Final at Spartan Stadium, East LansingTV: BTNAttendance 73,910
At kickoff
61°F, clear, wind 17 mph from the southwest, gusts to 25 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Capital City Airport (KLAN), 11 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff
Scoring by quarter
Team
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Final
Western Michigan
0
0
7
7
14
Michigan State
21
14
0
14
49
Standouts
No. 8PassingKirk Cousins22 of 25, 353 yards, 2 TDMichigan State
No. 32RushingAshton Leggett14 carries, 110 yards, 4 TDMichigan State
No. 2ReceivingMark Dell5 catches, 97 yardsMichigan State
From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.
Team stats
Western Michigan
Michigan State
211
Total yards
602
140
Passing yards
389
94
Rushing yards
219
3.0
Yards per pass
10.9
5.9
Yards per rush
5.1
11
First downs
30
0–13
Third downs
3–12
1–2
Fourth downs
2–2
1
Turnovers
0
7–56
Penalties
4–30
13:23
Possession
22:20
Efficiency
Western Michigan
Michigan State
23%
Success rate
45%
−0.24
EPA per play
0.16
0.97
Explosiveness
1.02
−0.25
Rushing EPA
−0.17
−0.23
Passing EPA
0.52
14%
Passing-down success
33%
−0.27
First-down EPA
0.07
−0.11
Second-down EPA
0.43
−0.45
Third-down EPA
−0.22
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)
Michigan State 71% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
Every drive
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Michigan State drives left to right, Western Michigan right to left.
1st quarter8 drives, then Michigan State 21, Western Michigan 0
Michigan State Touchdown run, 3 plays
15:00
1st & 10 at own 20
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Blair White for 9 yards to the MchSt 29, tackled by Jamail Berry.
15:00
2nd & 1 at own 29
Edwin Baker rush for no gain to the MchSt 29, tackled by Freddie Bishop.
13:39
3rd & 1 at own 29
Ashton Leggett rush for 71 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 6, Western Michigan 0
13:39
Brett Swenson extra point GOOD.Michigan State 7, Western Michigan 0
13:39
Brett Swenson kickoff for 60 yards returned by Brandon West, tackled by Trenton Robinson and Steve Gardiner for 21 yards to the WMich 31, tackled by Trenton Robinson and Steve Gardiner.
Western Michigan Fumble, 5 plays
13:34
1st & 10 at own 31
Tim Hiller pass incomplete to Glenis Thompson.
13:34
2nd & 10 at own 31
Tim Hiller pass complete to Robert Arnheim for 11 yards to the WMich 42, tackled by Brandon Denson out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
13:34
1st & 10 at own 42
Tim Hiller pass complete to Matt Stevens for 3 yards to the WMich 45.
13:34
2nd & 7 at own 45
Glenis Thompson rush for 1 yard to the WMich 46, tackled by Eric Gordon and Kevin Pickelman.
13:34
3rd & 6 at own 46
Tim Hiller sacked by Greg Jones and Trevor Anderson for a loss of 6 yards, fumbled, recovered by MchSt Johnathan Strayhorn at the WMich 40.
Michigan State Touchdown run, 8 plays
11:39
1st & 10 at opp 40
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Brian Linthicum for 15 yards to the WMich 25, tackled by Mario Armstrong and Jamail Berry for a 1ST down.
11:39
1st & 10 at opp 25
Edwin Baker rush for 3 yards to the WMich 22, tackled by Austin Pritchard and David Lewis.
11:39
2nd & 7 at opp 22
Ashton Leggett rush for 1 yard to the WMich 21, tackled by Mitch Zajac.
11:39
3rd & 6 at opp 21
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Blair White for 8 yards to the WMich 13, tackled by David Lewis and Mario Armstrong for a 1ST down.
11:39
1st & 10 at opp 13
Edwin Baker rush for no gain to the WMich 13, tackled by Justin Braska and Austin Pritchard.
11:39
2nd & 10 at opp 13
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Mark Dell for 6 yards to the WMich 7, tackled by Andy Dorcely out-of-bounds.
11:39
3rd & 4 at opp 7
WESTRN MICHIGAN penalty 4 yard roughing passer accepted, no play.
7:32
1st & goal at opp 3
Ashton Leggett rush for 1 yard to the WMich 2, tackled by Justin Braska.
7:32
2nd & goal at opp 2
Ashton Leggett rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 13, Western Michigan 0
7:32
Brett Swenson extra point GOOD.Michigan State 14, Western Michigan 0
7:32
Brett Swenson kickoff for 55 yards returned by Brandon West for 16 yards to the WMich 31.
Western Michigan Punt, 5 plays
7:28
1st & 10 at own 31
Tim Hiller pass complete to Brandon West for 8 yards to the WMich 39, tackled by Chris L. Rucker out-of-bounds.
7:28
2nd & 2 at own 39
Tim Hiller pass complete to Robert Arnheim for 5 yards to the WMich 44, tackled by Kendell Davis-Clark for a 1ST down.
7:28
1st & 10 at own 44
Tim Hiller pass complete to Chleb Ravenell for 7 yards to the MchSt 49, tackled by Greg Jones.
7:28
2nd & 3 at opp 49
Tim Hiller pass incomplete to Robert Arnheim.
7:28
3rd & 3 at opp 49
Tim Hiller pass incomplete to N/A.
7:28
4th & 3 at opp 49
Ben Armer punt for 39 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the MchSt 10.
Michigan State Punt, 4 plays
5:29
1st & 10 at own 10
Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 10 yards to the MchSt 20, tackled by Andy Dorcely for a 1ST down.
5:29
1st & 10 at own 20
Edwin Baker rush for a loss of 1 yard to the MchSt 19, tackled by Deauntay Legrier.
5:29
2nd & 11 at own 19
Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to B.J. Cunningham.
5:29
3rd & 11 at own 19
Kirk Cousins sacked by Justin Braska for a loss of 5 yards to the MchSt 14.
3:32
4th & 16 at own 14
Aaron Bates punt for 38 yards, returned by Robert Arnheim for 11 yards to the MchSt 41, tackled by Ross Weaver.
Western Michigan Punt, 2 plays
3:32
1st & 10 at opp 41
Tim Hiller pass incomplete to N/A.
3:32
2nd & 10 at opp 41
WESTRN MICHIGAN penalty 0 yard illegal touching accepted, no play.
3:32
3rd & 10 at opp 41
Tim Hiller pass incomplete to Matt Stevens.
3:32
4th & 10 at opp 41
Ben Armer punt for 34 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the MchSt 7.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 5 plays
2:41
1st & 10 at own 7
Edwin Baker rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 11, tackled by Freddie Bishop.
2:41
2nd & 6 at own 11
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Mark Dell for 48 yards to the WMich 41, tackled by David Lewis for a 1ST down.
Keshawn Martin rush for 1 yard to the WMich 25, tackled by Mario Armstrong.
2:41
2nd & 9 at opp 25
Keith Nichol pass incomplete to Mark Dell.
2:41
3rd & 9 at opp 25
WESTRN MICHIGAN penalty 12 yard roughing passer accepted, no play.
0:49
1st & 10 at opp 13
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Garrett Celek for 13 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 20, Western Michigan 0
0:49
Brett Swenson extra point GOOD.Michigan State 21, Western Michigan 0
0:49
Brett Swenson kickoff for 60 yards returned by Brandon West, tackled by Kendell Davis-Clark for 38 yards to the WMich 48, tackled by Kendell Davis-Clark.
Western Michigan Punt, 3 plays
0:42
1st & 10 at own 48
Tim Hiller pass complete to Blake Hammond for a loss of 4 yards to the WMich 44, tackled by Brandon Denson.
0:42
2nd & 14 at own 44
Tim Hiller pass incomplete to Robert Arnheim.
Q2 15:00
3rd & 14 at own 44
Tim Hiller sacked by Greg Jones for a loss of 10 yards to the WMich 34.
Q2 15:00
4th & 24 at own 34
Ben Armer punt for 38 yards, returned by Keshawn Martin for 5 yards to the MchSt 33, tackled by Jamail Berry.
2nd quarter10 drives, then Michigan State 35, Western Michigan 0
Michigan State Punt, 5 plays
14:12
1st & 10 at own 33
Edwin Baker rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 36, tackled by Damond Smith.
14:12
2nd & 7 at own 36
Ashton Leggett rush for 19 yards to the WMich 45, tackled by Mario Armstrong for a 1ST down.
14:12
1st & 10 at opp 45
Dion Sims rush for a loss of 2 yards to the WMich 47, tackled by Mitch Zajac.
14:12
2nd & 12 at opp 47
Edwin Baker rush for 3 yards to the WMich 44, tackled by Damond Smith and Justin Braska.
14:12
3rd & 9 at opp 44
Keith Nichol pass incomplete to Mark Dell.
14:12
4th & 9 at opp 44
Aaron Bates punt for 33 yards, fair catch by Robert Arnheim at the WMich 11.
Western Michigan Punt, 3 plays
11:50
1st & 10 at own 11
Glenis Thompson rush for 4 yards to the WMich 15, tackled by Brandon Denson and Kendell Davis-Clark.
11:50
2nd & 6 at own 15
Tim Hiller pass complete to Robert Arnheim for 3 yards to the WMich 18, tackled by Jeremy Ware.
11:50
3rd & 3 at own 18
Brandon West rush for 2 yards to the WMich 20, tackled by Eric Gordon and Greg Jones.
11:50
4th & 1 at own 20
Ben Armer punt for 43 yards, returned by Keshawn Martin, tackled by Chris Prom out-of-bounds.
Michigan State Missed FG, 5 plays
9:38
1st & 10 at opp 47
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Blair White for 21 yards to the WMich 26 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
9:38
1st & 10 at opp 26
Ashton Leggett rush for 5 yards to the WMich 21, tackled by Jamail Berry.
9:38
2nd & 5 at opp 21
Edwin Baker rush for no gain to the WMich 21, tackled by Drew Nowak and Cody Cielenski.
9:38
3rd & 5 at opp 21
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Blair White for 1 yard to the WMich 20, tackled by Andy Dorcely.
7:21
4th & 4 at opp 20
Timeout Michigan State, clock 07:21.
7:16
4th & 4 at opp 20
Brett Swenson 37 yard field goal MISSED.
Western Michigan Punt, 3 plays
7:16
1st & 10 at own 20
Glenis Thompson rush for 3 yards to the WMich 23, tackled by Blake Treadwell.
7:16
2nd & 7 at own 23
Tim Hiller sacked by Trevor Anderson for a loss of 7 yards to the WMich 16.
7:16
3rd & 14 at own 16
Tim Hiller pass incomplete to Brandon West, broken up by Eric Gordon.
7:16
4th & 14 at own 16
Ben Armer punt for 32 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the WMich 48.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 1 play
5:35
1st & 10 at opp 48
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keshawn Martin for 48 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 27, Western Michigan 0
5:35
Brett Swenson extra point GOOD.Michigan State 28, Western Michigan 0
5:35
Brett Swenson kickoff for 61 yards returned by Brandon West, tackled by Ashton Henderson and Greg Jones for 16 yards to the WMich 25, tackled by Ashton Henderson and Greg Jones.
Western Michigan Punt, 4 plays
5:30
1st & 10 at own 25
Tim Hiller pass complete to Blake Hammond for 11 yards to the WMich 36, tackled by Brandon Denson out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
5:30
1st & 10 at own 36
Tim Hiller pass incomplete to Matt Stevens.
5:30
2nd & 10 at own 36
MICHIGAN ST penalty 5 yard offside defense accepted, no play.
Tim Hiller pass incomplete to Robert Arnheim, broken up by Ross Weaver.
5:30
4th & 10 at own 36
Ben Armer punt for 49 yards, returned by Keshawn Martin for 8 yards to the MchSt 23, tackled by Tom Harrington and Brooks Bunbury.
Michigan State Punt, 5 plays
4:26
1st & 10 at own 23
Ashton Leggett rush for no gain to the MchSt 23, tackled by Justin Braska and Austin Pritchard.
4:26
2nd & 10 at own 23
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Blair White for 17 yards to the MchSt 40, tackled by Jamail Berry for a 1ST down.
4:26
1st & 10 at own 40
Edwin Baker rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 41, tackled by Deauntay Legrier and Vernon Stewart.
4:26
2nd & 9 at own 41
Keith Nichol pass complete to Ashton Leggett for 2 yards to the MchSt 43, tackled by Austin Pritchard.
4:26
3rd & 7 at own 43
Keith Nichol pass incomplete to Mark Dell, broken up by David Lewis.
4:26
4th & 7 at own 43
Aaron Bates punt for 38 yards, fair catch by Robert Arnheim at the WMich 19.
Western Michigan Punt, 3 plays
1:55
1st & 10 at own 19
Tim Hiller pass incomplete to Jordan White.
1:55
2nd & 10 at own 19
Tim Hiller pass incomplete to Trey Smith.
1:45
3rd & 10 at own 19
Timeout Michigan State, clock 01:45.
1:45
3rd & 10 at own 19
Tim Hiller pass incomplete to Jordan White.
1:45
4th & 10 at own 19
Ben Armer punt for 35 yards, fair catch by Keshawn Martin at the MchSt 46.
Michigan State Touchdown run, 6 plays
1:32
1st & 10 at own 46
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keshawn Martin for 6 yards to the WMich 48, tackled by Deshon Lawrence out-of-bounds.
1:32
2nd & 4 at opp 48
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Ashton Leggett for 8 yards to the WMich 40 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
1:32
1st & 10 at opp 40
Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to B.J. Cunningham, broken up by Justin Braska.
1:32
2nd & 10 at opp 40
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Brian Linthicum for 24 yards to the WMich 16, tackled by Jamail Berry for a 1ST down.
1:32
1st & 10 at opp 16
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Brian Linthicum for 15 yards to the WMich 1, tackled by Jamail Berry for a 1ST down.
0:26
1st & goal at opp 1
Ashton Leggett rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 34, Western Michigan 0
0:26
Brett Swenson extra point GOOD.Michigan State 35, Western Michigan 0
0:26
1st & 0 at own 30
MICHIGAN ST penalty 5 yard offside accepted, no play.
0:26
Brett Swenson kickoff for 75 yards for a touchback.
Western Michigan End of half, 1 play
0:19
1st & 10 at own 20
Brandon West rush for 5 yards to the WMich 25, tackled by Eric Gordon and Ishmyl Johnson.
Q3 15:00
Brett Swenson kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
3rd quarter7 drives, then Michigan State 35, Western Michigan 7
Western Michigan Touchdown run, 1 play
14:46
1st & 10 at own 20
Brandon West rush for 80 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 35, Western Michigan 6
14:46
John Potter extra point GOOD.Michigan State 35, Western Michigan 7
14:46
John Potter kickoff for 59 yards returned by Keshawn Martin, tackled by Brooks Bunbury for 9 yards to the MchSt 20, tackled by Brooks Bunbury.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
14:40
1st & 10 at own 20
Keith Nichol pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 3 yards to the MchSt 23, tackled by Justin Braska.
14:40
2nd & 7 at own 23
Ashton Leggett rush for no gain to the MchSt 23, tackled by Drew Nowak.
14:40
3rd & 7 at own 23
Keith Nichol sacked by Justin Braska for a loss of 1 yard to the MchSt 22.
14:40
4th & 8 at own 22
Aaron Bates punt for 53 yards, returned by Robert Arnheim for 26 yards to the MchSt 49, tackled by Chris L. Rucker.
Western Michigan Punt, 3 plays
12:35
1st & 10 at opp 49
Brandon West rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 46, tackled by Greg Jones and Eric Gordon.
12:35
2nd & 7 at opp 46
Brandon West rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 44, tackled by Greg Jones and Eric Gordon.
12:35
3rd & 5 at opp 44
Tim Hiller pass incomplete to Trey Smith.
12:35
4th & 5 at opp 44
Ben Armer punt for 32 yards, returned by Keshawn Martin for 9 yards to the MchSt 21, tackled by Chris Prom.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
10:59
1st & 10 at own 21
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Brian Linthicum for 7 yards to the MchSt 28, tackled by David Lewis.
10:59
2nd & 3 at own 28
Edwin Baker rush for a loss of 1 yard to the MchSt 27, tackled by Mitch Zajac.
10:59
3rd & 4 at own 27
Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Blair White.
10:59
4th & 4 at own 27
Aaron Bates punt for 44 yards, returned by Robert Arnheim for a loss of 2 yards to the WMich 32, tackled by Ross Weaver, MICHIGAN ST penalty 5 yard illegal procedure accepted.
Western Michigan Punt, 4 plays
9:30
1st & 10 at own 32
Tim Hiller pass complete to Blake Hammond for 11 yards to the WMich 43, tackled by Greg Jones and Kendell Davis-Clark for a 1ST down.
Ben Armer punt for 48 yards, returned by Keshawn Martin for a loss of 1 yard to the MchSt 13, tackled by Brooks Bunbury.
Michigan State Punt, 7 plays
8:13
1st & 10 at own 13
Keshawn Martin rush for 7 yards to the MchSt 20 out-of-bounds.
8:13
2nd & 3 at own 20
Ashton Leggett rush for a loss of 1 yard to the MchSt 19, tackled by Deauntay Legrier and Austin Pritchard.
8:13
3rd & 4 at own 19
Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 8 yards to the MchSt 27, tackled by Doug Wiggins for a 1ST down.
8:13
1st & 10 at own 27
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Charlie Gantt for 20 yards to the MchSt 47, tackled by Andy Dorcely for a 1ST down.
8:13
1st & 10 at own 47
Ashton Leggett rush for no gain to the MchSt 47, tackled by Cody Cielenski and Mitch Zajac.
8:13
2nd & 10 at own 47
Keith Nichol pass complete to Mark Dell for 8 yards to the WMich 45.
8:13
3rd & 2 at opp 45
Keith Nichol pass incomplete to Blair White.
8:13
4th & 2 at opp 45
Aaron Bates punt for 25 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the WMich 20.
Western Michigan Touchdown pass, 11 plays
8:13
1st & 10 at own 20
Brandon West rush for 3 yards to the WMich 23, tackled by Jon Misch.
4:48
2nd & 7 at own 23
Tim Hiller pass complete to Robert Arnheim for 9 yards to the WMich 32, tackled by Jeremy Ware for a 1ST down.
4:48
1st & 10 at own 32
Tim Hiller pass complete to Brandon West for 8 yards to the WMich 40, tackled by Jeremy Ware.
4:48
2nd & 2 at own 40
Glenis Thompson rush for 6 yards to the WMich 46, tackled by Jeremy Ware and Kendell Davis-Clark for a 1ST down.
4:48
1st & 10 at own 46
Glenis Thompson rush for 2 yards to the WMich 48, tackled by Jon Misch.
4:48
2nd & 8 at own 48
Tim Hiller pass complete to Jordan White for 10 yards to the MchSt 42, tackled by Eric Gordon for a 1ST down.
4:48
1st & 10 at opp 42
MICHIGAN ST penalty 15 yard pass interference accepted, no play.
4:48
1st & 10 at opp 27
Brandon West rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 24, tackled by Ross Weaver and Jon Misch.
4:48
2nd & 7 at opp 24
Tim Hiller pass incomplete to Jordan White.
4:48
3rd & 7 at opp 24
Tim Hiller pass incomplete to Robert Arnheim.
4:48
4th & 7 at opp 24
Tim Hiller pass complete to Robert Arnheim for 12 yards to the MchSt 12, tackled by Ross Weaver for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:54
1st & 10 at opp 12
Tim Hiller pass complete to Blake Hammond for 12 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 35, Western Michigan 14
Q4 14:54
John Potter extra point GOOD.
Q4 14:54
John Potter kickoff for 69 yards returned by Keshawn Martin, tackled by Josh Price for 19 yards to the MchSt 20, tackled by Josh Price.
4th quarter5 drives, then Michigan State 49, Western Michigan 14
Michigan State Touchdown run, 7 plays
14:54
1st & 10 at own 20
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Mark Dell for 14 yards to the MchSt 34 for a 1ST down.
14:54
1st & 10 at own 34
Ashton Leggett rush for a loss of 4 yards to the MchSt 30, tackled by Mitch Zajac.
14:54
2nd & 14 at own 30
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Charlie Gantt for 20 yards to the 50 yard line, tackled by Damond Smith and Mario Armstrong for a 1ST down.
14:54
1st & 10 at the 50
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Blair White for 14 yards to the WMich 36, tackled by Mario Armstrong for a 1ST down.
14:54
1st & 10 at opp 36
Ashton Leggett rush for 2 yards to the WMich 34, tackled by Deauntay Legrier and Weston Peiffer.
14:54
2nd & 8 at opp 34
Kirk Cousins pass complete to Mark Dell for 21 yards to the WMich 13 for a 1ST down.
11:30
1st & 10 at opp 13
Ashton Leggett rush for 13 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 42, Western Michigan 14
11:30
Brett Swenson extra point GOOD, WESTRN MICHIGAN penalty offside defense declined.
11:30
Brett Swenson kickoff for 60 yards returned by Brandon West, tackled by Jon Misch for 39 yards to the WMich 49, tackled by Jon Misch.
Western Michigan Turnover on downs, 4 plays
11:30
1st & 10 at own 49
Tim Hiller pass incomplete to Jordan White.
11:19
2nd & 10 at own 49
Tim Hiller pass incomplete to Robert Arnheim.
11:19
3rd & 10 at own 49
Tim Hiller pass complete to Blake Hammond for 5 yards to the MchSt 46, tackled by Chris L. Rucker.
11:19
4th & 5 at opp 46
Tim Hiller pass incomplete to Robert Arnheim.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 9 plays
10:21
1st & 10 at own 47
Keshawn Martin rush for 5 yards to the WMich 48, tackled by Drew Nowak and Freddie Bishop.
10:21
2nd & 5 at opp 48
Edwin Baker rush for 7 yards to the WMich 41, tackled by Mario Armstrong and Ryan Byrne for a 1ST down.
10:21
1st & 10 at opp 41
Edwin Baker rush for 15 yards to the WMich 26, tackled by Mario Armstrong for a 1ST down.
10:21
1st & 10 at opp 26
Keith Nichol pass complete to Dion Sims for 7 yards to the WMich 19, tackled by Doug Wiggins out-of-bounds.
10:21
2nd & 3 at opp 19
Edwin Baker rush for 5 yards to the WMich 14, tackled by Mitch Zajac and Freddie Bishop for a 1ST down.
10:21
1st & 10 at opp 14
Edwin Baker rush for no gain to the WMich 14, tackled by Justin Braska.
10:21
2nd & 10 at opp 14
Keshawn Martin rush for 4 yards to the WMich 10, tackled by Austin Pritchard and Freddie Bishop.
10:21
3rd & 6 at opp 10
Keith Nichol pass complete to Keshawn Martin for 3 yards to the WMich 7, tackled by Deshon Lawrence.
6:06
4th & 3 at opp 7
Timeout Michigan State, clock 06:06.
5:59
4th & 3 at opp 7
Keith Nichol pass complete to Dion Sims for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 48, Western Michigan 14
5:59
Brett Swenson extra point GOOD.Michigan State 49, Western Michigan 14
5:59
Dan Conroy kickoff for 49 yards returned by Brandon West for 12 yards to the WMich 33.
Western Michigan Punt, 3 plays
5:54
1st & 10 at own 33
Alex Carder pass incomplete to Jordan White, broken up by David Rolf.
5:54
2nd & 10 at own 33
WESTRN MICHIGAN penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted.
5:54
2nd & 25 at own 18
Alex Carder rush for 3 yards to the WMich 21, tackled by Johnathan Strayhorn.
5:54
3rd & 22 at own 21
Alex Carder pass complete to Brandon West for 6 yards to the WMich 27, tackled by Steve Gardiner out-of-bounds.
5:54
4th & 16 at own 27
Ben Armer punt for 39 yards, fair catch by Keshawn Martin at the MchSt 34.
Michigan State End of game, 8 plays
4:35
1st & 10 at own 34
Edwin Baker rush for 39 yards to the WMich 27, tackled by Ryan Byrne and Keith Dixson for a 1ST down.
4:35
1st & 10 at opp 27
A.J. Jimmerson rush for 6 yards to the WMich 21, tackled by Weston Peiffer and Austin Pritchard.
4:35
2nd & 4 at opp 21
David Spears rush for no gain to the WMich 21, tackled by Mitch Zajac and Vernon Stewart.
4:35
3rd & 4 at opp 21
Andre Buford rush for 3 yards to the WMich 18, tackled by David Lewis.
4:35
4th & 1 at opp 18
Keith Nichol rush for 4 yards to the WMich 14, tackled by Team for a 1ST down.
4:35
1st & 10 at opp 14
A.J. Jimmerson rush for 5 yards to the WMich 9, tackled by Deauntay Legrier.
4:35
2nd & 5 at opp 9
David Spears rush for 7 yards to the WMich 2, tackled by Vernon Stewart for a 1ST down.
4:35
1st & goal at opp 2
Team rush for a loss of 3 yards to the WMich 5.
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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