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Western Michigan at Michigan State

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Michigan State beat Western Michigan 38–⁠14. It was their eighth meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 8–⁠0 as played.

AwayWestern Michigan6–⁠6 in 2010
14
HomeMichigan State11–⁠2 in 2010
38

Final at Spartan Stadium, East LansingTV: ESPN2, ESPN3Attendance 75,769

At kickoff
57°F, mostly cloudy, wind 20 mph from the west, 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

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Western Michigan707014
Michigan State7217338

Standouts

  • PassingAlex Carder27 of 49, 220 yards, 2 TD, 1 INTWestern Michigan
  • RushingLe’Veon Bell10 carries, 141 yards, 2 TDMichigan State
  • ReceivingJordan White8 catches, 82 yardsWestern Michigan
  • DefenseMarcus Hyde1 INTMichigan State

Player stats

Western Michigan

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Alex Carder27/4922021
Tyler VanTubbergen3/41800
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Alex Carder938018
Aaron Winchester153009
Antoin Scriven41204
Dareyon Chance1505
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Jordan White882025
Blake Hammond461128
Juan Nunez754121
Aaron Winchester51109

Michigan State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Kirk Cousins13/2118610
Andrew Maxwell0/1000
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Le’Veon Bell10141275
Edwin Baker17117228
Keshawn Martin243031
Nick Hill1202
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Mark Dell681037
Charlie Gantt249037
Keith Nichol232120
Brian Linthicum213012
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Marcus Hyde1100

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

Team stats

Western MichiganMichigan State
323Total yards483
243Passing yards201
85Rushing yards297
4.5Yards per pass8.5
2.7Yards per rush8.0
16First downs19
8–⁠23Third downs3–⁠11
2–⁠4Fourth downs0–⁠0
3Turnovers2
5–⁠25Penalties11–⁠69
20:20Possession23:18

Efficiency

Western MichiganMichigan State
33%Success rate49%
−0.10EPA per play0.25
0.91Explosiveness0.99
−0.17Rushing EPA0.26
−0.06Passing EPA0.27
32%Passing-down success50%
−0.29First-down EPA0.16
−0.10Second-down EPA0.59
0.30Third-down EPA0.05

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 68% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Michigan State end zoneWestern Michigan end zone Western MichiganResult not recorded, 1 playQ1 Western MichiganPunt, 3 playsQ1 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 2 playsQ1 Western MichiganPunt, 3 playsQ1 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 Western MichiganFumble, 8 playsQ1 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 Western MichiganPunt, 3 playsQ1 Western MichiganTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ1 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 Western MichiganFumble, 3 playsQ2 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ2 Western MichiganPunt, 6 playsQ2 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 Western MichiganPunt, 6 playsQ2 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 4 playsQ2 Western MichiganPunt, 3 playsQ2 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 8 playsQ2 Western MichiganEnd of half, 1 playQ3 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 7 playsQ3 Western MichiganTouchdown pass, 9 playsQ3 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 Western MichiganPunt, 7 playsQ3 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 Western MichiganInterception, 5 playsQ3 Michigan StateFumble, 4 playsQ4 Western MichiganPunt, 6 playsQ4 Michigan StateField goal, 9 playsQ4 Western MichiganTurnover on downs, 8 playsQ4 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 Western MichiganTurnover on downs, 7 playsQ4 Michigan 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, Western Michigan right to left.
  1. Western MichiganResult not recorded, 1 play, −86 yards
  2. Q1 Western MichiganPunt, 3 plays, −13 yards
  3. Q1 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 2 plays, 36 yards
  4. Q1 Western MichiganPunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  5. Q1 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  6. Q1 Western MichiganFumble, 8 plays, 39 yards
  7. Q1 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  8. Q1 Western MichiganPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  9. Q1 Western MichiganTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 19 yards
  10. Q1 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, −5 yards
  11. Q2 Western MichiganFumble, 3 plays, 1 yard
  12. Q2 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 31 yards
  13. Q2 Western MichiganPunt, 6 plays, 22 yards
  14. Q2 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
  15. Q2 Western MichiganPunt, 6 plays, 14 yards
  16. Q2 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 4 plays, 98 yards
  17. Q2 Western MichiganPunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  18. Q2 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 8 plays, 80 yards
  19. Q2 Western MichiganEnd of half, 1 play, −3 yards
  20. Q3 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 7 plays, 80 yards
  21. Q3 Western MichiganTouchdown pass, 9 plays, 57 yards
  22. Q3 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  23. Q3 Western MichiganPunt, 7 plays, 40 yards
  24. Q3 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, −2 yards
  25. Q3 Western MichiganInterception, 5 plays, 17 yards
  26. Q3 Michigan StateFumble, 4 plays, 63 yards
  27. Q4 Western MichiganPunt, 6 plays, 19 yards
  28. Q4 Michigan StateField goal, 9 plays, 52 yards
  29. Q4 Western MichiganTurnover on downs, 8 plays, 73 yards
  30. Q4 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  31. Q4 Western MichiganTurnover on downs, 7 plays, 18 yards
  32. Q4 Michigan StateEnd of game, 1 play, −2 yards

Play by play

1st quarter9 drives, then Tied at 7
Western Michigan Punt, 3 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 16Alex Carder pass incomplete to Juan Nunez.
15:002nd & 10 at own 16Alex Carder sacked by Colin Neely for a loss of 5 yards to the WMich 11.
15:003rd & 15 at own 11Alex Carder pass complete to Aaron Winchester for a loss of 8 yards to the WMich 3, tackled by Chris D. Rucker.
15:004th & 23 at own 3Ben Armer punt for 41 yards, returned by Keshawn Martin for 8 yards to the WMich 36, tackled by Scott Hinds.
Michigan State Touchdown run, 2 plays
13:181st & 10 at opp 36Edwin Baker rush for 8 yards to the WMich 28, tackled by Lewis Toler.
12:302nd & 2 at opp 28Edwin Baker rush for 28 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 7, Western Michigan 0
12:30Dan Conroy extra point GOOD.
9:18Kevin Muma kickoff for 61 yards returned by Ansel Ponder, tackled by Jon Misch and Max Bullough for 25 yards to the WMich 49, tackled by Jon Misch and Max Bullough, MICHIGAN ST penalty 15 yard face mask accepted.
Western Michigan Punt, 3 plays
12:241st & 10 at own 49Alex Carder pass complete to Jordan White for 3 yards to the MchSt 48, tackled by Trenton Robinson.
12:242nd & 7 at opp 48Alex Carder rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 47, tackled by Greg Jones.
12:243rd & 6 at opp 47Alex Carder pass incomplete to Aaron Winchester.
12:244th & 6 at opp 47Ben Armer punt for 38 yards, downed at the MchSt 9.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
11:011st & 10 at own 9Edwin Baker rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 13, tackled by Deauntay Legrier and Damond Smith.
11:012nd & 6 at own 13Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Mark Dell, broken up by Jamail Berry.
11:013rd & 6 at own 13Kirk Cousins pass complete to Mark Dell for 5 yards to the MchSt 18, tackled by Doug Wiggins.
11:014th & 1 at own 18Aaron Bates punt for 57 yards, returned by Jordan White for 6 yards to the WMich 31, tackled by Mitchell White and Marcus Hyde.
Western Michigan Fumble, 8 plays
9:181st & 10 at own 31Aaron Winchester rush for 4 yards to the WMich 35, tackled by Greg Jones and Chris Norman.
9:182nd & 6 at own 35Aaron Winchester rush for 4 yards to the WMich 39, tackled by Chris Norman and Todd Anderson.
9:183rd & 2 at own 39Alex Carder rush for 4 yards to the WMich 43, tackled by Greg Jones and Eric Gordon for a 1ST down.
9:181st & 10 at own 43Alex Carder pass complete to Aaron Winchester for 7 yards to the 50 yard line, tackled by Colin Neely and Chris Norman.
9:182nd & 3 at the 50Alex Carder pass complete to Jordan White for 6 yards to the MchSt 44, tackled by Trenton Robinson and Johnny Adams for a 1ST down.
9:181st & 10 at opp 44Alex Carder pass incomplete to Juan Nunez.
9:182nd & 10 at opp 44Aaron Winchester rush for 9 yards to the MchSt 35, tackled by Trenton Robinson.
9:183rd & 1 at opp 35Dareyon Chance rush for 3 yards, fumbled, forced by Greg Jones, recovered by MchSt Tyler Hoover at the MchSt 30.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
5:511st & 10 at own 30Kirk Cousins rush for 6 yards to the MchSt 36.
5:512nd & 4 at own 36Edwin Baker rush for a loss of 2 yards to the MchSt 34, tackled by Paul Hazel.
5:513rd & 6 at own 34Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to N/A.
5:514th & 6 at own 34Aaron Bates punt for 43 yards, returned by Jordan White for 9 yards to the WMich 32, tackled by Alex Shackleton.
Western Michigan Punt, 3 plays
4:341st & 10 at own 32Aaron Winchester rush for 2 yards to the WMich 34, tackled by Todd Anderson and Jerel Worthy.
4:342nd & 8 at own 34Alex Carder pass complete to Juan Nunez for 6 yards to the WMich 40, tackled by Chris D. Rucker.
4:343rd & 2 at own 40Alex Carder pass complete to Aaron Winchester for no gain to the WMich 40, tackled by Todd Anderson out-of-bounds.
4:344th & 2 at own 40Ben Armer punt for 41 yards, returned by Keshawn Martin for no gain to the MchSt 19.
Western Michigan Touchdown pass, 7 plays
2:171st & 10 at opp 19Alex Carder pass incomplete to Juan Nunez, broken up by Johnny Adams.
2:172nd & 10 at opp 19Alex Carder pass incomplete to Jordan White.
2:173rd & 10 at opp 19Alex Carder pass complete to Jordan White for 10 yards to the MchSt 9, tackled by Marcus Hyde for a 1ST down.
2:171st & goal at opp 9Alex Carder pass complete to Aaron Winchester for 3 yards to the MchSt 6, tackled by Chris D. Rucker and Eric Gordon.
2:172nd & goal at opp 6Alex Carder rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 3, tackled by Kevin Pickelman.
2:173rd & 0 at opp 3MICHIGAN ST penalty 2 yard offside defense accepted.
2:173rd & goal at opp 1Alex Carder pass incomplete to Blake Hammond, broken up by Greg Jones.
0:124th & 0 at opp 1Timeout Michigan State, clock 00:12.
0:124th & 0 at opp 1Timeout Western Michigan, clock 00:12.
0:074th & goal at opp 1Alex Carder pass complete to Juan Nunez for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 7, Western Michigan 6
0:07John Potter extra point GOOD.Tied at 7
0:07John Potter kickoff for 55 yards returned by Trenton Robinson, tackled by Brian Fields for 15 yards to the MchSt 30, tackled by Brian Fields.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
0:031st & 10 at own 30Edwin Baker rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 34, tackled by Damond Smith and Mario Armstrong.
Q2 15:002nd & 6 at own 34Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Charlie Gantt.
Q2 15:003rd & 6 at own 34Kirk Cousins sacked by Deauntay Legrier for a loss of 9 yards to the MchSt 25.
Q2 15:004th & 15 at own 25Aaron Bates punt for 45 yards, returned by Jordan White for no gain to the WMich 30, tackled by Bennie Fowler and Jon Misch.
2nd quarter9 drives, then Michigan State 28, Western Michigan 7
Western Michigan Fumble, 3 plays
14:001st & 10 at own 30Alex Carder pass incomplete to N/A.
14:002nd & 10 at own 30Alex Carder rush for 2 yards to the WMich 32, tackled by Greg Jones and Johnathan Strayhorn.
12:143rd & 8 at own 32Team rush for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled, recovered by MchSt Denicos Allen at the WMich 31.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 4 plays
13:171st & 10 at opp 31Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Keshawn Martin.
13:172nd & 10 at opp 31Le’Veon Bell rush for 9 yards to the WMich 22, tackled by John Rice and Lewis Toler.
13:173rd & 1 at opp 22Kirk Cousins rush for 2 yards to the WMich 20, tackled by Team for a 1ST down.
12:141st & 10 at opp 20Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keith Nichol for 20 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 13, Western Michigan 7
12:14Dan Conroy extra point GOOD.Michigan State 14, Western Michigan 7
12:14Kevin Muma kickoff for 44 yards.
Western Michigan Punt, 6 plays
12:141st & 10 at own 26Aaron Winchester rush for 2 yards to the WMich 28, tackled by Eric Gordon and Jerel Worthy.
12:142nd & 8 at own 28Alex Carder pass incomplete to Robert Arnheim.
12:143rd & 8 at own 28Alex Carder pass complete to Juan Nunez for 21 yards to the WMich 49, tackled by Trenton Robinson for a 1ST down.
12:141st & 10 at own 49WESTRN MICHIGAN penalty 5 yard illegal motion accepted.
12:141st & 15 at own 44Ansel Ponder rush for 4 yards to the WMich 48, tackled by Marcus Hyde.
12:142nd & 11 at own 48Alex Carder pass incomplete to Ansel Ponder.
12:143rd & 11 at own 48Alex Carder pass incomplete to Jordan White.
12:144th & 11 at own 48Ben Armer punt for 39 yards, returned by Mark Dell for 8 yards to the MchSt 21, tackled by Kyle Lark.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
10:021st & 10 at own 21Le’Veon Bell rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 23, tackled by Deauntay Legrier and Travonte Boles.
10:022nd & 8 at own 23MICHIGAN ST penalty 11 yard personal foul accepted.
10:022nd & 19 at own 12Le’Veon Bell rush for 15 yards to the MchSt 27, tackled by Jamelle Murray.
10:023rd & 4 at own 27Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to N/A.
10:024th & 4 at own 27MICHIGAN ST penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
10:024th & 9 at own 22Aaron Bates punt for 45 yards, fair catch by Jordan White at the WMich 33.
Western Michigan Punt, 6 plays
8:221st & 10 at own 33Aaron Winchester rush for a loss of 4 yards to the WMich 29, tackled by Jerel Worthy.
8:222nd & 14 at own 29Alex Carder pass complete to Jordan White for 7 yards to the WMich 36, tackled by Eric Gordon and Johnny Adams.
8:223rd & 7 at own 36WESTRN MICHIGAN penalty 5 yard illegal formation accepted.
8:223rd & 12 at own 31Alex Carder rush for 14 yards to the WMich 45, tackled by Johnny Adams out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
8:221st & 10 at own 45Alex Carder pass complete to Robert Arnheim for 1 yard to the WMich 46, tackled by Trenton Robinson and Chris Norman.
8:222nd & 9 at own 46Alex Carder pass incomplete to Juan Nunez, broken up by Todd Anderson.
8:223rd & 9 at own 46Alex Carder rush for 1 yard to the WMich 47, tackled by Johnathan Strayhorn and William Gholston.
8:224th & 8 at own 47Ben Armer punt for 51 yards, downed at the MchSt 2.
Michigan State Touchdown run, 4 plays
5:131st & 10 at own 2MICHIGAN ST penalty 1 yard false start accepted.
5:131st & 11 at own 1Le’Veon Bell rush for 5 yards to the MchSt 6, tackled by Doug Wiggins and John Rice.
5:132nd & 6 at own 6Le’Veon Bell rush for 75 yards to the WMich 19, tackled by Damond Smith and Mario Armstrong for a 1ST down.
5:131st & 10 at opp 19Keshawn Martin rush for 12 yards to the WMich 7, tackled by Doug Wiggins and Damond Smith for a 1ST down.
3:261st & goal at opp 7Edwin Baker rush for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 20, Western Michigan 7
3:26Dan Conroy extra point GOOD.Michigan State 21, Western Michigan 7
3:26Kevin Muma kickoff for 52 yards returned by Ansel Ponder, tackled by TyQuan Hammock for 13 yards to the WMich 31, tackled by TyQuan Hammock.
Western Michigan Punt, 3 plays
3:261st & 10 at own 31Aaron Winchester rush for no gain to the WMich 31, tackled by Anthony Rashad White.
3:212nd & 10 at own 31Alex Carder pass complete to Jordan White for 7 yards to the WMich 38, tackled by Johnny Adams.
3:213rd & 3 at own 38Alex Carder pass incomplete to Jordan White.
3:214th & 3 at own 38Ben Armer punt for 62 yards for a touchback.
Michigan State Touchdown run, 8 plays
2:261st & 10 at own 20Edwin Baker rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 23, tackled by Mario Armstrong and Deauntay Legrier.
2:262nd & 7 at own 23Kirk Cousins pass complete to Brian Linthicum for 12 yards to the MchSt 35, tackled by Damond Smith for a 1ST down.
2:261st & 10 at own 35Edwin Baker rush for 8 yards to the MchSt 43, tackled by Mitch Zajac and Jamail Berry.
2:262nd & 2 at own 43Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to N/A.
2:263rd & 2 at own 43Kirk Cousins pass complete to Mark Dell for 6 yards to the MchSt 49, tackled by Mario Armstrong for a 1ST down.
2:261st & 10 at own 49Kirk Cousins pass complete to Mark Dell for 12 yards to the WMich 39 for a 1ST down.
2:261st & 10 at opp 39Kirk Cousins pass complete to Mark Dell for 37 yards to the WMich 2, tackled by Lewis Toler for a 1ST down.
0:341st & goal at opp 2Le’Veon Bell rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 27, Western Michigan 7
0:34Dan Conroy extra point GOOD.Michigan State 28, Western Michigan 7
0:34Kevin Muma kickoff for 69 yards returned by Ansel Ponder, tackled by TyQuan Hammock for 16 yards to the WMich 17, tackled by TyQuan Hammock.
Western Michigan End of half, 1 play
0:341st & 10 at own 17Team rush for a loss of 3 yards to the WMich 14.
Q3 15:00John Potter kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
3rd quarter7 drives, then Michigan State 35, Western Michigan 14
Michigan State Touchdown run, 7 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 20Edwin Baker rush for 5 yards to the MchSt 25, tackled by Deauntay Legrier and Mitch Zajac.
15:002nd & 5 at own 25Kirk Cousins pass complete to Mark Dell for 5 yards to the MchSt 30, tackled by Dex Jones and Drew Nowak for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at own 30WESTRN MICHIGAN penalty 5 yard offside defense accepted.
15:001st & 5 at own 35Edwin Baker rush for 6 yards to the MchSt 41, tackled by Mitch Zajac and Deauntay Legrier for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at own 41Kirk Cousins sacked by Dex Jones for a loss of 6 yards to the MchSt 35, MICHIGAN ST penalty 0 yard intentional grounding accepted.
15:002nd & 16 at own 35Kirk Cousins pass complete to Mark Dell for 16 yards to the WMich 49 for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at opp 49Keshawn Martin rush for 31 yards to the WMich 18, tackled by Lewis Toler for a 1ST down.
11:541st & 10 at opp 18Le’Veon Bell rush for 18 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 34, Western Michigan 7
11:54Dan Conroy extra point GOOD.Michigan State 35, Western Michigan 7
11:54Kevin Muma kickoff for 53 yards out-of-bounds.
Western Michigan Touchdown pass, 9 plays
11:541st & 10 at own 40Aaron Winchester rush for a loss of 1 yard to the WMich 39, tackled by Kevin Pickelman.
11:542nd & 11 at own 39Alex Carder pass complete to Juan Nunez for 7 yards to the WMich 46, tackled by Eric Gordon and Chris D. Rucker.
11:543rd & 4 at own 46Alex Carder pass complete to Jordan White for 11 yards to the MchSt 43, tackled by Denicos Allen and Chris D. Rucker for a 1ST down.
11:541st & 10 at opp 43Aaron Winchester rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 42, tackled by Kevin Pickelman and Chris Norman.
11:542nd & 9 at opp 42Alex Carder pass incomplete to Ansel Ponder.
11:543rd & 9 at opp 42Alex Carder pass complete to Blake Hammond for 8 yards to the MchSt 34, tackled by Trenton Robinson and Greg Jones.
11:544th & 1 at opp 34Antoin Scriven rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 32, tackled by Greg Jones and Trenton Robinson for a 1ST down.
11:541st & 10 at opp 32MICHIGAN ST penalty 5 yard offside defense accepted.
11:541st & 5 at opp 27Alex Carder pass complete to Jordan White for 25 yards to the MchSt 2, tackled by Trenton Robinson for a 1ST down.
8:221st & goal at opp 2Alex Carder pass complete to Blake Hammond for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 35, Western Michigan 13
8:221st & 0 at opp 3MICHIGAN ST penalty substitution infraction declined.
8:22John Potter extra point GOOD.Michigan State 35, Western Michigan 14
8:22John Potter kickoff for 69 yards returned by Trenton Robinson, tackled by Brian Fields for 27 yards to the MchSt 28, tackled by Brian Fields.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
8:161st & 10 at own 28MICHIGAN ST penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
8:161st & 15 at own 23Edwin Baker rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 24, tackled by Doug Wiggins and Drew Nowak.
8:162nd & 14 at own 24Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keith Nichol for 12 yards to the MchSt 36, tackled by Damond Smith.
8:163rd & 2 at own 36Kirk Cousins pass complete to Brian Linthicum for 1 yard to the MchSt 37, tackled by Mario Armstrong.
8:164th & 1 at own 37Aaron Bates punt for 45 yards, returned by Jordan White for 3 yards to the WMich 21, tackled by Mitchell White and Bennie Fowler.
Western Michigan Punt, 7 plays
6:161st & 10 at own 21Alex Carder pass complete to Blake Hammond for 23 yards to the WMich 44, tackled by Marcus Hyde for a 1ST down.
6:161st & 10 at own 44Aaron Winchester rush for 4 yards to the WMich 48, tackled by Eric Gordon.
6:162nd & 6 at own 48Alex Carder pass incomplete to Jordan White, broken up by Dan France.
6:163rd & 6 at own 48Alex Carder pass complete to Juan Nunez for 7 yards to the MchSt 45, tackled by Chris D. Rucker for a 1ST down.
6:161st & 10 at opp 45Alex Carder pass incomplete to Juan Nunez.
6:162nd & 10 at opp 45Alex Carder pass complete to Brian Fields for 6 yards to the MchSt 39, tackled by Jon Misch.
6:163rd & 4 at opp 39Alex Carder pass incomplete to Jordan White, broken up by Chris D. Rucker.
6:164th & 4 at opp 39Ben Armer punt for 25 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the MchSt 14.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
6:161st & 10 at own 14Le’Veon Bell rush for no gain to the MchSt 14, tackled by Deauntay Legrier and Drew Nowak.
4:112nd & 10 at own 14Kirk Cousins rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 17, tackled by Deauntay Legrier.
4:113rd & 7 at own 17MICHIGAN ST penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
4:113rd & 12 at own 12Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Keshawn Martin.
4:114th & 12 at own 12Aaron Bates punt for 29 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the MchSt 36, MICHIGAN ST penalty 5 yard illegal formation accepted.
Western Michigan Interception, 5 plays
2:251st & 10 at opp 36Alex Carder pass complete to Juan Nunez for 5 yards to the MchSt 31.
2:252nd & 5 at opp 31Aaron Winchester rush for 5 yards to the MchSt 26, tackled by Greg Jones and Tyler Hoover for a 1ST down.
2:251st & 10 at opp 26Alex Carder pass complete to Juan Nunez for 7 yards to the MchSt 19, tackled by Eric Gordon.
2:252nd & 3 at opp 19Alex Carder pass incomplete to Jordan White, broken up by Jerel Worthy.
2:253rd & 3 at opp 19Alex Carder pass intercepted by Marcus Hyde at the MchSt 12, returned for 10 yards to the MchSt 22, tackled by Dann O’Neill.
Michigan State Fumble, 4 plays
1:031st & 10 at own 22Kirk Cousins pass complete to Charlie Gantt for 12 yards to the MchSt 34, tackled by Lewis Toler for a 1ST down.
1:031st & 10 at own 34Edwin Baker rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 37, tackled by Lewis Toler.
Q4 15:002nd & 7 at own 37Edwin Baker rush for 11 yards to the MchSt 48, tackled by Mario Armstrong for a 1ST down.
Q4 15:001st & 10 at own 48Kirk Cousins pass complete to Charlie Gantt for 35 yards, fumbled, forced by Damond Smith, recovered by WMich Mario Armstrong at the WMich 15.
4th quarter6 drives, then Michigan State 38, Western Michigan 14
Western Michigan Punt, 6 plays
14:211st & 10 at own 15Timeout Michigan State, clock 14:21.
14:211st & 10 at own 15Aaron Winchester rush for 1 yard to the WMich 16, tackled by Denzel Drone.
14:212nd & 9 at own 16Alex Carder pass incomplete to Jordan White.
14:213rd & 9 at own 16Alex Carder pass complete to Jordan White for 13 yards to the WMich 29, tackled by Marcus Hyde for a 1ST down.
14:211st & 10 at own 29Aaron Winchester rush for 3 yards to the WMich 32, tackled by Greg Jones and Anthony Rashad White.
14:212nd & 7 at own 32Aaron Winchester rush for 2 yards to the WMich 34, tackled by Anthony Rashad White and Colin Neely.
14:213rd & 5 at own 34Alex Carder pass incomplete to Juan Nunez.
14:214th & 5 at own 34Ben Armer punt for 33 yards, downed at the MchSt 33.
Michigan State Field goal, 9 plays
11:451st & 10 at own 33Edwin Baker rush for 18 yards to the WMich 49, tackled by Mitch Zajac and Doug Wiggins for a 1ST down.
11:451st & 10 at opp 49Edwin Baker rush for no gain to the WMich 49, tackled by Dex Jones and Lewis Toler.
11:452nd & 10 at opp 49Edwin Baker rush for 8 yards to the WMich 41.
11:453rd & 2 at opp 41Le’Veon Bell rush for 11 yards to the WMich 30, tackled by Dex Jones and Jamelle Murray for a 1ST down.
11:451st & 10 at opp 30Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 11 yards to the WMich 19, tackled by Lewis Toler for a 1ST down.
11:451st & 10 at opp 19Le’Veon Bell rush for 4 yards to the WMich 15, tackled by Mitch Zajac and Jamelle Murray.
11:452nd & 6 at opp 15Kirk Cousins rush for no gain to the WMich 15, tackled by Paul Hazel and Keith Dixson.
11:453rd & 6 at opp 15Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Charlie Gantt.
7:304th & 6 at opp 15Dan Conroy 33 yard field goal GOOD.Michigan State 38, Western Michigan 14
7:30Kevin Muma kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Western Michigan Turnover on downs, 8 plays
7:301st & 10 at own 20Aaron Winchester rush for a loss of 2 yards to the WMich 18, tackled by Corey Freeman.
7:302nd & 12 at own 18Alex Carder pass complete to Blake Hammond for 28 yards to the WMich 46, tackled by Chris D. Rucker for a 1ST down.
7:301st & 10 at own 46MICHIGAN ST penalty 15 yard pass interference accepted, no play.
7:301st & 10 at opp 39Alex Carder pass complete to Robert Arnheim for 5 yards to the MchSt 34, tackled by Johnny Adams.
7:302nd & 5 at opp 34Alex Carder rush for 18 yards to the MchSt 16, tackled by Jairus Jones for a 1ST down.
7:301st & 10 at opp 16Alex Carder pass complete to Aaron Winchester for 9 yards to the MchSt 7, tackled by Corey Freeman.
7:302nd & 1 at opp 7Alex Carder pass incomplete to Robert Arnheim.
7:303rd & 1 at opp 7Alex Carder rush for no gain to the MchSt 7, tackled by Steve Gardiner and Chris Norman.
4:144th & 1 at opp 7Timeout Western Michigan, clock 04:14.
4:144th & 1 at opp 7Alex Carder pass incomplete to Jordan White.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
4:101st & 10 at own 8Edwin Baker rush for 5 yards to the MchSt 13, tackled by Doug Wiggins and Dex Jones.
4:102nd & 5 at own 13Nick Hill rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 15, tackled by Doug Wiggins and Desmond Bozeman.
4:103rd & 3 at own 15Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete to N/A.
4:104th & 3 at own 15Aaron Bates punt for 48 yards, returned by Jordan White for 12 yards to the WMich 49, tackled by Eric Gordon.
Western Michigan Turnover on downs, 7 plays
2:371st & 10 at own 49Tyler VanTubbergen pass complete to Dallas Walker for 6 yards to the MchSt 45, tackled by Chris Norman.
2:372nd & 4 at opp 45Antoin Scriven rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 42, tackled by Chris Norman and Dan France.
2:373rd & 1 at opp 42WESTRN MICHIGAN penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
2:373rd & 6 at opp 47Tyler VanTubbergen pass complete to Trey Smith for 9 yards to the MchSt 38 for a 1ST down.
2:371st & 10 at opp 38Tyler VanTubbergen pass incomplete to N/A.
2:372nd & 10 at opp 38WESTRN MICHIGAN penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
2:372nd & 15 at opp 43Antoin Scriven rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 40, tackled by Dan France.
2:373rd & 12 at opp 40Tyler VanTubbergen pass complete to Drew Burdi for 3 yards to the MchSt 37, tackled by Dana Dixon.
2:374th & 9 at opp 37Antoin Scriven rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 33, tackled by Jairus Jones and Max Bullough.
Michigan State End of game, 1 play
0:201st & 10 at own 33Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the MchSt 31.

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Officially, Michigan State leads 13–⁠0; as played, 14–⁠0 in 14 meetings, counting the six since this game.

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2025Michigan State 23, Western Michigan 6
2022Michigan State 35, Western Michigan 13
2019Michigan State 51, Western Michigan 17
2017Michigan State 28, Western Michigan 14
2015Michigan State 37, Western Michigan 24
2013Michigan State 26, Western Michigan 13

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