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Michigan State at Wisconsin

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Wisconsin beat Michigan State 38–⁠30. It was their 48th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 28–⁠20 as played.

AwayMichigan State6–⁠7 in 2009
30
HomeWisconsin10–⁠3 in 2009
38

Final at Camp Randall Stadium, MadisonTV: ESPNAttendance 80,123

At kickoff
63°F, partly cloudy, wind 3 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Dane County Regional-Truax Field Airport (KMSN), 10 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Michigan State07101330
Wisconsin71431438

Standouts

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Player stats

Michigan State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Kirk Cousins17/3420121
Keith Nichol7/1219522
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Glenn Winston952016
Keith Nichol125025
Larry Caper623013
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Keshawn Martin4139291
Mark Dell574124
Dion Sims359035
B.J. Cunningham554120

Wisconsin

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Scott Tolzien19/3124340
RushingCarYdsTDLong
John Clay32142118
Scott Tolzien520014
Zach Brown111808
Isaac Anderson114014
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Isaac Anderson366045
Garrett Graham558323
Nick Toon345119
Lance Kendricks435016
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Chris Maragos200
Mike Taylor100

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

Team stats

Michigan StateWisconsin
486Total yards436
408Passing yards243
90Rushing yards193
8.6Yards per pass7.8
4.1Yards per rush3.9
23First downs22
3–⁠11Third downs11–⁠18
1–⁠2Fourth downs0–⁠1
4Turnovers1
9–⁠54Penalties5–⁠34
13:23Possession22:25

Efficiency

Michigan StateWisconsin
44%Success rate46%
0.06EPA per play0.03
0.96Explosiveness0.87
0.02Rushing EPA−0.13
0.09Passing EPA0.31
36%Passing-down success39%
0.00First-down EPA−0.08
0.10Second-down EPA−0.20
0.15Third-down EPA0.57

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 62% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Wisconsin end zoneMichigan State end zoneQ1 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 WisconsinPunt, 3 playsQ1 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 WisconsinPunt, 6 playsQ1 Michigan StateInterception, 7 playsQ1 WisconsinTouchdown pass, 6 playsQ1 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 9 playsQ2 WisconsinTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ2 Michigan StateInterception, 3 playsQ2 WisconsinTouchdown run, 12 playsQ2 Michigan StatePunt, 2 playsQ2 WisconsinPunt, 3 playsQ2 Michigan StatePunt, 4 playsQ2 WisconsinEnd of half, 1 playQ3 WisconsinFumble, 3 playsQ3 Michigan StateField goal, 6 playsQ3 WisconsinField goal, 17 playsQ3 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 5 playsQ3 WisconsinTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ4 Michigan StateFumble, 4 playsQ4 WisconsinTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ4 Michigan StateTurnover on downs, 11 playsQ4 WisconsinTurnover on downs, 9 playsQ4 Michigan StateInterception, 6 playsQ4 WisconsinPunt, 3 playsQ4 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ4 WisconsinPunt, 3 playsQ4 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 1 playQ4 WisconsinResult not recorded, 1 play
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 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
  2. Q1 WisconsinPunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  3. Q1 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  4. Q1 WisconsinPunt, 6 plays, 14 yards
  5. Q1 Michigan StateInterception, 7 plays, 22 yards
  6. Q1 WisconsinTouchdown pass, 6 plays, 50 yards
  7. Q1 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 9 plays, 64 yards
  8. Q2 WisconsinTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 70 yards
  9. Q2 Michigan StateInterception, 3 plays, 12 yards
  10. Q2 WisconsinTouchdown run, 12 plays, 69 yards
  11. Q2 Michigan StatePunt, 2 plays, −6 yards
  12. Q2 WisconsinPunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  13. Q2 Michigan StatePunt, 4 plays, 19 yards
  14. Q2 WisconsinEnd of half, 1 play, 4 yards
  15. Q3 WisconsinFumble, 3 plays, 14 yards
  16. Q3 Michigan StateField goal, 6 plays, 19 yards
  17. Q3 WisconsinField goal, 17 plays, 50 yards
  18. Q3 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 70 yards
  19. Q3 WisconsinTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 68 yards
  20. Q4 Michigan StateFumble, 4 plays, 25 yards
  21. Q4 WisconsinTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 32 yards
  22. Q4 Michigan StateTurnover on downs, 11 plays, 43 yards
  23. Q4 WisconsinTurnover on downs, 9 plays, 43 yards
  24. Q4 Michigan StateInterception, 6 plays, 51 yards
  25. Q4 WisconsinPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  26. Q4 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 62 yards
  27. Q4 WisconsinPunt, 3 plays, −2 yards
  28. Q4 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 1 play, 91 yards
  29. Q4 WisconsinResult not recorded, 1 play, −1 yard

Play by play

1st quarter7 drives, then Wisconsin 7, Michigan State 0
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
14:441st & 10 at own 20Caulton Ray rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 21.
14:132nd & 9 at own 21Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to B.J. Cunningham.
14:083rd & 9 at own 21Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to B.J. Cunningham.
14:004th & 9 at own 21Aaron Bates punt for 37 yards to the MchSt 21, no return, MICHIGAN ST penalty 15 yard kick catching interference accepted.
Wisconsin Punt, 3 plays
13:551st & 10 at opp 43Scott Tolzien pass incomplete to Nick Toon.
13:212nd & 10 at opp 43Zach Brown rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 40.
13:113rd & 7 at opp 40Scott Tolzien pass incomplete.
12:574th & 7 at opp 40Brad Nortman punt for 37 yards, downed at the MchSt 3.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
12:501st & 10 at own 3Kirk Cousins pass complete to Andrew Hawken for 6 yards to the MchSt 9.
12:142nd & 4 at own 9Larry Caper rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 12.
11:433rd & 1 at own 12Larry Caper rush for a loss of 1 yard to the MchSt 11.
11:114th & 2 at own 11Aaron Bates punt for 46 yards, fair catch by David Gilreath at the Wisc 43.
Wisconsin Punt, 6 plays
10:321st & 10 at own 43Scott Tolzien pass complete to Nick Toon for 8 yards to the MchSt 49.
10:152nd & 2 at opp 49Zach Brown rush for a loss of 4 yards to the Wisc 47.
9:153rd & 6 at own 47Scott Tolzien pass complete to Lance Kendricks for 7 yards to the MchSt 46 for a 1ST down.
8:421st & 10 at opp 46John Clay rush for 5 yards to the MchSt 41.
8:152nd & 5 at opp 41John Clay rush for a loss of 4 yards to the MchSt 45.
7:533rd & 9 at opp 45Zach Brown rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 43.
7:214th & 7 at opp 43Brad Nortman punt for 43 yards for a touchback.
Michigan State Interception, 7 plays
7:091st & 10 at own 20Kirk Cousins pass complete to Blair White for 8 yards to the MchSt 28.
6:312nd & 2 at own 28Glenn Winston rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 29.
6:043rd & 1 at own 29Kirk Cousins rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 31 for a 1ST down.
5:391st & 10 at own 31Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Mark Dell.
5:232nd & 10 at own 31Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keshawn Martin for 5 yards to the MchSt 36.
5:083rd & 5 at own 36WISCONSIN penalty 4 yard pass interference accepted.
4:571st & 10 at own 40Kirk Cousins pass complete to Charlie Gantt for 2 yards to the MchSt 42.
4:272nd & 8 at own 42Kirk Cousins pass intercepted by Mike Taylor at the 50 yard line, returned for no gain to the 50 yard line.
Wisconsin Touchdown pass, 6 plays
4:001st & 10 at the 50Scott Tolzien rush for 14 yards to the MchSt 36 for a 1ST down.
3:181st & 10 at opp 36John Clay rush for 5 yards to the MchSt 31.
3:092nd & 5 at opp 31Zach Brown rush for 8 yards to the MchSt 23 for a 1ST down.
2:351st & 10 at opp 23Isaac Anderson rush for 14 yards to the MchSt 9 for a 1ST down.
1:581st & goal at opp 9John Clay rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 5.
1:262nd & 0 at opp 5WISCONSIN penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
1:222nd & goal at opp 15Scott Tolzien pass complete to Garrett Graham for 15 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Wisconsin 6, Michigan State 0
1:22Philip Welch extra point GOOD.Wisconsin 7, Michigan State 0
1:22Philip Welch kickoff for 70 yards returned by Glenn Winston for 36 yards to the MchSt 36.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 9 plays
1:001st & 10 at own 36Caulton Ray rush for a loss of 1 yard to the MchSt 35.
0:362nd & 11 at own 35Larry Caper rush for 13 yards to the MchSt 48 for a 1ST down.
0:011st & 10 at own 48Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 11 yards to the Wisc 41 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:551st & 10 at opp 41Glenn Winston rush for 16 yards to the Wisc 25 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:151st & 10 at opp 25Kirk Cousins pass complete to Mark Dell for 8 yards to the Wisc 17.
Q2 14:002nd & 2 at opp 17Glenn Winston rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 14 for a 1ST down.
Q2 13:161st & 10 at opp 14Kirk Cousins pass incomplete.
Q2 13:112nd & 10 at opp 14Kirk Cousins pass incomplete.
Q2 13:063rd & 10 at opp 14Kirk Cousins pass complete to Mark Dell for 14 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Wisconsin 7, Michigan State 6
Q2 13:06Brett Swenson extra point GOOD.Tied at 7
Q2 13:06Brett Swenson kickoff for 69 yards returned by David Gilreath for 29 yards to the Wisc 30.
2nd quarter7 drives, then Wisconsin 21, Michigan State 7
Wisconsin Touchdown pass, 8 plays
12:321st & 10 at own 30Scott Tolzien pass complete to Mickey Turner for 6 yards to the Wisc 36.
12:152nd & 4 at own 36Scott Tolzien pass complete to Lance Kendricks for 16 yards to the MchSt 48 for a 1ST down.
11:321st & 10 at opp 48Scott Tolzien pass incomplete to Nick Toon.
11:242nd & 10 at opp 48John Clay rush for 18 yards to the MchSt 30 for a 1ST down.
10:431st & 10 at opp 30Zach Brown rush for 8 yards to the MchSt 22.
10:002nd & 2 at opp 22Scott Tolzien rush for no gain to the MchSt 22.
9:323rd & 2 at opp 22Scott Tolzien pass complete to Isaac Anderson for 16 yards to the MchSt 6 for a 1ST down.
8:551st & goal at opp 6Scott Tolzien pass complete to Garrett Graham for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Wisconsin 13, Michigan State 7
8:55Philip Welch extra point GOOD.Wisconsin 14, Michigan State 7
8:55Philip Welch kickoff for 70 yards returned by Glenn Winston for 23 yards to the MchSt 23.
Michigan State Interception, 3 plays
8:401st & 10 at own 23Caulton Ray rush for no gain to the MchSt 23.
8:082nd & 10 at own 23Keith Nichol pass complete to Mark Dell for 12 yards to the MchSt 35 for a 1ST down.
7:371st & 10 at own 35Keith Nichol pass intercepted by Chris Maragos at the Wisc 31, returned for no gain to the Wisc 31.
Wisconsin Touchdown run, 12 plays
7:301st & 10 at own 31Scott Tolzien pass incomplete.
7:302nd & 10 at own 31MICHIGAN ST penalty 5 yard Encroachment accepted.
7:212nd & 5 at own 36Scott Tolzien pass complete to Lance Kendricks for 8 yards to the Wisc 44 for a 1ST down.
6:451st & 10 at own 44John Clay rush for 5 yards to the Wisc 49.
6:402nd & 5 at own 49WISCONSIN penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
5:582nd & 10 at own 44MICHIGAN ST penalty 10 yard pass interference accepted.
5:401st & 10 at opp 46Zach Brown rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 45.
5:152nd & 9 at opp 45Scott Tolzien pass incomplete.
4:473rd & 9 at opp 45Scott Tolzien pass complete to David Gilreath for 14 yards to the MchSt 31 for a 1ST down.
4:311st & 10 at opp 31Scott Tolzien pass complete to Isaac Anderson for 5 yards to the MchSt 26.
3:582nd & 5 at opp 26Scott Tolzien pass incomplete to Nick Toon.
3:523rd & 5 at opp 26Scott Tolzien pass complete to Garrett Graham for 5 yards to the MchSt 21 for a 1ST down.
3:201st & 10 at opp 21Scott Tolzien pass complete to Nick Toon for 18 yards to the MchSt 21, MICHIGAN ST penalty 2 yard face mask accepted for a 1ST down.
3:021st & goal at opp 1Scott Tolzien pass incomplete.
2:572nd & goal at opp 1John Clay rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Wisconsin 20, Michigan State 7
5:58Philip Welch extra point GOOD.Wisconsin 21, Michigan State 7
2:57Philip Welch kickoff for 70 yards returned by Glenn Winston for 21 yards to the MchSt 21.
Michigan State Punt, 2 plays
2:451st & 10 at own 21Larry Caper rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 22.
2:272nd & 9 at own 22Timeout WISCONSIN, clock 02:27.
1:582nd & 9 at own 22Kirk Cousins sacked for a loss of 7 yards to the MchSt 15.
1:403rd & 16 at own 15MICHIGAN ST penalty 0 yard illegal touching on Mark Dell accepted.
1:324th & 16 at own 15Aaron Bates punt for 37 yards, fair catch by David Gilreath at the Wisc 48.
Wisconsin Punt, 3 plays
1:261st & 10 at own 48Scott Tolzien pass incomplete to Isaac Anderson.
1:222nd & 10 at own 48Scott Tolzien pass incomplete to Garrett Graham.
1:183rd & 10 at own 48Scott Tolzien pass incomplete.
1:114th & 10 at own 48Brad Nortman punt for 36 yards, fair catch by Keshawn Martin at the MchSt 16.
Michigan State Punt, 4 plays
1:061st & 10 at own 16Kirk Cousins pass complete to Mark Dell for 16 yards to the MchSt 32 for a 1ST down.
1:021st & 10 at own 32Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Mark Dell.
0:552nd & 10 at own 32Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 3 yards to the MchSt 35.
0:523rd & 7 at own 35Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 00:52.
0:513rd & 7 at own 35Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Mark Dell.
0:434th & 7 at own 35Aaron Bates punt for 41 yards, returned by David Gilreath for 3 yards to the Wisc 27.
Wisconsin End of half, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at own 27Zach Brown rush for 4 yards to the Wisc 31.
Q3 15:00Brett Swenson kickoff for 66 yards returned by David Gilreath for 11 yards to the Wisc 15.
3rd quarter5 drives, then Wisconsin 24, Michigan State 17
Wisconsin Fumble, 3 plays
14:321st & 10 at own 15John Clay rush for 13 yards to the Wisc 28 for a 1ST down.
14:191st & 10 at own 28John Clay rush for 6 yards to the Wisc 34.
13:492nd & 4 at own 34Zach Brown rush for a loss of 5 yards, fumbled, recovered by MchSt at the Wisc 29.
Michigan State Field goal, 6 plays
13:401st & 10 at opp 29Larry Caper rush for 2 yards to the Wisc 27.
13:092nd & 8 at opp 27Glenn Winston rush for 14 yards to the Wisc 13 for a 1ST down.
12:391st & 10 at opp 13Glenn Winston rush for 6 yards to the Wisc 7.
12:102nd & 4 at opp 7Glenn Winston rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Wisc 10.
11:353rd & 7 at opp 10Kirk Cousins pass incomplete.
11:314th & 7 at opp 10Brett Swenson 28 yard field goal GOOD.Wisconsin 21, Michigan State 10
11:31Brett Swenson kickoff for 55 yards returned by Bradie Ewing for 12 yards to the Wisc 27.
Wisconsin Field goal, 17 plays
11:131st & 10 at own 27John Clay rush for 6 yards to the Wisc 33.
10:402nd & 4 at own 33John Clay rush for 2 yards to the Wisc 35.
10:083rd & 2 at own 35Scott Tolzien pass complete to Lance Kendricks for 4 yards to the Wisc 39 for a 1ST down.
9:351st & 10 at own 39John Clay rush for 2 yards to the Wisc 41.
8:572nd & 8 at own 41John Clay rush for 6 yards to the Wisc 47.
8:493rd & 2 at own 47John Clay rush for 5 yards to the MchSt 48 for a 1ST down.
8:151st & 10 at opp 48John Clay rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 44.
7:522nd & 6 at opp 44Zach Brown rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 42.
6:563rd & 4 at opp 42Scott Tolzien pass complete to Zach Brown for 12 yards to the MchSt 42, WISCONSIN penalty 10 yard illegal block accepted.
6:563rd & 2 at opp 40Timeout WISCONSIN, clock 06:56.
6:463rd & 2 at opp 40John Clay rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 38 for a 1ST down.
6:191st & 10 at opp 38John Clay rush for 5 yards to the MchSt 33.
5:492nd & 5 at opp 33John Clay rush for no gain to the MchSt 33.
5:113rd & 5 at opp 33Scott Tolzien pass complete to Garrett Graham for 9 yards to the MchSt 24 for a 1ST down.
4:341st & 10 at opp 24John Clay rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 23.
4:012nd & 9 at opp 23Scott Tolzien pass incomplete.
3:563rd & 9 at opp 23Scott Tolzien pass incomplete.
3:514th & 9 at opp 23Philip Welch 41 yard field goal GOOD.Wisconsin 24, Michigan State 10
3:51Philip Welch kickoff for 67 yards returned by Glenn Winston for 27 yards to the MchSt 30.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 5 plays
3:371st & 10 at own 30Kirk Cousins pass complete to Andrew Hawken for 9 yards to the MchSt 39.
2:562nd & 1 at own 39Glenn Winston rush for 12 yards to the Wisc 49 for a 1ST down.
2:281st & 10 at opp 49Kirk Cousins pass complete to Brian Linthicum for 27 yards to the Wisc 22 for a 1ST down.
2:141st & 10 at opp 22Glenn Winston rush for 2 yards to the Wisc 20.
1:252nd & 8 at opp 20Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 20 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Wisconsin 24, Michigan State 16
1:25Brett Swenson extra point GOOD.Wisconsin 24, Michigan State 17
1:25Brett Swenson kickoff for 70 yards returned by David Gilreath for 32 yards to the Wisc 32.
Wisconsin Touchdown pass, 4 plays
1:101st & 10 at own 32Scott Tolzien pass complete to Isaac Anderson for 45 yards to the MchSt 23 for a 1ST down.
0:381st & 10 at opp 23John Clay rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 22.
0:002nd & 9 at opp 22John Clay rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 19.
Q4 14:563rd & 6 at opp 19Scott Tolzien pass complete to Nick Toon for 19 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Wisconsin 30, Michigan State 17
Q4 14:56Philip Welch extra point GOOD.Wisconsin 31, Michigan State 17
Q4 14:56Philip Welch kickoff for 70 yards returned by Glenn Winston for 14 yards to the Wisc 30, MICHIGAN ST penalty 7 yard holding accepted.
4th quarter10 drives, then Wisconsin 38, Michigan State 30
Michigan State Fumble, 4 plays
14:421st & 10 at own 7Kirk Cousins pass complete to Andrew Hawken for 10 yards to the MchSt 17 for a 1ST down.
14:151st & 10 at own 17Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Blair White.
14:092nd & 10 at own 17Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 14 yards to the MchSt 31 for a 1ST down.
13:411st & 10 at own 31Glenn Winston rush for 1 yard, fumbled, recovered by Wisc J.J. Watt at the MchSt 32.
Wisconsin Touchdown pass, 3 plays
13:311st & 10 at opp 32John Clay rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 30.
12:242nd & 8 at opp 30John Clay rush for 7 yards to the MchSt 23.
12:143rd & 1 at opp 23Scott Tolzien pass complete to Garrett Graham for 23 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Wisconsin 37, Michigan State 17
12:14Philip Welch extra point GOOD.Wisconsin 38, Michigan State 17
12:14Philip Welch kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Michigan State Turnover on downs, 11 plays
12:041st & 10 at own 20Larry Caper rush for 5 yards to the MchSt 25.
11:362nd & 5 at own 25Kirk Cousins pass incomplete.
11:363rd & 5 at own 25MICHIGAN ST penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
11:293rd & 10 at own 20Kirk Cousins pass complete to Dion Sims for 35 yards to the Wisc 45 for a 1ST down.
11:051st & 10 at opp 45Kirk Cousins pass complete to Dion Sims for 5 yards to the Wisc 40.
10:502nd & 5 at opp 40Kirk Cousins pass incomplete.
10:423rd & 5 at opp 40Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Blair White.
10:384th & 5 at opp 40Kirk Cousins pass complete to Chris D. Rucker for 8 yards to the Wisc 32 for a 1ST down.
10:231st & 10 at opp 32Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to B.J. Cunningham.
10:202nd & 10 at opp 32Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Blair White.
10:153rd & 10 at opp 32Kirk Cousins pass incomplete.
10:104th & 10 at opp 32Kirk Cousins sacked for a loss of 5 yards to the Wisc 37.
Wisconsin Turnover on downs, 9 plays
10:021st & 10 at own 37Scott Tolzien rush for 5 yards to the Wisc 42.
9:232nd & 5 at own 42John Clay rush for 16 yards to the MchSt 42 for a 1ST down.
8:561st & 10 at opp 42Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 08:56.
8:571st & 10 at opp 42John Clay rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 40.
8:142nd & 8 at opp 40John Clay rush for 7 yards to the MchSt 33.
7:443rd & 1 at opp 33John Clay rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 29 for a 1ST down.
7:061st & 10 at opp 29Zach Brown rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 27.
6:352nd & 8 at opp 27Scott Tolzien rush for no gain to the MchSt 27.
5:553rd & 8 at opp 27Timeout WISCONSIN, clock 05:55.
5:493rd & 8 at opp 27Scott Tolzien pass complete to David Gilreath for 7 yards to the MchSt 20.
Michigan State Interception, 6 plays
5:201st & 10 at own 20MICHIGAN ST penalty 4 yard false start accepted.
5:201st & 10 at own 21MICHIGAN ST penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
5:101st & 15 at own 16Keith Nichol pass complete to Mark Dell for 24 yards to the MchSt 40 for a 1ST down.
4:581st & 10 at own 40Keith Nichol pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 6 yards to the MchSt 46.
4:142nd & 4 at own 46Keith Nichol rush for 25 yards to the Wisc 29 for a 1ST down.
4:081st & 10 at opp 29Keith Nichol pass incomplete.
4:022nd & 10 at opp 29Keith Nichol pass incomplete to Mark Dell, broken up by Aaron Henry.
Wisconsin Punt, 3 plays
3:451st & 10 at own 20John Clay rush for 1 yard to the Wisc 21.
3:072nd & 9 at own 21John Clay rush for 6 yards to the Wisc 27.
2:583rd & 3 at own 27Scott Tolzien rush for 1 yard to the Wisc 28.
2:584th & 2 at own 28Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 02:58.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 4 plays
2:401st & 10 at own 38Keith Nichol pass complete to Dion Sims for 19 yards to the Wisc 43 for a 1ST down.
2:311st & 10 at opp 43Keith Nichol pass incomplete to Blair White.
2:232nd & 10 at opp 43Keith Nichol pass complete to Keshawn Martin for 28 yards to the Wisc 15 for a 1ST down.
2:071st & 10 at opp 15Keith Nichol pass complete to Keshawn Martin for 15 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Wisconsin 38, Michigan State 23
2:07Two-point conversion attempt, Keith Nichol pass FAILED.
1:55Brett Swenson on-side kick recovered by WISCONSIN at the MchSt 41.
Wisconsin Punt, 3 plays
1:501st & 10 at opp 41Zach Brown rush for a loss of 4 yards to the MchSt 45.
1:192nd & 14 at opp 45John Clay rush for 5 yards to the MchSt 40.
1:193rd & 9 at opp 40Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 01:19.
1:113rd & 9 at opp 40John Clay rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 38.
0:344th & 7 at opp 38WISCONSIN penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
0:274th & 12 at opp 43Brad Nortman punt for 34 yards, fair catch by Keshawn Martin at the MchSt 9.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 1 play
0:151st & 10 at own 9Keith Nichol pass complete to Keshawn Martin for 91 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Wisconsin 38, Michigan State 29
0:151st & 0 at opp 3MICHIGAN ST penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
0:15Brett Swenson extra point GOOD.Wisconsin 38, Michigan State 30
0:15Brett Swenson kickoff for 39 yards returned by David Gilreath for no gain to the Wisc 31.
Wisconsin Result not recorded, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at own 31Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Wisc 30.

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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