Central Michigan at Michigan State

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Michigan State beat Central Michigan 45–⁠7. It was their eighth meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 5–⁠3 as played.

AwayCentral Michigan3–⁠9 in 2011
7
HomeMichigan State11–⁠3 in 2011
45

Final at Spartan Stadium, East LansingTV: ESPNUAttendance 72,119

At kickoff
61°F, a few clouds, wind 9 mph from the southeastWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Capital City Airport (KLAN), 11 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Central Michigan00707
Michigan State7247745

Standouts

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Player stats

Central Michigan

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Ryan Radcliff11/298712
A.J. Westendorp1/4402
RushingCarYdsTDLong
A.J. Westendorp215015
Anthony Garland7906
Tim Phillips7806
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Cody Wilson331011
Tim Phillips325011
Jason Wilson123023
David Blackburn2715
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Jahleel Addae1280

Michigan State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Kirk Cousins13/2221311
Andrew Maxwell7/87110
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Le’Veon Bell881330
Larry Caper1152016
Edwin Baker164908
Nick Hill82006
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
B.J. Cunningham367054
Keith Nichol354035
Brad Sonntag432015
Keith Mumphery131031
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Trenton Robinson1340
Max Bullough140
Kurtis Drummond100
Isaiah Lewis1371

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

Team stats

Central MichiganMichigan State
112Total yards481
95Passing yards284
21Rushing yards197
2.8Yards per pass9.5
1.2Yards per rush4.2
8First downs23
2–⁠12Third downs6–⁠15
0–⁠1Fourth downs1–⁠2
4Turnovers1
3–⁠26Penalties4–⁠20
13:05Possession23:19

Efficiency

Central MichiganMichigan State
25%Success rate46%
−0.32EPA per play0.01
0.24Explosiveness0.77
−0.34Rushing EPA−0.18
−0.31Passing EPA0.33
18%Passing-down success39%
−0.30First-down EPA−0.15
−0.43Second-down EPA0.26
−0.10Third-down EPA0.20
1%Havoc by its defense8%

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 78% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Michigan State end zoneCentral Michigan end zoneQ1 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 7 playsQ1 Central MichiganPunt, 6 playsQ1 Michigan StatePunt, 6 playsQ1 Central MichiganPunt, 3 playsQ1 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 Central MichiganFumble, 4 playsQ1 Central MichiganPunt, 2 playsQ2 Michigan StateInterception, 3 playsQ2 Central MichiganInterception, 2 playsQ2 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 5 playsQ2 Central MichiganPick-six, 5 plays (Michigan State scores)Q2 Central MichiganInterception, 2 playsQ2 Michigan StateField goal, 4 playsQ2 Central MichiganPunt, 3 playsQ2 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 9 playsQ2 Central MichiganPunt, 3 playsQ2 Michigan StateEnd of half, 1 playQ3 Central MichiganInterception, 5 playsQ3 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 Central MichiganTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ3 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 6 playsQ3 Central MichiganPunt, 3 playsQ3 Michigan StateResult not recorded, 12 playsQ4 Central MichiganPunt, 3 playsQ4 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 5 playsQ4 Central MichiganTurnover on downs, 7 playsQ4 Michigan StateEnd of game, 13 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Michigan State drives left to right, Central Michigan right to left.
  1. Q1 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 7 plays, 80 yards
  2. Q1 Central MichiganPunt, 6 plays, 22 yards
  3. Q1 Michigan StatePunt, 6 plays, 17 yards
  4. Q1 Central MichiganPunt, 3 plays, −4 yards
  5. Q1 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 40 yards
  6. Q1 Central MichiganFumble, 4 plays, 11 yards
  7. Q1 Central MichiganPunt, 2 plays, 10 yards
  8. Q2 Michigan StateInterception, 3 plays, 8 yards
  9. Q2 Central MichiganInterception, 2 plays, 6 yards
  10. Q2 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 5 plays, 63 yards
  11. Q2 Central MichiganPick-six, 5 plays (Michigan State scores), 17 yards
  12. Q2 Central MichiganInterception, 2 plays, 4 yards
  13. Q2 Michigan StateField goal, 4 plays, −15 yards
  14. Q2 Central MichiganPunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  15. Q2 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 9 plays, 62 yards
  16. Q2 Central MichiganPunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  17. Q2 Michigan StateEnd of half, 1 play, −2 yards
  18. Q3 Central MichiganInterception, 5 plays, 10 yards
  19. Q3 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
  20. Q3 Central MichiganTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 13 yards
  21. Q3 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 6 plays, 71 yards
  22. Q3 Central MichiganPunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  23. Q3 Michigan StateResult not recorded, 12 plays, 19 yards
  24. Q4 Central MichiganPunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  25. Q4 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 42 yards
  26. Q4 Central MichiganTurnover on downs, 7 plays, 40 yards
  27. Q4 Michigan StateEnd of game, 13 plays, 47 yards

Play by play

1st quarter7 drives, then Michigan State 7, Central Michigan 0
Michigan State Touchdown run, 7 plays
14:431st & 10 at own 20Edwin Baker rush for 6 yards to the MchSt 26.
14:092nd & 4 at own 26Edwin Baker rush for 8 yards to the MchSt 34 for a 1ST down.
13:331st & 10 at own 34Edwin Baker rush for 6 yards to the MchSt 40.
13:122nd & 4 at own 40Edwin Baker rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 42.
12:143rd & 2 at own 42Edwin Baker rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 45 for a 1ST down.
12:041st & 10 at own 45Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 54 yards to the CMich 1 for a 1ST down.
11:441st & goal at opp 1Le’Veon Bell rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 6, Central Michigan 0
11:44Dan Conroy extra point GOOD.Michigan State 7, Central Michigan 0
11:44Kevin Muma kickoff for 68 yards returned by Jason Wilson for 24 yards to the CMich 26.
Central Michigan Punt, 6 plays
11:281st & 10 at own 26Ryan Radcliff pass complete to Cody Wilson for 11 yards to the CMich 37 for a 1ST down.
11:031st & 10 at own 37MICHIGAN ST penalty 5 yard Offside accepted.
10:451st & 5 at own 42Ryan Radcliff pass complete to Tim Phillips for 4 yards to the CMich 46.
10:162nd & 1 at own 46Tim Phillips rush for 1 yard to the CMich 47 for a 1ST down.
9:331st & 10 at own 47Ryan Radcliff pass complete to David Blackburn for 2 yards to the CMich 49.
8:582nd & 8 at own 49Tim Phillips rush for a loss of 4 yards to the CMich 45.
8:083rd & 12 at own 45Ryan Radcliff pass complete to Jerry Harris for 3 yards to the CMich 48.
7:404th & 9 at own 48Richie Hogan punt for 36 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the MchSt 16.
Michigan State Punt, 6 plays
7:201st & 10 at own 16Edwin Baker rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 19.
6:572nd & 7 at own 19Kirk Cousins pass incomplete.
6:513rd & 7 at own 19Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keith Nichol for 14 yards to the MchSt 33 for a 1ST down.
6:141st & 10 at own 33Edwin Baker rush for a loss of 1 yard to the MchSt 32.
5:362nd & 11 at own 32Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 6 yards to the MchSt 38.
5:033rd & 5 at own 38MICHIGAN ST penalty 5 yard False Start on Fou Fonoti accepted.
4:383rd & 10 at own 33Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Tony Lippett.
4:304th & 10 at own 33Mike Sadler punt for 46 yards, fair catch by Cody Wilson at the CMich 21.
Central Michigan Punt, 3 plays
4:251st & 10 at own 21Ryan Radcliff pass incomplete to Connor Odykirk.
4:002nd & 10 at own 21Anthony Garland rush for no gain to the CMich 21.
3:133rd & 10 at own 21Ryan Radcliff sacked by Denicos Allen for a loss of 4 yards to the CMich 17.
2:544th & 14 at own 17Richie Hogan punt for 39 yards, returned by Keshawn Martin for 7 yards to the CMich 49.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
2:481st & 10 at opp 49Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Tony Lippett.
2:422nd & 10 at opp 49Le’Veon Bell rush for 8 yards to the CMich 41.
2:003rd & 2 at opp 41Le’Veon Bell rush for no gain to the CMich 41.
1:264th & 2 at opp 41Mike Sadler punt for 41 yards for a touchback.
Central Michigan Fumble, 4 plays
1:211st & 10 at own 20Ryan Radcliff pass incomplete to David Blackburn.
1:152nd & 10 at own 20Ryan Radcliff pass incomplete to Cody Wilson, broken up by Johnny Adams.
1:073rd & 10 at own 20Ryan Radcliff pass complete to Tim Phillips for 11 yards to the CMich 31 for a 1ST down.
0:301st & 10 at own 31Ryan Radcliff rush for a loss of 7 yards, fumbled at the CMich 24.
Michigan State 3 plays
0:011st & 10 at opp 24Kirk Cousins pass complete to Johnny Adams for a loss of 10 yards to the CMich 34.
Q2 15:003rd & 7 at own 34Ryan Radcliff pass incomplete to Cody Wilson.
Q2 14:484th & 7 at own 34Richie Hogan punt for 27 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the MchSt 39.
2nd quarter10 drives, then Michigan State 31, Central Michigan 0
Michigan State Interception, 3 plays
14:101st & 10 at own 39Edwin Baker rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 43.
13:532nd & 6 at own 43Edwin Baker rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 47.
13:143rd & 2 at own 47Kirk Cousins pass intercepted by Jahleel Addae at the CMich 43, returned for 28 yards to the MchSt 29.
Central Michigan Interception, 2 plays
12:411st & 10 at opp 29Anthony Garland rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 27.
12:242nd & 8 at opp 27Ryan Radcliff pass intercepted by Trenton Robinson at the MchSt 3, returned for 34 yards to the MchSt 37.
Michigan State Touchdown run, 5 plays
12:101st & 10 at own 37Le’Veon Bell rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 41.
11:152nd & 6 at own 41Le’Veon Bell rush for 30 yards to the CMich 29 for a 1ST down.
11:031st & 10 at opp 29Edwin Baker rush for 4 yards to the CMich 25.
10:252nd & 6 at opp 25Le’Veon Bell rush for 20 yards to the CMich 5 for a 1ST down.
10:051st & goal at opp 5Le’Veon Bell rush for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 13, Central Michigan 0
10:05Dan Conroy extra point GOOD.Michigan State 14, Central Michigan 0
10:05Kevin Muma kickoff for 61 yards returned by Jason Wilson for 17 yards to the CMich 15, CENTRAL MICH penalty 11 yard Holding accepted.
Central Michigan Pick-six, 5 plays (Michigan State scores)
9:471st & 10 at own 15Tim Phillips rush for 2 yards to the CMich 17.
9:112nd & 8 at own 17A.J. Westendorp rush for 15 yards to the CMich 32 for a 1ST down.
8:401st & 10 at own 32A.J. Westendorp pass incomplete to Cody Wilson.
8:292nd & 10 at own 32A.J. Westendorp rush for no gain to the CMich 32.
7:473rd & 10 at own 32A.J. Westendorp pass intercepted by Isaiah Lewis at the CMich 37, returned for 37 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 20, Central Michigan 0
7:47Dan Conroy extra point GOOD.Michigan State 21, Central Michigan 0
7:47Kevin Muma kickoff for 70 yards returned by Jason Wilson for 18 yards to the CMich 18.
Central Michigan Interception, 2 plays
7:371st & 10 at own 18A.J. Westendorp pass complete to Jerry Harris for 4 yards to the CMich 22.
7:322nd & 6 at own 22A.J. Westendorp pass intercepted by Max Bullough at the CMich 33, returned for 4 yards to the CMich 29.
Michigan State Field goal, 4 plays
6:281st & 10 at opp 29Kirk Cousins pass complete to Edwin Baker for 19 yards to the CMich 10 for a 1ST down.
6:201st & goal at opp 10Edwin Baker rush for 5 yards to the CMich 5.
5:302nd & goal at opp 5Edwin Baker rush for a loss of 1 yard to the CMich 6.
5:053rd & goal at opp 6Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Keith Nichol.
5:004th & goal at opp 6Dan Conroy 23 yard field goal GOOD.Michigan State 24, Central Michigan 0
5:00Kevin Muma kickoff for 68 yards returned by Jason Wilson for 23 yards to the CMich 25.
Central Michigan Punt, 3 plays
4:521st & 10 at own 25Ryan Radcliff pass incomplete, broken up by Johnathan Strayhorn.
4:082nd & 10 at own 25Anthony Garland rush for 6 yards to the CMich 31.
4:083rd & 4 at own 31Timeout CENTRAL MICHIGAN, clock 4:08.
3:283rd & 4 at own 31Ryan Radcliff pass complete to Deon Butler for a loss of 2 yards to the CMich 29.
3:224th & 6 at own 29Richie Hogan punt for 33 yards, fair catch by Nick Hill at the MchSt 38.
Michigan State Touchdown run, 9 plays
3:161st & 10 at own 38Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Keith Nichol, broken up by John Carr.
2:532nd & 10 at own 38Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keith Nichol for 5 yards to the MchSt 43.
2:333rd & 5 at own 43Kirk Cousins pass complete to Tony Lippett for 15 yards to the CMich 42 for a 1ST down.
2:031st & 10 at opp 42Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 7 yards to the CMich 35.
1:562nd & 3 at opp 35Kirk Cousins pass complete to Tony Lippett for 5 yards to the CMich 30 for a 1ST down.
1:411st & 10 at opp 30Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to B.J. Cunningham.
1:342nd & 10 at opp 30Kirk Cousins pass complete to Le’Veon Bell for 17 yards to the CMich 13 for a 1ST down.
1:301st & 10 at opp 13Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Tony Lippett.
1:232nd & 10 at opp 13Le’Veon Bell rush for 13 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 31, Central Michigan 0
1:23Dan Conroy extra point GOOD.
1:23Kevin Muma kickoff for 70 yards returned by Jason Wilson for 24 yards to the CMich 24.
Central Michigan Punt, 3 plays
0:521st & 10 at own 24Tim Phillips rush for 3 yards to the CMich 27.
0:432nd & 7 at own 27Ryan Radcliff pass incomplete.
0:403rd & 7 at own 27Ryan Radcliff pass incomplete to David Blackburn.
0:284th & 7 at own 27Richie Hogan punt for 40 yards, returned by Nick Hill for 8 yards to the MchSt 41.
Michigan State End of half, 1 play
0:011st & 10 at own 41Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the MchSt 39.
Q3 15:00Kevin Muma kickoff for 65 yards returned by Jason Wilson for 17 yards to the CMich 22.
3rd quarter6 drives, then Michigan State 38, Central Michigan 7
Central Michigan Interception, 5 plays
14:431st & 10 at own 22Ryan Radcliff pass complete to Cody Wilson for 9 yards to the CMich 31.
14:082nd & 1 at own 31Anthony Garland rush for 1 yard to the CMich 32 for a 1ST down.
13:411st & 10 at own 32Ryan Radcliff pass incomplete, broken up by Marcus Rush.
13:342nd & 10 at own 32Ryan Radcliff pass incomplete.
13:283rd & 10 at own 32Ryan Radcliff pass intercepted by Kurtis Drummond at the MchSt 42, returned for no gain to the MchSt 42.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
13:001st & 10 at own 42Edwin Baker rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 43.
12:332nd & 9 at own 43Edwin Baker rush for no gain to the MchSt 43.
11:543rd & 9 at own 43Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Dion Sims.
11:304th & 9 at own 43Mike Sadler punt blocked by Kevin King for no gain to the MchSt 13.
Central Michigan Touchdown pass, 3 plays
11:001st & 10 at opp 13Tim Phillips rush for 6 yards to the MchSt 7.
10:362nd & 4 at opp 7Anthony Garland rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 5.
10:113rd & 2 at opp 5Ryan Radcliff pass complete to David Blackburn for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 31, Central Michigan 6
10:11David Harman extra point GOOD.Michigan State 31, Central Michigan 7
10:11Connor Gagnon kickoff for 62 yards returned by Nick Hill for 21 yards to the MchSt 29.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 6 plays
9:541st & 10 at own 29Edwin Baker rush for 5 yards to the MchSt 34.
9:052nd & 5 at own 34Kirk Cousins pass complete to Dion Sims for 12 yards to the MchSt 46 for a 1ST down.
8:451st & 10 at own 46Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keith Nichol for 35 yards to the CMich 19 for a 1ST down.
8:061st & 10 at opp 19MICHIGAN ST penalty 5 yard False Start accepted.
7:571st & 15 at opp 24Edwin Baker rush for no gain to the CMich 24.
7:202nd & 15 at opp 24Kirk Cousins pass complete to Tony Lippett for 9 yards to the CMich 15.
6:453rd & 6 at opp 15Kirk Cousins pass complete to Larry Caper for 15 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 37, Central Michigan 7
6:45Dan Conroy extra point GOOD.Michigan State 38, Central Michigan 7
6:45Kevin Muma kickoff for 70 yards returned by Jason Wilson for 19 yards to the CMich 19.
Central Michigan Punt, 3 plays
6:381st & 10 at own 19Ryan Radcliff pass incomplete to Caleb Southworth.
6:282nd & 10 at own 19Ryan Radcliff pass incomplete, broken up by Johnathan Strayhorn.
6:193rd & 10 at own 19Tim Phillips rush for 2 yards to the CMich 21.
5:464th & 8 at own 21Richie Hogan punt for 43 yards, returned by Nick Hill for a loss of 4 yards to the MchSt 32.
Michigan State Result not recorded, 12 plays
5:271st & 10 at own 32Andrew Maxwell rush for no gain, fumbled, recovered by MchSt Andrew Maxwell at the MchSt 32.
5:002nd & 10 at own 32Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Brad Sonntag for 7 yards to the MchSt 39.
4:123rd & 3 at own 39Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Brian Linthicum for 5 yards to the MchSt 44 for a 1ST down.
3:581st & 10 at own 44Larry Caper rush for 5 yards to the MchSt 49.
3:232nd & 5 at own 49MICHIGAN ST penalty 5 yard False Start accepted.
3:032nd & 10 at own 44Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Brad Sonntag for 15 yards to the CMich 41 for a 1ST down.
2:391st & 10 at opp 41Larry Caper rush for 16 yards to the CMich 25 for a 1ST down.
2:051st & 10 at opp 25Larry Caper rush for 8 yards to the CMich 17.
1:292nd & 2 at opp 17Larry Caper rush for 7 yards to the CMich 10 for a 1ST down.
0:301st & goal at opp 10Larry Caper rush for 3 yards to the CMich 7.
0:232nd & goal at opp 7Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Brad Sonntag for 6 yards, fumbled, recovered by MchSt at the CMich 1.
0:013rd & goal at opp 1Larry Caper rush for no gain to the CMich 1.
Q4 14:564th & goal at opp 1Larry Caper rush for a loss of 1 yard to the CMich 2.
4th quarter4 drives, then Michigan State 45, Central Michigan 7
Central Michigan Punt, 3 plays
14:501st & 10 at own 2Ryan Radcliff pass incomplete to Jerry Harris.
14:452nd & 10 at own 2Ryan Radcliff pass incomplete to Cody Wilson.
14:253rd & 10 at own 2Tim Phillips rush for no gain to the CMich 2.
13:504th & 10 at own 2Richie Hogan punt for 49 yards, returned by Nick Hill for 9 yards to the CMich 42.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 5 plays
13:431st & 10 at opp 42Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Keith Mumphery for 31 yards to the CMich 11 for a 1ST down.
12:341st & 10 at opp 11Nick Hill rush for 6 yards to the CMich 5.
12:232nd & 4 at opp 5Nick Hill rush for 1 yard to the CMich 4.
11:483rd & 3 at opp 4CENTRAL MICH penalty 2 yard Pass Interference on Jahleel Addae accepted, no play.
11:141st & goal at opp 2Nick Hill rush for a loss of 1 yard to the CMich 3.
11:022nd & goal at opp 3Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Dion Sims for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 44, Central Michigan 7
11:02Dan Conroy extra point GOOD.Michigan State 45, Central Michigan 7
11:02Kevin Muma kickoff for 63 yards returned by Titus Davis for 32 yards to the CMich 39.
Central Michigan Turnover on downs, 7 plays
10:391st & 10 at own 39Anthony Garland rush for 3 yards to the CMich 42.
9:382nd & 7 at own 42Ryan Radcliff pass complete to Cody Wilson for 11 yards to the MchSt 47 for a 1ST down.
9:101st & 10 at opp 47Ryan Radcliff pass complete to Jason Wilson for 23 yards, fumbled, recovered by CMich Jerry Harris at the MchSt 24 for a 1ST down.
8:311st & 10 at opp 24Anthony Garland rush for a loss of 5 yards, fumbled, recovered by CMich Anthony Garland at the MchSt 29.
8:122nd & 15 at opp 29Ryan Radcliff pass incomplete to Caleb Southworth.
8:103rd & 15 at opp 29Ryan Radcliff pass incomplete.
8:014th & 15 at opp 29Ryan Radcliff pass incomplete to Cedric Fraser.
Michigan State End of game, 13 plays
7:261st & 10 at own 29Larry Caper rush for 6 yards to the MchSt 35.
6:472nd & 4 at own 35Larry Caper rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 38.
6:303rd & 1 at own 38Larry Caper rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 41 for a 1ST down.
6:041st & 10 at own 41Andrew Maxwell rush for a loss of 3 yards to the MchSt 38.
4:522nd & 13 at own 38Larry Caper rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 42.
4:453rd & 9 at own 42Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete.
4:304th & 9 at own 42CENTRAL MICH penalty 14 yard Roughing the Kicker on Jahleel Addae accepted.
3:571st & 10 at opp 44Nick Hill rush for 3 yards to the CMich 41.
3:472nd & 7 at opp 41Nick Hill rush for 1 yard to the CMich 40.
2:563rd & 8 at opp 40Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Brad Sonntag for 5 yards to the CMich 35.
2:004th & 3 at opp 35Nick Hill rush for 4 yards to the CMich 31 for a 1ST down.
1:401st & 10 at opp 31Nick Hill rush for 2 yards to the CMich 29.
1:002nd & 8 at opp 29Nick Hill rush for 4 yards to the CMich 25.
0:333rd & 4 at opp 25Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the CMich 26.

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.

Officially, Michigan State leads 8–⁠3; as played, 9–⁠3 in 12 meetings, counting the four since this game.

Recent meetings
2023Michigan State 31, Central Michigan 7
2018Michigan State 31, Central Michigan 20
2015Michigan State 30, Central Michigan 10
2012Michigan State 41, Central Michigan 7
2011Michigan State 45, Central Michigan 7
2009Central Michigan 29, Michigan State 27

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