Sean Lee.
8:413rd & 2 at opp 40Timeout Michigan State, clock 08:41.
8:413rd & 2 at opp 40Jehuu Caulcrick rush for a loss of 1 yard to the PnSt 41, tackled by Bani Gbadyu.
8:074th & 3 at opp 41Timeout Penn State, clock 08:07.
8:074th & 3 at opp 41Aaron Bates punt for 40 yards downed at the PnSt 1.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
8:071st & 10 at own 1Anthony Morelli rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 3, tackled by Team.
8:072nd & 8 at own 3Evan Royster rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 6, tackled by Ervin Baldwin and Eric Gordon.
8:073rd & 5 at own 6Anthony Morelli pass complete to Terrell Golden for 2 yards to the PnSt 8, tackled by Travis Key out-of-bounds.
8:074th & 3 at own 8Jeremy Boone punt for 38 yards.
Michigan State Interception, 1 play
7:581st & 10 at opp 46Brian Hoyer pass intercepted by Sean Lee at the PnSt 35, returned for no gain to the PnSt 35.
Penn State Touchdown run, 15 plays
5:531st & 10 at own 35Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Terrell Golden.
5:532nd & 10 at own 35Rodney Kinlaw rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 38, tackled by Jonal Saint-Dic and Ervin Baldwin.
5:533rd & 7 at own 38Michigan St penalty 5 yard offside accepted.
5:533rd & 2 at own 43Rodney Kinlaw rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 47 for a 1ST down, tackled by Eric Gordon.
5:531st & 10 at own 47Rodney Kinlaw rush for 15 yards to the MchSt 38 for a 1ST down, tackled by Nehemiah Warrick and Ross Weaver.
5:531st & 10 at opp 38Rodney Kinlaw rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 35, tackled by Rob Tabatchnick and Sir Darean Adams.
5:532nd & 7 at opp 35Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Terrell Golden, broken up by Rob Tabatchnick.
5:533rd & 7 at opp 35Rodney Kinlaw rush for 6 yards to the MchSt 29, tackled by Sir Darean Adams.
5:534th & 1 at opp 29Rodney Kinlaw rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 28 for a 1ST down, tackled by Sir Darean Adams and Justin Kershaw.
5:531st & 10 at opp 28Derrick Williams pass incomplete to Deon Butler.
5:532nd & 10 at opp 28Rodney Kinlaw rush for 12 yards to the MchSt 16 for a 1ST down, tackled by Nehemiah Warrick and Travis Key.
5:531st & 10 at opp 16Rodney Kinlaw rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 14, tackled by Kaleb Thornhill.
5:532nd & 8 at opp 14Daryll Clark rush for a loss of 2 yards to the MchSt 16, tackled by Ervin Baldwin and Jonal Saint-Dic.
0:273rd & 10 at opp 16Timeout Michigan State, clock 00:27.
0:273rd & 10 at opp 16Anthony Morelli pass complete to Rodney Kinlaw for 12 yards to the MchSt 4 for a 1ST down, tackled by Ervin Baldwin and Travis Key.
0:181st & 0 at opp 4Timeout Penn State, clock 00:18.
0:181st & goal at opp 4Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Andrew Quarless.
0:082nd & goal at opp 4Rodney Kinlaw rush for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 16, Michigan State 7
0:08Kevin Kelly extra point GOOD.Penn State 17, Michigan State 7
0:08Kevin Kelly kickoff for 55 yards returned by Devin Thomas for 21 yards to the MchSt 36, tackled by Josh Hull and Anthony Scirrotto.
Q3 15:00Todd Boleski kickoff for 63 yards returned by A.J. Wallace for 20 yards to the PnSt 27, tackled by Rob Tabatchnick.
3rd quarter7 drives, then Penn State 24, Michigan State 21
Penn State Touchdown run, 10 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 27Rodney Kinlaw rush for 5 yards to the PnSt 32, tackled by Kaleb Thornhill and Jonal Saint-Dic.
15:002nd & 5 at own 32Rodney Kinlaw rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 36, tackled by Nehemiah Warrick and Kendell Davis-Clark.
15:003rd & 1 at own 36Anthony Morelli rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 39 for a 1ST down, tackled by Jonal Saint-Dic and Ogemdi Nwagbuo.
15:001st & 10 at own 39Michigan St penalty 15 yard pass interference accepted, no play.
15:001st & 10 at opp 46Anthony Morelli pass complete to Chris Bell for 9 yards to the MchSt 37.
15:002nd & 1 at opp 37Rodney Kinlaw rush for 12 yards to the MchSt 25 for a 1ST down, tackled by Kendell Davis-Clark and Ogemdi Nwagbuo.
15:001st & 10 at opp 25Anthony Morelli pass complete to Terrell Golden for 16 yards to the MchSt 9 for a 1ST down, tackled by Kaleb Thornhill and Greg Jones.
15:001st & goal at opp 9Rodney Kinlaw rush for no gain to the MchSt 9, tackled by Kaleb Thornhill and Eric Gordon.
15:002nd & goal at opp 9Rodney Kinlaw rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 5, tackled by Sir Darean Adams and Travis Key.
15:003rd & goal at opp 5Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Derrick Williams.
10:114th & goal at opp 5Kevin Kelly rush for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 23, Michigan State 7
10:11Kevin Kelly extra point GOOD.Penn State 24, Michigan State 7
10:11Kevin Kelly kickoff for 46 yards returned by Devin Thomas for 2 yards to the MchSt 26, tackled by Tyrell Sales.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 7 plays
10:111st & 10 at own 26Javon Ringer rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 29, tackled by Dan Connor and Sean Lee.
10:112nd & 7 at own 29Brian Hoyer pass complete to Kellen Davis for 29 yards to the PnSt 42 for a 1ST down, tackled by Justin King and Anthony Scirrotto.
10:111st & 10 at opp 42Brian Hoyer pass complete to Terry Love for 6 yards to the PnSt 36, tackled by Mark Rubin out-of-bounds.
10:112nd & 4 at opp 36Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 11 yards to the PnSt 25 for a 1ST down, tackled by A.J. Wallace and Anthony Scirrotto.
10:111st & 10 at opp 25Ryan Allison pass complete to Kellen Davis for 23 yards to the PnSt 2 for a 1ST down, tackled by Tony Davis.
8:121st & 0 at opp 2Timeout Penn State, clock 08:12.
8:121st & goal at opp 2Jehuu Caulcrick rush for a loss of 1 yard to the PnSt 3, tackled by Anthony Scirrotto and Tyrell Sales.
7:252nd & goal at opp 3Brian Hoyer pass complete to Jeff McPherson for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 24, Michigan State 13
7:25Brett Swenson extra point GOOD.Penn State 24, Michigan State 14
7:25Todd Boleski kickoff for 69 yards returned by A.J. Wallace for 56 yards to the MchSt 43, tackled by Todd Boleski out-of-bounds.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
7:251st & 10 at opp 43Rodney Kinlaw rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 41, tackled by Justin Kershaw.
7:252nd & 8 at opp 41Rodney Kinlaw rush for 6 yards to the MchSt 35, tackled by Ashton Henderson and Eric Gordon.
7:253rd & 2 at opp 35Rodney Kinlaw rush for a loss of 1 yard to the MchSt 36, tackled by Greg Jones and Justin Kershaw.
7:254th & 3 at opp 36Jeremy Boone punt for 27 yards punt out-of-bounds at the MchSt 9.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 7 plays
7:151st & 10 at own 9Javon Ringer rush for 5 yards to the MchSt 14, tackled by A.J. Wallace and Anthony Scirrotto.
7:152nd & 5 at own 14Brian Hoyer pass complete to Mark Dell for 8 yards to the MchSt 22 for a 1ST down.
7:151st & 10 at own 22Brian Hoyer pass complete to Devin Thomas for 20 yards to the MchSt 42 for a 1ST down, tackled by Anthony Scirrotto.
7:151st & 10 at own 42Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 10 yards to the PnSt 48 for a 1ST down, tackled by Jesse Alfreno and Justin King.
7:151st & 10 at opp 48Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 14 yards to the PnSt 34 for a 1ST down, tackled by Anthony Scirrotto.
7:151st & 10 at opp 34Javon Ringer rush for 1 yard to the PnSt 33, tackled by Ollie Ogbu.
2:202nd & 9 at opp 33Brian Hoyer pass complete to Devin Thomas for 33 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 24, Michigan State 20
2:20Brett Swenson extra point GOOD.Penn State 24, Michigan State 21
2:20Todd Boleski kickoff for 63 yards returned by Derrick Williams for 20 yards to the PnSt 27, tackled by Rob Tabatchnick and Brandon Denson.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
2:201st & 10 at own 27Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Jordan Norwood.
2:142nd & 10 at own 27Rodney Kinlaw rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 29, tackled by Ogemdi Nwagbuo and Ross Weaver.
2:203rd & 8 at own 29Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Jordan Norwood, broken up by Rob Tabatchnick.
2:204th & 8 at own 29Jeremy Boone punt for 32 yards, returned by Terry Love for a loss of 2 yards to the MchSt 37, tackled by A.J. Wallace.
Michigan State Fumble, 1 play
2:141st & 10 at own 37Brian Hoyer rush for a loss of 2 yards, fumbled at the MchSt 35, recovered by Tyrell Sales at the MchSt 35.
Penn State Touchdown run, 8 plays
1:111st & 10 at opp 35Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Jordan Norwood.
1:112nd & 10 at opp 35Rodney Kinlaw rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 32, tackled by Kaleb Thornhill and Ashton Henderson.
1:113rd & 7 at opp 32Anthony Morelli pass complete to Mickey Shuler for 16 yards to the MchSt 16 for a 1ST down, tackled by T.J. Williams.
Q4 14:541st & 10 at opp 16Penn St penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
Q4 14:541st & 20 at opp 26Anthony Morelli pass complete to Rodney Kinlaw for a loss of 4 yards to the MchSt 30, tackled by Kaleb Thornhill.
Q4 14:542nd & 24 at opp 30Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Andrew Quarless, broken up by Travis Key.
Q4 14:543rd & 24 at opp 30Anthony Morelli pass complete to Derrick Williams for 24 yards to the MchSt 6 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:541st & goal at opp 6Rodney Kinlaw rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 4, tackled by Kaleb Thornhill and Travis Key.
Q4 13:022nd & goal at opp 4Rodney Kinlaw rush for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 30, Michigan State 21
Q4 13:02Kevin Kelly extra point GOOD.Penn State 31, Michigan State 21
Q4 13:02Kevin Kelly kickoff for 40 yards returned by Andrew Hawken for 30 yards to the PnSt 40, tackled by Jason Ganter out-of-bounds.
4th quarter6 drives, then Michigan State 35, Penn State 31
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 4 plays
13:021st & 10 at opp 40Brian Hoyer pass complete to Andrew Hawken for 9 yards to the PnSt 31, tackled by Tyrell Sales.
13:022nd & 1 at opp 31Javon Ringer rush for no gain to the PnSt 31, tackled by Phillip Taylor.
13:023rd & 1 at opp 31Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 5 yards to the PnSt 26 for a 1ST down, tackled by Sean Lee and Bani Gbadyu.
11:041st & 10 at opp 26Brian Hoyer pass complete to Devin Thomas for 26 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 31, Michigan State 27
11:04Brett Swenson extra point GOOD.Penn State 31, Michigan State 28
11:04Todd Boleski kickoff for 47 yards returned by Jed Hill for 11 yards to the PnSt 34, tackled by Brandon Denson.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
11:041st & 10 at own 34Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Deon Butler.
11:042nd & 10 at own 34Penn St penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
11:042nd & 15 at own 29Anthony Morelli pass complete to Derrick Williams for a loss of 6 yards to the PnSt 23, tackled by Sir Darean Adams.
11:043rd & 21 at own 23Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Derrick Williams, broken up by Otis Wiley.
11:044th & 21 at own 23Jeremy Boone punt for 53 yards, returned by Terry Love for a loss of 4 yards to the MchSt 20, tackled by A.J. Wallace.
Michigan State Touchdown run, 12 plays
10:581st & 10 at own 20Javon Ringer rush for 6 yards to the MchSt 26, tackled by Ollie Ogbu and Dan Connor.
10:582nd & 4 at own 26Jehuu Caulcrick rush for a loss of 1 yard to the MchSt 25, tackled by Phillip Taylor and Ollie Ogbu.
10:583rd & 5 at own 25Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Devin Thomas.
10:584th & 5 at own 25Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 17 yards to the MchSt 42 for a 1ST down, tackled by Justin King.
10:581st & 10 at own 42Brian Hoyer pass complete to Kellen Davis for 23 yards to the PnSt 35 for a 1ST down, tackled by Mark Rubin.
10:581st & 10 at opp 35Javon Ringer rush for 1 yard to the PnSt 34, tackled by Dan Connor and Maurice Evans.
10:582nd & 9 at opp 34Brian Hoyer pass complete to Devin Thomas for 22 yards to the PnSt 12 for a 1ST down, tackled by Justin King.
10:581st & 10 at opp 12Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 6 yards to the PnSt 6, tackled by Dan Connor.
10:582nd & 4 at opp 6Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 5 yards to the PnSt 1 for a 1ST down, tackled by Phillip Taylor.
10:581st & goal at opp 1Jehuu Caulcrick rush for no gain to the PnSt 1, tackled by Dan Connor and Sean Lee.
10:582nd & goal at opp 1Jehuu Caulcrick rush for no gain to the PnSt 1, tackled by Abe Koroma and Tyrell Sales.
4:083rd & goal at opp 1Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 34, Penn State 31
4:08Brett Swenson extra point GOOD.Michigan State 35, Penn State 31
4:08Todd Boleski kickoff for 64 yards returned by A.J. Wallace for 10 yards to the PnSt 16.
Penn State Turnover on downs, 11 plays
4:081st & 10 at own 16Rodney Kinlaw rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 18, tackled by Kaleb Thornhill.
4:082nd & 8 at own 18Anthony Morelli pass complete to Deon Butler for 17 yards to the PnSt 35 for a 1ST down, tackled by Nehemiah Warrick out-of-bounds.
4:081st & 10 at own 35Anthony Morelli pass complete to Rodney Kinlaw for 11 yards to the PnSt 46 for a 1ST down, tackled by Greg Jones.
4:081st & 10 at own 46Brent Carter rush for 9 yards to the MchSt 45, tackled by Brandon Long.
4:082nd & 1 at opp 45Brent Carter rush for 8 yards to the MchSt 37 for a 1ST down, tackled by Otis Wiley and Brandon Long.
4:081st & 10 at opp 37Anthony Morelli rush for 7 yards to the MchSt 30, tackled by Brandon Long.
4:082nd & 3 at opp 30Brent Carter rush for 6 yards to the MchSt 24 for a 1ST down, tackled by Kendell Davis-Clark.
1:501st & 10 at opp 24Timeout Michigan State, clock 01:50.
1:501st & 10 at opp 24Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Chris Bell.
1:502nd & 10 at opp 24Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Deon Butler.
1:503rd & 10 at opp 24Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Derrick Williams.
1:504th & 10 at opp 24Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Deon Butler.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
1:251st & 10 at own 24Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the MchSt 22.
1:252nd & 12 at own 22Timeout Penn State, clock 01:25.
1:252nd & 12 at own 22Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 26, tackled by Sean Lee.
1:223rd & 8 at own 26Timeout Penn State, clock 01:22.
1:223rd & 8 at own 26Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 29, tackled by Team.
1:504th & 5 at own 29Aaron Bates punt for 45 yards, returned by Derrick Williams for a loss of 4 yards to the PnSt 22, fumbled at the PnSt 22, forced by Ryan Allison, recovered by PnSt.
Penn State End of game, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at own 22Anthony Morelli pass complete to Rodney Kinlaw for 3 yards to the PnSt 25, tackled by Sir Darean Adams.

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Penn State leads 20–⁠18–⁠1 in 39 meetings, counting the 14 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Penn State 28, Michigan State 10
2023Penn State 42, Michigan State 0
2022Penn State 35, Michigan State 16
2021Michigan State 30, Penn State 27
2020Penn State 39, Michigan State 24
2019Penn State 28, Michigan State 7

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