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Michigan State at Nebraska

Saturday, November 16, 2013

No. 14 Michigan State beat Nebraska 41–⁠28. It was their eighth meeting; after it, Nebraska led the series 7–⁠1 as played.

Away14Michigan State13–⁠1 in 2013
41
HomeNebraska9–⁠4 in 2013
28

Final at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE), LincolnTV: ABC, ESPN2Attendance 90,872

At kickoff
64°F, clear, wind 14 mph from the westWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Lincoln Municipal Airport (KLNK), 6 km from the stadium, 24 minutes after kickoff
Officials
Referee Don Capron; umpire Jim Shaw; head linesman Jim Ryan; line judge Brian Bolinger; side judge Craig Jeffreys; field judge Al Terry; back judge Jack Lyman; alternate Ron TiptonGame officials: stats.ncaa.org box scores, via SportsDataverse

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Michigan State101071441
Nebraska7014728

Standouts

Player stats

Michigan State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Connor Cook15/3119310
Tony Lippett0/1000
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Jeremy Langford32151337
Delton Williams3806
R.J. Shelton3615
Bennie Fowler III1404
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Tony Lippett467034
Macgarrett Kings Jr.337017
Bennie Fowler III229016
Keith Mumphery127127
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Kurtis Drummond100

Nebraska

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Tommy Armstrong Jr.9/2114321
Ron Kellogg III8/116710
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Ameer Abdullah22123029
Imani Cross350151
Tommy Armstrong Jr.5905
Terrell Newby1303
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Sam Burtch586132
Kenny Bell781138
Taariq Allen32208
Ameer Abdullah112112

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

Team stats

Michigan StateNebraska
361Total yards392
193Passing yards210
168Rushing yards182
6.0Yards per pass6.6
3.5Yards per rush5.7
18First downs19
11–⁠21Third downs5–⁠12
1–⁠1Fourth downs1–⁠1
0Turnovers5
6–⁠60Penalties3–⁠30
38:37Possession21:23

Efficiency

Michigan StateNebraska
35%Success rate45%
0.07EPA per play−0.01
1.06Explosiveness0.81
−0.10Rushing EPA0.06
0.29Passing EPA−0.07
41%Passing-down success25%
−0.32First-down EPA−0.06
−0.11Second-down EPA−0.12
0.76Third-down EPA0.36

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 and the line, going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan State 52% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The line

Michigan State −3.5, over/under 41.

The last line on file before kickoff: the consensus line when the books publish one, otherwise a single major sportsbook’s.

Before kickoff, the win chances were Michigan State 59%, Nebraska 41%. CollegeFootballData.com’s estimate from the point spread.

Every drive

Nebraska end zoneMichigan State end zoneQ1 NebraskaFumble, 3 playsQ1 Michigan StateField goal, 7 playsQ1 NebraskaInterception, 3 playsQ1 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 NebraskaPunt, 3 playsQ1 Michigan StateFumble, recovered, 3 playsQ1 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 2 playsQ1 NebraskaTouchdown pass, 5 playsQ1 Michigan StateField goal, 17 playsQ2 NebraskaPunt, 5 playsQ2 Michigan StatePunt, 9 playsQ2 NebraskaFumble, 6 playsQ2 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 3 playsQ2 NebraskaEnd of half, 1 playQ3 Michigan StatePunt, 4 playsQ3 NebraskaTouchdown run, 3 playsQ3 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 NebraskaPunt, 3 playsQ3 Michigan StatePunt, 8 playsQ3 NebraskaFumble, 1 playQ3 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 1 playQ3 NebraskaTouchdown pass, 11 playsQ3 Michigan StateTurnover on downs, 2 playsQ3 Michigan StatePunt, 1 playQ3 NebraskaPunt, 3 playsQ4 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 10 playsQ4 NebraskaPunt, 5 playsQ4 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 8 playsQ4 NebraskaTouchdown pass, 12 playsQ4 Michigan StateEnd of game, 1 play
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Nebraska drives left to right, Michigan State right to left.
  1. Q1 NebraskaFumble, 3 plays, 12 yards
  2. Q1 Michigan StateField goal, 7 plays, 18 yards
  3. Q1 NebraskaInterception, 3 plays, 18 yards
  4. Q1 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 40 yards
  5. Q1 NebraskaPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  6. Q1 Michigan StateFumble, recovered, 3 plays, 8 yards
  7. Q1 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 2 plays, 8 yards
  8. Q1 NebraskaTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 75 yards
  9. Q1 Michigan StateField goal, 17 plays, 40 yards
  10. Q2 NebraskaPunt, 5 plays, 79 yards
  11. Q2 Michigan StatePunt, 9 plays, 73 yards
  12. Q2 NebraskaFumble, 6 plays, 11 yards
  13. Q2 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 3 plays, 22 yards
  14. Q2 NebraskaEnd of half, 1 play, −3 yards
  15. Q3 Michigan StatePunt, 4 plays, 0 yards
  16. Q3 NebraskaTouchdown run, 3 plays, 63 yards
  17. Q3 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  18. Q3 NebraskaPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  19. Q3 Michigan StatePunt, 8 plays, 49 yards
  20. Q3 NebraskaFumble, 1 play, 0 yards
  21. Q3 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 1 play, 3 yards
  22. Q3 NebraskaTouchdown pass, 11 plays, 79 yards
  23. Q3 Michigan StateTurnover on downs, 2 plays, −2 yards
  24. Q3 Michigan StatePunt, 1 play, 0 yards
  25. Q3 NebraskaPunt, 3 plays, −1 yard
  26. Q4 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 10 plays, 75 yards
  27. Q4 NebraskaPunt, 5 plays, 15 yards
  28. Q4 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 8 plays, 67 yards
  29. Q4 NebraskaTouchdown pass, 12 plays, 75 yards
  30. Q4 Michigan StateEnd of game, 1 play, −2 yards

Play by play

1st quarter9 drives, then Michigan State 10, Nebraska 7
Nebraska Fumble, 3 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 25Ameer Abdullah rush for 8 yards to the Neb 33.
14:152nd & 2 at own 33Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass complete to Kenny Bell for 4 yards to the Neb 37 for a 1ST down.
14:101st & 10 at own 37Terrell Newby rush for 3 yards, fumbled, recovered by MchSt Shilique Calhoun at the Neb 40.
Michigan State Field goal, 7 plays
14:001st & 10 at opp 40Jeremy Langford rush for 5 yards to the Neb 35.
13:222nd & 5 at opp 35Jeremy Langford rush for 3 yards to the Neb 32.
13:093rd & 2 at opp 32Jeremy Langford rush for 4 yards to the Neb 28 for a 1ST down.
12:381st & 10 at opp 28Connor Cook pass incomplete to Tony Lippett.
12:342nd & 10 at opp 28Connor Cook pass incomplete to Bennie Fowler.
12:293rd & 10 at opp 28Connor Cook pass incomplete to Bennie Fowler.
12:234th & 10 at opp 28Michael Geiger 45 yard field goal GOOD.Michigan State 3, Nebraska 0
12:23Kevin Muma kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Nebraska Interception, 3 plays
12:131st & 10 at own 25Ameer Abdullah rush for 10 yards to the Neb 35 for a 1ST down.
12:101st & 10 at own 35Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass complete to Kenny Bell for 8 yards to the Neb 43.
11:482nd & 2 at own 43Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass intercepted by Kurtis Drummond at the Neb 46, returned for no gain to the Neb 46.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
11:301st & 10 at opp 46MICHIGAN ST penalty 10 yard Holding on Jack Conklin accepted.
11:051st & 20 at own 44Jeremy Langford rush for 9 yards to the Neb 47.
10:252nd & 11 at opp 47Jeremy Langford rush for 3 yards to the Neb 44.
9:553rd & 8 at opp 44Connor Cook pass incomplete.
9:484th & 8 at opp 44Mike Sadler punt for 35 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the Neb 9.
Nebraska Punt, 3 plays
9:371st & 10 at own 9Ameer Abdullah rush for 6 yards to the Neb 15.
9:122nd & 4 at own 15Ameer Abdullah rush for 2 yards to the Neb 17.
8:323rd & 2 at own 17Ameer Abdullah rush for no gain to the Neb 17.
7:544th & 2 at own 17Sam Foltz punt for 59 yards, downed at the MchSt 24.
Michigan State Fumble, recovered, 3 plays
7:331st & 10 at own 24Delton Williams rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 26.
6:562nd & 8 at own 26Delton Williams rush for 6 yards to the MchSt 32.
6:223rd & 2 at own 32Delton Williams rush for no gain to the MchSt 32.
5:434th & 2 at own 32Mike Sadler punt for 56 yards, returned by Jordan Westerkamp for a loss of 4 yards, fumbled, forced by Kurtis Drummond, recovered by MchSt Kurtis Drummond at the Neb 8.
Michigan State Touchdown run, 2 plays
5:281st & goal at opp 8R.J. Shelton rush for 3 yards to the Neb 5.
5:282nd & 0 at opp 5Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 5:02.
4:572nd & goal at opp 5R.J. Shelton rush for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 9, Nebraska 0
4:57Michael Geiger extra point GOOD.Michigan State 10, Nebraska 0
4:57Kevin Muma kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Nebraska Touchdown pass, 5 plays
4:471st & 10 at own 25Ameer Abdullah rush for 5 yards to the Neb 30.
4:162nd & 5 at own 30Ameer Abdullah rush for 7 yards to the Neb 37 for a 1ST down.
4:001st & 10 at own 37Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass complete to Sam Burtch for 26 yards to the MchSt 37 for a 1ST down.
3:111st & 10 at opp 37Tommy Armstrong Jr. rush for 5 yards to the MchSt 32.
2:442nd & 5 at opp 32Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass complete to Sam Burtch for 32 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 10, Nebraska 6
2:44Pat Smith extra point GOOD.Michigan State 10, Nebraska 7
2:44Mauro Bondi kickoff for 64 yards returned by R.J. Shelton for 17 yards to the MchSt 18.
Michigan State Field goal, 17 plays
2:261st & 10 at own 18Jeremy Langford rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 22.
2:152nd & 6 at own 22Connor Cook pass complete to Macgarrett Kings Jr. for 17 yards to the MchSt 39 for a 1ST down.
1:191st & 10 at own 39Jeremy Langford rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 41.
0:432nd & 8 at own 41Connor Cook pass complete to Jeremy Langford for 7 yards to the MchSt 48.
0:203rd & 1 at own 48Jeremy Langford rush for 5 yards to the Neb 47 for a 1ST down.
0:001st & 10 at opp 47Bennie Fowler rush for 4 yards to the Neb 43.
Q2 15:002nd & 6 at opp 43Connor Cook pass incomplete.
Q2 14:503rd & 6 at opp 43Connor Cook pass complete to Tony Lippett for 7 yards to the Neb 36 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:171st & 10 at opp 36Jeremy Langford rush for 2 yards to the Neb 34.
Q2 13:382nd & 8 at opp 34Jeremy Langford rush for 7 yards to the Neb 27.
Q2 13:083rd & 1 at opp 27Connor Cook rush for 6 yards to the Neb 21 for a 1ST down.
Q2 12:481st & 10 at opp 21Connor Cook pass complete to Tony Lippett for 6 yards to the Neb 15.
Q2 12:202nd & 4 at opp 15Jeremy Langford rush for 5 yards to the Neb 10 for a 1ST down.
Q2 11:521st & goal at opp 10Connor Cook rush for 4 yards to the Neb 6.
Q2 10:492nd & goal at opp 6Connor Cook rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Neb 8.
Q2 10:493rd & goal at opp 8Tony Lippett pass incomplete to Andrew Gleichert.
Q2 10:294th & goal at opp 8Michael Geiger 25 yard field goal GOOD.Michigan State 13, Nebraska 7
Q2 10:29Kevin Muma kickoff for 65 yards returned by Kenny Bell for 17 yards to the Neb 17.
2nd quarter5 drives, then Michigan State 20, Nebraska 7
Nebraska Punt, 5 plays
10:131st & 10 at own 17Ameer Abdullah rush for 6 yards to the Neb 23.
9:342nd & 4 at own 23Ameer Abdullah rush for 29 yards to the MchSt 48 for a 1ST down.
9:001st & 10 at opp 48Ameer Abdullah rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 46.
8:332nd & 8 at opp 46Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass incomplete to Sam Burtch.
8:283rd & 8 at opp 46Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass incomplete to Quincy Enunwa.
8:194th & 8 at opp 46Sam Foltz punt for 39 yards, fair catch by Macgarrett Kings Jr. at the MchSt 22, NEBRASKA penalty 15 yard Kick Catching Interference accepted.
Michigan State Punt, 9 plays
8:071st & 10 at own 22Jeremy Langford rush for 5 yards to the MchSt 27.
7:302nd & 5 at own 27Jeremy Langford rush for a loss of 1 yard to the MchSt 26.
6:373rd & 6 at own 26Connor Cook pass complete to Bennie Fowler for 16 yards to the MchSt 42 for a 1ST down.
6:201st & 10 at own 42Connor Cook pass incomplete to Macgarrett Kings Jr.
5:453rd & 19 at own 33Connor Cook pass complete to Tony Lippett for 20 yards to the Neb 47 for a 1ST down.
4:242nd & 18 at own 45Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 4:24.
4:122nd & 18 at own 45Connor Cook pass complete to Nick Hill for 10 yards to the Neb 45.
3:413rd & 8 at opp 45Connor Cook pass incomplete to Macgarrett Kings Jr.
3:324th & 8 at opp 45Mike Sadler punt for 38 yards, downed at the Neb 7.
Nebraska Fumble, 6 plays
3:221st & 10 at own 7Ameer Abdullah rush for 6 yards to the Neb 13.
2:452nd & 4 at own 13Ameer Abdullah rush for 3 yards to the Neb 16.
2:203rd & 1 at own 16Ameer Abdullah rush for 3 yards to the Neb 19 for a 1ST down.
1:491st & 10 at own 19Imani Cross rush for 1 yard to the Neb 20.
1:252nd & 9 at own 20Imani Cross rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Neb 18.
1:103rd & 11 at own 18Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 1:10.
1:003rd & 11 at own 18Tommy Armstrong Jr. rush for 4 yards, fumbled, forced by Shilique Calhoun, recovered by MchSt Isaiah Lewis at the Neb 22.
Michigan State Touchdown run, 3 plays
1:001st & 10 at opp 22Timeout NEBRASKA, clock 01:00.
0:501st & 10 at opp 22Connor Cook pass complete to Macgarrett Kings Jr. for 8 yards to the Neb 14.
0:322nd & 2 at opp 14Jeremy Langford rush for 8 yards to the Neb 6 for a 1ST down.
0:211st & goal at opp 6Jeremy Langford rush for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 19, Nebraska 7
0:21Michael Geiger extra point GOOD.Michigan State 20, Nebraska 7
0:21Kevin Muma kickoff for 59 yards returned by Kenny Bell for 16 yards to the Neb 22.
Nebraska End of half, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at own 22Team rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Neb 19.
Q3 15:00Mauro Bondi kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
3rd quarter11 drives, then Michigan State 27, Nebraska 21
Michigan State Punt, 4 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 25Jeremy Langford rush for no gain to the MchSt 25.
14:192nd & 10 at own 25NEBRASKA penalty 10 yard Holding on Stanley Jean-Baptiste accepted.
14:131st & 10 at own 35MICHIGAN ST penalty 15 yard Pass Interference on R.J. Shelton accepted.
14:001st & 25 at own 20MICHIGAN ST penalty 10 yard Holding on Dan France accepted.
13:381st & 35 at own 10Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 13:38.
13:241st & 35 at own 10Connor Cook rush for 8 yards to the MchSt 18.
13:072nd & 27 at own 18Connor Cook pass complete to Jeremy Langford for 7 yards to the MchSt 25.
12:343rd & 20 at own 25Connor Cook pass incomplete to Bennie Fowler.
12:264th & 20 at own 25Mike Sadler punt for 38 yards, fair catch by Jordan Westerkamp at the Neb 37.
Nebraska Touchdown run, 3 plays
12:151st & 10 at own 37Ameer Abdullah rush for 3 yards to the Neb 40.
11:462nd & 7 at own 40Tommy Armstrong Jr. rush for a loss of 6 yards to the Neb 34.
11:333rd & 13 at own 34MICHIGAN ST penalty 15 yard Pass Interference on Kurtis Drummond accepted.
11:251st & 10 at own 49Imani Cross rush for 51 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 20, Nebraska 13
11:25Pat Smith extra point GOOD.Michigan State 20, Nebraska 14
11:25Mauro Bondi kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
11:201st & 10 at own 25Jeremy Langford rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 29.
10:402nd & 6 at own 29Connor Cook pass incomplete to Josiah Price.
10:343rd & 6 at own 29Connor Cook pass incomplete.
10:224th & 6 at own 29Mike Sadler punt for 38 yards, downed at the Neb 33.
Nebraska Punt, 3 plays
10:081st & 10 at own 33Ameer Abdullah rush for 2 yards to the Neb 35.
9:482nd & 8 at own 35Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass incomplete to Cethan Carter.
9:333rd & 8 at own 35Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass complete to Kenny Bell for 7 yards to the Neb 42.
8:574th & 1 at own 42Sam Foltz punt for 47 yards, returned by Macgarrett Kings Jr. for 26 yards to the MchSt 37.
Michigan State Punt, 8 plays
8:501st & 10 at own 37Jeremy Langford rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 40.
8:192nd & 7 at own 40Jeremy Langford rush for 11 yards to the Neb 49 for a 1ST down.
7:521st & 10 at opp 49Connor Cook pass incomplete to Tony Lippett.
7:472nd & 10 at opp 49Connor Cook pass incomplete.
7:423rd & 10 at opp 49Connor Cook pass complete to Bennie Fowler for 13 yards to the Neb 36 for a 1ST down.
7:041st & 10 at opp 36Jeremy Langford rush for a loss of 5 yards to the Neb 41.
6:262nd & 15 at opp 41Connor Cook pass complete to Jeremy Langford for 5 yards to the Neb 36.
5:463rd & 10 at opp 36Connor Cook pass incomplete.
5:364th & 10 at opp 36Mike Sadler punt for 35 yards, downed at the Neb 1.
Nebraska Fumble, 1 play
5:301st & 10 at own 1Tommy Armstrong Jr. rush for 2 yards, fumbled, recovered by MchSt Trae Waynes at the Neb 3.
Michigan State Touchdown run, 1 play
5:261st & goal at opp 3Jeremy Langford rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 26, Nebraska 14
5:26Michael Geiger extra point GOOD.Michigan State 27, Nebraska 14
5:26Kevin Muma kickoff for 65 yards returned by Kenny Bell for 21 yards to the Neb 21.
Nebraska Touchdown pass, 11 plays
5:141st & 10 at own 21Ameer Abdullah rush for 8 yards to the Neb 29.
4:472nd & 2 at own 29Tommy Armstrong Jr. rush for 4 yards to the Neb 33 for a 1ST down.
4:211st & 10 at own 33Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass incomplete to Kenny Bell.
4:142nd & 10 at own 33Ameer Abdullah rush for 9 yards to the Neb 42.
3:543rd & 1 at own 42Ameer Abdullah rush for 6 yards to the Neb 48 for a 1ST down.
3:111st & 10 at own 48Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass complete to Sam Burtch for a loss of 1 yard to the Neb 47.
2:462nd & 11 at own 47Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass incomplete to Kenny Bell.
2:413rd & 11 at own 47Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass complete to Sam Burtch for 14 yards to the MchSt 39 for a 1ST down.
1:581st & 10 at opp 39Ameer Abdullah rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 38.
1:192nd & 9 at opp 38Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass incomplete to Quincy Enunwa.
1:123rd & 9 at opp 38Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass complete to Kenny Bell for 38 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 27, Nebraska 20
1:12Pat Smith extra point GOOD.Michigan State 27, Nebraska 21
1:12Mauro Bondi kickoff for 56 yards returned by Kyler Elsworth for 18 yards to the MchSt 27.
Michigan State Turnover on downs, 2 plays
0:371st & 10 at own 27R.J. Shelton rush for a loss of 2 yards to the MchSt 25.
0:172nd & 12 at own 25Connor Cook pass incomplete to Tony Lippett.
Michigan State Punt, 1 play
0:133rd & 12 at own 25Connor Cook pass incomplete to Bennie Fowler.
0:044th & 12 at own 25Mike Sadler punt for 46 yards, returned by Jordan Westerkamp for 2 yards to the Neb 31.
Nebraska Punt, 3 plays
0:001st & 10 at own 31Ameer Abdullah rush for 2 yards to the Neb 33.
Q4 15:002nd & 8 at own 33Ameer Abdullah rush for 2 yards to the Neb 35.
Q4 14:153rd & 6 at own 35NEBRASKA penalty 5 yard False Start on Cole Pensick accepted.
Q4 13:553rd & 11 at own 30Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass incomplete to Jake Long.
Q4 13:424th & 11 at own 30Sam Foltz punt for 45 yards, downed at the MchSt 25.
4th quarter5 drives, then Michigan State 41, Nebraska 28
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 10 plays
13:351st & 10 at own 25Jeremy Langford rush for 5 yards to the MchSt 30.
13:022nd & 5 at own 30Connor Cook pass incomplete to Macgarrett Kings Jr.
12:533rd & 5 at own 30Connor Cook pass complete to Tony Lippett for 34 yards to the Neb 36 for a 1ST down.
12:141st & 10 at opp 36Jeremy Langford rush for 4 yards to the Neb 32.
11:362nd & 6 at opp 32Jeremy Langford rush for 1 yard to the Neb 31.
10:463rd & 5 at opp 31Connor Cook pass complete to Jeremy Langford for 4 yards to the Neb 27.
10:004th & 1 at opp 27Mike Sadler rush for 3 yards to the Neb 24 for a 1ST down.
9:381st & 10 at opp 24Jeremy Langford rush for 3 yards to the Neb 21.
8:522nd & 7 at opp 21Macgarrett Kings Jr. rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Neb 22.
8:153rd & 8 at opp 22MICHIGAN ST penalty 5 yard Ineligible Downfield on Pass on Jack Allen accepted.
7:563rd & 13 at opp 27Connor Cook pass complete to Keith Mumphery for 27 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 33, Nebraska 21
7:56Michael Geiger extra point GOOD.Michigan State 34, Nebraska 21
7:56Kevin Muma kickoff for 63 yards returned by Kenny Bell for 24 yards to the Neb 26.
Nebraska Punt, 5 plays
7:431st & 10 at own 26Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass incomplete.
7:302nd & 10 at own 26Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass complete to Sam Burtch for 15 yards to the Neb 41 for a 1ST down.
7:201st & 10 at own 41Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass incomplete to Quincy Enunwa.
7:162nd & 10 at own 41Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass incomplete to Kenny Bell.
7:133rd & 10 at own 41Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass incomplete to Sam Burtch.
7:044th & 10 at own 41Sam Foltz punt for 26 yards, downed at the MchSt 33.
Michigan State Touchdown run, 8 plays
6:501st & 10 at own 33Jeremy Langford rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 36.
6:132nd & 7 at own 36Jeremy Langford rush for a loss of 1 yard to the MchSt 35.
5:333rd & 8 at own 35Connor Cook pass complete to Macgarrett Kings Jr. for 12 yards to the MchSt 47 for a 1ST down.
4:531st & 10 at own 47Jeremy Langford rush for 3 yards to the 50 yard line.
4:002nd & 7 at the 50Jeremy Langford rush for 5 yards to the Neb 45.
3:303rd & 2 at opp 45Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 3:30.
3:303rd & 2 at opp 45Timeout NEBRASKA, clock 03:30.
3:183rd & 2 at opp 45Jeremy Langford rush for 6 yards to the Neb 39 for a 1ST down.
2:371st & 10 at opp 39Jeremy Langford rush for 2 yards to the Neb 37.
1:582nd & 8 at opp 37Jeremy Langford rush for 37 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 40, Nebraska 21
1:58Michael Geiger extra point GOOD.Michigan State 41, Nebraska 21
1:58Kevin Muma kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Nebraska Touchdown pass, 12 plays
1:501st & 10 at own 25Ameer Abdullah rush for 3 yards to the Neb 28.
1:442nd & 7 at own 28Ron Kellogg III pass complete to Kenny Bell for 15 yards to the Neb 43 for a 1ST down.
1:241st & 10 at own 43Ron Kellogg III pass complete to Cethan Carter for 8 yards to the MchSt 49.
1:162nd & 2 at opp 49Ron Kellogg III pass complete to Kenny Bell for 5 yards to the MchSt 44 for a 1ST down.
1:001st & 10 at opp 44MICHIGAN ST penalty 5 yard Offside accepted.
0:551st & 5 at opp 39Ron Kellogg III pass complete to Taariq Allen for 6 yards to the MchSt 33 for a 1ST down.
0:451st & 10 at opp 33Ron Kellogg III pass complete to Kenny Bell for 5 yards to the MchSt 28.
0:402nd & 5 at opp 28Ron Kellogg III pass incomplete.
0:353rd & 5 at opp 28Ron Kellogg III pass complete to Taariq Allen for 8 yards to the MchSt 20 for a 1ST down.
0:321st & 10 at opp 20Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 0:32.
0:271st & 10 at opp 20Ron Kellogg III pass complete to Taariq Allen for 8 yards to the MchSt 12.
0:222nd & 2 at opp 12Ron Kellogg III pass incomplete to Taariq Allen.
0:183rd & 2 at opp 12Ron Kellogg III pass incomplete to Taariq Allen.
0:104th & 2 at opp 12Ron Kellogg III pass complete to Ameer Abdullah for 12 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 41, Nebraska 27
0:10Pat Smith extra point GOOD.Michigan State 41, Nebraska 28
0:10Mauro Bondi kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Michigan State End of game, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at own 25Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the MchSt 23.

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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