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Michigan State at Minnesota

Saturday, November 24, 2012

Michigan State beat Minnesota 26–⁠10. It was their 45th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 28–⁠17.

AwayMichigan State7–⁠6 in 2012
26
HomeMinnesota6–⁠7 in 2012
10

Final at Huntington Bank Stadium, MinneapolisTV: BTNAttendance 44,194

At kickoff
27°F, overcast, wind 9 mph from the southeastWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport (KMSP), 10 km from the stadium, 16 minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Michigan State6731026
Minnesota703010

Standouts

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Player stats

Michigan State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Andrew Maxwell13/2914312
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Le’Veon Bell35266140
Larry Caper223015
Nick Hill4806
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Bennie Fowler III7101141
Tony Lippett324010
Le’Veon Bell1909
Keith Mumphery1505
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Johnny Adams2110
Darqueze Dennard130
R.J. Williamson1210

Minnesota

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Philip Nelson10/236103
Max Shortell3/63101
MarQueis Gray0/1000
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Donnell Kirkwood101905
MarQueis Gray5403
Rodrick Williams Jr1101
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Andre McDonald336023
Derrick Engel335017
Devin Crawford-Tufts113013
John Rabe1707
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Aaron Hill1331
Brock Vereen1300

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

Team stats

Michigan StateMinnesota
421Total yards96
143Passing yards92
278Rushing yards4
4.9Yards per pass3.1
6.3Yards per rush0.2
21First downs7
7–⁠15Third downs5–⁠14
0–⁠0Fourth downs0–⁠0
2Turnovers4
5–⁠45Penalties1–⁠10
37:37Possession22:23

Efficiency

Michigan StateMinnesota
49%Success rate22%
0.08EPA per play−0.19
0.81Explosiveness1.09
0.24Rushing EPA−0.45
−0.21Passing EPA−0.09
52%Passing-down success28%
−0.03First-down EPA−0.55
0.02Second-down EPA−0.53
0.38Third-down EPA0.59
8%Havoc by its defense3%

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 60% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Minnesota end zoneMichigan State end zoneQ1 MinnesotaInterception, 6 playsQ1 Michigan StateField goal, 4 playsQ1 MinnesotaPunt, 3 playsQ1 Michigan StateMissed FG, 5 playsQ1 MinnesotaPunt, 3 playsQ1 Michigan StatePick-six, 2 plays (Minnesota scores)Q1 MinnesotaResult not recordedQ1 Michigan StateField goal, 6 playsQ1 MinnesotaPunt, 8 playsQ2 Michigan StateInterception, 7 playsQ2 MinnesotaPunt, 3 playsQ2 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 10 playsQ2 MinnesotaInterception, 3 playsQ2 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 MinnesotaEnd of half, 1 playQ3 Michigan StateField goal, 10 playsQ3 MinnesotaField goal, 10 playsQ3 Michigan StatePunt, 7 playsQ3 MinnesotaPunt, 3 playsQ3 Michigan StateField goal, 4 playsQ4 MinnesotaInterception, 2 playsQ4 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 11 playsQ4 MinnesotaPunt, 7 playsQ4 Michigan StatePunt, 6 playsQ4 MinnesotaInterception, 1 playQ4 Michigan StateEnd of game, 3 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Minnesota drives left to right, Michigan State right to left.
  1. Q1 MinnesotaInterception, 6 plays, 21 yards
  2. Q1 Michigan StateField goal, 4 plays, 3 yards
  3. Q1 MinnesotaPunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  4. Q1 Michigan StateMissed FG, 5 plays, 31 yards
  5. Q1 MinnesotaPunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  6. Q1 Michigan StatePick-six, 2 plays (Minnesota scores), 5 yards
  7. Q1 MinnesotaResult not recorded, 33 yards
  8. Q1 Michigan StateField goal, 6 plays, 52 yards
  9. Q1 MinnesotaPunt, 8 plays, 29 yards
  10. Q2 Michigan StateInterception, 7 plays, 66 yards
  11. Q2 MinnesotaPunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  12. Q2 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 10 plays, 82 yards
  13. Q2 MinnesotaInterception, 3 plays, 1 yard
  14. Q2 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, −1 yard
  15. Q2 MinnesotaEnd of half, 1 play, 4 yards
  16. Q3 Michigan StateField goal, 10 plays, 49 yards
  17. Q3 MinnesotaField goal, 10 plays, 33 yards
  18. Q3 Michigan StatePunt, 7 plays, 25 yards
  19. Q3 MinnesotaPunt, 3 plays, −53 yards
  20. Q3 Michigan StateField goal, 4 plays, −6 yards
  21. Q4 MinnesotaInterception, 2 plays, −14 yards
  22. Q4 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 11 plays, 57 yards
  23. Q4 MinnesotaPunt, 7 plays, 21 yards
  24. Q4 Michigan StatePunt, 6 plays, 17 yards
  25. Q4 MinnesotaInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  26. Q4 Michigan StateEnd of game, 3 plays, 21 yards

Play by play

1st quarter8 drives, then Minnesota 7, Michigan State 6
Minnesota Interception, 6 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 18MarQueis Gray rush for 2 yards to the Minn 20, tackled by Taiwan Jones.
15:002nd & 8 at own 20Philip Nelson pass complete to Donnell Kirkwood for 2 yards to the Minn 22, tackled by Max Bullough.
15:003rd & 6 at own 22Philip Nelson pass complete to Devin Crawford-Tufts for 13 yards to the Minn 35, tackled by Denicos Allen for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at own 35Philip Nelson pass complete to KJ Maye for 4 yards to the Minn 39, tackled by Kurtis Drummond.
15:002nd & 6 at own 39Philip Nelson pass incomplete.
15:003rd & 6 at own 39Philip Nelson pass intercepted by Johnny Adams at the Minn 45, returned for 11 yards to the Minn 34, tackled by Donnell Kirkwood.
Michigan State Field goal, 4 plays
12:111st & 10 at opp 34Le’Veon Bell rush for 3 yards to the Minn 31, tackled by Derrick Wells and Brock Vereen.
12:112nd & 7 at opp 31Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete to Aaron Burbridge.
12:113rd & 7 at opp 31Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete to N/A.
11:244th & 7 at opp 31Dan Conroy 48 yard field goal GOOD.Michigan State 3, Minnesota 0
11:24Kevin Muma kickoff for 65 yards returned by Troy Stoudermire for 22 yards to the Minn 12, tackled by Isaiah Lewis, MINNESOTA penalty 10 yard IB on KJ Maye accepted.
Minnesota Punt, 3 plays
11:241st & 10 at own 12Philip Nelson pass complete to Derrick Engel for 8 yards to the Minn 20, tackled by Kurtis Drummond.
11:242nd & 2 at own 20MarQueis Gray rush for 1 yard to the Minn 21, tackled by Anthony Rashad White.
11:243rd & 1 at own 21Philip Nelson pass complete to Donnell Kirkwood for a loss of 5 yards to the Minn 16, tackled by Taiwan Jones.
11:244th & 6 at own 16Christian Eldred punt for 52 yards, returned by Andre Sims Jr. for 12 yards to the MchSt 44, tackled by Aaron Hill.
Michigan State Missed FG, 5 plays
11:241st & 10 at own 44Le’Veon Bell rush for 26 yards to the Minn 30, tackled by Aaron Hill for a 1ST down.
9:101st & 10 at opp 30Nick Hill rush for 1 yard to the Minn 29, tackled by Aaron Hill and Ra’Shede Hageman.
9:102nd & 9 at opp 29Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Bennie Fowler for 4 yards to the Minn 25, tackled by Michael Carter.
9:103rd & 5 at opp 25Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete to Aaron Burbridge.
7:104th & 5 at opp 25Dan Conroy 42 yard field goal MISSED.
Minnesota Punt, 3 plays
4:431st & 10 at own 25Philip Nelson pass complete to KJ Maye for 1 yard to the Minn 26, tackled by Denicos Allen.
7:102nd & 9 at own 26Rodrick Williams Jr. rush for 1 yard to the Minn 27, tackled by Tyler Hoover and Max Bullough.
7:103rd & 8 at own 27Philip Nelson pass incomplete to Devin Crawford-Tufts, MINNESOTA penalty holding declined.
7:104th & 8 at own 27Christian Eldred punt for 42 yards, returned by Andre Sims Jr. for 4 yards to the MchSt 25, tackled by Keanon Cooper, MICHIGAN ST penalty 10 yard IB on N/A accepted.
Michigan State Pick-six, 2 plays (Minnesota scores)
5:361st & 10 at own 25Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Keith Mumphery for 5 yards to the MchSt 30, tackled by Michael Carter.
4:432nd & 5 at own 30Andrew Maxwell pass intercepted by Aaron Hill at the MchSt 33, returned for 33 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Minnesota 6, Michigan State 3
4:43Jordan Wettstein extra point GOOD.Minnesota 7, Michigan State 3
4:43Jordan Wettstein kickoff for 61 yards returned by Nick Hill for 18 yards to the MchSt 22, tackled by Antonio Johnson.
Michigan State Field goal, 6 plays
4:431st & 10 at own 22Le’Veon Bell rush for 40 yards to the Minn 38, tackled by Derrick Wells and Ben Perry for a 1ST down.
4:431st & 10 at opp 38Le’Veon Bell rush for 11 yards to the Minn 27, tackled by Derrick Wells for a 1ST down.
4:431st & 10 at opp 27Le’Veon Bell rush for 4 yards to the Minn 23, tackled by Michael Carter and Mike Rallis.
4:432nd & 6 at opp 23Le’Veon Bell rush for 2 yards to the Minn 21, tackled by Brock Vereen.
4:433rd & 4 at opp 21MICHIGAN ST penalty 5 yard false start on N/A accepted.
4:433rd & 9 at opp 26Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete to N/A.
1:294th & 9 at opp 26Dan Conroy 43 yard field goal GOOD.Minnesota 7, Michigan State 6
1:29Kevin Muma kickoff for 61 yards returned by Troy Stoudermire for 21 yards to the Minn 25, tackled by Chris Norman.
Minnesota Punt, 8 plays
1:291st & 10 at own 25Donnell Kirkwood rush for 3 yards to the Minn 28, tackled by Max Bullough and Isaiah Lewis.
1:292nd & 7 at own 28MarQueis Gray pass incomplete to Philip Nelson, broken up by William Gholston.
1:293rd & 7 at own 28Philip Nelson pass complete to Andre McDonald for 9 yards to the Minn 37, tackled by Johnny Adams and Denzel Drone for a 1ST down.
Q2 15:001st & 10 at own 37Philip Nelson pass incomplete to Andre McDonald.
Q2 15:002nd & 10 at own 37Philip Nelson pass incomplete to N/A.
Q2 15:003rd & 10 at own 37MICHIGAN ST penalty 15 yard personal foul on William Gholston accepted, no play.
Q2 15:001st & 10 at opp 48Philip Nelson pass complete to KJ Maye for a loss of 1 yard to the MchSt 49, tackled by Chris Norman.
Q2 15:002nd & 11 at opp 49Philip Nelson rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 46, tackled by Anthony Rashad White and Tyler Hoover.
Q2 15:003rd & 8 at opp 46Philip Nelson pass incomplete to Andre McDonald.
Q2 15:004th & 8 at opp 46Christian Eldred punt for 34 yards, fair catch by Andre Sims Jr. at the MchSt 12.
2nd quarter6 drives, then Michigan State 13, Minnesota 7
Michigan State Interception, 7 plays
12:471st & 10 at own 12Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Bennie Fowler for 21 yards to the MchSt 33 for a 1ST down.
12:471st & 10 at own 33Le’Veon Bell rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 34, tackled by Derrick Wells and Aaron Hill.
12:472nd & 9 at own 34Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Bennie Fowler for 13 yards to the MchSt 47, tackled by Troy Stoudermire for a 1ST down.
12:471st & 10 at own 47Le’Veon Bell rush for a loss of 1 yard to the MchSt 46, tackled by Keanon Cooper.
12:472nd & 11 at own 46Le’Veon Bell rush for 30 yards to the Minn 24, tackled by Troy Stoudermire for a 1ST down.
12:471st & 10 at opp 24Nick Hill rush for 2 yards to the Minn 22, tackled by Keanon Cooper.
12:472nd & 8 at opp 22Andrew Maxwell pass intercepted by Brock Vereen at the Minn 0, returned for 30 yards to the Minn 30, tackled by Trevon Pendleton.
Minnesota Punt, 3 plays
8:151st & 10 at own 30Donnell Kirkwood rush for 5 yards to the Minn 35, tackled by Max Bullough.
8:152nd & 5 at own 35MarQueis Gray rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Minn 34, tackled by Darqueze Dennard.
8:153rd & 6 at own 34MarQueis Gray rush for 3 yards to the Minn 37, tackled by Denicos Allen.
8:154th & 3 at own 37Christian Eldred punt for 51 yards, returned by Andre Sims Jr. for 6 yards to the MchSt 18, tackled by Keanon Cooper.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 10 plays
8:151st & 10 at own 18Le’Veon Bell rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 20, tackled by Aaron Hill.
6:152nd & 8 at own 20Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Le’Veon Bell for 9 yards to the MchSt 29, tackled by Derrick Wells for a 1ST down.
6:151st & 10 at own 29Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete.
6:152nd & 10 at own 29Le’Veon Bell rush for 7 yards to the MchSt 36, tackled by Michael Carter.
6:153rd & 3 at own 36Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Tony Lippett for 10 yards to the MchSt 46, tackled by Troy Stoudermire for a 1ST down.
6:151st & 10 at own 46Le’Veon Bell rush for a loss of 1 yard to the MchSt 45, tackled by Mike Rallis and Keanon Cooper.
6:152nd & 11 at own 45Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Bennie Fowler for 4 yards to the MchSt 49, tackled by Derrick Wells.
6:153rd & 7 at own 49Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Tony Lippett for 10 yards to the Minn 41 for a 1ST down.
6:151st & 10 at opp 41Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete, broken up by Alex Keith.
1:282nd & 10 at opp 41Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Bennie Fowler for 41 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 12, Minnesota 7
1:28Dan Conroy extra point GOOD.Michigan State 13, Minnesota 7
1:28Kevin Muma kickoff for 65 yards returned by Troy Stoudermire for 15 yards, fumbled, forced by Jeremy Langford, recovered by Minn N/A at the MchSt 35.
Minnesota Interception, 3 plays
1:281st & 10 at own 15Donnell Kirkwood rush for 1 yard to the Minn 16, tackled by Anthony Rashad White.
1:132nd & 9 at own 16Timeout Michigan State, clock 01:13.
1:132nd & 9 at own 16Philip Nelson pass incomplete to John Rabe, broken up by Isaiah Lewis.
1:133rd & 9 at own 16Philip Nelson pass intercepted by Johnny Adams at the MchSt 43, returned for no gain to the MchSt 43, tackled by Isaac Fruechte.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
1:131st & 10 at own 43Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Tony Lippett for 4 yards to the MchSt 47, tackled by Michael Carter.
1:012nd & 6 at own 47Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete to Tony Lippett.
1:013rd & 6 at own 47MICHIGAN ST penalty 5 yard false start on Skyler Burkland accepted.
1:013rd & 11 at own 42Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete to Dion Sims.
1:014th & 11 at own 42Mike Sadler punt for 50 yards, returned by Michael Carter for 19 yards to the Minn 27, tackled by Taiwan Jones.
Minnesota End of half, 1 play
0:191st & 10 at own 27Timeout Michigan State, clock 00:19.
0:191st & 10 at own 27Donnell Kirkwood rush for 4 yards to the Minn 31, tackled by Denicos Allen.
Q3 15:00Jordan Wettstein kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
3rd quarter5 drives, then Michigan State 16, Minnesota 10
Michigan State Field goal, 10 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 25Le’Veon Bell rush for 9 yards to the MchSt 34, tackled by Michael Amaefula and Troy Stoudermire.
15:002nd & 1 at own 34Le’Veon Bell rush for 14 yards to the MchSt 48, tackled by Michael Carter and Derrick Wells out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at own 48Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete to Keith Mumphery.
15:002nd & 10 at own 48Le’Veon Bell rush for 13 yards to the Minn 39, tackled by Cedric Thompson for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at opp 39Le’Veon Bell rush for 3 yards to the Minn 36, tackled by Scott Ekpe.
15:002nd & 7 at opp 36Le’Veon Bell rush for 8 yards to the Minn 28, tackled by Cedric Thompson for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at opp 28Le’Veon Bell rush for 2 yards to the Minn 26, tackled by Derrick Wells.
15:002nd & 8 at opp 26Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete to Dion Sims.
15:003rd & 8 at opp 26Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete to N/A.
11:014th & 8 at opp 26Dan Conroy 43 yard field goal GOOD.Michigan State 16, Minnesota 7
11:01Kevin Muma kickoff for 59 yards out-of-bounds.
Minnesota Field goal, 10 plays
11:011st & 10 at own 35Donnell Kirkwood rush for 4 yards to the Minn 39, tackled by Kurtis Drummond and William Gholston.
11:012nd & 6 at own 39Donnell Kirkwood rush for no gain to the Minn 39, tackled by William Gholston and Tyler Hoover.
11:011st & 10 at own 46MarQueis Gray rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Minn 45, tackled by Max Bullough.
11:012nd & 11 at own 45Philip Nelson pass incomplete to Isaac Fruechte.
11:013rd & 6 at own 39Philip Nelson pass complete to John Rabe for 7 yards to the Minn 46, tackled by RJ Williamson for a 1ST down.
11:013rd & 11 at own 45Philip Nelson pass complete to Andre McDonald for 23 yards to the MchSt 32, tackled by Darqueze Dennard for a 1ST down.
11:011st & 10 at opp 32Donnell Kirkwood rush for no gain to the MchSt 32, tackled by Max Bullough and Isaiah Lewis.
11:012nd & 10 at opp 32Philip Nelson pass incomplete to Isaac Fruechte.
11:013rd & 10 at opp 32Philip Nelson pass incomplete to N/A.
7:054th & 10 at opp 32Jordan Wettstein 48 yard field goal GOOD.Michigan State 16, Minnesota 10
7:05Jordan Wettstein kickoff for 65 yards returned by Nick Hill for 17 yards to the MchSt 17, tackled by Devon Wright.
Michigan State Punt, 7 plays
4:131st & 10 at own 17Le’Veon Bell rush, fumbled, forced by Keanon Cooper, recovered by MchSt Aaron Burbridge at the MchSt 30, Aaron Burbridge for no gain, to the MchSt 30, tackled by Mike Rallis for a 1ST down.
7:051st & 10 at own 30Le’Veon Bell rush for 6 yards to the MchSt 36, tackled by Alex Keith.
7:053rd & 2 at own 38Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Dion Sims for 4 yards to the MchSt 42, tackled by Derrick Wells and Mike Rallis for a 1ST down.
7:052nd & 4 at own 36Le’Veon Bell rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 38, tackled by Aaron Hill.
7:051st & 10 at own 42Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete to N/A.
7:052nd & 10 at own 42Andrew Maxwell pass incomplete to William Gholston.
4:133rd & 10 at own 42Timeout Michigan State, clock 04:13.
4:131st & 10 at opp 42Timeout Michigan State, clock 04:13.
4:134th & 10 at own 42Mike Sadler punt for 56 yards, downed at the Minn 2.
Minnesota Punt, 3 plays
3:531st & 10 at own 2Donnell Kirkwood rush for 1 yard to the Minn 3, tackled by Max Bullough and James Kittredge.
3:532nd & 9 at own 3Donnell Kirkwood rush for 2 yards to the Minn 5, tackled by William Gholston and Taiwan Jones.
3:533rd & 7 at own 5Philip Nelson pass incomplete to Derrick Engel, broken up by Darqueze Dennard.
3:534th & 7 at own 5Christian Eldred punt for 46 yards, returned by Andre Sims Jr. for 44 yards to the Minn 7, tackled by Mike Rallis.
Michigan State Field goal, 4 plays
2:111st & goal at opp 7Le’Veon Bell rush for 1 yard to the Minn 6, tackled by James Manuel.
2:112nd & 0 at opp 6MICHIGAN ST penalty 10 yard holding on Blake Treadwell accepted, no play.
2:112nd & 0 at opp 16Andrew Maxwell sacked by D.L. Wilhite for a loss of 6 yards to the Minn 22.
2:113rd & 0 at opp 22Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Bennie Fowler for 9 yards to the Minn 13, tackled by Michael Carter.
Q4 14:564th & goal at opp 13Dan Conroy 30 yard field goal GOOD.Michigan State 19, Minnesota 10
Q4 14:56Kevin Muma kickoff for 65 yards returned by Troy Stoudermire for 46 yards to the Minn 46, tackled by Darqueze Dennard.
4th quarter6 drives, then Michigan State 26, Minnesota 10
Minnesota Interception, 2 plays
14:561st & 10 at own 46Philip Nelson sacked by Micajah Reynolds for a loss of 14 yards, fumbled, recovered by Minn Tommy Olson at the Minn 32.
14:562nd & 24 at own 32Philip Nelson pass intercepted by Darqueze Dennard at the MchSt 40, returned for 3 yards to the MchSt 43, tackled by Isaac Fruechte.
Michigan State Touchdown run, 11 plays
14:561st & 10 at own 43Andrew Maxwell sacked by Alex Keith for a loss of 11 yards to the MchSt 32.
13:552nd & 21 at own 32Le’Veon Bell rush for 18 yards to the 50 yard line, tackled by Jeremy Baltazar.
13:553rd & 3 at the 50Andrew Maxwell pass complete to Bennie Fowler for 9 yards to the Minn 41, tackled by Troy Stoudermire for a 1ST down.
13:551st & 10 at opp 41Le’Veon Bell rush for 4 yards to the Minn 37, tackled by Cameron Botticelli and Troy Stoudermire.
13:552nd & 6 at opp 37Le’Veon Bell rush for 14 yards to the Minn 23, tackled by Aaron Hill and Brock Vereen for a 1ST down.
13:551st & 10 at opp 23Le’Veon Bell rush for 6 yards to the Minn 17, tackled by Michael Carter and Mike Rallis.
13:552nd & 4 at opp 17Le’Veon Bell rush for 3 yards to the Minn 14, tackled by Ben Perry.
13:553rd & 1 at opp 14Le’Veon Bell rush for 2 yards to the Minn 12, tackled by Brock Vereen and Keanon Cooper for a 1ST down.
13:551st & 10 at opp 12Le’Veon Bell rush for 6 yards to the Minn 6, tackled by Derrick Wells.
13:552nd & 4 at opp 6Le’Veon Bell rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Minn 8, tackled by Keanon Cooper.
7:253rd & 6 at opp 8Le’Veon Bell rush for 8 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 25, Minnesota 10
7:25Dan Conroy extra point GOOD.Michigan State 26, Minnesota 10
7:25Kevin Muma kickoff for 65 yards returned by Troy Stoudermire for 25 yards to the Minn 25, tackled by Darien Harris and Jeremy Gainer.
Minnesota Punt, 7 plays
7:251st & 10 at own 25Max Shortell pass complete to Derrick Engel for 17 yards to the Minn 42, tackled by Chris Norman for a 1ST down.
7:251st & 10 at own 42Max Shortell pass incomplete to MarQueis Gray.
7:252nd & 10 at own 42Max Shortell pass complete to Andre McDonald for 4 yards to the Minn 46, tackled by Taiwan Jones.
7:253rd & 6 at own 46Max Shortell pass complete to Derrick Engel for 10 yards to the MchSt 44, tackled by Denzel Drone for a 1ST down.
7:251st & 10 at opp 44Max Shortell sacked by William Gholston for a loss of 9 yards to the Minn 47.
7:252nd & 19 at own 47Donnell Kirkwood rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Minn 46, tackled by Isaiah Lewis.
7:253rd & 20 at own 46Max Shortell pass incomplete to Andre McDonald.
7:254th & 20 at own 46Christian Eldred punt for 41 yards, downed at the MchSt 13.
Michigan State Punt, 6 plays
4:551st & 10 at own 13Le’Veon Bell rush for 8 yards to the MchSt 21, tackled by Cedric Thompson.
4:552nd & 2 at own 21Le’Veon Bell rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 22, tackled by Troy Stoudermire.
4:043rd & 1 at own 22Timeout Minnesota, clock 04:04.
4:043rd & 1 at own 22Le’Veon Bell rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 25, tackled by Cedric Thompson and Troy Stoudermire for a 1ST down.
4:041st & 10 at own 25Le’Veon Bell rush for no gain to the MchSt 25, tackled by Michael Amaefula.
3:142nd & 10 at own 25Timeout Minnesota, clock 03:14.
3:142nd & 10 at own 25Nick Hill rush for a loss of 1 yard to the MchSt 24, tackled by Derrick Wells.
3:073rd & 11 at own 24Timeout Minnesota, clock 03:07.
3:073rd & 11 at own 24Nick Hill rush for 6 yards to the MchSt 30, tackled by Derrick Wells.
3:074th & 5 at own 30Mike Sadler punt for 24 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the Minn 46.
Minnesota Interception, 1 play
3:071st & 10 at own 46Max Shortell pass intercepted by RJ Williamson at the MchSt 43, returned for 21 yards to the Minn 36, tackled by Marek Lenkiewicz.
Michigan State End of game, 3 plays
2:131st & 10 at opp 36Larry Caper rush for 15 yards to the Minn 21, tackled by Troy Stoudermire for a 1ST down.
2:131st & 10 at opp 21Larry Caper rush for 8 yards to the Minn 13, tackled by Troy Stoudermire.
2:132nd & 2 at opp 13Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Minn 15.

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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