Michigan State at Central Michigan

Saturday, September 8, 2012

No. 11 Michigan State beat Central Michigan 41–⁠7. It was their ninth meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 6–⁠3 as played.

Away11Michigan State7–⁠6 in 2012
41
HomeCentral Michigan7–⁠6 in 2012
7

Final at Kelly/Shorts Stadium, Mount PleasantTV: ESPNUAttendance 35,127

At kickoff
64°F, mostly cloudy, wind 7 mph from the westWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Mount Pleasant Municipal Airport (KMOP), 6 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Michigan State71710741
Central Michigan00077

Standouts

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Player stats

Michigan State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Andrew Maxwell20/3127520
Connor Cook5/64701
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Le’Veon Bell187028
Larry Caper966039
Jeremy Langford92305
Nick Hill41015
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Bennie Fowler III899137
Keith Mumphery452029
Dion Sims348120
DeAnthony Arnett148048
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Johnny Adams100
Isaiah Lewis1400

Central Michigan

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Ryan Radcliff17/3817302
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Zurlon Tipton1162023
Anthony Garland312013
Saylor Lavallii41004
Tim Phillips1404
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Titus Davis464038
Cody Wilson654014
Courtney Williams337025
Deon Butler1606
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Jason Wilson1551

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

Team stats

Michigan StateCentral Michigan
495Total yards245
322Passing yards173
173Rushing yards72
8.7Yards per pass4.6
4.2Yards per rush3.3
24First downs14
8–⁠16Third downs5–⁠13
1–⁠1Fourth downs0–⁠3
1Turnovers3
6–⁠40Penalties0–⁠0
35:11Possession24:49

Efficiency

Michigan StateCentral Michigan
47%Success rate35%
0.17EPA per play−0.09
0.76Explosiveness1.17
0.01Rushing EPA−0.10
0.38Passing EPA−0.09
33%Passing-down success35%
−0.12First-down EPA−0.19
0.22Second-down EPA0.03
0.78Third-down EPA0.56
3%Havoc by its defense1%

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 75% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Central Michigan end zoneMichigan State end zoneQ1 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 Central MichiganPunt, 3 playsQ1 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 9 playsQ1 Central MichiganInterception, 3 playsQ1 Michigan StateMissed FG, 3 playsQ1 Central MichiganFumble, 6 playsQ1 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 10 playsQ2 Central MichiganPunt, 8 playsQ2 Michigan StatePunt, 6 playsQ2 Central MichiganTurnover on downs, 15 playsQ2 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 9 playsQ2 Central MichiganInterception, 2 playsQ2 Michigan StateField goal, 5 playsQ3 Central MichiganPunt, 3 playsQ3 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 5 playsQ3 Central MichiganTurnover on downs, 11 playsQ3 Michigan StateField goal, 9 playsQ3 Central MichiganFumble, 4 playsQ4 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 7 playsQ4 Central MichiganTurnover on downs, 5 playsQ4 Michigan StatePick-six, 11 plays (Central Michigan scores)Q4 Michigan StateEnd of game, 3 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Central Michigan drives left to right, Michigan State right to left.
  1. Q1 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  2. Q1 Central MichiganPunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  3. Q1 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 9 plays, 32 yards
  4. Q1 Central MichiganInterception, 3 plays, −1 yard
  5. Q1 Michigan StateMissed FG, 3 plays, −10 yards
  6. Q1 Central MichiganFumble, 6 plays, 18 yards
  7. Q1 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 10 plays, 87 yards
  8. Q2 Central MichiganPunt, 8 plays, 68 yards
  9. Q2 Michigan StatePunt, 6 plays, 26 yards
  10. Q2 Central MichiganTurnover on downs, 15 plays, 70 yards
  11. Q2 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 9 plays, 73 yards
  12. Q2 Central MichiganInterception, 2 plays, 7 yards
  13. Q2 Michigan StateField goal, 5 plays, −16 yards
  14. Q3 Central MichiganPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  15. Q3 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 65 yards
  16. Q3 Central MichiganTurnover on downs, 11 plays, 48 yards
  17. Q3 Michigan StateField goal, 9 plays, 36 yards
  18. Q3 Central MichiganFumble, 4 plays, 13 yards
  19. Q4 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 7 plays, 28 yards
  20. Q4 Central MichiganTurnover on downs, 5 plays, 39 yards
  21. Q4 Michigan StatePick-six, 11 plays (Central Michigan scores), 74 yards
  22. Q4 Michigan StateEnd of game, 3 plays, 5 yards

Play by play

1st quarter7 drives, then Michigan State 7, Central Michigan 0
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
14:471st & 10 at own 40Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete to Keith Mumphery.
14:472nd & 10 at own 40MICHIGAN ST penalty 5 yard False Start on Jack Allen accepted.
14:332nd & 15 at own 35Le’Veon Bell rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 36.
13:593rd & 14 at own 36Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Bennie Fowler for 11 yards to the MchSt 47.
13:324th & 3 at own 47Mike Sadler punt for 43 yards, fair catch by Cody Wilson at the CMich 10.
Central Michigan Punt, 3 plays
13:271st & 10 at own 10Ryan Radcliff pass incomplete to Jerry Harris.
13:172nd & 10 at own 10Zurlon Tipton rush for 6 yards to the CMich 16.
12:443rd & 4 at own 16Ryan Radcliff pass incomplete to Titus Davis.
12:314th & 4 at own 16Richie Hogan punt for 45 yards, returned by Nick Hill for 29 yards to the CMich 32.
Michigan State Touchdown run, 9 plays
12:201st & 10 at opp 32Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Keith Mumphery for 6 yards to the CMich 26.
11:492nd & 4 at opp 26Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete to Tony Lippett.
11:423rd & 4 at opp 26Le’Veon Bell rush for 3 yards to the CMich 23.
11:324th & 1 at opp 23Le’Veon Bell rush for 4 yards to the CMich 19 for a 1ST down.
10:541st & 10 at opp 19Le’Veon Bell rush for 4 yards to the CMich 15.
10:142nd & 6 at opp 15Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Keith Mumphery for 7 yards to the CMich 8 for a 1ST down.
9:511st & goal at opp 8Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete to Keith Mumphery.
9:452nd & goal at opp 8Le’Veon Bell rush for 7 yards to the CMich 1.
9:123rd & goal at opp 1Le’Veon Bell rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 6, Central Michigan 0
9:12Dan Conroy extra point GOOD.Michigan State 7, Central Michigan 0
9:12Kevin Muma kickoff for 63 yards returned by Jerry Harris for 34 yards to the CMich 36.
Central Michigan Interception, 3 plays
9:021st & 10 at own 36Ryan Radcliff pass incomplete.
8:592nd & 10 at own 36Zurlon Tipton rush for a loss of 1 yard to the CMich 35.
8:093rd & 11 at own 35Ryan Radcliff pass intercepted by Isaiah Lewis at the MchSt 43, returned for 39 yards to the CMich 18.
Michigan State Missed FG, 3 plays
7:561st & 10 at opp 18MICHIGAN ST penalty 10 yard Illegal Block accepted.
7:441st & 20 at opp 28Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Le’Veon Bell for no gain to the CMich 28.
6:582nd & 20 at opp 28Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Bennie Fowler for 6 yards to the CMich 22.
6:343rd & 14 at opp 22Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete to Keith Mumphery.
6:294th & 14 at opp 22Dan Conroy 39 yard field goal MISSED.
Central Michigan Fumble, 6 plays
6:221st & 10 at own 22Ryan Radcliff pass incomplete to Titus Davis.
6:182nd & 10 at own 22Ryan Radcliff pass incomplete.
6:063rd & 10 at own 22Ryan Radcliff pass complete to Cody Wilson for 14 yards to the CMich 36 for a 1ST down.
5:231st & 10 at own 36Tim Phillips rush for 4 yards to the CMich 40.
5:052nd & 6 at own 40Ryan Radcliff pass incomplete to Courtney Williams.
5:013rd & 6 at own 40Ryan Radcliff pass incomplete to Andrew Flory.
4:514th & 6 at own 40Richie Hogan punt for 47 yards, returned by Nick Hill for no gain, fumbled, recovered by MchSt Nick Hill at the MchSt 13.
Michigan State Touchdown run, 10 plays
4:361st & 10 at own 13Le’Veon Bell rush for 5 yards to the MchSt 18.
4:132nd & 5 at own 18Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Bennie Fowler for 13 yards to the MchSt 31 for a 1ST down.
3:401st & 10 at own 31Le’Veon Bell rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 35.
3:052nd & 6 at own 35Le’Veon Bell rush for 8 yards to the MchSt 43 for a 1ST down.
2:331st & 10 at own 43Larry Caper rush for 5 yards to the MchSt 48.
1:592nd & 5 at own 48Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Keith Mumphery for 30 yards to the CMich 22 for a 1ST down.
1:431st & 10 at opp 22Le’Veon Bell rush for 1 yard to the CMich 21.
1:062nd & 9 at opp 21Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Tony Lippett for 10 yards to the CMich 11 for a 1ST down.
0:271st & 10 at opp 11Le’Veon Bell rush for 4 yards to the CMich 7.
Q2 14:552nd & 6 at opp 7Le’Veon Bell rush for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 13, Central Michigan 0
Q2 14:55Dan Conroy extra point GOOD.Michigan State 14, Central Michigan 0
Q2 14:55Kevin Muma kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
2nd quarter6 drives, then Michigan State 24, Central Michigan 0
Central Michigan Punt, 8 plays
14:411st & 10 at own 25Zurlon Tipton rush for no gain to the CMich 25.
14:052nd & 10 at own 25Ryan Radcliff pass complete to Titus Davis for 16 yards to the CMich 41 for a 1ST down.
13:451st & 10 at own 41Ryan Radcliff pass complete to Courtney Williams for 5 yards to the CMich 46.
12:582nd & 5 at own 46Ryan Radcliff pass complete to Cody Wilson for 4 yards to the 50 yard line.
12:243rd & 1 at the 50Ryan Radcliff pass complete to Tyler Lombardo for 4 yards to the MchSt 46 for a 1ST down.
12:051st & 10 at opp 46Ryan Radcliff pass incomplete to Anthony Garland.
11:542nd & 10 at opp 46Tim Phillips rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 45.
11:303rd & 9 at opp 45Ryan Radcliff pass complete to Titus Davis for 2 yards to the MchSt 43.
10:304th & 7 at opp 43Richie Hogan punt for 33 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the MchSt 10.
Michigan State Punt, 6 plays
10:001st & 10 at own 10Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Dion Sims for 11 yards to the MchSt 21 for a 1ST down.
9:451st & 10 at own 21Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Bennie Fowler for 7 yards to the MchSt 28.
9:302nd & 3 at own 28Le’Veon Bell rush for 7 yards to the MchSt 35 for a 1ST down.
8:451st & 10 at own 35Le’Veon Bell rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 37.
8:152nd & 8 at own 37Le’Veon Bell rush for a loss of 1 yard to the MchSt 36.
7:493rd & 9 at own 36Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete to Keith Mumphery.
7:354th & 9 at own 36Mike Sadler punt for 55 yards, returned by Cody Wilson for a loss of 2 yards to the CMich 7.
Central Michigan Turnover on downs, 15 plays
7:331st & 10 at own 7Ryan Radcliff pass incomplete to Courtney Williams.
7:292nd & 10 at own 7Ryan Radcliff pass complete to Cody Wilson for 10 yards to the CMich 17 for a 1ST down.
6:561st & 10 at own 17Zurlon Tipton rush for 11 yards to the CMich 28 for a 1ST down.
6:411st & 10 at own 28Anthony Garland rush for 13 yards to the CMich 41 for a 1ST down.
5:561st & 10 at own 41Ryan Radcliff pass complete to Courtney Williams for 6 yards to the CMich 47.
5:252nd & 4 at own 47Ryan Radcliff pass complete to Caleb Southworth for 4 yards to the MchSt 49 for a 1ST down.
4:371st & 10 at opp 49Saylor Lavallii rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 48.
4:162nd & 9 at opp 48Ryan Radcliff pass incomplete to Connor Odykirk.
4:083rd & 9 at opp 48Ryan Radcliff pass complete to Cody Wilson for 10 yards to the MchSt 38 for a 1ST down.
3:371st & 10 at opp 38Zurlon Tipton rush for 9 yards to the MchSt 29.
3:032nd & 1 at opp 29Zurlon Tipton rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 27 for a 1ST down.
2:441st & 10 at opp 27Ryan Radcliff pass incomplete.
2:382nd & 10 at opp 27Ryan Radcliff pass incomplete to Titus Davis.
2:363rd & 10 at opp 27Ryan Radcliff pass incomplete to Courtney Williams.
2:334th & 10 at opp 27Timeout CENTRAL MICHIGAN, clock 2:33.
2:294th & 10 at opp 27Ryan Radcliff pass incomplete.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 9 plays
2:191st & 10 at own 27Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Dion Sims for 17 yards to the MchSt 44 for a 1ST down.
2:091st & 10 at own 44Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete to Dion Sims.
2:042nd & 10 at own 44Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete to Le’Veon Bell.
1:573rd & 10 at own 44Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Keith Mumphery for 11 yards to the CMich 45 for a 1ST down.
1:521st & 10 at opp 45Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete to Keith Mumphery.
1:522nd & 10 at opp 45MICHIGAN ST penalty 5 yard False Start on Le’Veon Bell accepted.
1:402nd & 15 at the 50Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Bennie Fowler for 8 yards to the CMich 42.
1:243rd & 7 at opp 42Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Bennie Fowler for 11 yards to the CMich 31 for a 1ST down.
1:121st & 10 at opp 31Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Tony Lippett for 11 yards to the CMich 20 for a 1ST down.
0:571st & 10 at opp 20Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Dion Sims for 20 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 20, Central Michigan 0
0:57Dan Conroy extra point GOOD.Michigan State 21, Central Michigan 0
0:57Kevin Muma kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Central Michigan Interception, 2 plays
0:451st & 10 at own 25Zurlon Tipton rush for 7 yards to the CMich 32.
0:272nd & 3 at own 32Ryan Radcliff pass intercepted by Johnny Adams at the CMich 49, returned for no gain to the CMich 49.
Michigan State Field goal, 5 plays
0:191st & 10 at opp 49Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Bennie Fowler for 37 yards to the CMich 12 for a 1ST down.
0:151st & 10 at opp 12Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete to Bennie Fowler.
0:092nd & 10 at opp 12Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete to Keith Mumphery.
0:093rd & 10 at opp 12Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 00:09.
0:053rd & 10 at opp 12Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete to Dion Sims.
0:004th & 10 at opp 12Dan Conroy 29 yard field goal GOOD.Michigan State 24, Central Michigan 0
Q3 15:00Kevin Muma kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
3rd quarter5 drives, then Michigan State 34, Central Michigan 0
Central Michigan Punt, 3 plays
14:551st & 10 at own 25Ryan Radcliff pass incomplete to Caleb Southworth.
14:472nd & 10 at own 25Zurlon Tipton rush for 1 yard to the CMich 26.
14:033rd & 9 at own 26Ryan Radcliff pass complete to Titus Davis for 8 yards to the CMich 34.
13:254th & 1 at own 34Richie Hogan punt for 31 yards, fair catch by Nick Hill at the MchSt 35.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 5 plays
13:151st & 10 at own 35Le’Veon Bell rush for 5 yards to the MchSt 40.
12:402nd & 5 at own 40Andrew Maxwell pass complete to DeAnthony Arnett for 48 yards to the CMich 12 for a 1ST down.
12:301st & 10 at opp 12Le’Veon Bell rush for 2 yards to the CMich 10.
11:412nd & 8 at opp 10Le’Veon Bell rush for 3 yards to the CMich 7.
10:503rd & 5 at opp 7Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Bennie Fowler for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 30, Central Michigan 0
10:50Dan Conroy extra point GOOD.Michigan State 31, Central Michigan 0
10:50Kevin Muma kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Central Michigan Turnover on downs, 11 plays
10:301st & 10 at own 25Courtney Williams rush for a loss of 9 yards, fumbled, recovered by CMich Courtney Williams at the CMich 16.
10:002nd & 19 at own 16Ryan Radcliff pass incomplete.
9:503rd & 19 at own 16Ryan Radcliff pass complete to Courtney Williams for 24 yards to the CMich 40 for a 1ST down.
9:291st & 10 at own 40Zurlon Tipton rush for no gain to the CMich 40.
8:562nd & 10 at own 40Ryan Radcliff pass complete to Cody Wilson for 12 yards to the MchSt 48 for a 1ST down.
8:371st & 10 at opp 48Ryan Radcliff sacked by William Gholston for a loss of 7 yards to the CMich 45.
7:522nd & 17 at own 45Zurlon Tipton rush for 23 yards to the MchSt 32 for a 1ST down.
7:131st & 10 at opp 32Ryan Radcliff pass complete to Deon Butler for 6 yards to the MchSt 26.
6:422nd & 4 at opp 26Ryan Radcliff rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 25.
5:493rd & 3 at opp 25Zurlon Tipton rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 23.
5:224th & 1 at opp 23Ryan Radcliff pass incomplete to Tyler Lombardo.
Michigan State Field goal, 9 plays
5:101st & 10 at own 23Larry Caper rush for 7 yards to the MchSt 30.
4:252nd & 3 at own 30Larry Caper rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 32.
3:513rd & 1 at own 32Larry Caper rush for 39 yards to the CMich 29 for a 1ST down.
3:231st & 10 at opp 29Larry Caper rush for 4 yards to the CMich 25.
2:462nd & 6 at opp 25Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Lawrence Thomas for 7 yards to the CMich 18 for a 1ST down.
2:151st & 10 at opp 18Larry Caper rush for 5 yards to the CMich 13.
1:422nd & 5 at opp 13Larry Caper rush for 1 yard to the CMich 12.
1:013rd & 4 at opp 12Larry Caper rush for 3 yards to the CMich 9.
0:254th & 1 at opp 9Dan Conroy 27 yard field goal GOOD.Michigan State 34, Central Michigan 0
0:25Kevin Muma kickoff for 65 yards returned by Courtney Williams for 24 yards to the CMich 24.
Central Michigan Fumble, 4 plays
0:051st & 10 at own 24Saylor Lavallii rush for 4 yards to the CMich 28.
Q4 14:502nd & 6 at own 28Saylor Lavallii rush for 4 yards to the CMich 32.
Q4 14:103rd & 2 at own 32Ryan Radcliff pass complete to Zurlon Tipton for 5 yards to the CMich 37 for a 1ST down.
Q4 13:401st & 10 at own 37Zurlon Tipton rush for no gain, fumbled, recovered by MchSt Kyler Elsworth at the CMich 28.
4th quarter4 drives, then Michigan State 41, Central Michigan 7
Michigan State Touchdown run, 7 plays
13:101st & 10 at opp 28Nick Hill rush for 2 yards to the CMich 26.
12:452nd & 8 at opp 26Connor Cook pass complete to Aaron Burbridge for 9 yards to the CMich 17 for a 1ST down.
12:261st & 10 at opp 17Nick Hill rush for 5 yards to the CMich 12.
11:552nd & 5 at opp 12MICHIGAN ST penalty 10 yard Holding on Derek Hoebing accepted.
11:232nd & 15 at opp 22DeAnthony Arnett rush for 5 yards to the CMich 17.
10:573rd & 10 at opp 17Connor Cook pass complete to Andre Sims Jr. for 14 yards to the CMich 3 for a 1ST down.
10:091st & goal at opp 3Nick Hill rush for 2 yards to the CMich 1.
9:392nd & goal at opp 1Nick Hill rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 40, Central Michigan 0
9:39Dan Conroy extra point GOOD.Michigan State 41, Central Michigan 0
9:39Kevin Muma kickoff for 60 yards returned by Saylor Lavallii for 28 yards to the CMich 33.
Central Michigan Turnover on downs, 5 plays
9:171st & 10 at own 33Ryan Radcliff pass complete to Titus Davis for 38 yards to the MchSt 29 for a 1ST down.
8:551st & 10 at opp 29Anthony Garland rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 27.
8:152nd & 8 at opp 27Ryan Radcliff pass incomplete.
8:143rd & 8 at opp 27Timeout CENTRAL MICHIGAN, clock 8:14.
8:013rd & 8 at opp 27Ryan Radcliff pass complete to Cody Wilson for 5 yards to the MchSt 22.
7:264th & 3 at opp 22Ryan Radcliff pass incomplete to Titus Davis.
Michigan State Pick-six, 11 plays (Central Michigan scores)
7:131st & 10 at own 22Larry Caper rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 22.
6:362nd & 9 at own 23Jeremy Langford rush for 5 yards to the MchSt 28.
6:103rd & 4 at own 28Connor Cook pass complete to Macgarrett Kings Jr. for 10 yards to the MchSt 38 for a 1ST down.
5:221st & 10 at own 38Jeremy Langford rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 42.
5:052nd & 6 at own 42Connor Cook pass complete to Aaron Burbridge for 5 yards to the MchSt 47.
3:503rd & 1 at own 47Jeremy Langford rush for 3 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
3:311st & 10 at the 50Jeremy Langford rush for 3 yards to the CMich 47.
3:002nd & 7 at opp 47Connor Cook pass complete to Macgarrett Kings Jr. for 7 yards to the CMich 40 for a 1ST down.
2:531st & 10 at opp 40Jeremy Langford rush for no gain to the CMich 40.
1:552nd & 10 at opp 40Jeremy Langford rush for a loss of 1 yard to the CMich 41.
1:553rd & 11 at opp 41Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 01:55.
1:483rd & 11 at opp 41MICHIGAN ST penalty 5 yard Illegal Formation accepted.
1:393rd & 16 at opp 46Connor Cook pass intercepted by Jason Wilson at the CMich 45, returned for 55 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 41, Central Michigan 6
1:39David Harman extra point GOOD.Michigan State 41, Central Michigan 7
1:39David Harman kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Michigan State End of game, 3 plays
1:051st & 10 at own 25Jeremy Langford rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 27.
1:002nd & 8 at own 27MICHIGAN ST penalty 5 yard False Start accepted.
0:332nd & 13 at own 22Jeremy Langford rush for 5 yards to the MchSt 27.
0:333rd & 8 at own 27Timeout CENTRAL MICHIGAN, clock 00:33.
0:233rd & 8 at own 27Jeremy Langford rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 30.

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 three 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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