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Rutgers at Michigan State

Saturday, November 22, 2014

No. 10 Michigan State beat Rutgers 45–⁠3. It was their sixth meeting; after it, the series stood even at 3–⁠3 as played.

AwayRutgers8–⁠5 in 2014
3
Home10Michigan State11–⁠2 in 2014
45

Final at Spartan Stadium, East LansingTV: BTNAttendance 70,902

At kickoff
38°F, overcast, mist, wind 13 mph from the southwestWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Capital City Airport (KLAN), 11 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff
Officials
Referee John O’Neill; umpire Robert Colosimo; head linesman William Sutter; line judge T Krispinsky; side judge Bobby Sagers; field judge Darrel Leftwich; back judge Scott Buchanan; alternate Brent DurbinGame officials: stats.ncaa.org box scores, via SportsDataverse

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Rutgers00303
Michigan State142101045

Standouts

Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licenses; credits on each player’s page.

Player stats

Rutgers

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Gary Nova11/2610802
Chris Laviano3/53101
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Robert Martin1668014
Josh Hicks831011
Chris Laviano1707
Justin Goodwin2402
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Tyler Kroft340027
John Tsimis53909
Janarion Grant122022
Michael Burton219013

Michigan State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Connor Cook16/2425420
Tyler O’Connor1/12400
Damion Terry0/1000
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Jeremy Langford16126238
Nick Hill1259219
Michael Geiger123023
Keith Mumphery112012
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Tony Lippett572130
Keith Mumphery461023
Macgarrett Kings Jr.144044
R.J. Shelton339116
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Kurtis Drummond110
Arjen Colquhoun100
Riley Bullough100

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

Team stats

RutgersMichigan State
234Total yards520
139Passing yards278
95Rushing yards242
4.5Yards per pass10.7
3.3Yards per rush5.5
15First downs26
4–⁠14Third downs8–⁠13
1–⁠1Fourth downs2–⁠2
3Turnovers2
3–⁠25Penalties3–⁠35
28:20Possession31:40

Efficiency

RutgersMichigan State
36%Success rate49%
−0.05EPA per play0.31
0.99Explosiveness1.32
−0.01Rushing EPA0.07
−0.10Passing EPA0.73
25%Passing-down success54%
−0.20First-down EPA−0.27
−0.21Second-down EPA0.36
0.25Third-down EPA1.24

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 83% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The line

Michigan State −22, over/under 57.5.

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 94%, Rutgers 6%. CollegeFootballData.com’s estimate from the point spread.

Every drive

Michigan State end zoneRutgers end zoneQ1 RutgersFumble, 3 playsQ1 Michigan StateFumble, 3 playsQ1 RutgersInterception, 6 playsQ1 Michigan StateTouchdown, 9 playsQ1 RutgersPunt, 3 playsQ1 Michigan StateTouchdown, 3 playsQ1 RutgersMissed FG, 11 playsQ2 Michigan StateTouchdown, 6 playsQ2 RutgersPunt, 3 playsQ2 Michigan StateTouchdown, 11 playsQ2 RutgersInterception, 8 playsQ2 Michigan StateTouchdown, 9 playsQ2 RutgersEnd of half, 1 playQ3 Michigan StateFumble, 10 playsQ3 RutgersPunt, 6 playsQ3 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 RutgersField goal, 9 playsQ3 Michigan StateField goal, 8 playsQ4 RutgersPunt, 3 playsQ4 Michigan StateTouchdown, 6 playsQ4 RutgersInterception, 8 playsQ4 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 RutgersEnd of game, 1 play
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Michigan State drives left to right, Rutgers right to left.
  1. Q1 RutgersFumble, 3 plays, 37 yards
  2. Q1 Michigan StateFumble, 3 plays, 41 yards
  3. Q1 RutgersInterception, 6 plays, 45 yards
  4. Q1 Michigan StateTouchdown, 9 plays, 66 yards
  5. Q1 RutgersPunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  6. Q1 Michigan StateTouchdown, 3 plays, 33 yards
  7. Q1 RutgersMissed FG, 11 plays, 45 yards
  8. Q2 Michigan StateTouchdown, 6 plays, 70 yards
  9. Q2 RutgersPunt, 3 plays, 51 yards
  10. Q2 Michigan StateTouchdown, 11 plays, 76 yards
  11. Q2 RutgersInterception, 8 plays, 40 yards
  12. Q2 Michigan StateTouchdown, 9 plays, 48 yards
  13. Q2 RutgersEnd of half, 1 play, 1 yard
  14. Q3 Michigan StateFumble, 10 plays, 69 yards
  15. Q3 RutgersPunt, 6 plays, 43 yards
  16. Q3 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 26 yards
  17. Q3 RutgersField goal, 9 plays, 54 yards
  18. Q3 Michigan StateField goal, 8 plays, 38 yards
  19. Q4 RutgersPunt, 3 plays, 39 yards
  20. Q4 Michigan StateTouchdown, 6 plays, 66 yards
  21. Q4 RutgersInterception, 8 plays, 55 yards
  22. Q4 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 51 yards
  23. Q4 RutgersEnd of game, 1 play, 6 yards

Play by play

1st quarter7 drives, then Michigan State 14, Rutgers 0
Rutgers Fumble, 3 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 35Kevin Cronin kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
14:551st & 10 at own 25Gary Nova sacked by Joel Heath for a loss of 6 yards to the Rutgr 19
14:202nd & 16 at own 19Josh Hicks run for 9 yds to the Rutgr 28
14:003rd & 7 at own 28Timeout RUTGERS, clock 14:00
13:553rd & 7 at own 28Gary Nova pass incomplete to Leonte Carroo
13:464th & 7 at own 28Joseph Roth punt for 37 yds , Macgarrett Kings Jr. returns for 3 yds to the MchSt 38 Macgarrett Kings Jr. fumbled, recovered by MchSt Monty Madaris
Michigan State Fumble, 3 plays
13:411st & 10 at own 38Jeremy Langford run for 13 yds to the Rutgr 49 for a 1ST down
13:201st & 10 at opp 49Connor Cook pass complete to Keith Mumphery for 23 yds to the Rutgr 26 for a 1ST down
12:521st & 10 at opp 26Connor Cook run for 5 yds to the Rutgr 21 Connor Cook fumbled, forced by Kenneth Kirksey, recovered by Rutgr Quentin Gause
Rutgers Interception, 6 plays
12:421st & 10 at own 21Gary Nova pass complete to John Tsimis for 9 yds to the Rutgr 30
12:022nd & 1 at own 30Robert Martin run for 2 yds to the Rutgr 32 for a 1ST down
11:151st & 10 at own 32Robert Martin run for 14 yds to the Rutgr 46 for a 1ST down
10:451st & 10 at own 46Robert Martin run for 4 yds to the 50 yard line
10:052nd & 6 at the 50Robert Martin run for 1 yd to the MchSt 49
9:273rd & 5 at opp 49Gary Nova pass intercepted Kurtis Drummond return for 1 yd to the MchSt 34
Michigan State Touchdown, 9 plays
8:521st & 10 at own 34Jeremy Langford run for 3 yds to the MchSt 37
8:342nd & 7 at own 37Connor Cook pass complete to Tony Lippett for 9 yds to the MchSt 46 for a 1ST down
8:101st & 10 at own 46Jeremy Langford run for 2 yds to the MchSt 48
7:322nd & 8 at own 48Jeremy Langford run for 1 yd to the MchSt 49
6:523rd & 7 at own 49Connor Cook pass complete to R.J. Shelton for 16 yds to the Rutgr 35 for a 1ST down
6:281st & 10 at opp 35Connor Cook pass incomplete to R.J. Shelton
6:202nd & 10 at opp 35Jeremy Langford run for 5 yds to the Rutgr 30
5:423rd & 5 at opp 30Connor Cook pass incomplete to Tony Lippett, broken up by Gareef Glashen
5:364th & 5 at opp 30Tony Lippett 30 Yd pass from Connor Cook (Michael Geiger Kick)Michigan State 7, Rutgers 0
Rutgers Punt, 3 plays
5:364th & 5 at own 35Kevin Cronin kickoff for 65 yds , Janarion Grant return for 28 yds to the Rutgr 28
4:511st & 10 at own 28Robert Martin run for a loss of 2 yards to the Rutgr 26
4:152nd & 12 at own 26Josh Hicks run for 2 yds to the Rutgr 28
4:053rd & 10 at own 28Gary Nova pass incomplete to Leonte Carroo
4:054th & 10 at own 28RUTGERS Penalty, False Start (Steve Longa) to the Rutgr 23
3:594th & 15 at own 23Joseph Roth punt for 10 yds, punt out-of-bounds at the Rutgr 33
Michigan State Touchdown, 3 plays
3:541st & 10 at opp 33Connor Cook pass incomplete to Josiah Price
3:292nd & 10 at opp 33Connor Cook pass complete to Aaron Burbridge for 15 yds to the Rutgr 18 for a 1ST down
3:191st & 10 at opp 18Jeremy Langford 18 Yd Run (Michael Geiger Kick)Michigan State 14, Rutgers 0
Rutgers Missed FG, 11 plays
3:191st & 10 at own 35Kevin Cronin kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
3:121st & 10 at own 25Robert Martin run for 14 yds to the Rutgr 39 for a 1ST down
2:421st & 10 at own 39Robert Martin run for 3 yds to the Rutgr 42
2:132nd & 7 at own 42Gary Nova pass incomplete to Kevin Snyder, broken up by Demetrius Cooper
2:073rd & 7 at own 42Gary Nova pass complete to Tyler Kroft for 9 yds to the MchSt 49 for a 1ST down
1:381st & 10 at opp 49Robert Martin run for 10 yds to the MchSt 39 for a 1ST down
0:591st & 10 at opp 39Gary Nova pass complete to John Tsimis for 9 yds to the MchSt 30
0:302nd & 1 at opp 30Robert Martin run for 1 yd to the MchSt 29 for a 1ST down
Q2 14:541st & 10 at opp 29Gary Nova pass incomplete to Andre Patton
Q2 14:512nd & 10 at opp 29Gary Nova pass incomplete to Andre Patton
Q2 14:453rd & 10 at opp 29Gary Nova pass incomplete to Andre Patton RUTGERS Penalty, Illegal Formation ( Yards) declined
Q2 14:384th & 10 at opp 29Kyle Federico 46 yd FG MISSED
2nd quarter6 drives, then Michigan State 35, Rutgers 0
Michigan State Touchdown, 6 plays
14:321st & 10 at own 30Keith Mumphery run for 12 yds to the MchSt 42 for a 1ST down
14:001st & 10 at own 42Jeremy Langford run for 4 yds to the MchSt 46
13:552nd & 6 at own 46Jeremy Langford run for 2 yds to the MchSt 48
12:453rd & 4 at own 48Connor Cook pass complete to Keith Mumphery for 14 yds to the Rutgr 38 for a 1ST down
12:211st & 10 at opp 38Connor Cook pass incomplete to Keith Mumphery
12:122nd & 10 at opp 38Jeremy Langford 38 Yd Run (Michael Geiger Kick)Michigan State 21, Rutgers 0
Rutgers Punt, 3 plays
12:122nd & 10 at own 35Kevin Cronin kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
11:531st & 10 at own 25Josh Hicks run for 2 yds to the Rutgr 27
11:252nd & 8 at own 27Gary Nova pass complete to John Tsimis for 4 yds to the Rutgr 31
10:473rd & 4 at own 31Gary Nova pass incomplete to Leonte Carroo
10:404th & 4 at own 31Joseph Roth punt for 45 yds, fair catch by Macgarrett Kings Jr. at the MchSt 24
Michigan State Touchdown, 11 plays
10:221st & 10 at own 24Nick Hill run for 8 yds to the MchSt 32
9:372nd & 2 at own 32Nick Hill run for 5 yds to the MchSt 37 for a 1ST down
8:571st & 10 at own 37Connor Cook sacked by David Milewski for a loss of 4 yards to the MchSt 33
8:492nd & 14 at own 33Connor Cook pass incomplete to Aaron Burbridge
8:403rd & 14 at own 33Connor Cook pass complete to Nick Hill for 16 yds to the MchSt 49 for a 1ST down
8:131st & 10 at own 49Nick Hill run for 2 yds to the Rutgr 49
7:342nd & 8 at opp 49Nick Hill run for 2 yds to the Rutgr 47
6:473rd & 6 at opp 47Connor Cook pass complete to Macgarrett Kings Jr. for 44 yds to the Rutgr 3 for a 1ST down
6:421st & 0 at opp 3Timeout RUTGERS, clock 06:42
6:361st & goal at opp 3Nick Hill run for 2 yds to the Rutgr 1
5:562nd & goal at opp 1Nick Hill run for no gain to the Rutgr 1
5:193rd & goal at opp 1Nick Hill 1 Yd Run (Michael Geiger Kick)Michigan State 28, Rutgers 0
Rutgers Interception, 8 plays
5:193rd & 8 at own 35Kevin Cronin kickoff for 63 yds , Janarion Grant return for 6 yds to the Rutgr 8
5:061st & 10 at own 8Gary Nova pass complete to Michael Burton for 6 yds to the Rutgr 14
4:442nd & 4 at own 14Gary Nova pass complete to John Tsimis for 8 yds to the Rutgr 22 for a 1ST down
4:151st & 10 at own 22Robert Martin run for 1 yd to the Rutgr 23
3:092nd & 9 at own 23Gary Nova pass complete to Andre Patton for 8 yds to the Rutgr 31
3:013rd & 1 at own 31Robert Martin run for 6 yds to the Rutgr 37 for a 1ST down
2:331st & 10 at own 37Justin Goodwin run for 2 yds to the Rutgr 39
2:082nd & 8 at own 39Gary Nova pass incomplete to Andre Patton
2:013rd & 8 at own 39Gary Nova pass intercepted Riley Bullough return for no gain to the Rutgr 48
Michigan State Touchdown, 9 plays
1:481st & 10 at opp 48Jeremy Langford run for 4 yds to the Rutgr 44
1:302nd & 6 at opp 44Connor Cook pass complete to Tony Lippett for 5 yds to the Rutgr 39
1:303rd & 1 at opp 39Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 01:30
1:243rd & 1 at opp 39Jeremy Langford run for 2 yds to the Rutgr 37 for a 1ST down
1:121st & 10 at opp 37R.J. Shelton run for 4 yds to the Rutgr 33
0:492nd & 6 at opp 33Connor Cook pass incomplete to Josiah Price
0:443rd & 6 at opp 33Connor Cook pass complete to Tony Lippett for 10 yds to the Rutgr 23 for a 1ST down
0:381st & 10 at opp 23Connor Cook pass complete to R.J. Shelton for 16 yds to the Rutgr 7 for a 1ST down
0:381st & 0 at opp 7Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 00:38
0:331st & goal at opp 7Connor Cook pass incomplete to Josiah Price
0:282nd & goal at opp 7R.J. Shelton 7 Yd pass from Connor Cook (Michael Geiger Kick)Michigan State 35, Rutgers 0
Rutgers End of half, 1 play
0:282nd & 10 at own 35Kevin Cronin kickoff for 64 yds , Janarion Grant return for 20 yds to the Rutgr 21
0:001st & 10 at own 21Josh Hicks run for 1 yd to the Rutgr 22
3rd quarter5 drives, then Michigan State 35, Rutgers 3
Michigan State Fumble, 10 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 35Kyle Federico kickoff for 61 yds , R.J. Shelton return for 24 yds to the MchSt 28
14:551st & 10 at own 28Jeremy Langford run for 9 yds to the MchSt 37
14:052nd & 1 at own 37Jeremy Langford run for 3 yds to the MchSt 40 for a 1ST down
13:281st & 10 at own 40Jeremy Langford run for 8 yds to the MchSt 48
12:482nd & 2 at own 48Jeremy Langford run for 5 yds to the Rutgr 47 for a 1ST down
12:171st & 10 at opp 47Connor Cook pass complete to Tony Lippett for 18 yds to the Rutgr 29 for a 1ST down
11:421st & 10 at opp 29Macgarrett Kings Jr. run for 3 yds to the Rutgr 26
11:002nd & 7 at opp 26Delton Williams run for 2 yds to the Rutgr 24
10:173rd & 5 at opp 24Connor Cook run for no gain to the Rutgr 24
9:364th & 5 at opp 24Michael Geiger run for 23 yds to the Rutgr 1 for a 1ST down
9:261st & goal at opp 1Nick Hill run for a loss of 2 yards to the Rutgr 3 Nick Hill fumbled, recovered by Rutgr Quentin Gause
Rutgers Punt, 6 plays
9:261st & 10 at own 3Martin, Robert rush for 1 yard to the RUTGERS4, PENALTY MICHIGANST offside 5 yards to the RUTGERS8, NO PLAY.
8:331st & 5 at own 8Robert Martin run for 1 yd to the Rutgr 9
8:262nd & 4 at own 9Robert Martin run for a loss of 1 yard to the Rutgr 8
7:473rd & 5 at own 8Gary Nova pass complete to John Tsimis for 9 yds to the Rutgr 17 for a 1ST down
7:261st & 10 at own 17Gary Nova pass incomplete to John Tsimis
6:442nd & 10 at own 17Gary Nova run for a loss of 9 yards to the Rutgr 8 Gary Nova fumbled, recovered by Rutgr Gary Nova
6:373rd & 19 at own 8Gary Nova pass incomplete to Andre Patton, broken up by Tony Lippett
6:264th & 19 at own 8Joseph Roth punt for 41 yds , Andre Sims Jr. returns for 3 yds to the Rutgr 46
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
6:151st & 10 at opp 46Delton Williams run for a loss of 3 yards to the Rutgr 49
5:092nd & 13 at opp 49Connor Cook pass complete to Aaron Burbridge for 7 yds to the Rutgr 42
4:303rd & 6 at opp 42Connor Cook pass complete to Keith Mumphery for 1 yd to the Rutgr 41
4:164th & 5 at opp 41Mike Sadler punt for 41 yds for a touchback
Rutgers Field goal, 9 plays
4:051st & 10 at own 20Gary Nova pass complete to Michael Burton for 13 yds to the Rutgr 33 for a 1ST down
3:461st & 10 at own 33Josh Hicks run for 11 yds to the Rutgr 44 for a 1ST down
3:141st & 10 at own 44Gary Nova pass incomplete to Andre Patton, broken up by Mylan Hicks
3:012nd & 10 at own 44Gary Nova pass complete to Leonte Carroo for 6 yds to the 50 yard line
2:293rd & 4 at the 50RUTGERS Penalty, False Start (Kaleb Johnson) to the Rutgr 45
1:593rd & 9 at own 45Gary Nova pass complete to Tyler Kroft for 27 yds to the MchSt 28 for a 1ST down
1:251st & 10 at opp 28Josh Hicks run for 2 yds to the MchSt 26 Josh Hicks fumbled, forced by Darien Harris, recovered by Rutgr Andre Patton
1:152nd & 8 at opp 26Gary Nova pass incomplete to Leonte Carroo
0:553rd & 8 at opp 26Gary Nova pass incomplete to Andre Patton, broken up by Tony Lippett
0:494th & 8 at opp 26Kyle Federico 44 Yd Field GoalMichigan State 35, Rutgers 3
Michigan State Field goal, 8 plays
0:494th & 8 at own 35Kyle Federico kickoff for 61 yds , R.J. Shelton return for 52 yds to the Rutgr 44
0:251st & 10 at opp 44Delton Williams run for 1 yd to the Rutgr 43
Q4 14:532nd & 9 at opp 43Jeremy Langford run for 9 yds to the Rutgr 34 for a 1ST down
Q4 14:181st & 10 at opp 34Delton Williams run for 1 yd to the Rutgr 33
Q4 13:412nd & 9 at opp 33Connor Cook pass complete to Keith Mumphery for 23 yds to the Rutgr 10 for a 1ST down
Q4 13:071st & goal at opp 10Delton Williams run for no gain to the Rutgr 10
Q4 12:232nd & goal at opp 10Connor Cook run for 4 yds to the Rutgr 6
Q4 11:423rd & goal at opp 6Connor Cook pass incomplete to Aaron Burbridge, broken up by Anthony Cioffi
Q4 11:364th & goal at opp 6Michael Geiger 23 Yd Field GoalMichigan State 38, Rutgers 3
4th quarter5 drives, then Michigan State 45, Rutgers 3
Rutgers Punt, 3 plays
11:364th & 6 at own 35Kevin Cronin kickoff for 65 yds , Janarion Grant return for 27 yds to the Rutgr 27
11:211st & 10 at own 27Josh Hicks run for 6 yds to the Rutgr 33
10:182nd & 4 at own 33Josh Hicks run for a loss of 2 yards to the Rutgr 31
9:483rd & 6 at own 31Chris Laviano pass complete to Andre Patton for 5 yds to the Rutgr 36
9:224th & 1 at own 36Joseph Roth punt for 30 yds, downed at the MchSt 34
Michigan State Touchdown, 6 plays
9:131st & 10 at own 34Nick Hill run for 19 yds to the Rutgr 47 for a 1ST down
8:381st & 10 at opp 47Nick Hill run for 2 yds to the Rutgr 45
8:382nd & 8 at opp 45MICHIGAN ST Penalty, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (John Jakubik) to the MchSt 40
8:112nd & 23 at own 40Cook, Connor pass incomplete to Madaris, Monty, PENALTY RUTGERS personal foul (Aiken, Johnathan) 15 yards to the RUTGERS45, NO PLAY, 1ST DOWN MICHIGANST, QB hurry by TEAM, QB hit by TEAM. for a 1ST down
8:051st & 10 at opp 45Tyler O’Connor pass complete to Monty Madaris for 24 yds to the Rutgr 21 for a 1ST down
7:171st & 10 at opp 21Connor Kruse run for 1 yd to the Rutgr 20
6:312nd & 9 at opp 20Nick Hill run for 4 yds to the Rutgr 16
5:533rd & 5 at opp 16Nick Hill 16 Yd Run (Michael Geiger Kick)Michigan State 45, Rutgers 3
Rutgers Interception, 8 plays
5:533rd & 5 at own 35Kevin Cronin kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
5:411st & 10 at own 25Robert Martin run for 1 yd to the Rutgr 26
4:462nd & 9 at own 26Chris Laviano pass complete to Tyler Kroft for 4 yds to the Rutgr 30 for a 1ST down MICHIGAN ST Penalty, Face Mask (15 yards) (15 Yards) to the Rutgr 45 for a 1ST down
4:321st & 10 at own 45Chris Laviano pass incomplete to Andre Patton
3:582nd & 10 at own 45Justin Goodwin run for 2 yds to the Rutgr 47
3:323rd & 8 at own 47Chris Laviano run for 7 yds to the MchSt 46
2:564th & 1 at opp 46Robert Martin run for 7 yds to the MchSt 39 for a 1ST down
2:331st & 10 at opp 39Chris Laviano pass complete to Janarion Grant for 22 yds to the MchSt 17 for a 1ST down
2:071st & 10 at opp 17Chris Laviano pass intercepted, touchback. Arjen Colquhoun return for no gain
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
1:461st & 10 at own 20Delton Williams run for no gain to the MchSt 20
1:182nd & 10 at own 20Damion Terry run for 8 yds to the MchSt 28
0:463rd & 2 at own 28Damion Terry pass incomplete to Jamal Lyles
0:384th & 2 at own 28Mike Sadler punt for 43 yds, fair catch by Janarion Grant at the Rutgr 29
Rutgers End of game, 1 play
0:311st & 10 at own 29Robert Martin run for 6 yds to the Rutgr 35

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.

The series

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Officially, Michigan State leads 9–⁠6; as played, 10–⁠6 in 16 meetings, counting the 10 since this game.

Recent meetings
2024Rutgers 41, Michigan State 14
2023Rutgers 27, Michigan State 24
2022Michigan State 27, Rutgers 21
2021Michigan State 31, Rutgers 13
2020Rutgers 38, Michigan State 27
2019Michigan State 27, Rutgers 0

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