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Michigan State at Iowa

Saturday, November 12, 2011

No. 13 Michigan State beat Iowa 37–⁠21. It was their 43rd meeting; after it, Iowa led the series 22–⁠19–⁠2 as played.

Away13Michigan State11–⁠3 in 2011
37
HomeIowa7–⁠6 in 2011
21

Final at Kinnick Stadium, Iowa CityTV: ESPN2, ESPN3Attendance 70,585

At kickoff
52°F, wind 10 mph from the southWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Iowa City Municipal Airport (KIOW), 2 km from the stadium, eight minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Michigan State14173337
Iowa0714021

Standouts

Player stats

Michigan State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Kirk Cousins18/3126030
Keshawn Martin1/12800
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Le’Veon Bell20112125
Edwin Baker1351014
Brad Sonntag1505
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Keshawn Martin487067
Brian Linthicum571028
Le’Veon Bell249045
B.J. Cunningham446222
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Johnny Adams1300

Iowa

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
James Vandenberg22/4726221
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Marcus Coker2157111
Marvin McNutt227019
Brad Rogers1202
James Vandenberg61016
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Marvin McNutt8130148
Steven Staggs336017
Zach Derby331013
Marcus Coker324013

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

Team stats

Michigan StateIowa
443Total yards349
288Passing yards284
155Rushing yards87
9.0Yards per pass5.6
3.9Yards per rush2.9
19First downs20
4–⁠16Third downs6–⁠17
1–⁠1Fourth downs1–⁠2
0Turnovers3
7–⁠75Penalties6–⁠39
20:04Possession16:36

Efficiency

Michigan StateIowa
38%Success rate30%
0.06EPA per play0.03
1.02Explosiveness1.17
−0.13Rushing EPA0.01
0.30Passing EPA0.04
26%Passing-down success28%
0.06First-down EPA−0.14
−0.10Second-down EPA0.07
0.20Third-down EPA0.39

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)

Iowa 56% to win. Michigan State won as Elo’s underdog.

Every drive

Iowa end zoneMichigan State end zoneQ1 IowaPunt, 4 playsQ1 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ1 IowaInterception, 2 playsQ1 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ1 IowaPunt, 4 playsQ1 Michigan StatePunt, 6 playsQ1 IowaTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ2 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 IowaPunt, 3 playsQ2 Michigan StateField goal, 9 playsQ2 IowaPunt, 3 playsQ2 Michigan StatePunt, 4 playsQ2 IowaPunt, 3 playsQ2 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 3 playsQ2 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 2 playsQ2 IowaMissed FG, 10 playsQ2 Michigan StateEnd of halfQ3 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 IowaPunt, 3 playsQ3 Michigan StateField goal, 8 playsQ3 IowaTouchdown pass, 9 playsQ3 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 IowaTouchdown run, 7 playsQ3 Michigan StateMissed FG, 7 playsQ4 IowaTurnover on downs, 7 playsQ4 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 IowaPunt, 4 playsQ4 Michigan StateField goal, 7 playsQ4 IowaFumble, 11 playsQ4 Michigan StateEnd of game, 5 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Iowa drives left to right, Michigan State right to left.
  1. Q1 IowaPunt, 4 plays, 18 yards
  2. Q1 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 64 yards
  3. Q1 IowaInterception, 2 plays, 1 yard
  4. Q1 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 19 yards
  5. Q1 IowaPunt, 4 plays, 19 yards
  6. Q1 Michigan StatePunt, 6 plays, 19 yards
  7. Q1 IowaTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 83 yards
  8. Q2 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  9. Q2 IowaPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  10. Q2 Michigan StateField goal, 9 plays, 42 yards
  11. Q2 IowaPunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  12. Q2 Michigan StatePunt, 4 plays, 6 yards
  13. Q2 IowaPunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  14. Q2 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 3 plays, 35 yards
  15. Q2 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 2 plays, 27 yards
  16. Q2 IowaMissed FG, 10 plays, 65 yards
  17. Q2 Michigan StateEnd of half, 0 yards
  18. Q3 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  19. Q3 IowaPunt, 3 plays, −9 yards
  20. Q3 Michigan StateField goal, 8 plays, 25 yards
  21. Q3 IowaTouchdown pass, 9 plays, 28 yards
  22. Q3 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 43 yards
  23. Q3 IowaTouchdown run, 7 plays, 80 yards
  24. Q3 Michigan StateMissed FG, 7 plays, 60 yards
  25. Q4 IowaTurnover on downs, 7 plays, 57 yards
  26. Q4 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  27. Q4 IowaPunt, 4 plays, 10 yards
  28. Q4 Michigan StateField goal, 7 plays, 49 yards
  29. Q4 IowaFumble, 11 plays, 30 yards
  30. Q4 Michigan StateEnd of game, 5 plays, 23 yards

Play by play

1st quarter7 drives, then Michigan State 14, Iowa 0
Iowa Punt, 4 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 20James Vandenberg pass complete to Marvin McNutt for 15 yards to the Iowa 35 for a 1ST down.
14:251st & 10 at own 35IOWA penalty 5 yard Illegal Formation accepted, no play.
14:141st & 15 at own 30Marcus Coker rush for 1 yard to the Iowa 31.
13:342nd & 14 at own 31Marcus Coker rush for 7 yards to the Iowa 38.
12:563rd & 7 at own 38James Vandenberg pass incomplete to Marvin McNutt.
12:474th & 7 at own 38Eric Guthrie punt for 26 yards, downed at the MchSt 36.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 8 plays
12:301st & 10 at own 36Le’Veon Bell rush for 9 yards to the MchSt 45.
12:002nd & 1 at own 45Le’Veon Bell rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 49 for a 1ST down.
11:301st & 10 at own 49Kirk Cousins pass complete to Le’Veon Bell for 4 yards to the Iowa 47.
11:102nd & 6 at opp 47Le’Veon Bell rush for 5 yards to the Iowa 42.
10:403rd & 1 at opp 42Le’Veon Bell rush for 6 yards to the Iowa 36 for a 1ST down.
10:061st & 10 at opp 36Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keshawn Martin for 11 yards to the Iowa 25 for a 1ST down.
9:251st & 10 at opp 25Edwin Baker rush for 13 yards to the Iowa 6, IOWA penalty 6 yard Face Mask accepted for a 1ST down.
9:171st & goal at opp 6Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 7, Iowa 0
9:17Dan Conroy extra point GOOD.
9:17Kevin Muma kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Iowa Interception, 2 plays
9:101st & 10 at own 20Marcus Coker rush for 1 yard to the Iowa 21.
8:342nd & 9 at own 21James Vandenberg pass intercepted by Johnny Adams at the Iowa 49, returned for 30 yards to the Iowa 19.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 3 plays
8:291st & 10 at opp 19Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Todd Anderson.
8:002nd & 10 at opp 19Le’Veon Bell rush for 2 yards to the Iowa 17.
7:373rd & 8 at opp 17Kirk Cousins pass complete to Edwin Baker for 17 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 13, Iowa 0
7:37Dan Conroy extra point GOOD.Michigan State 14, Iowa 0
7:37Kevin Muma kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Iowa Punt, 4 plays
7:101st & 10 at own 20James Vandenberg pass complete to Keenan Davis for 11 yards to the Iowa 31 for a 1ST down.
7:001st & 10 at own 31Marcus Coker rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Iowa 30.
6:322nd & 11 at own 30James Vandenberg pass incomplete to Zach Derby.
6:153rd & 11 at own 30James Vandenberg pass complete to Marvin McNutt for 9 yards to the Iowa 39.
5:464th & 2 at own 39Eric Guthrie punt for 43 yards, returned by Keshawn Martin for a loss of 2 yards to the MchSt 16.
Michigan State Punt, 6 plays
5:391st & 10 at own 16Edwin Baker rush for 14 yards to the MchSt 30 for a 1ST down.
5:001st & 10 at own 30Edwin Baker rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 33.
4:402nd & 7 at own 33Kirk Cousins pass complete to Brian Linthicum for 8 yards to the MchSt 41 for a 1ST down.
4:141st & 10 at own 41Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Keshawn Martin.
3:352nd & 10 at own 41Edwin Baker rush for a loss of 6 yards to the MchSt 35.
3:233rd & 16 at own 35Kirk Cousins pass incomplete.
3:154th & 16 at own 35Mike Sadler punt for 48 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the Iowa 17.
Iowa Touchdown pass, 7 plays
3:001st & 10 at own 17James Vandenberg pass complete to Marvin McNutt for 30 yards to the Iowa 47 for a 1ST down.
2:381st & 10 at own 47Marcus Coker rush for 1 yard to the Iowa 48.
2:042nd & 9 at own 48Marvin McNutt rush for 19 yards to the MchSt 33 for a 1ST down.
1:361st & 10 at opp 33James Vandenberg pass complete to Steven Staggs for 17 yards to the MchSt 16 for a 1ST down.
1:061st & 10 at opp 16Marcus Coker rush for 5 yards to the MchSt 11.
0:242nd & 5 at opp 11Marcus Coker rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 8.
Q2 14:533rd & 2 at opp 8James Vandenberg pass complete to C.J. Fiedorowicz for 8 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 14, Iowa 6
Q2 14:53Mike Meyer extra point GOOD.Michigan State 14, Iowa 7
Q2 14:53Mike Meyer kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
2nd quarter9 drives, then Michigan State 31, Iowa 7
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
14:451st & 10 at own 20Kirk Cousins rush for a loss of 2 yards, fumbled, recovered by MchSt Kirk Cousins at the MchSt 18.
14:002nd & 12 at own 18Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keshawn Martin for 1 yard to the MchSt 19.
13:323rd & 11 at own 19Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 9 yards to the MchSt 28.
12:534th & 2 at own 28Mike Sadler punt for 43 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the Iowa 29.
Iowa Punt, 3 plays
12:471st & 10 at own 29James Vandenberg pass incomplete to Marcus Coker.
12:302nd & 10 at own 29Marcus Coker rush for 2 yards to the Iowa 31.
11:443rd & 8 at own 31James Vandenberg pass complete to Marcus Coker for 7 yards to the Iowa 38.
11:194th & 1 at own 38Eric Guthrie punt for 49 yards, fair catch by Keshawn Martin at the MchSt 13.
Michigan State Field goal, 9 plays
11:051st & 10 at own 13Le’Veon Bell rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 17.
10:302nd & 6 at own 17Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keith Nichol for 9 yards to the MchSt 26 for a 1ST down.
10:091st & 10 at own 26Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to B.J. Cunningham.
10:002nd & 10 at own 26Le’Veon Bell rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 30.
9:163rd & 6 at own 30Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keshawn Martin for 67 yards to the Iowa 3 for a 1ST down.
8:451st & goal at opp 3Kirk Cousins rush for 1 yard, fumbled at the Iowa 2.
8:152nd & goal at opp 2Kirk Cousins pass incomplete.
8:003rd & goal at opp 2Kirk Cousins rush for a loss of 3 yards, fumbled, recovered by MchSt Kirk Cousins at the Iowa 5.
7:374th & goal at opp 5Dan Conroy 22 yard field goal GOOD.Michigan State 17, Iowa 7
7:37Kevin Muma kickoff for 69 yards returned by Jordan Bernstine for 27 yards to the Iowa 18, IOWA penalty 10 yard Illegal Block accepted.
Iowa Punt, 3 plays
7:251st & 10 at own 18Marcus Coker rush for no gain to the Iowa 18.
6:152nd & 10 at own 18Marcus Coker rush for 3 yards to the Iowa 21.
6:073rd & 7 at own 21IOWA penalty 5 yard False Start accepted.
5:453rd & 12 at own 16IOWA penalty 8 yard Holding accepted.
5:153rd & 20 at own 8James Vandenberg pass complete to Marcus Coker for 13 yards to the Iowa 21.
4:514th & 7 at own 21Eric Guthrie punt for 41 yards, downed at the MchSt 38.
Michigan State Punt, 4 plays
4:441st & 10 at own 38Kirk Cousins pass complete to Todd Anderson for 5 yards to the MchSt 28, MICHIGAN ST penalty 15 yard Clipping accepted.
4:001st & 20 at own 28Le’Veon Bell rush for 7 yards to the MchSt 35.
3:302nd & 13 at own 35Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 9 yards to the MchSt 44.
3:083rd & 4 at own 44Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to B.J. Cunningham.
2:594th & 4 at own 44Mike Sadler punt for 54 yards, downed at the Iowa 2.
Iowa Punt, 3 plays
2:521st & 10 at own 2Marcus Coker rush for no gain to the Iowa 2.
2:522nd & 10 at own 2Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 2:52.
2:472nd & 10 at own 2Brad Rogers rush for 2 yards to the Iowa 4.
2:473rd & 8 at own 4Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 2:47.
2:433rd & 8 at own 4James Vandenberg pass incomplete to Marvin McNutt.
2:294th & 8 at own 4Eric Guthrie punt for 51 yards, returned by Keshawn Martin for 20 yards to the Iowa 35.
Michigan State Touchdown run, 3 plays
2:241st & 10 at opp 35Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Le’Veon Bell.
2:032nd & 10 at opp 35Kirk Cousins pass complete to Brian Linthicum for 10 yards to the Iowa 25 for a 1ST down.
1:571st & 10 at opp 25Le’Veon Bell rush for 25 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 23, Iowa 7
1:57Dan Conroy extra point GOOD.Michigan State 24, Iowa 7
1:48Kevin Muma kickoff for 63 yards returned by Jordan Bernstine for 20 yards, fumbled, forced by Jeremy Gainer, recovered by MchSt Jeremy Langford at the Iowa 27.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 2 plays
1:431st & 10 at opp 27Le’Veon Bell rush for 5 yards to the Iowa 22.
1:212nd & 5 at opp 22Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 22 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 30, Iowa 7
1:21Dan Conroy extra point GOOD.Michigan State 31, Iowa 7
1:21Kevin Muma kickoff for 53 yards returned by Jordan Bernstine for no gain, fumbled, recovered by Iowa Jordan Bernstine at the Iowa 17.
Iowa Missed FG, 10 plays
1:211st & 10 at own 17Timeout IOWA, clock 1:21.
1:151st & 10 at own 17Marcus Coker rush for 9 yards to the Iowa 26.
1:152nd & 1 at own 26Timeout IOWA, clock 01:15.
0:542nd & 1 at own 26James Vandenberg pass incomplete to Marcus Coker.
0:503rd & 1 at own 26James Vandenberg pass complete to C.J. Fiedorowicz for 2 yards to the Iowa 28 for a 1ST down.
0:421st & 10 at own 28James Vandenberg pass incomplete to C.J. Fiedorowicz.
0:382nd & 10 at own 28James Vandenberg pass incomplete to Marcus Coker.
0:313rd & 10 at own 28Marcus Coker rush for 11 yards to the Iowa 39 for a 1ST down.
0:231st & 10 at own 39James Vandenberg pass incomplete to Marcus Coker.
0:142nd & 10 at own 39James Vandenberg rush for 5 yards to the Iowa 44, MICHIGAN ST penalty 15 yard Personal Foul accepted for a 1ST down.
0:071st & goal at opp 5James Vandenberg pass complete to Marvin McNutt for 9 yards to the MchSt 32.
0:072nd & 1 at opp 32Timeout IOWA, clock 0:07.
0:022nd & 1 at opp 32James Vandenberg pass incomplete to Marvin McNutt.
0:003rd & 1 at opp 32Mike Meyer 50 yard field goal BLOCKED.
Q3 15:00Mike Meyer kickoff for 69 yards returned by Nick Hill for 19 yards to the MchSt 20.
3rd quarter7 drives, then Michigan State 34, Iowa 21
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
14:501st & 10 at own 20Le’Veon Bell rush for no gain to the MchSt 20.
14:002nd & 10 at own 20Le’Veon Bell rush for 5 yards to the MchSt 25.
13:343rd & 5 at own 25Kirk Cousins pass incomplete.
13:274th & 5 at own 25Mike Sadler punt for 41 yards, fair catch by Micah Hyde at the Iowa 34.
Iowa Punt, 3 plays
13:151st & 10 at own 34Marcus Coker rush for 1 yard to the Iowa 35.
12:452nd & 9 at own 35James Vandenberg pass incomplete, IOWA penalty Ineligible Downfield on Pass declined.
12:173rd & 9 at own 35James Vandenberg sacked by Max Bullough for a loss of 10 yards to the Iowa 25.
11:544th & 19 at own 25Eric Guthrie punt for 36 yards, fair catch by Keshawn Martin at the MchSt 39.
Michigan State Field goal, 8 plays
11:451st & 10 at own 39Keshawn Martin pass complete to Brian Linthicum for 28 yards to the Iowa 33 for a 1ST down.
11:001st & 10 at opp 33Edwin Baker rush for 9 yards to the Iowa 24.
10:452nd & 1 at opp 24Edwin Baker rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Iowa 25.
10:143rd & 2 at opp 25Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to B.J. Cunningham.
10:104th & 2 at opp 25Brad Sonntag rush for 5 yards to the Iowa 20 for a 1ST down.
9:401st & 10 at opp 20Edwin Baker rush for 2 yards to the Iowa 18.
9:002nd & 8 at opp 18Edwin Baker rush for 4 yards to the Iowa 14.
8:353rd & 4 at opp 14Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Le’Veon Bell.
8:314th & 4 at opp 14Dan Conroy 31 yard field goal GOOD.Michigan State 34, Iowa 7
8:31Kevin Muma kickoff for 59 yards returned by Jordan Bernstine for 61 yards to the MchSt 28.
Iowa Touchdown pass, 9 plays
8:001st & 10 at opp 28Marcus Coker rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 25.
7:422nd & 7 at opp 25James Vandenberg pass complete to Zach Derby for 13 yards to the MchSt 12 for a 1ST down.
7:001st & 10 at opp 12Marcus Coker rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 8.
6:382nd & 6 at opp 8James Vandenberg pass incomplete to Marvin McNutt.
6:333rd & 6 at opp 8James Vandenberg pass complete to Keenan Davis for 7 yards to the MchSt 1 for a 1ST down.
6:201st & goal at opp 1Marcus Coker rush for a loss of 2 yards to the MchSt 3.
5:462nd & goal at opp 3James Vandenberg pass incomplete.
5:433rd & goal at opp 3James Vandenberg pass incomplete to Marvin McNutt.
5:394th & goal at opp 3James Vandenberg pass complete to Marvin McNutt for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 34, Iowa 13
5:39Mike Meyer extra point GOOD.Michigan State 34, Iowa 14
5:39Mike Meyer kickoff for 63 yards returned by Nick Hill for 43 yards to the 50 yard line.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
5:001st & 10 at the 50Le’Veon Bell rush for 3 yards to the Iowa 47.
4:432nd & 7 at opp 47Kirk Cousins pass complete to Brian Linthicum for 4 yards to the Iowa 43.
4:043rd & 3 at opp 43Le’Veon Bell rush for no gain to the Iowa 43.
3:334th & 3 at opp 43Mike Sadler punt for 43 yards for a touchback.
Iowa Touchdown run, 7 plays
3:251st & 10 at own 20James Vandenberg pass complete to Marvin McNutt for 48 yards to the MchSt 32 for a 1ST down.
2:501st & 10 at opp 32James Vandenberg pass complete to Marvin McNutt for 5 yards to the MchSt 27.
2:352nd & 5 at opp 27MICHIGAN ST penalty 5 yard Offside accepted, no play.
2:301st & 10 at opp 22James Vandenberg pass incomplete.
2:202nd & 10 at opp 22Marcus Coker rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 21.
1:443rd & 9 at opp 21James Vandenberg pass complete to Zach Derby for 11 yards to the MchSt 10 for a 1ST down.
1:101st & goal at opp 10Marvin McNutt rush for 8 yards to the MchSt 2.
0:492nd & goal at opp 2Marcus Coker rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 34, Iowa 20
0:49Mike Meyer extra point GOOD.Michigan State 34, Iowa 21
0:49Mike Meyer kickoff for 69 yards returned by Nick Hill for 21 yards to the MchSt 22.
Michigan State Missed FG, 7 plays
0:371st & 10 at own 22Edwin Baker rush for 11 yards to the MchSt 33 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:501st & 10 at own 33Kirk Cousins pass complete to Brian Linthicum for 21 yards to the Iowa 46 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:301st & 10 at opp 46Edwin Baker rush for 2 yards to the Iowa 44.
Q4 13:492nd & 8 at opp 44Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keshawn Martin for 8 yards to the Iowa 36 for a 1ST down.
Q4 13:231st & 10 at opp 36Edwin Baker rush for no gain to the Iowa 36.
Q4 12:482nd & 10 at opp 36Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keith Nichol for 4 yards to the Iowa 32.
Q4 12:243rd & 6 at opp 32Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Keshawn Martin.
Q4 12:194th & 6 at opp 32Dan Conroy 49 yard field goal MISSED.
4th quarter6 drives, then Michigan State 37, Iowa 21
Iowa Turnover on downs, 7 plays
12:121st & 10 at own 32James Vandenberg pass complete to Marvin McNutt for 11 yards to the Iowa 43 for a 1ST down.
11:351st & 10 at own 43Marcus Coker rush for 1 yard to the Iowa 44.
11:212nd & 9 at own 44James Vandenberg pass complete to Kevonte Martin-Manley for 13 yards to the MchSt 43 for a 1ST down.
10:551st & 10 at opp 43James Vandenberg pass incomplete to Marvin McNutt.
10:432nd & 10 at opp 43James Vandenberg pass complete to Marcus Coker for 4 yards to the MchSt 39.
10:303rd & 6 at opp 39Marcus Coker rush for 5 yards to the MchSt 34.
10:234th & 1 at opp 34IOWA penalty 5 yard False Start accepted.
10:164th & 6 at opp 39James Vandenberg pass incomplete to Zach Derby.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
10:051st & 10 at own 39Le’Veon Bell rush for 7 yards to the MchSt 46.
9:252nd & 3 at own 46Le’Veon Bell rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 48.
8:593rd & 1 at own 48MICHIGAN ST penalty 5 yard False Start accepted.
8:393rd & 6 at own 43Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Keith Nichol.
8:284th & 6 at own 43Mike Sadler punt for 48 yards, returned by Micah Hyde for 8 yards to the Iowa 17.
Iowa Punt, 4 plays
8:221st & 10 at own 17James Vandenberg pass incomplete to Marcus Coker.
8:162nd & 10 at own 17MICHIGAN ST penalty 15 yard Personal Foul accepted.
8:001st & 10 at own 32James Vandenberg sacked by Team for a loss of 5 yards to the Iowa 27.
7:542nd & 15 at own 27James Vandenberg pass incomplete to Keenan Davis.
7:493rd & 15 at own 27James Vandenberg pass incomplete to Marvin McNutt.
7:424th & 15 at own 27Eric Guthrie punt for 41 yards, fair catch by Keshawn Martin at the MchSt 32.
Michigan State Field goal, 7 plays
7:351st & 10 at own 32Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Keshawn Martin.
7:252nd & 10 at own 32Edwin Baker rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 34.
6:413rd & 8 at own 34Kirk Cousins pass complete to Le’Veon Bell for 45 yards to the Iowa 21 for a 1ST down.
5:571st & 10 at opp 21Edwin Baker rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Iowa 23.
5:222nd & 12 at opp 23Le’Veon Bell rush for a loss of 5 yards to the Iowa 28.
5:223rd & 17 at opp 28Timeout IOWA, clock 5:22.
5:163rd & 17 at opp 28Kirk Cousins sacked by Broderick Binns for a loss of 3 yards to the Iowa 31.
5:164th & 20 at opp 31Timeout IOWA, clock 5:16.
5:114th & 20 at opp 31Dan Conroy 48 yard field goal GOOD.Michigan State 37, Iowa 21
5:11Kevin Muma kickoff for 59 yards returned by Jordan Bernstine for 24 yards to the Iowa 35.
Iowa Fumble, 11 plays
4:591st & 10 at own 35James Vandenberg pass incomplete to Zach Derby.
4:532nd & 10 at own 35James Vandenberg pass incomplete to Marvin McNutt.
4:333rd & 10 at own 35James Vandenberg rush for 2 yards to the Iowa 37.
4:334th & 8 at own 37Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 4:26.
4:204th & 8 at own 37MICHIGAN ST penalty 15 yard Personal Foul accepted.
4:181st & 10 at opp 48James Vandenberg pass incomplete to Kevonte Martin-Manley.
4:102nd & 10 at opp 48James Vandenberg rush for 16 yards to the MchSt 32 for a 1ST down.
4:001st & 10 at opp 32James Vandenberg sacked by Kevin Pickelman for a loss of 7 yards to the MchSt 39.
3:452nd & 17 at opp 39James Vandenberg pass complete to Steven Staggs for 14 yards to the MchSt 25.
3:253rd & 3 at opp 25James Vandenberg pass complete to Steven Staggs for 5 yards to the MchSt 20 for a 1ST down.
3:201st & 10 at opp 20James Vandenberg pass incomplete.
3:132nd & 10 at opp 20James Vandenberg pass incomplete to Marvin McNutt.
3:103rd & 10 at opp 20MICHIGAN ST penalty 5 yard Offside accepted.
2:533rd & 5 at opp 15James Vandenberg pass complete to Zach Derby, fumbled, forced by Jairus Jones, recovered by MchSt Tony Lippett at the MchSt 8, Tony Lippett for 15 yards, to the MchSt 23.
Michigan State End of game, 5 plays
2:451st & 10 at own 23Le’Veon Bell rush for 9 yards to the MchSt 32.
1:552nd & 1 at own 32Le’Veon Bell rush for 15 yards to the MchSt 47 for a 1ST down.
1:251st & 10 at own 47Le’Veon Bell rush for 5 yards to the Iowa 48.
1:252nd & 5 at opp 48Timeout IOWA, clock 1:25.
1:002nd & 5 at opp 48Team rush for a loss of 4 yards to the MchSt 48.
0:023rd & 9 at own 48Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the MchSt 46.

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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