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Wisconsin vs. Michigan State

Saturday, December 3, 2011, Big Ten Championship Game

No. 15 Wisconsin beat No. 11 Michigan State 42–⁠39. It was their 51st meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 30–⁠21 as played.

Neutral site15Wisconsin11–⁠3 in 2011
42
Neutral site11Michigan State11–⁠3 in 2011
39

FinalTV: FOXAttendance 64,152Referee: Bill LeMonnier

MVP Russell WilsonWikipedia

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Wisconsin21071442
Michigan State7227339

Standouts

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Player stats

Wisconsin

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Russell Wilson17/2418730
Montee Ball1/13200
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Montee Ball27137326
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Jared Abbrederis365142
Jeff Duckworth353136
Nick Toon334022
Russell Wilson231032
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Shelton Johnson100

Michigan State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Kirk Cousins22/3028131
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Le’Veon Bell18106126
Edwin Baker931111
Keshawn Martin526013
B.J. Cunningham124024
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
B.J. Cunningham5115344
Keshawn Martin9115028
Keith Nichol439017
Le’Veon Bell311013

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

Team stats

WisconsinMichigan State
345Total yards471
234Passing yards281
126Rushing yards190
8.8Yards per pass9.4
3.4Yards per rush5.6
16First downs23
6–⁠14Third downs7–⁠13
1–⁠1Fourth downs1–⁠1
0Turnovers2
5–⁠30Penalties7–⁠50
18:16Possession18:18

Efficiency

WisconsinMichigan State
38%Success rate51%
0.10EPA per play0.15
1.11Explosiveness0.91
−0.01Rushing EPA0.16
0.23Passing EPA0.19
32%Passing-down success65%
−0.27First-down EPA−0.15
0.08Second-down EPA0.56
0.56Third-down EPA0.37

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 57% to win. Wisconsin pulled the upset. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Michigan State end zoneWisconsin end zoneQ1 WisconsinTouchdown pass, 9 playsQ1 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 6 playsQ1 WisconsinTouchdown run, 7 playsQ1 WisconsinTouchdown run, 2 playsQ1 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ2 WisconsinPunt, 3 playsQ2 Michigan StateTouchdown, 6 playsQ2 WisconsinPunt, 3 playsQ2 Michigan StateInterception, 1 playQ2 WisconsinPunt, 3 playsQ2 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 8 playsQ2 WisconsinPunt, 3 playsQ2 Michigan StateMissed FG, 9 playsQ2 WisconsinEnd of halfQ3 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 WisconsinTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ3 Michigan StatePunt, 9 playsQ3 WisconsinPunt, 3 playsQ3 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ3 WisconsinTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ4 Michigan StateField goal, 10 playsQ4 WisconsinTouchdown run, 8 playsQ4 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 WisconsinEnd of game, 6 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, 9 plays, 71 yards
  2. Q1 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 6 plays, 59 yards
  3. Q1 WisconsinTouchdown run, 7 plays, 60 yards
  4. Q1 WisconsinTouchdown run, 2 plays, 24 yards
  5. Q1 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 80 yards
  6. Q2 WisconsinPunt, 3 plays, −3 yards
  7. Q2 Michigan StateTouchdown, 6 plays, 57 yards
  8. Q2 WisconsinPunt, 3 plays, −3 yards
  9. Q2 Michigan StateInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  10. Q2 WisconsinPunt, 3 plays, −5 yards
  11. Q2 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 8 plays, 84 yards
  12. Q2 WisconsinPunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  13. Q2 Michigan StateMissed FG, 9 plays, 55 yards
  14. Q2 WisconsinEnd of half, 0 yards
  15. Q3 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  16. Q3 WisconsinTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 7 yards
  17. Q3 Michigan StatePunt, 9 plays, 70 yards
  18. Q3 WisconsinPunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  19. Q3 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 48 yards
  20. Q3 WisconsinTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 52 yards
  21. Q4 Michigan StateField goal, 10 plays, 18 yards
  22. Q4 WisconsinTouchdown run, 8 plays, 64 yards
  23. Q4 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  24. Q4 WisconsinEnd of game, 6 plays, 6 yards

Play by play

1st quarter5 drives, then Wisconsin 21, Michigan State 7
Wisconsin Touchdown pass, 9 plays
14:501st & 10 at own 29Montee Ball rush for 6 yards to the Wisc 35.
14:152nd & 4 at own 35Montee Ball rush for 6 yards to the Wisc 31, WISCONSIN penalty 10 yard Illegal Block on Nick Toon accepted.
13:452nd & 8 at own 31Montee Ball rush for 13 yards to the Wisc 44 for a 1ST down.
13:051st & 10 at own 44Montee Ball rush for 2 yards to the Wisc 46.
12:282nd & 8 at own 46Montee Ball rush for 26 yards to the MchSt 28 for a 1ST down.
11:541st & 10 at opp 28Russell Wilson pass complete to Nick Toon for 22 yards to the MchSt 6 for a 1ST down.
11:251st & goal at opp 6Montee Ball rush for no gain to the MchSt 6.
10:422nd & goal at opp 6Russell Wilson pass complete to Bradie Ewing for 3 yards to the MchSt 3.
10:043rd & goal at opp 3Russell Wilson pass complete to Jeff Duckworth for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Wisconsin 6, Michigan State 0
10:04Philip Welch extra point GOOD.Wisconsin 7, Michigan State 0
10:04Philip Welch kickoff for 68 yards returned by Nick Hill for 39 yards to the MchSt 41.
Michigan State Touchdown run, 6 plays
9:511st & 10 at own 41WISCONSIN penalty 5 yard Offside on Louis Nzegwu accepted, no play.
9:291st & 5 at own 46MICHIGAN ST penalty 5 yard False Start on Fou Fonoti accepted, no play.
9:131st & 10 at own 41Le’Veon Bell rush for 26 yards to the Wisc 33 for a 1ST down.
8:451st & 10 at opp 33Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keshawn Martin for 13 yards to the Wisc 20 for a 1ST down.
8:111st & 10 at opp 20Le’Veon Bell rush for 1 yard to the Wisc 19.
7:342nd & 9 at opp 19Le’Veon Bell rush for 8 yards to the Wisc 11.
7:103rd & 1 at opp 11Edwin Baker rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 8 for a 1ST down.
6:441st & goal at opp 8Edwin Baker rush for 8 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Wisconsin 7, Michigan State 6
6:44Dan Conroy extra point GOOD.Tied at 7
6:44Kevin Muma kickoff for 55 yards out-of-bounds.
Wisconsin Touchdown run, 7 plays
6:371st & 10 at own 40Montee Ball rush for 8 yards to the Wisc 48.
6:002nd & 2 at own 48Montee Ball rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 49 for a 1ST down.
5:331st & 10 at opp 49Russell Wilson pass incomplete to Nick Toon.
5:242nd & 10 at opp 49Montee Ball rush for 8 yards to the MchSt 41.
4:473rd & 2 at opp 41Montee Ball pass complete to Russell Wilson for 32 yards to the MchSt 9 for a 1ST down.
4:271st & 0 at opp 9Timeout WISCONSIN, clock 4:27.
4:201st & goal at opp 9Montee Ball rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 6.
3:442nd & goal at opp 6Montee Ball rush for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Wisconsin 13, Michigan State 7
3:44Philip Welch extra point GOOD.Wisconsin 14, Michigan State 7
3:44Philip Welch kickoff for 64 yards returned by Nick Hill for 18 yards, fumbled, forced by Conor O’Neill, recovered by Wisc Jacob Pedersen at the MchSt 24.
Wisconsin Touchdown run, 2 plays
3:351st & 10 at opp 24Montee Ball rush for 18 yards to the MchSt 6 for a 1ST down.
3:121st & goal at opp 6Montee Ball rush for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Wisconsin 20, Michigan State 7
3:12Philip Welch extra point GOOD.Wisconsin 21, Michigan State 7
3:12Philip Welch kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 7 plays
3:051st & 10 at own 20Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keshawn Martin for 17 yards to the MchSt 37 for a 1ST down.
2:301st & 10 at own 37Edwin Baker rush for 11 yards to the MchSt 48 for a 1ST down.
2:031st & 10 at own 48Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 13 yards to the Wisc 39 for a 1ST down.
1:331st & 10 at opp 39Edwin Baker rush for no gain to the Wisc 39.
0:572nd & 10 at opp 39Le’Veon Bell rush for 6 yards to the Wisc 33.
0:003rd & 4 at opp 33Kirk Cousins rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 30.
Q2 14:554th & 1 at opp 30Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 30 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Wisconsin 21, Michigan State 13
Q2 14:55Dan Conroy extra point GOOD.Wisconsin 21, Michigan State 14
Q2 14:55Kevin Muma kickoff for 69 yards returned by Jared Abbrederis for 23 yards to the Wisc 24.
2nd quarter8 drives, then Michigan State 29, Wisconsin 21
Wisconsin Punt, 3 plays
14:411st & 10 at own 24Montee Ball rush for no gain to the Wisc 24.
13:502nd & 10 at own 24Russell Wilson pass complete to Montee Ball for a loss of 5 yards to the Wisc 19.
13:173rd & 15 at own 19Russell Wilson rush for 2 yards to the Wisc 21.
13:034th & 13 at own 21Brad Nortman punt for 37 yards, fair catch by Keshawn Martin at the MchSt 42.
Michigan State Touchdown, 6 plays
12:531st & 10 at own 43Keshawn Martin rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 45.
12:212nd & 8 at own 45Kirk Cousins pass complete to Le’Veon Bell for 13 yards to the Wisc 42 for a 1ST down.
11:531st & 10 at opp 42Le’Veon Bell rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 39.
11:152nd & 7 at opp 39Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keshawn Martin for 18 yards to the Wisc 21 for a 1ST down.
10:471st & 10 at opp 21Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 11 yards to the Wisc 10 for a 1ST down.
10:211st & goal at opp 10Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keith Nichol for 3 yards, lateral to B.J. Cunningham for 7 yards, to the Wisc 0 for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 22, Wisconsin 21
10:21Two-point conversion attempt, Brad Sonntag rush GOOD.
10:21Kevin Muma kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Wisconsin Punt, 3 plays
10:081st & 10 at own 20Russell Wilson sacked by Denicos Allen for a loss of 6 yards to the Wisc 14.
9:392nd & 16 at own 14Russell Wilson rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 17.
9:173rd & 13 at own 17Montee Ball rush for no gain to the Wisc 17.
8:424th & 13 at own 17Brad Nortman punt for 43 yards, fair catch by Keshawn Martin at the MchSt 40.
Michigan State Interception, 1 play
8:371st & 10 at own 40Kirk Cousins pass intercepted by Shelton Johnson at the Wisc 41, returned for no gain to the Wisc 41.
Wisconsin Punt, 3 plays
8:341st & 10 at own 41Russell Wilson pass incomplete to Nick Toon.
8:232nd & 10 at own 41Montee Ball rush for 2 yards to the Wisc 43.
7:553rd & 8 at own 43Russell Wilson sacked by Denicos Allen for a loss of 7 yards to the Wisc 36.
7:234th & 15 at own 36Brad Nortman punt for 48 yards, fair catch by Keshawn Martin at the MchSt 16.
Michigan State Touchdown run, 8 plays
7:151st & 10 at own 16Edwin Baker rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 18.
6:412nd & 8 at own 18Edwin Baker rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 20.
5:543rd & 6 at own 20Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keshawn Martin for 28 yards to the MchSt 48 for a 1ST down.
5:281st & 10 at own 48Keshawn Martin rush for 13 yards to the Wisc 39 for a 1ST down.
5:111st & 10 at opp 39Keshawn Martin rush for 8 yards to the Wisc 31.
4:402nd & 2 at opp 31Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keith Nichol for 17 yards to the Wisc 14 for a 1ST down.
4:081st & 10 at opp 14Le’Veon Bell rush for 8 yards to the Wisc 6.
3:262nd & 2 at opp 6Le’Veon Bell rush for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 28, Wisconsin 21
3:26Dan Conroy extra point GOOD.Michigan State 29, Wisconsin 21
3:26Kevin Muma kickoff for 66 yards returned by Jared Abbrederis for 17 yards to the Wisc 21.
Wisconsin Punt, 3 plays
3:141st & 10 at own 21Russell Wilson pass incomplete to Nick Toon.
3:042nd & 10 at own 21Russell Wilson pass complete to Montee Ball for 7 yards to the Wisc 28.
2:313rd & 3 at own 28Russell Wilson pass incomplete to Montee Ball.
2:244th & 3 at own 28Brad Nortman punt for 43 yards, fair catch by Keshawn Martin at the MchSt 29.
Michigan State Missed FG, 9 plays
2:121st & 10 at own 29Kirk Cousins pass complete to Le’Veon Bell for a loss of 6 yards to the MchSt 23.
1:302nd & 16 at own 23Le’Veon Bell rush for 14 yards to the MchSt 37.
0:463rd & 2 at own 37Le’Veon Bell rush for 8 yards to the MchSt 45 for a 1ST down.
0:461st & 10 at own 45Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 0:46.
0:431st & 10 at own 45Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Le’Veon Bell.
0:382nd & 10 at own 45Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keith Nichol for 8 yards to the Wisc 47.
0:383rd & 2 at opp 47Timeout WISCONSIN, clock 0:38.
0:323rd & 2 at opp 47Le’Veon Bell rush for 4 yards to the Wisc 43 for a 1ST down.
0:221st & 10 at opp 43Kirk Cousins pass complete to Le’Veon Bell for 4 yards to the Wisc 39.
0:222nd & 6 at opp 39Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 0:22.
0:182nd & 6 at opp 39Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keshawn Martin for 4 yards to the Wisc 35.
0:083rd & 2 at opp 35Kirk Cousins pass complete to Brian Linthicum for 1 yard to the Wisc 34.
0:024th & 1 at opp 34Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 0:02.
0:004th & 1 at opp 34Dan Conroy 51 yard field goal MISSED.
Q3 15:00Philip Welch kickoff for 70 yards returned by Nick Hill for 26 yards to the MchSt 26.
3rd quarter6 drives, then Michigan State 36, Wisconsin 28
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
14:501st & 10 at own 26Keshawn Martin rush for a loss of 1 yard to the MchSt 25.
14:102nd & 11 at own 25Le’Veon Bell rush for 10 yards to the MchSt 35.
13:303rd & 1 at own 35Le’Veon Bell rush for a loss of 7 yards to the MchSt 28.
12:434th & 8 at own 28Mike Sadler punt for 45 yards, returned by Jared Abbrederis for 11 yards to the Wisc 38.
Wisconsin Touchdown pass, 8 plays
12:401st & 10 at own 38Montee Ball rush for no gain to the Wisc 38.
12:052nd & 10 at own 38Russell Wilson pass complete to Bradie Ewing for 7 yards to the Wisc 45.
11:363rd & 3 at own 45Russell Wilson pass complete to Nick Toon for 6 yards to the MchSt 49 for a 1ST down.
11:171st & 10 at opp 49Russell Wilson pass complete to Nick Toon for 6 yards to the MchSt 43.
11:062nd & 4 at opp 43Montee Ball rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 40.
10:193rd & 1 at opp 40MICHIGAN ST penalty 5 yard Offside on Jerel Worthy accepted, no play.
9:551st & 10 at opp 35Russell Wilson sacked by Denicos Allen for a loss of 2 yards to the MchSt 37.
9:202nd & 12 at opp 37Russell Wilson pass incomplete to Montee Ball.
9:203rd & 12 at opp 37WISCONSIN penalty 5 yard False Start on Josh Oglesby accepted.
9:133rd & 17 at opp 42Russell Wilson pass complete to Jared Abbrederis for 42 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 29, Wisconsin 27
9:13Philip Welch extra point GOOD.Michigan State 29, Wisconsin 28
9:133rd & 17 at own 30MICHIGAN ST penalty 15 yard Personal Foul on Johnny Adams accepted.
9:13Philip Welch kickoff for 55 yards for a touchback.
Michigan State Punt, 9 plays
9:051st & 10 at own 20Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keshawn Martin for 3 yards to the MchSt 23.
8:202nd & 7 at own 23Edwin Baker rush for a loss of 2 yards to the MchSt 21.
7:353rd & 9 at own 21Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 10 yards to the MchSt 31 for a 1ST down.
7:251st & 10 at own 31Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keshawn Martin for 12 yards to the MchSt 43 for a 1ST down.
6:561st & 10 at own 43Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Keith Nichol.
6:492nd & 10 at own 43Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keshawn Martin for 15 yards to the Wisc 42 for a 1ST down.
6:181st & 10 at opp 42Edwin Baker rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Wisc 45.
5:362nd & 13 at opp 45Edwin Baker rush for 10 yards to the Wisc 35.
5:003rd & 3 at opp 35Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Keshawn Martin.
5:004th & 3 at opp 35MICHIGAN ST penalty 5 yard Delay of Game accepted.
4:524th & 8 at opp 40Mike Sadler punt for 39 yards, downed at the Wisc 1.
Wisconsin Punt, 3 plays
4:481st & 10 at own 1Russell Wilson rush for 2 yards to the Wisc 3.
4:102nd & 8 at own 3Montee Ball rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 6.
3:313rd & 5 at own 6Russell Wilson pass incomplete to Nick Toon.
3:224th & 5 at own 6Brad Nortman punt for 54 yards, returned by Keshawn Martin for 12 yards to the Wisc 48.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 3 plays
3:131st & 10 at opp 48Le’Veon Bell rush for 4 yards to the Wisc 44.
2:402nd & 6 at opp 44MICHIGAN ST penalty 5 yard Ineligible Downfield on Pass on Garrett Celek accepted, no play.
2:162nd & 11 at opp 49Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keshawn Martin for 5 yards to the Wisc 44.
1:493rd & 6 at opp 44Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 1:49.
1:413rd & 6 at opp 44Kirk Cousins pass complete to B.J. Cunningham for 44 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 35, Wisconsin 28
1:41Dan Conroy extra point GOOD.Michigan State 36, Wisconsin 28
1:41Kevin Muma kickoff for 66 yards returned by Jared Abbrederis for 44 yards to the Wisc 48.
Wisconsin Touchdown pass, 7 plays
1:001st & 10 at own 48Montee Ball rush for 2 yards to the 50 yard line.
0:452nd & 8 at the 50Russell Wilson pass complete to Russell Wilson for a loss of 1 yard to the Wisc 49.
0:003rd & 9 at own 49Russell Wilson pass complete to Jeff Duckworth for 14 yards to the MchSt 37 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:561st & 10 at opp 37Russell Wilson pass complete to Jacob Pedersen for 13 yards to the MchSt 24 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:341st & 10 at opp 24Russell Wilson pass complete to Jared Abbrederis for 12 yards to the MchSt 12 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:081st & 10 at opp 12MICHIGAN ST penalty 10 yard Pass Interference on Johnny Adams accepted, no play.
Q4 14:021st & goal at opp 2Montee Ball rush for a loss of 3 yards to the MchSt 5.
Q4 13:252nd & goal at opp 5Russell Wilson pass complete to Montee Ball for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 36, Wisconsin 34
Q4 13:25Two-point conversion attempt, Russell Wilson pass FAILED.
Q4 13:25Philip Welch kickoff for 65 yards returned by Nick Hill for 35 yards to the MchSt 40.
4th quarter4 drives, then Wisconsin 42, Michigan State 39
Michigan State Field goal, 10 plays
13:141st & 10 at own 40Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to B.J. Cunningham.
13:092nd & 10 at own 40Kirk Cousins pass complete to Keith Nichol for 11 yards to the Wisc 49 for a 1ST down.
12:351st & 10 at opp 49Le’Veon Bell rush for 5 yards to the Wisc 44.
11:552nd & 5 at opp 44Keshawn Martin rush for 4 yards to the Wisc 40.
11:123rd & 1 at opp 40Le’Veon Bell rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 37 for a 1ST down.
10:341st & 10 at opp 37B.J. Cunningham rush for 24 yards to the Wisc 13 for a 1ST down.
9:531st & 10 at opp 13Le’Veon Bell rush for 4 yards to the Wisc 9.
9:082nd & 6 at opp 9Le’Veon Bell rush for 1 yard to the Wisc 8.
8:313rd & 5 at opp 8Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Keshawn Martin.
8:284th & 5 at opp 8Dan Conroy 25 yard field goal GOOD.Michigan State 39, Wisconsin 34
8:28Kevin Muma kickoff for 67 yards returned by Jared Abbrederis for 33 yards to the Wisc 36.
Wisconsin Touchdown run, 8 plays
8:151st & 10 at own 36Montee Ball rush for 9 yards to the Wisc 45.
7:362nd & 1 at own 45WISCONSIN penalty 5 yard False Start on Jacob Pedersen accepted.
7:082nd & 6 at own 40Montee Ball rush for 2 yards to the Wisc 42.
6:283rd & 4 at own 42Russell Wilson pass complete to Jared Abbrederis for 11 yards to the MchSt 47 for a 1ST down.
6:031st & 10 at opp 47Russell Wilson pass incomplete to Jared Abbrederis.
5:552nd & 10 at opp 47Russell Wilson pass complete to Bradie Ewing for 6 yards to the MchSt 41.
5:213rd & 4 at opp 41WISCONSIN penalty 5 yard False Start on Josh Oglesby accepted.
4:543rd & 9 at opp 46Russell Wilson rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 43.
4:084th & 6 at opp 43Russell Wilson pass complete to Jeff Duckworth for 36 yards to the MchSt 7 for a 1ST down.
3:451st & goal at opp 7Montee Ball rush for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Wisconsin 40, Michigan State 39
3:45Two-point conversion attempt, Russell Wilson pass to Jacob Pedersen GOOD.Wisconsin 42, Michigan State 39
3:45Philip Welch kickoff for 43 yards returned by TyQuan Hammock for 10 yards to the MchSt 37.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
3:381st & 10 at own 37Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Keshawn Martin.
3:252nd & 10 at own 37Le’Veon Bell rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 39.
2:573rd & 8 at own 39Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Keshawn Martin.
2:514th & 8 at own 39Mike Sadler punt for 42 yards, fair catch by Jared Abbrederis at the Wisc 19.
Wisconsin End of game, 6 plays
2:441st & 10 at own 19Montee Ball rush for 4 yards to the Wisc 23.
2:442nd & 6 at own 23Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 2:44.
2:402nd & 6 at own 23Montee Ball rush for 1 yard to the Wisc 24.
2:403rd & 5 at own 24Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 2:40.
2:313rd & 5 at own 24Montee Ball rush for 2 yards to the Wisc 26.
1:374th & 3 at own 26MICHIGAN ST penalty 5 yard Running Into Kicker on Isaiah Lewis accepted.
1:291st & 10 at own 31Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Wisc 29.
0:452nd & 12 at own 29Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Wisc 27.
0:003rd & 14 at own 27Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Wisc 25.

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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