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Michigan State at California

Saturday, August 30, 2008

California beat Michigan State 38–⁠31. It was their fourth meeting; the series is even at 2–⁠2.

AwayMichigan State9–⁠4 in 2008
31
HomeCalifornia9–⁠4 in 2008
38

Final at California Memorial Stadium, BerkeleyTV: ABCAttendance 62,956

At kickoff
67°F, a few clouds, haze, wind 14 mph from the westWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Metro Oakland International Airport (KOAK), 17 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Michigan State0771731
California71071438

Standouts

Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licenses; credits on each player’s page.

Player stats

Michigan State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Brian Hoyer20/4832111
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Javon Ringer2781210
Keshawn Martin1202
Brian Hoyer2109
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Mark Dell9202152
B.J. Cunningham563018
Blair White321011
Charlie Gantt218016
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Otis Wiley2841

California

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Kevin Riley17/2420220
Nate Longshore3/56202
Shane Vereen0/1000
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Jahvid Best24111120
Shane Vereen9101181
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Cameron Morrah593150
Sean Young481042
Jahvid Best563042
Shane Vereen416013
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Syd’Quan Thompson100

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

Team stats

Michigan StateCalifornia
402Total yards467
321Passing yards268
81Rushing yards203
6.7Yards per pass8.8
2.6Yards per rush5.6
23First downs22
6–⁠16Third downs4–⁠10
0–⁠1Fourth downs0–⁠0
1Turnovers2
8–⁠82Penalties8–⁠67
16:50Possession19:31

Efficiency

Michigan StateCalifornia
34%Success rate40%
−0.03EPA per play0.04
1.14Explosiveness1.03
−0.24Rushing EPA−0.16
0.12Passing EPA0.30
33%Passing-down success44%
−0.25First-down EPA−0.12
−0.19Second-down EPA0.01
0.78Third-down EPA0.69
3%Havoc by its defense1%

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)

California 60% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

California end zoneMichigan State end zoneQ1 Michigan StatePunt, 10 playsQ1 CaliforniaPunt, 3 playsQ1 Michigan StateDefensive TD, 3 plays (California scores)Q1 CaliforniaResult not recordedQ1 Michigan StatePunt, 5 playsQ1 CaliforniaPunt, 3 playsQ1 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 CaliforniaField goal, 13 playsQ2 Michigan StateMissed FG, 9 playsQ2 CaliforniaInterception, 4 playsQ2 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 CaliforniaDefensive TD, 3 plays (Michigan State scores)Q2 Michigan StateResult not recordedQ2 CaliforniaTouchdown run, 3 playsQ2 Michigan StateInterception, 7 playsQ2 CaliforniaEnd of half, 1 playQ3 CaliforniaPunt, 7 playsQ3 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 4 playsQ3 CaliforniaTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ3 Michigan StatePunt, 5 playsQ3 CaliforniaPunt, 6 playsQ3 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 14 playsQ4 CaliforniaTouchdown pass, 9 playsQ4 Michigan StateField goal, 5 playsQ4 CaliforniaTouchdown run, 1 playQ4 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ4 CaliforniaPunt, 5 playsQ4 Michigan StateTurnover on downs, 5 playsQ4 CaliforniaEnd of game, 1 play
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. California drives left to right, Michigan State right to left.
  1. Q1 Michigan StatePunt, 10 plays, 18 yards
  2. Q1 CaliforniaPunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  3. Q1 Michigan StateDefensive TD, 3 plays (California scores), −4 yards
  4. Q1 CaliforniaResult not recorded, 5 yards
  5. Q1 Michigan StatePunt, 5 plays, 18 yards
  6. Q1 CaliforniaPunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  7. Q1 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  8. Q1 CaliforniaField goal, 13 plays, 66 yards
  9. Q2 Michigan StateMissed FG, 9 plays, 40 yards
  10. Q2 CaliforniaInterception, 4 plays, 62 yards
  11. Q2 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, −8 yards
  12. Q2 CaliforniaDefensive TD, 3 plays (Michigan State scores), 13 yards
  13. Q2 Michigan StateResult not recorded, 31 yards
  14. Q2 CaliforniaTouchdown run, 3 plays, 70 yards
  15. Q2 Michigan StateInterception, 7 plays, 69 yards
  16. Q2 CaliforniaEnd of half, 1 play, −2 yards
  17. Q3 CaliforniaPunt, 7 plays, 22 yards
  18. Q3 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 4 plays, 12 yards
  19. Q3 CaliforniaTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 76 yards
  20. Q3 Michigan StatePunt, 5 plays, 21 yards
  21. Q3 CaliforniaPunt, 6 plays, 33 yards
  22. Q3 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 14 plays, 97 yards
  23. Q4 CaliforniaTouchdown pass, 9 plays, 59 yards
  24. Q4 Michigan StateField goal, 5 plays, 59 yards
  25. Q4 CaliforniaTouchdown run, 1 play, 81 yards
  26. Q4 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 64 yards
  27. Q4 CaliforniaPunt, 5 plays, 12 yards
  28. Q4 Michigan StateTurnover on downs, 5 plays, 21 yards
  29. Q4 CaliforniaEnd of game, 1 play, −2 yards

Play by play

1st quarter7 drives, then California 7, Michigan State 0
Michigan State Punt, 10 plays
14:071st & 10 at own 34Javon Ringer rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 37.
14:072nd & 7 at own 37Javon Ringer rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 39.
13:353rd & 5 at own 39Brian Hoyer pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 11 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
11:491st & 10 at the 50Javon Ringer rush for 3 yards to the Cal 47.
12:322nd & 7 at opp 47Javon Ringer rush for 3 yards to the Cal 44.
12:003rd & 4 at opp 44California penalty 5 yard offside defense accepted, no play.
11:551st & 10 at opp 39Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to N/A.
11:492nd & 10 at opp 39Brian Hoyer pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 11 yards to the Cal 28 for a 1ST down.
11:491st & 10 at opp 28Michigan St penalty 15 yard illegal block accepted, no play.
10:561st & 25 at opp 43Michigan St penalty 15 yard pass interference accepted.
10:561st & 40 at own 42Javon Ringer rush for 10 yards to the Cal 48.
10:172nd & 30 at opp 48Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to B.J. Cunningham.
10:153rd & 30 at opp 48Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Javon Ringer.
10:154th & 30 at opp 48Aaron Bates punt for 24 yards, downed at the Cal 24.
California Punt, 3 plays
9:571st & 10 at own 24Shane Vereen pass incomplete to N/A.
9:452nd & 10 at own 24Kevin Riley pass complete to Jahvid Best for 1 yard to the Cal 25.
9:043rd & 9 at own 25Kevin Riley pass complete to Jahvid Best for 5 yards to the Cal 30.
8:254th & 4 at own 30Bryan Anger punt for 56 yards to the MchSt 14, no return.
Michigan State Defensive TD, 3 plays (California scores)
8:171st & 10 at own 14Javon Ringer rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 15.
7:442nd & 9 at own 15Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to B.J. Cunningham.
7:443rd & 9 at own 15Michigan St penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
7:413rd & 14 at own 10Brian Hoyer pass incomplete.
7:324th & 14 at own 10Team punt blocked by Brett Johnson, Bryant Nnabuife for 5 yards, to the MchSt 0 for a TOUCHDOWN.California 6, Michigan State 0
7:32David Seawright extra point GOOD.California 7, Michigan State 0
7:32Gior Tavecchio kickoff for 58 yards returned by Javon Ringer for 33 yards to the MchSt 45.
Michigan State Punt, 5 plays
7:191st & 10 at own 45Javon Ringer rush for 6 yards to the Cal 49.
6:522nd & 4 at opp 49Brian Hoyer pass complete to Mark Dell for 12 yards to the Cal 37 for a 1ST down.
6:251st & 10 at opp 37Javon Ringer rush for no gain to the Cal 37.
5:492nd & 10 at opp 37Javon Ringer rush for no gain to the Cal 37.
5:083rd & 10 at opp 37Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to N/A.
5:084th & 10 at opp 37Aaron Bates punt for 37 yards for a touchback.
California Punt, 3 plays
4:531st & 10 at own 20Jahvid Best rush for 4 yards to the Cal 24.
4:162nd & 6 at own 24Kevin Riley pass incomplete.
4:123rd & 6 at own 24Kevin Riley pass incomplete to N/A.
4:124th & 6 at own 24Bryan Anger punt for 59 yards to the MchSt 17, no return.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
3:541st & 10 at own 17Keshawn Martin rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 19.
3:162nd & 8 at own 19Javon Ringer rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 21.
2:333rd & 6 at own 21Brian Hoyer pass complete to Charlie Gantt for 3 yards to the MchSt 24.
2:334th & 3 at own 24Aaron Bates punt for 48 yards, returned by Sean Young for a loss of 3 yards to the Cal 25.
California Field goal, 13 plays
2:331st & 10 at own 25Michigan St penalty 5 yard offside defense accepted.
2:331st & 5 at own 30California penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
1:511st & 10 at own 25Jahvid Best rush for 4 yards to the Cal 29.
0:502nd & 6 at own 29Kevin Riley pass complete to LaReylle Cunningham for 6 yards to the Cal 35 for a 1ST down.
0:351st & 10 at own 35Jahvid Best rush for 4 yards to the Cal 39.
0:102nd & 6 at own 39Jahvid Best rush for 9 yards to the Cal 48 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:181st & 10 at own 48Jahvid Best rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Cal 47.
Q2 14:092nd & 11 at own 47Jahvid Best rush for 20 yards to the MchSt 33 for a 1ST down.
Q2 13:341st & 10 at opp 33Kevin Riley pass complete to Cameron Morrah for 2 yards to the MchSt 31.
Q2 12:442nd & 8 at opp 31Shane Vereen rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 28.
Q2 11:593rd & 5 at opp 28Kevin Riley pass complete to Cameron Morrah for 11 yards to the MchSt 17 for a 1ST down.
Q2 11:311st & 10 at opp 17Jahvid Best rush for 7 yards to the MchSt 10.
Q2 11:032nd & 3 at opp 10Jahvid Best rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 9.
Q2 10:243rd & 2 at opp 9Jahvid Best rush for no gain to the MchSt 9.
Q2 9:484th & 2 at opp 9David Seawright 26 yard field goal GOOD.California 10, Michigan State 0
Q2 9:48Gior Tavecchio kickoff for 38 yards returned by Kyle Smith for 6 yards to the MchSt 38.
2nd quarter7 drives, then California 17, Michigan State 7
Michigan State Missed FG, 9 plays
9:381st & 10 at own 38Brian Hoyer pass complete to Mark Dell for 9 yards to the MchSt 47.
9:122nd & 1 at own 47Javon Ringer rush for 4 yards to the Cal 49 for a 1ST down.
8:471st & 10 at opp 49Brian Hoyer pass complete to Mark Dell for 22 yards to the Cal 27 for a 1ST down.
8:181st & 10 at opp 27Javon Ringer rush for 6 yards to the Cal 21.
8:182nd & 4 at opp 21Javon Ringer rush for 2 yards to the Cal 21 out-of-bounds, California penalty 10 yard face mask accepted for a 1ST down.
7:211st & 0 at opp 9Michigan St penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
7:011st & 0 at opp 19Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Javon Ringer.
6:522nd & 0 at opp 19Javon Ringer rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Cal 22.
6:173rd & 0 at opp 22Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Mark Dell.
6:134th & 0 at opp 22Brett Swenson 39 yard field goal MISSED.
California Interception, 4 plays
6:131st & 10 at own 22Nate Longshore pass complete to Cameron Morrah for 50 yards to the MchSt 28 for a 1ST down.
4:281st & 10 at opp 28Nate Longshore pass complete to Jahvid Best for 10 yards to the MchSt 18 for a 1ST down.
5:061st & 10 at opp 18Nate Longshore pass complete to Sean Young for 2 yards to the MchSt 16.
4:282nd & 8 at opp 16Nate Longshore pass intercepted by Otis Wiley at the MchSt 0, returned for 53 yards to the Cal 47.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
4:281st & 10 at opp 47Brian Hoyer rush for no gain, fumbled, recovered by MchSt at the MchSt 45.
4:022nd & 18 at own 45Brian Hoyer pass incomplete.
4:023rd & 18 at own 45Brian Hoyer pass incomplete.
4:024th & 18 at own 45Aaron Bates punt for 42 yards, returned by Sean Young for no gain to the MchSt 45, California penalty 6 yard holding accepted.
California Defensive TD, 3 plays (Michigan State scores)
3:401st & 10 at own 7Jahvid Best rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Cal 4.
2:582nd & 13 at own 4Jahvid Best rush for 16 yards to the Cal 20 for a 1ST down.
2:301st & 10 at own 20Nate Longshore pass intercepted by Otis Wiley at the Cal 31, returned for 31 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.California 10, Michigan State 6
2:30Brett Swenson extra point GOOD.California 10, Michigan State 7
1:45Todd Boleski kickoff for 55 yards returned by Devin Bishop for 15 yards to the Cal 30.
California Touchdown run, 3 plays
2:001st & 10 at own 30Kevin Riley pass complete to Jahvid Best for 42 yards to the MchSt 28 for a 1ST down.
1:451st & 10 at opp 28Kevin Riley pass complete to Sean Young for 24 yards to the MchSt 4 for a 1ST down.
1:451st & 0 at opp 4Michigan St penalty 2 yard pass interference accepted, no play.
1:361st & goal at opp 2Jahvid Best rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.California 16, Michigan State 7
1:36David Seawright extra point GOOD.California 17, Michigan State 7
1:36Gior Tavecchio kickoff for 52 yards returned by Josh Rouse for 1 yard to the MchSt 19.
Michigan State Interception, 7 plays
1:131st & 10 at own 19Brian Hoyer rush for 9 yards to the MchSt 28.
1:112nd & 1 at own 28Brian Hoyer pass complete to Blair White for 5 yards to the MchSt 33 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
0:581st & 10 at own 33California penalty 5 yard offside defense accepted.
0:581st & 5 at own 38Brian Hoyer pass complete to Mark Dell for 18 yards to the Cal 44 for a 1ST down.
0:461st & 10 at opp 44Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Mark Dell.
0:462nd & 10 at opp 44Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 00:46.
0:462nd & 10 at opp 44California penalty 15 yard pass interference accepted, no play.
0:381st & 10 at opp 29Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Charlie Gantt.
0:312nd & 10 at opp 29Brian Hoyer pass complete to Javon Ringer for 17 yards to the Cal 12 for a 1ST down.
0:201st & 10 at opp 12Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 00:20.
0:141st & 10 at opp 12Brian Hoyer pass intercepted by Syd’Quan Thompson at the Cal 5, returned for no gain to the Cal 5.
California End of half, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at own 5Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Cal 3.
Q3 15:00Todd Boleski kickoff for 70 yards returned by Jahvid Best for 19 yards to the Cal 19.
3rd quarter6 drives, then California 24, Michigan State 14
California Punt, 7 plays
14:381st & 10 at own 19Jahvid Best rush for 6 yards to the Cal 25.
14:042nd & 4 at own 25Kevin Riley pass complete to Jahvid Best for 5 yards to the Cal 30 for a 1ST down.
13:401st & 10 at own 30Kevin Riley pass incomplete to N/A.
13:252nd & 10 at own 30Kevin Riley pass complete to Shane Vereen for 13 yards to the Cal 43 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
13:181st & 10 at own 43Kevin Riley pass incomplete to Shane Vereen.
13:032nd & 10 at own 43Kevin Riley pass complete to Shane Vereen for a loss of 2 yards to the Cal 41.
12:303rd & 12 at own 41Kevin Riley pass incomplete to N/A.
5:584th & 12 at own 41Bryan Anger punt blocked by Jesse Johnson for no gain to the Cal 12.
Michigan State Touchdown run, 4 plays
12:111st & 10 at opp 12Javon Ringer rush for 6 yards to the Cal 6.
11:392nd & 4 at opp 6Javon Ringer rush for 1 yard to the Cal 5.
11:013rd & 3 at opp 5Javon Ringer rush for 4 yards to the Cal 1 for a 1ST down.
10:431st & goal at opp 1Javon Ringer rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.California 17, Michigan State 14
10:43Brett Swenson extra point GOOD.
10:43Todd Boleski kickoff for 46 yards returned by Tracy Slocum for no gain to the Cal 24.
California Touchdown pass, 8 plays
10:291st & 10 at own 24Jahvid Best rush for 7 yards to the Cal 31.
9:552nd & 3 at own 31Jahvid Best rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Cal 30.
9:093rd & 4 at own 30Kevin Riley pass complete to Shane Vereen for 4 yards to the Cal 34 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
8:451st & 10 at own 34Jahvid Best rush for 2 yards to the Cal 36.
8:452nd & 8 at own 36Michigan St penalty 15 yard face mask accepted, no play.
8:151st & 10 at opp 49Kevin Riley pass complete to Shane Vereen for 1 yard to the MchSt 48 out-of-bounds.
6:392nd & 9 at opp 48Kevin Riley pass complete to Sean Young for 42 yards to the MchSt 6 for a 1ST down.
6:291st & goal at opp 6Shane Vereen rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 4.
5:582nd & goal at opp 4Kevin Riley pass complete to Cameron Morrah for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.California 23, Michigan State 14
5:58David Seawright extra point GOOD.California 24, Michigan State 14
5:58Gior Tavecchio kickoff for 49 yards returned by Javon Ringer for 13 yards to the MchSt 34.
Michigan State Punt, 5 plays
5:581st & 10 at own 34Javon Ringer rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 37.
5:122nd & 7 at own 37Javon Ringer rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 41 out-of-bounds.
5:123rd & 3 at own 41California penalty 7 yard pass interference accepted, no play.
4:541st & 10 at own 48Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Javon Ringer.
4:282nd & 10 at own 48Andre Anderson rush for a loss of 3 yards to the MchSt 45.
4:283rd & 13 at own 45Brian Hoyer pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 10 yards to the Cal 45.
4:284th & 3 at opp 45Aaron Bates punt for 37 yards, downed at the Cal 8.
California Punt, 6 plays
3:001st & 10 at own 8Shane Vereen rush for 4 yards to the Cal 12.
3:002nd & 6 at own 12Shane Vereen rush for 6 yards to the Cal 18 for a 1ST down.
2:181st & 10 at own 18Jahvid Best rush for 5 yards to the Cal 18, Michigan St penalty 15 yard face mask accepted for a 1ST down.
1:551st & 10 at own 38Jahvid Best rush for 3 yards to the Cal 41.
1:112nd & 7 at own 41Kevin Riley pass incomplete to LaReylle Cunningham.
1:063rd & 7 at own 41Kevin Riley pass incomplete to N/A.
1:064th & 7 at own 41Bryan Anger punt for 56 yards, downed at the MchSt 3.
Michigan State Touchdown run, 14 plays
1:061st & 10 at own 3Javon Ringer rush for no gain to the MchSt 3.
0:052nd & 10 at own 3Brian Hoyer pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 19 yards to the MchSt 22 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:531st & 10 at own 22Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to N/A.
Q4 14:492nd & 10 at own 22Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Javon Ringer.
Q4 14:493rd & 10 at own 22Brian Hoyer pass complete to Mark Dell for 24 yards to the MchSt 46 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:131st & 10 at own 46Javon Ringer rush for a loss of 4 yards to the MchSt 42.
Q4 13:272nd & 14 at own 42Javon Ringer rush for 7 yards to the MchSt 49.
Q4 13:273rd & 7 at own 49Brian Hoyer pass complete to Blair White for 11 yards to the Cal 40 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
Q4 12:281st & 10 at opp 40Javon Ringer rush for 1 yard to the Cal 39 out-of-bounds.
Q4 12:072nd & 9 at opp 39Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Mark Dell.
Q4 12:033rd & 9 at opp 39Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Charlie Gantt.
Q4 12:034th & 9 at opp 39California penalty 15 yard roughing the kicker accepted, no play.
Q4 11:441st & 10 at opp 24Javon Ringer rush for 1 yard to the Cal 23.
Q4 11:332nd & 9 at opp 23Brian Hoyer pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 13 yards to the Cal 10 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
Q4 10:451st & goal at opp 10Javon Ringer rush for 10 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.California 24, Michigan State 20
Q4 10:45Brett Swenson extra point GOOD.California 24, Michigan State 21
Q4 10:45Todd Boleski kickoff for 64 yards returned by Jahvid Best for 35 yards to the Cal 41 out-of-bounds.
4th quarter7 drives, then California 38, Michigan State 31
California Touchdown pass, 9 plays
10:231st & 10 at own 41Shane Vereen rush for no gain to the Cal 41.
9:522nd & 10 at own 41Shane Vereen rush for no gain to the Cal 41.
9:083rd & 10 at own 41Kevin Riley pass complete to Sean Young for 13 yards to the MchSt 46 for a 1ST down.
9:081st & 10 at opp 46Kevin Riley sacked by Cam Martin and Todd Anderson for a loss of 4 yards to the 50 yard line.
7:542nd & 14 at the 50Jahvid Best rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 49.
7:543rd & 13 at opp 49Kevin Riley pass complete to Cameron Morrah for 26 yards to the MchSt 23 for a 1ST down.
6:251st & 10 at opp 23Jahvid Best rush for 19 yards to the MchSt 4 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
9:081st & goal at opp 4Jahvid Best rush for a loss of 1 yard to the MchSt 5.
5:452nd & goal at opp 5Kevin Riley pass complete to Will Ta’ufo’ou for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.California 31, Michigan State 21
5:45David Seawright extra point GOOD.
5:45David Seawright kickoff for 59 yards returned by Javon Ringer for 13 yards to the MchSt 24.
Michigan State Field goal, 5 plays
5:321st & 10 at own 24Brian Hoyer pass complete to Mark Dell for 52 yards to the Cal 24 for a 1ST down.
5:301st & 10 at opp 24Timeout CALIFORNIA, clock 05:30.
5:251st & 10 at opp 24Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to B.J. Cunningham.
5:132nd & 10 at opp 24Javon Ringer rush for 7 yards to the Cal 17.
4:423rd & 3 at opp 17Brian Hoyer pass incomplete.
4:424th & 3 at opp 17Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 04:42.
4:384th & 3 at opp 17Brett Swenson 35 yard field goal GOOD.California 31, Michigan State 24
4:38Todd Boleski kickoff for 70 yards returned by Jahvid Best for 19 yards to the Cal 19.
California Touchdown run, 1 play
4:211st & 10 at own 19Shane Vereen rush for 81 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.California 37, Michigan State 24
4:21David Seawright extra point GOOD.California 38, Michigan State 24
4:21David Seawright kickoff for 53 yards returned by Javon Ringer for 19 yards to the MchSt 36.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 8 plays
4:091st & 10 at own 36Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to B.J. Cunningham.
4:092nd & 10 at own 36Brian Hoyer pass incomplete, broken up by Darian Hagan.
4:093rd & 10 at own 36Brian Hoyer pass complete to Mark Dell for 14 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
3:501st & 10 at the 50Brian Hoyer pass complete to Blair White for 5 yards to the Cal 45 out-of-bounds.
3:312nd & 5 at opp 45Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Mark Dell.
3:263rd & 5 at opp 45Brian Hoyer pass complete to Charlie Gantt for 16 yards to the Cal 29 for a 1ST down.
3:161st & 10 at opp 29Brian Hoyer pass incomplete.
3:092nd & 10 at opp 29Brian Hoyer pass complete to Mark Dell for 29 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.California 38, Michigan State 30
3:09Brett Swenson extra point GOOD.California 38, Michigan State 31
2:51Todd Boleski kickoff for 62 yards returned by Jahvid Best for 30 yards to the Cal 38.
California Punt, 5 plays
2:561st & 10 at own 38Shane Vereen rush for 3 yards to the Cal 41.
2:592nd & 7 at own 41Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 02:59.
2:512nd & 7 at own 41Jahvid Best rush for 9 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
2:151st & 10 at the 50Jahvid Best rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 46.
1:352nd & 6 at opp 46Jahvid Best rush for a loss of 6 yards to the Cal 48.
1:353rd & 12 at own 48Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 01:35.
1:253rd & 12 at own 48Shane Vereen rush for 2 yards to the 50 yard line.
0:484th & 10 at the 50Timeout CALIFORNIA, clock 00:48.
0:484th & 10 at the 50Bryan Anger punt for 21 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the MchSt 29.
Michigan State Turnover on downs, 5 plays
0:341st & 10 at own 29Brian Hoyer pass complete to Mark Dell for 21 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
0:271st & 10 at the 50Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Mark Dell, broken up by Darian Hagan.
0:222nd & 10 at the 50Brian Hoyer pass incomplete.
0:183rd & 10 at the 50Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Blair White.
0:184th & 10 at the 50Timeout CALIFORNIA, clock 00:18.
0:184th & 10 at the 50Brian Hoyer pass incomplete.
California End of game, 1 play
0:061st & 10 at the 50Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Cal 48.

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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Tied 2–⁠2 in four meetings.

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2008California 38, Michigan State 31
2002California 46, Michigan State 22
1958Michigan State 32, California 12
1957Michigan State 19, California 0

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