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Nebraska at Michigan State

Saturday, November 3, 2012

No. 21 Nebraska beat Michigan State 28–⁠24. It was their seventh meeting; after it, Nebraska led the series 7–⁠0 as played.

Away21Nebraska10–⁠4 in 2012
28
HomeMichigan State7–⁠6 in 2012
24

Final at Spartan Stadium, East LansingTV: ABC, ESPN2Attendance 73,522

At kickoff
37°F, overcast, wind 7 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Capital City Airport (KLAN), 11 km from the stadium, 23 minutes after kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Nebraska7701428
Michigan State773724

Standouts

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Photos from the game

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Player stats

Nebraska

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Taylor Martinez16/3616023
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Taylor Martinez17205271
Ameer Abdullah22110015
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Kyler Reed241038
Quincy Enunwa337022
Kenny Bell531033
Jamal Turner224119

Michigan State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Andrew Maxwell9/2712310
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Le’Veon Bell36188240
Nick Hill230021
Bennie Fowler III314012
Andrew Maxwell2604
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Tony Lippett146146
Bennie Fowler III328011
Lawrence Thomas117017
Keith Mumphery21508
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Darqueze Dennard2460
Kurtis Drummond170

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

Team stats

NebraskaMichigan State
473Total yards361
160Passing yards123
313Rushing yards238
4.4Yards per pass4.6
7.8Yards per rush5.5
23First downs19
6–⁠15Third downs6–⁠15
2–⁠3Fourth downs0–⁠0
3Turnovers2
8–⁠72Penalties9–⁠100
28:18Possession31:26

Efficiency

NebraskaMichigan State
36%Success rate32%
0.01EPA per play−0.04
1.13Explosiveness0.98
0.15Rushing EPA0.03
−0.13Passing EPA−0.13
27%Passing-down success23%
−0.06First-down EPA−0.15
−0.51Second-down EPA−0.14
0.58Third-down EPA0.42

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 56% to win. Nebraska won as Elo’s underdog.

Every drive

Michigan State end zoneNebraska end zone Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 NebraskaPunt, 3 playsQ1 Michigan StateMissed FG, 6 playsQ1 NebraskaInterception, 7 playsQ1 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 10 playsQ1 NebraskaTouchdown pass, 5 playsQ1 Michigan StatePunt, 5 playsQ1 NebraskaMissed FG, 11 playsQ2 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ2 NebraskaPunt, 3 playsQ2 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 NebraskaTouchdown run, 2 playsQ2 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 NebraskaEnd of half, 6 playsQ3 Michigan StateField goal, 10 playsQ3 NebraskaPunt, 3 playsQ3 Michigan StateFumble, 2 playsQ3 NebraskaPunt, 3 playsQ3 Michigan StatePunt, 8 playsQ3 NebraskaInterception, 2 playsQ3 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 8 playsQ4 NebraskaInterception, 9 playsQ4 NebraskaTouchdown run, 6 playsQ4 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 NebraskaTurnover on downs, 7 playsQ4 Michigan StatePunt, 5 playsQ4 NebraskaTouchdown pass, 9 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Michigan State drives left to right, Nebraska right to left.
  1. Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  2. Q1 NebraskaPunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  3. Q1 Michigan StateMissed FG, 6 plays, 22 yards
  4. Q1 NebraskaInterception, 7 plays, 52 yards
  5. Q1 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 10 plays, 68 yards
  6. Q1 NebraskaTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 75 yards
  7. Q1 Michigan StatePunt, 5 plays, 79 yards
  8. Q1 NebraskaMissed FG, 11 plays, 43 yards
  9. Q2 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 80 yards
  10. Q2 NebraskaPunt, 3 plays, −11 yards
  11. Q2 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 53 yards
  12. Q2 NebraskaTouchdown run, 2 plays, 73 yards
  13. Q2 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  14. Q2 NebraskaEnd of half, 6 plays, 18 yards
  15. Q3 Michigan StateField goal, 10 plays, 32 yards
  16. Q3 NebraskaPunt, 3 plays, −16 yards
  17. Q3 Michigan StateFumble, 2 plays, 0 yards
  18. Q3 NebraskaPunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  19. Q3 Michigan StatePunt, 8 plays, 30 yards
  20. Q3 NebraskaInterception, 2 plays, 13 yards
  21. Q3 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 8 plays, 38 yards
  22. Q4 NebraskaInterception, 9 plays, 35 yards
  23. Q4 NebraskaTouchdown run, 6 plays, 58 yards
  24. Q4 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  25. Q4 NebraskaTurnover on downs, 7 plays, 55 yards
  26. Q4 Michigan StatePunt, 5 plays, 49 yards
  27. Q4 NebraskaTouchdown pass, 9 plays, 80 yards

Play by play

1st quarter7 drives, then Tied at 7
Nebraska Punt, 3 plays
14:561st & 10 at own 25Taylor Martinez pass incomplete to Kyler Reed.
14:532nd & 10 at own 25Taylor Martinez pass incomplete to Quincy Enunwa.
14:513rd & 10 at own 25Taylor Martinez pass incomplete.
14:384th & 10 at own 25Brett Maher punt for 16 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the Neb 41.
Michigan State Missed FG, 6 plays
14:381st & 10 at opp 41Le’Veon Bell rush for 3 yards to the Neb 38.
14:002nd & 7 at opp 38Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Keith Mumphery for 7 yards to the Neb 31 for a 1ST down.
13:301st & 10 at opp 31Bennie Fowler rush for 3 yards to the Neb 38, MICHIGAN ST penalty 10 yard Holding on Aaron Burbridge accepted.
13:001st & 17 at opp 38Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete to Aaron Burbridge, broken up by Andrew Green.
12:542nd & 17 at opp 38Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Aaron Burbridge for 7 yards to the Neb 31.
12:213rd & 10 at opp 31Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete to Dion Sims, broken up by Andrew Green.
12:104th & 10 at opp 31Dan Conroy 49 yard field goal MISSED.
Nebraska Interception, 7 plays
12:101st & 10 at own 31Ameer Abdullah rush for 15 yards to the Neb 46 for a 1ST down.
12:001st & 10 at own 46Taylor Martinez pass complete to Kenny Bell for a loss of 1 yard to the Neb 45.
11:302nd & 11 at own 45Ameer Abdullah rush for 15 yards to the MchSt 40 for a 1ST down.
11:151st & 10 at opp 40Taylor Martinez pass complete to Ben Cotton for 6 yards to the MchSt 34.
11:002nd & 4 at opp 34Taylor Martinez rush for 13 yards to the MchSt 21 for a 1ST down.
10:301st & 10 at opp 21NEBRASKA penalty 10 yard Holding on Cole Pensick accepted, no play.
10:001st & 20 at opp 31Jamal Turner rush for a loss of 2 yards to the MchSt 33.
9:302nd & 22 at opp 33Taylor Martinez pass intercepted by Kurtis Drummond at the MchSt 25, returned for 7 yards to the MchSt 32.
Michigan State Touchdown run, 10 plays
9:301st & 10 at own 32NEBRASKA penalty 13 yard Pass Interference on Stanley Jean-Baptiste accepted, no play.
9:251st & 10 at own 45Le’Veon Bell rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 46.
8:452nd & 9 at own 46Le’Veon Bell rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 47.
8:103rd & 8 at own 47Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Dion Sims for 10 yards to the Neb 43 for a 1ST down.
7:351st & 10 at opp 43Le’Veon Bell rush for 4 yards to the Neb 39.
6:502nd & 6 at opp 39Le’Veon Bell rush for 3 yards to the Neb 36.
6:103rd & 3 at opp 36Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Bennie Fowler for 11 yards to the Neb 25 for a 1ST down.
5:351st & 10 at opp 25Le’Veon Bell rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Neb 26.
4:532nd & 11 at opp 26Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete to Aaron Burbridge, broken up by Stanley Jean-Baptiste.
4:503rd & 11 at opp 26NEBRASKA penalty 15 yard Pass Interference on Ciante Evans accepted, no play.
4:401st & 10 at opp 11Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete to Le’Veon Bell.
4:282nd & 10 at opp 11Le’Veon Bell rush for 11 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 6, Nebraska 0
4:28Dan Conroy extra point GOOD.Michigan State 7, Nebraska 0
4:28Kevin Muma kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Nebraska Touchdown pass, 5 plays
4:281st & 10 at own 25Ameer Abdullah rush for 12 yards to the Neb 37 for a 1ST down.
3:501st & 10 at own 37Taylor Martinez rush for 59 yards to the MchSt 4 for a 1ST down.
3:301st & goal at opp 4Ameer Abdullah rush for no gain to the MchSt 4.
2:572nd & goal at opp 4Ameer Abdullah rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 2.
2:123rd & 0 at opp 2Timeout NEBRASKA, clock 2:12.
2:123rd & 0 at opp 2Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 2:12.
2:073rd & goal at opp 2Taylor Martinez pass complete to Ameer Abdullah for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 7, Nebraska 6
2:07Brett Maher extra point GOOD.Tied at 7
2:07Brett Maher kickoff for 65 yards returned by Kyler Elsworth for 17 yards to the MchSt 17.
Michigan State Punt, 5 plays
2:071st & 10 at own 17Le’Veon Bell rush for 23 yards to the MchSt 40 for a 1ST down.
1:351st & 10 at own 40Bennie Fowler rush for 12 yards to the Neb 48 for a 1ST down.
1:031st & 10 at opp 48Le’Veon Bell rush for 2 yards to the Neb 46.
0:252nd & 8 at opp 46Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete.
0:213rd & 8 at opp 46Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete to Tony Lippett, broken up by Andrew Green.
0:094th & 8 at opp 46Mike Sadler punt for 46 yards for a touchback.
Nebraska Missed FG, 11 plays
0:091st & 10 at own 20Ameer Abdullah rush for 1 yard to the Neb 21.
Q2 15:002nd & 9 at own 21Taylor Martinez pass complete to Kenny Bell for 3 yards to the Neb 24.
Q2 14:303rd & 6 at own 24Taylor Martinez pass complete to Tim Marlowe for 15 yards to the Neb 39 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:001st & 10 at own 39Ameer Abdullah rush for no gain to the Neb 39.
Q2 13:352nd & 10 at own 39Ameer Abdullah rush for 2 yards to the Neb 41.
Q2 12:513rd & 8 at own 41NEBRASKA penalty 5 yard False Start on Andrew Rodriguez accepted.
Q2 12:303rd & 13 at own 36MICHIGAN ST penalty 15 yard Personal Foul on Kurtis Drummond accepted, no play.
Q2 12:201st & 10 at opp 49Taylor Martinez rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 47.
Q2 11:502nd & 8 at opp 47Ameer Abdullah rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 45.
Q2 11:163rd & 6 at opp 45NEBRASKA penalty 5 yard False Start on Andrew Rodriguez accepted.
Q2 10:503rd & 11 at the 50Taylor Martinez pass complete to Kenny Bell for 33 yards to the MchSt 17 for a 1ST down.
Q2 10:201st & 10 at opp 17Taylor Martinez sacked by Marcus Rush for a loss of 10 yards to the MchSt 27.
Q2 9:452nd & 20 at opp 27Taylor Martinez rush for 14 yards to the MchSt 13.
Q2 9:053rd & 6 at opp 13Taylor Martinez pass incomplete to Kenny Bell, broken up by Johnny Adams.
Q2 8:584th & 6 at opp 13Brett Maher 30 yard field goal MISSED.
2nd quarter6 drives, then Tied at 14
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 4 plays
8:581st & 10 at own 20Le’Veon Bell rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 23.
8:152nd & 7 at own 23Le’Veon Bell rush for 6 yards to the MchSt 29.
7:353rd & 1 at own 29Le’Veon Bell rush for 40 yards to the Neb 46, MICHIGAN ST penalty 15 yard Personal Foul on Trevon Pendleton accepted for a 1ST down.
6:561st & 10 at opp 46Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Tony Lippett for 46 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 13, Nebraska 7
6:56Dan Conroy extra point GOOD.Michigan State 14, Nebraska 7
6:56Kevin Muma kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Nebraska Punt, 3 plays
6:561st & 10 at own 25Taylor Martinez pass complete to Kenny Bell for a loss of 9 yards to the Neb 16.
6:102nd & 19 at own 16Taylor Martinez rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Neb 14.
5:553rd & 21 at own 14Taylor Martinez pass incomplete to Ameer Abdullah, broken up by William Gholston.
5:364th & 21 at own 14Brett Maher punt for 51 yards, returned by Andre Sims Jr. for 10 yards to the MchSt 45.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
5:361st & 10 at own 45Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Keith Mumphery for 8 yards to the Neb 47.
4:552nd & 2 at opp 47Bennie Fowler rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Neb 48.
4:153rd & 3 at opp 48Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete to Le’Veon Bell.
4:024th & 3 at opp 48Mike Sadler punt for 36 yards, fair catch by Tim Marlowe at the Neb 27, MICHIGAN ST penalty 15 yard Personal Foul on Taiwan Jones accepted.
Nebraska Touchdown run, 2 plays
3:451st & 10 at own 27Ameer Abdullah rush for 2 yards to the Neb 29.
3:232nd & 8 at own 29Timeout NEBRASKA, clock 3:23.
3:112nd & 8 at own 29Taylor Martinez rush for 71 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Tied at 14
3:11Brett Maher extra point GOOD.
3:11Brett Maher kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
3:111st & 10 at own 25Le’Veon Bell rush for 8 yards to the MchSt 33.
2:362nd & 2 at own 33Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete to Dion Sims, broken up by P.J. Smith.
2:003rd & 2 at own 33Le’Veon Bell rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 34.
1:454th & 1 at own 34Mike Sadler punt for 52 yards, fair catch by Tim Marlowe at the Neb 14.
Nebraska End of half, 6 plays
1:451st & 10 at own 14Taylor Martinez pass incomplete to Ben Cotton.
1:352nd & 10 at own 14Taylor Martinez rush for 9 yards to the Neb 23.
1:153rd & 1 at own 23Taylor Martinez pass complete to Kyler Reed for 3 yards to the Neb 26 for a 1ST down.
1:071st & 10 at own 26Taylor Martinez pass incomplete to Quincy Enunwa.
1:022nd & 10 at own 26Ameer Abdullah rush for 1 yard to the Neb 27.
0:223rd & 9 at own 27Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 0:22.
0:223rd & 9 at own 27Ameer Abdullah rush for 5 yards to the Neb 32.
Q3 15:00Brett Maher kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
3rd quarter7 drives, then Michigan State 17, Nebraska 14
Michigan State Field goal, 10 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 25Le’Veon Bell rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 27.
14:152nd & 8 at own 27Le’Veon Bell rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 29.
13:353rd & 6 at own 29Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Bennie Fowler for 7 yards to the MchSt 36 for a 1ST down.
13:051st & 10 at own 36Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete to Dion Sims, broken up by Sean Fisher.
13:002nd & 10 at own 36Le’Veon Bell rush for 26 yards to the Neb 38 for a 1ST down.
12:251st & 10 at opp 38Nick Hill rush for 9 yards to the Neb 29.
11:502nd & 1 at opp 29Nick Hill rush for 21 yards to the Neb 8 for a 1ST down.
11:201st & goal at opp 8Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete to Bennie Fowler.
11:102nd & goal at opp 8Le’Veon Bell rush for 1 yard to the Neb 7.
10:303rd & goal at opp 7Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete to Dion Sims.
10:214th & goal at opp 7Dan Conroy 25 yard field goal GOOD.Michigan State 17, Nebraska 14
10:21Kevin Muma kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Nebraska Punt, 3 plays
10:211st & 10 at own 25Ameer Abdullah rush for 3 yards to the Neb 28.
9:402nd & 7 at own 28Taylor Martinez rush for no gain to the Neb 28.
9:103rd & 7 at own 28Taylor Martinez sacked by Denicos Allen for a loss of 19 yards to the Neb 9, NEBRASKA penalty 0 yard Intentional Grounding on Taylor Martinez accepted.
8:444th & 26 at own 9Brett Maher punt for 41 yards, fair catch by Andre Sims Jr. at the 50 yard line.
Michigan State Fumble, 2 plays
8:441st & 10 at the 50Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete to Tony Lippett.
8:322nd & 10 at the 50Le’Veon Bell rush for 5 yards, fumbled, forced by Daimion Stafford, recovered by Neb Will Compton at the Neb 45.
Nebraska Punt, 3 plays
8:321st & 10 at own 45Taylor Martinez pass incomplete to Ben Cotton, broken up by Taiwan Jones.
8:252nd & 10 at own 45Ameer Abdullah rush for 4 yards to the Neb 49.
7:503rd & 6 at own 49Taylor Martinez pass incomplete to Tim Marlowe.
7:374th & 6 at own 49Brett Maher punt for 41 yards, fair catch by Andre Sims Jr. at the MchSt 10.
Michigan State Punt, 8 plays
7:371st & 10 at own 10Le’Veon Bell rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 13.
7:002nd & 7 at own 13Le’Veon Bell rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 14.
6:203rd & 6 at own 14Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Bennie Fowler for 10 yards to the MchSt 24 for a 1ST down.
5:451st & 10 at own 24Le’Veon Bell rush for no gain to the MchSt 24.
5:102nd & 10 at own 24Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete to Le’Veon Bell, broken up by Will Compton.
5:013rd & 10 at own 24NEBRASKA penalty 15 yard Pass Interference on Justin Blatchford accepted, no play.
5:011st & 10 at own 39Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete to Keith Mumphery.
4:502nd & 10 at own 39Le’Veon Bell rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 40.
4:103rd & 9 at own 40Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete to Keith Mumphery.
3:524th & 9 at own 40Mike Sadler punt for 50 yards, returned by Tim Marlowe for 1 yard to the Neb 11.
Nebraska Interception, 2 plays
3:521st & 10 at own 11Ameer Abdullah rush for 8 yards to the Neb 19.
3:282nd & 2 at own 19MICHIGAN ST penalty 5 yard Encroachment on James Kittredge accepted.
3:031st & 10 at own 24Taylor Martinez pass intercepted by Darqueze Dennard at the MchSt 32, returned for 30 yards to the Neb 38.
Michigan State Touchdown run, 8 plays
3:031st & 10 at opp 38Le’Veon Bell rush for 9 yards to the Neb 29.
2:252nd & 1 at opp 29Le’Veon Bell rush for 4 yards to the Neb 25 for a 1ST down.
2:001st & 10 at opp 25Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Lawrence Thomas for 17 yards to the Neb 8 for a 1ST down.
1:281st & 0 at opp 8MICHIGAN ST penalty 5 yard Illegal Formation accepted, no play.
1:281st & goal at opp 13Le’Veon Bell rush for 2 yards to the Neb 11.
0:302nd & goal at opp 11Andrew Maxwell rush for 4 yards to the Neb 3, NEBRASKA penalty 4 yard Personal Foul on Daimion Stafford accepted for a 1ST down.
0:101st & goal at opp 3Le’Veon Bell rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Neb 5.
Q4 15:002nd & goal at opp 5Le’Veon Bell rush for 4 yards to the Neb 1.
Q4 14:203rd & goal at opp 1Le’Veon Bell rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 23, Nebraska 14
Q4 14:20Dan Conroy extra point GOOD.Michigan State 24, Nebraska 14
Q4 14:20Kevin Muma kickoff for 52 yards returned by Jamal Turner for 7 yards to the Neb 20.
4th quarter7 drives, then Nebraska 28, Michigan State 24
Nebraska Interception, 9 plays
14:001st & 10 at own 20Taylor Martinez rush for 15 yards, fumbled, recovered by Neb Jeremiah Sirles at the Neb 35 for a 1ST down.
13:501st & 10 at own 35Ameer Abdullah rush for 12 yards to the Neb 47 for a 1ST down.
13:201st & 10 at own 47Taylor Martinez rush for 8 yards to the MchSt 45.
12:502nd & 2 at opp 45Ameer Abdullah rush for 7 yards to the MchSt 38 for a 1ST down.
12:351st & 10 at opp 38Taylor Martinez pass complete to Jake Long for 4 yards to the MchSt 34.
12:012nd & 6 at opp 34NEBRASKA penalty 5 yard Illegal Shift on Jake Long accepted, no play.
11:502nd & 11 at opp 39Taylor Martinez pass incomplete to Steven Osborne.
11:353rd & 11 at opp 39Taylor Martinez pass complete to Jamal Turner for 19 yards to the MchSt 10, MICHIGAN ST penalty 10 yard Personal Foul on Mylan Hicks accepted for a 1ST down.
11:201st & goal at opp 10Taylor Martinez pass complete to Kenny Bell for 5 yards to the MchSt 5.
11:202nd & goal at opp 5Taylor Martinez pass intercepted by Darqueze Dennard at the MchSt 4, returned for 16 yards; personal foul penalty on MchSt to the MchSt 10.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
10:102nd & 0 at own 10Le’Veon Bell rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 13.
9:403rd & 0 at own 13Andrew Maxwell rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 15.
9:054th & 0 at own 15Mike Sadler punt for 43 yards, returned by Tim Marlowe for no gain to the Neb 42.
Nebraska Touchdown run, 6 plays
9:051st & 10 at own 42Ameer Abdullah rush for 11 yards to the MchSt 47 for a 1ST down.
8:401st & 10 at opp 47Ameer Abdullah rush for 5 yards to the MchSt 42.
8:152nd & 5 at opp 42Ameer Abdullah rush for a loss of 2 yards to the MchSt 44.
7:403rd & 7 at opp 44Taylor Martinez rush for 5 yards to the MchSt 39.
7:254th & 2 at opp 39Ameer Abdullah rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 35 for a 1ST down.
7:021st & 10 at opp 35Taylor Martinez rush for 35 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 24, Nebraska 20
7:02Brett Maher extra point GOOD.Michigan State 24, Nebraska 21
7:02Brett Maher kickoff for 62 yards returned by Nick Hill for 17 yards to the MchSt 20.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
7:021st & 10 at own 20Le’Veon Bell rush for no gain to the MchSt 20.
6:152nd & 10 at own 20Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete to Tony Lippett.
6:093rd & 10 at own 20Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete to Dion Sims, broken up by Justin Blatchford.
5:484th & 10 at own 20Mike Sadler punt for 60 yards, returned by Tim Marlowe for 19 yards to the Neb 39.
Nebraska Turnover on downs, 7 plays
5:481st & 10 at own 39Taylor Martinez rush for 4 yards to the Neb 43.
5:012nd & 6 at own 43Taylor Martinez rush for 1 yard to the Neb 44.
4:253rd & 5 at own 44Taylor Martinez pass complete to Quincy Enunwa for 11 yards to the MchSt 45 for a 1ST down.
3:501st & 10 at opp 45Ameer Abdullah rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 44.
3:282nd & 9 at opp 44Taylor Martinez pass incomplete to Kyler Reed, broken up by William Gholston.
3:243rd & 9 at opp 44Taylor Martinez pass incomplete.
3:124th & 9 at opp 44Taylor Martinez pass complete to Quincy Enunwa for 4 yards to the MchSt 40.
Michigan State Punt, 5 plays
3:121st & 10 at own 40Le’Veon Bell rush for 5 yards to the MchSt 45.
2:562nd & 5 at own 45Timeout NEBRASKA, clock 2:56.
2:562nd & 5 at own 45Le’Veon Bell rush for 8 yards to the Neb 47 for a 1ST down.
2:251st & 10 at opp 47Le’Veon Bell rush for 3 yards to the Neb 44.
2:212nd & 7 at opp 44Timeout NEBRASKA, clock 2:21.
2:212nd & 7 at opp 44Le’Veon Bell rush for 1 yard to the Neb 43.
1:353rd & 6 at opp 43Le’Veon Bell rush for 4 yards to the Neb 39.
1:274th & 2 at opp 39Timeout NEBRASKA, clock 1:27.
1:204th & 2 at opp 39Mike Sadler punt for 39 yards for a touchback.
Nebraska Touchdown pass, 9 plays
1:201st & 10 at own 20Taylor Martinez pass complete to Quincy Enunwa for 22 yards to the Neb 42 for a 1ST down.
1:121st & 10 at own 42Taylor Martinez rush for no gain to the Neb 42.
0:532nd & 10 at own 42Taylor Martinez pass incomplete to Kyler Reed.
0:423rd & 10 at own 42Taylor Martinez pass incomplete to Ameer Abdullah.
0:404th & 10 at own 42Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 0:40.
0:404th & 10 at own 42Taylor Martinez pass complete to Kyler Reed for 38 yards to the MchSt 20, MICHIGAN ST penalty Offside on William Gholston declined for a 1ST down.
0:321st & 10 at opp 20Taylor Martinez pass incomplete to Kenny Bell.
0:272nd & 10 at opp 20Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 0:27.
0:272nd & 10 at opp 20Taylor Martinez pass incomplete to Kyler Reed.
0:233rd & 10 at opp 20MICHIGAN ST penalty 15 yard Pass Interference on Darqueze Dennard accepted, no play.
0:171st & 0 at opp 5Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 0:17.
0:171st & goal at opp 5Taylor Martinez pass incomplete to Kyler Reed.
0:062nd & goal at opp 5Taylor Martinez pass complete to Jamal Turner for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Nebraska 27, Michigan State 24
0:06Brett Maher extra point GOOD.Nebraska 28, Michigan State 24
0:06Brett Maher kickoff for 40 yards returned by Le’Veon Bell, fumbled, recovered by Neb Micah Kreikemeier at the MchSt 9 for a loss of 5 yards, lateral to Nick Hill for a loss of 4 yards, lateral to Dion Sims for a loss of 7 yards, to the MchSt 9.

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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