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Wisconsin at Michigan State

Saturday, October 22, 2011

No. 15 Michigan State beat No. 4 Wisconsin 37–⁠31. It was their 50th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 30–⁠20 as played.

Away4Wisconsin11–⁠3 in 2011
31
Home15Michigan State11–⁠3 in 2011
37

Final at Spartan Stadium, East LansingTV: ESPN, ESPN3Attendance 76,405College GameDay broadcast from here, October 22, 2011 (Wikipedia)

At kickoff
49°F, partly cloudy, calmWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Capital City Airport (KLAN), 11 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Wisconsin14031431
Michigan State02301437

Standouts

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Player stats

Wisconsin

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Russell Wilson14/2122322
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Montee Ball18115121
James White1142015
Jared Abbrederis433021
Russell Wilson830122
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Jared Abbrederis691021
Nick Toon258042
Montee Ball224122
Jacob Pedersen223114

Michigan State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Kirk Cousins22/3129030
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Le’Veon Bell1687032
Keshawn Martin134134
Edwin Baker111507
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
B.J. Cunningham6102135
Brian Linthicum358025
Keith Nichol144144
Keshawn Martin541115
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Trenton Robinson160
Isaiah Lewis100

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

Team stats

WisconsinMichigan State
443Total yards399
235Passing yards317
220Rushing yards109
10.6Yards per pass9.4
5.4Yards per rush3.4
23First downs18
4–⁠9Third downs8–⁠16
0–⁠0Fourth downs1–⁠1
2Turnovers1
5–⁠40Penalties0–⁠0
17:27Possession18:49

Efficiency

WisconsinMichigan State
48%Success rate41%
0.24EPA per play0.06
1.16Explosiveness1.07
0.13Rushing EPA−0.23
0.55Passing EPA0.31
35%Passing-down success24%
0.23First-down EPA0.15
0.12Second-down EPA−0.27
0.62Third-down EPA0.38

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 55% to win. Michigan State pulled the upset.

Every drive

Michigan State end zoneWisconsin end zoneQ1 WisconsinTouchdown pass, 11 playsQ1 Michigan StateFumble, 1 playQ1 WisconsinTouchdown run, 3 playsQ1 Michigan StatePunt, 6 playsQ1 WisconsinInterception, 6 playsQ1 Michigan StatePunt, 4 playsQ2 WisconsinSafety, 2 plays (Michigan State scores)Q2 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 4 playsQ2 WisconsinMissed FG, 8 playsQ2 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ2 WisconsinPunt return TD, 3 plays (Michigan State scores)Q2 WisconsinEnd of half, 1 playQ3 Michigan StatePunt, 6 playsQ3 WisconsinField goal, 8 playsQ3 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 WisconsinPunt, 6 playsQ3 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 13 playsQ4 WisconsinPunt, 3 playsQ4 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 WisconsinTouchdown run, 3 playsQ4 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 WisconsinInterception, 1 playQ4 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 WisconsinTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ4 Michigan StateTouchdown, 9 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Michigan State drives left to right, Wisconsin right to left.
  1. Q1 WisconsinTouchdown pass, 11 plays, 80 yards
  2. Q1 Michigan StateFumble, 1 play, 0 yards
  3. Q1 WisconsinTouchdown run, 3 plays, 30 yards
  4. Q1 Michigan StatePunt, 6 plays, 24 yards
  5. Q1 WisconsinInterception, 6 plays, 26 yards
  6. Q1 Michigan StatePunt, 4 plays, 64 yards
  7. Q2 WisconsinSafety, 2 plays (Michigan State scores), 5 yards
  8. Q2 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 4 plays, 72 yards
  9. Q2 WisconsinMissed FG, 8 plays, 33 yards
  10. Q2 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 80 yards
  11. Q2 WisconsinPunt return TD, 3 plays (Michigan State scores), 5 yards
  12. Q2 WisconsinEnd of half, 1 play, −2 yards
  13. Q3 Michigan StatePunt, 6 plays, 17 yards
  14. Q3 WisconsinField goal, 8 plays, 40 yards
  15. Q3 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  16. Q3 WisconsinPunt, 6 plays, 59 yards
  17. Q3 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 13 plays, 80 yards
  18. Q4 WisconsinPunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  19. Q4 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  20. Q4 WisconsinTouchdown run, 3 plays, 43 yards
  21. Q4 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  22. Q4 WisconsinInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  23. Q4 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, −1 yard
  24. Q4 WisconsinTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 87 yards
  25. Q4 Michigan StateTouchdown, 9 plays, 79 yards

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then Wisconsin 14, Michigan State 0
Wisconsin Touchdown pass, 11 plays
14:451st & 10 at own 20Montee Ball rush for 8 yards to the Wisc 28.
14:192nd & 2 at own 28Montee Ball rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 31 for a 1ST down.
13:441st & 10 at own 31Montee Ball rush for 4 yards to the Wisc 35.
13:052nd & 6 at own 35Montee Ball rush for 10 yards to the Wisc 45 for a 1ST down.
12:351st & 10 at own 45James White rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 48.
11:552nd & 7 at own 48Russell Wilson pass complete to Jacob Pedersen for 14 yards to the MchSt 38 for a 1ST down.
11:361st & 10 at opp 38Timeout WISCONSIN, clock 11:36.
11:201st & 10 at opp 38Montee Ball rush for 7 yards to the MchSt 31.
10:592nd & 3 at opp 31Russell Wilson pass complete to Nick Toon for 16 yards to the MchSt 15 for a 1ST down.
10:271st & 10 at opp 15Montee Ball rush for 7 yards to the MchSt 8.
9:552nd & 3 at opp 8WISCONSIN penalty 5 yard False Start on Ricky Wagner accepted.
9:242nd & 8 at opp 13Montee Ball rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 9.
8:483rd & 4 at opp 9Russell Wilson pass complete to Jacob Pedersen for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Wisconsin 6, Michigan State 0
8:48Philip Welch extra point GOOD.Wisconsin 7, Michigan State 0
8:48Alec Lerner kickoff for 68 yards returned by Nick Hill for 23 yards to the MchSt 25.
Michigan State Fumble, 1 play
8:331st & 10 at own 25Edwin Baker rush for 1 yard, fumbled, forced by Mike Taylor, recovered by Wisc Marcus Cromartie at the MchSt 30.
Wisconsin Touchdown run, 3 plays
8:251st & 10 at opp 30Montee Ball rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 27.
7:582nd & 7 at opp 27Russell Wilson pass complete to Jared Abbrederis for 18 yards to the MchSt 9 for a 1ST down.
7:421st & goal at opp 9Montee Ball rush for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Wisconsin 13, Michigan State 0
7:42Philip Welch extra point GOOD.Wisconsin 14, Michigan State 0
7:42Alec Lerner kickoff for 69 yards returned by Nick Hill for 19 yards to the MchSt 20.
Michigan State Punt, 6 plays
7:311st & 10 at own 20Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keshawn Martin for 14 yards to the MchSt 34 for a 1ST down.
6:491st & 10 at own 34Kirk Cousins sacked by Louis Nzegwu for a loss of 6 yards to the MchSt 28.
6:202nd & 16 at own 28Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 18 yards to the MchSt 46 for a 1ST down.
5:501st & 10 at own 46Edwin Baker rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 47.
5:002nd & 9 at own 47Edwin Baker rush for a loss of 5 yards to the MchSt 42.
4:113rd & 14 at own 42Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keshawn Martin for 2 yards to the MchSt 44.
3:394th & 12 at own 44Mike Sadler punt for 33 yards, downed at the Wisc 23.
Wisconsin Interception, 6 plays
3:291st & 10 at own 23James White rush for 15 yards to the Wisc 38 for a 1ST down.
2:591st & 10 at own 38James White rush for 6 yards to the Wisc 44.
2:302nd & 4 at own 44James White rush for 1 yard to the Wisc 45.
1:543rd & 3 at own 45Montee Ball rush for 6 yards to the MchSt 49 for a 1ST down.
1:001st & 10 at the 50James White rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Wisc 49.
0:252nd & 11 at own 49Russell Wilson pass intercepted by Trenton Robinson at the MchSt 19, returned for 6 yards to the MchSt 25.
Michigan State Punt, 4 plays
0:111st & 10 at own 25Le’Veon Bell rush for 32 yards to the Wisc 43 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:551st & 10 at opp 43Le’Veon Bell rush for 4 yards to the Wisc 39.
Q2 14:152nd & 6 at opp 39Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Keshawn Martin.
Q2 14:113rd & 6 at opp 39Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Larry Caper.
Q2 14:044th & 6 at opp 39Mike Sadler punt for 34 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the Wisc 5.
2nd quarter6 drives, then Michigan State 23, Wisconsin 14
Wisconsin Safety, 2 plays (Michigan State scores)
13:491st & 10 at own 5Montee Ball rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Wisc 2.
13:102nd & 13 at own 2Russell Wilson sacked by Team for a loss of 2 yards to the Wisc 0 for a SAFETY, WISCONSIN penalty 0 yard Intentional Grounding accepted.Wisconsin 14, Michigan State 2
13:10Alec Lerner kickoff for 67 yards returned by Keshawn Martin for 15 yards to the MchSt 28.
Michigan State Touchdown run, 4 plays
12:471st & 10 at own 28Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 9 yards to the MchSt 37.
12:152nd & 1 at own 37Edwin Baker rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 41 for a 1ST down.
11:551st & 10 at own 41Kirk Cousins pass complete to Brian Linthicum for 25 yards to the Wisc 34 for a 1ST down.
11:221st & 10 at opp 34Keshawn Martin rush for 34 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Wisconsin 14, Michigan State 8
11:22Dan Conroy extra point GOOD.Wisconsin 14, Michigan State 9
11:22Kevin Muma kickoff for 65 yards returned by James White for 25 yards to the Wisc 30.
Wisconsin Missed FG, 8 plays
11:091st & 10 at own 30Russell Wilson rush for 16 yards to the Wisc 46 for a 1ST down.
10:251st & 10 at own 46Montee Ball rush for 4 yards to the 50 yard line.
10:002nd & 6 at the 50WISCONSIN penalty 5 yard False Start on Nick Toon accepted.
9:292nd & 11 at own 45Russell Wilson rush for 5 yards to the 50 yard line.
9:123rd & 6 at the 50Russell Wilson pass complete to Jared Abbrederis for 7 yards to the MchSt 43 for a 1ST down.
8:441st & 10 at opp 43Jared Abbrederis rush for 21 yards to the MchSt 22 for a 1ST down.
8:051st & 10 at opp 22Russell Wilson rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 21.
7:232nd & 9 at opp 21Montee Ball rush for 7 yards to the MchSt 14.
6:263rd & 2 at opp 14James White rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 13.
5:554th & 1 at opp 13Philip Welch 30 yard field goal BLOCKED.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 8 plays
5:301st & 10 at own 20Le’Veon Bell rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 24.
4:452nd & 6 at own 24Le’Veon Bell rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 26.
4:303rd & 4 at own 26Kirk Cousins pass complete to Dion Sims for 7 yards to the MchSt 33 for a 1ST down.
4:051st & 10 at own 33Kirk Cousins pass complete to Brian Linthicum for 24 yards to the Wisc 43 for a 1ST down.
3:001st & 10 at opp 43Edwin Baker rush for 5 yards to the Wisc 38.
2:002nd & 5 at opp 38Edwin Baker rush for 4 yards to the Wisc 34.
1:363rd & 1 at opp 34Edwin Baker rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Wisc 35.
1:204th & 2 at opp 35Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 35 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 15, Wisconsin 14
1:20Dan Conroy extra point GOOD.Michigan State 16, Wisconsin 14
1:20Kevin Muma kickoff for 53 yards returned by Jared Abbrederis for 14 yards to the Wisc 31.
Wisconsin Punt return TD, 3 plays (Michigan State scores)
1:001st & 10 at own 31Russell Wilson sacked by Denicos Allen for a loss of 10 yards to the Wisc 21.
1:002nd & 20 at own 21Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 01:00.
0:512nd & 20 at own 21James White rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 24.
0:523rd & 17 at own 24Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 0:52.
0:473rd & 17 at own 24Russell Wilson pass complete to James White for 12 yards to the Wisc 36.
0:474th & 5 at own 36Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 00:47.
0:374th & 5 at own 36Team punt blocked by Kyler Elsworth for no gain for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 23, Wisconsin 14
0:37Dan Conroy extra point GOOD.
0:37Kevin Muma kickoff for 68 yards returned by Jared Abbrederis for 25 yards to the Wisc 27.
Wisconsin End of half, 1 play
0:211st & 10 at own 27James White rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Wisc 25.
Q3 15:00Alec Lerner kickoff for 59 yards returned by Nick Hill for 17 yards to the MchSt 28.
3rd quarter5 drives, then Michigan State 23, Wisconsin 17
Michigan State Punt, 6 plays
14:451st & 10 at own 28Edwin Baker rush for 7 yards to the MchSt 35.
14:212nd & 3 at own 35Edwin Baker rush for no gain to the MchSt 35.
13:443rd & 3 at own 35Kirk Cousins pass complete to Larry Caper for 6 yards to the MchSt 41 for a 1ST down.
12:551st & 10 at own 41Edwin Baker rush for a loss of 2 yards to the MchSt 39.
12:202nd & 12 at own 39Le’Veon Bell rush for 6 yards to the MchSt 45.
11:533rd & 6 at own 45Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Keshawn Martin.
11:474th & 6 at own 45Mike Sadler punt for 29 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the Wisc 26.
Wisconsin Field goal, 8 plays
11:391st & 10 at own 26Russell Wilson pass complete to Jared Abbrederis for 21 yards to the Wisc 47 for a 1ST down.
11:051st & 10 at own 47Jared Abbrederis rush for no gain to the Wisc 47.
10:402nd & 10 at own 47Russell Wilson pass complete to Jared Abbrederis for 12 yards to the MchSt 41 for a 1ST down.
10:191st & 10 at opp 41Russell Wilson pass complete to Montee Ball for 22 yards to the MchSt 19 for a 1ST down.
9:431st & 10 at opp 19Russell Wilson sacked by Trenton Robinson for a loss of 1 yard to the MchSt 20.
8:552nd & 11 at opp 20Montee Ball rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 16.
8:333rd & 7 at opp 16Russell Wilson pass incomplete to Jacob Pedersen.
8:294th & 7 at opp 16Philip Welch 33 yard field goal GOOD.Michigan State 23, Wisconsin 17
8:29Alec Lerner kickoff for 65 yards returned by Nick Hill for 25 yards to the MchSt 30.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
7:551st & 10 at own 30Kirk Cousins sacked by Chris Borland for a loss of 2 yards to the MchSt 28.
7:132nd & 12 at own 28Edwin Baker rush for a loss of 3 yards to the MchSt 25.
6:483rd & 15 at own 25Kirk Cousins pass complete to Brian Linthicum for 9 yards to the MchSt 34.
6:034th & 6 at own 34Mike Sadler punt for 46 yards, returned by Jared Abbrederis for 8 yards to the Wisc 28.
Wisconsin Punt, 6 plays
5:551st & 10 at own 28James White rush for 4 yards to the Wisc 32.
5:202nd & 6 at own 32James White rush for 9 yards to the Wisc 41 for a 1ST down.
4:581st & 10 at own 41Russell Wilson pass complete to Jared Abbrederis for 20 yards to the MchSt 39 for a 1ST down.
4:361st & 10 at opp 39Russell Wilson pass incomplete.
4:112nd & 10 at opp 39James White rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 36.
3:463rd & 7 at opp 36Russell Wilson rush for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled at the MchSt 37.
3:324th & 8 at opp 37Brad Nortman punt for 37 yards for a touchback.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 13 plays
3:151st & 10 at own 20Kirk Cousins pass complete to Le’Veon Bell for 6 yards to the MchSt 26.
2:392nd & 4 at own 26Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keshawn Martin for a loss of 1 yard to the MchSt 25.
2:023rd & 5 at own 25Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 20 yards to the MchSt 45 for a 1ST down.
1:201st & 10 at own 45Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 8 yards to the Wisc 47.
0:512nd & 2 at opp 47Le’Veon Bell rush for 7 yards to the Wisc 40 for a 1ST down.
0:211st & 10 at opp 40Le’Veon Bell rush for 8 yards to the Wisc 32.
Q4 14:542nd & 2 at opp 32Le’Veon Bell rush for 6 yards to the Wisc 26 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:181st & 10 at opp 26Le’Veon Bell rush for 5 yards to the Wisc 21.
Q4 13:362nd & 5 at opp 21Le’Veon Bell rush for 2 yards to the Wisc 19.
Q4 12:573rd & 3 at opp 19Kirk Cousins pass complete to Dion Sims for 5 yards to the Wisc 14 for a 1ST down.
Q4 12:221st & 10 at opp 14Le’Veon Bell rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Wisc 17.
Q4 11:322nd & 13 at opp 17Le’Veon Bell rush for 2 yards to the Wisc 15.
Q4 10:583rd & 11 at opp 15Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keshawn Martin for 15 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 29, Wisconsin 17
Q4 10:58Two-point conversion attempt, Kirk Cousins pass to B.J. Cunningham GOOD.Michigan State 31, Wisconsin 17
Q4 10:58Kevin Muma kickoff for 70 yards returned by James White for 19 yards to the Wisc 19.
4th quarter8 drives, then Michigan State 37, Wisconsin 31
Wisconsin Punt, 3 plays
10:301st & 10 at own 19Jared Abbrederis rush for 9 yards to the Wisc 28.
10:202nd & 1 at own 28WISCONSIN penalty 5 yard False Start on Kevin Zeitler accepted.
10:032nd & 6 at own 23Russell Wilson pass incomplete to Jared Abbrederis.
10:003rd & 6 at own 23Russell Wilson pass incomplete to Montee Ball.
9:544th & 6 at own 23Brad Nortman punt for 46 yards, fair catch by Keshawn Martin at the MchSt 31.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
9:401st & 10 at own 31Le’Veon Bell rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 33.
9:012nd & 8 at own 33Kirk Cousins pass incomplete.
8:563rd & 8 at own 33Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Larry Caper.
8:404th & 8 at own 33Mike Sadler punt for 43 yards, returned by Jared Abbrederis for 33 yards to the MchSt 43.
Wisconsin Touchdown run, 3 plays
8:361st & 10 at opp 43Russell Wilson pass incomplete.
8:202nd & 10 at opp 43Montee Ball rush for 21 yards to the MchSt 22 for a 1ST down.
8:101st & 10 at opp 22Russell Wilson rush for 22 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 31, Wisconsin 23
8:10Philip Welch extra point GOOD.Michigan State 31, Wisconsin 24
8:10Alec Lerner kickoff for 58 yards returned by Nick Hill for 14 yards to the MchSt 41, WISCONSIN penalty 15 yard Personal Foul on Bradie Ewing accepted.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
7:591st & 10 at own 41Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to B.J. Cunningham.
7:452nd & 10 at own 41Le’Veon Bell rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 43.
7:093rd & 8 at own 43Kirk Cousins pass incomplete, broken up by Louis Nzegwu.
7:024th & 8 at own 43Mike Sadler punt for 32 yards, fair catch by Jared Abbrederis at the Wisc 25.
Wisconsin Interception, 1 play
6:541st & 10 at own 25Russell Wilson pass intercepted by Isaiah Lewis at the MchSt 39, returned for no gain to the MchSt 39.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
6:461st & 10 at own 39Le’Veon Bell rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 42.
5:472nd & 7 at own 42Le’Veon Bell rush for 5 yards to the MchSt 47.
5:013rd & 2 at own 47Kirk Cousins sacked by Brendan Kelly for a loss of 9 yards to the MchSt 38.
4:284th & 11 at own 38Mike Sadler punt for 49 yards, downed at the Wisc 13.
Wisconsin Touchdown pass, 8 plays
4:051st & 10 at own 13Montee Ball rush for 11 yards to the Wisc 24 for a 1ST down.
3:551st & 10 at own 24Montee Ball rush for 13 yards to the Wisc 37 for a 1ST down.
3:311st & 10 at own 37Jared Abbrederis rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 40.
2:552nd & 7 at own 40Montee Ball rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Wisc 38.
2:153rd & 9 at own 38Russell Wilson pass complete to Bradie Ewing for 15 yards to the MchSt 47 for a 1ST down.
1:551st & 10 at opp 47WISCONSIN penalty 10 yard Holding on Ricky Wagner accepted.
1:391st & 20 at own 43Russell Wilson pass complete to Nick Toon for 42 yards to the MchSt 15 for a 1ST down.
1:391st & 10 at opp 15Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 01:39.
1:321st & 10 at opp 15Russell Wilson pass complete to Jared Abbrederis for 13 yards to the MchSt 2 for a 1ST down.
1:261st & goal at opp 2Russell Wilson pass complete to Montee Ball for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Tied at 31
1:26Philip Welch extra point GOOD.
1:26Alec Lerner kickoff for 69 yards returned by Nick Hill for 21 yards to the MchSt 22.
Michigan State Touchdown, 9 plays
1:151st & 10 at own 22Kirk Cousins pass complete to Le’Veon Bell for 3 yards to the MchSt 25.
1:102nd & 7 at own 25Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Keith Nichol.
1:063rd & 7 at own 25Kirk Cousins pass complete to Le’Veon Bell for 9 yards to the MchSt 34 for a 1ST down.
0:421st & 10 at own 34Kirk Cousins sacked by Brendan Kelly for a loss of 10 yards, fumbled, forced by Brendan Kelly, recovered by MchSt Dan France at the MchSt 24.
0:422nd & 20 at own 24Timeout WISCONSIN, clock 00:42.
0:302nd & 20 at own 24Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 12 yards to the MchSt 36.
0:303rd & 8 at own 36Timeout WISCONSIN, clock 00:30.
0:253rd & 8 at own 36Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keshawn Martin for 11 yards to the MchSt 47 for a 1ST down.
0:101st & 10 at own 47Kirk Cousins pass complete to Le’Veon Bell for 9 yards to the Wisc 44.
0:102nd & 1 at opp 44Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 00:10.
0:042nd & 1 at opp 44Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Brian Linthicum, broken up by Aaron Henry.
0:043rd & 1 at opp 44Timeout WISCONSIN, clock 00:04.
0:003rd & 1 at opp 44Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keith Nichol for 44 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 37, Wisconsin 31

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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