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Penn State at Michigan State

Saturday, November 28, 2015. Michigan State kept the Land Grant Trophy

No. 6 Michigan State beat Penn State 55–⁠16. It was their 30th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 15–⁠14–⁠1.

AwayPenn State7–⁠6 in 2015
16
Home6Michigan State12–⁠2 in 2015
55

Final at Spartan Stadium, East LansingTV: ESPNAttendance 74,705

At kickoff
35°F, clear, wind 6 mph from the northWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Capital City Airport (KLAN), 11 km from the stadium, 23 minutes after kickoff
Officials
Referee Michael Cannon; umpire Ken Zelmanski; head linesman Bruce Keeling; line judge Jeff Szink; side judge Grady Smith; field judge John Roggeman; back judge Robert Smith Jr; center judge Michael ConlinGame officials: stats.ncaa.org box scores, via SportsDataverse

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Penn State0100616
Michigan State614142155

Standouts

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Photos from the game

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Player stats

Penn State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Christian Hackenberg22/3925722
Trace McSorley5/83900
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Saquon Barkley17103022
Brandon Polk125025
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Chris Godwin11109221
DaeSean Hamilton878019
Saeed Blacknall177077
Geno Lewis21408

Michigan State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Connor Cook19/2624830
Tyler O’Connor0/1000
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Gerald Holmes1264110
L.J. Scott114117
Madre London120020
Phillip-Michael Williams419010
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Aaron Burbridge675129
R.J. Shelton474129
Gerald Holmes336024
Josiah Price333116
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Arjen Colquhoun100
Malik McDowell1131

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

Team stats

Penn StateMichigan State
418Total yards436
296Passing yards248
122Rushing yards188
6.3Yards per pass9.2
4.9Yards per rush4.9
20First downs24
5–⁠15Third downs8–⁠11
4–⁠5Fourth downs0–⁠0
4Turnovers1
6–⁠45Penalties4–⁠19
30:12Possession29:48

Efficiency

Penn StateMichigan State
49%Success rate59%
0.08EPA per play0.42
1.07Explosiveness1.18
0.34Rushing EPA0.22
−0.04Passing EPA0.72
38%Passing-down success50%
0.00First-down EPA0.34
−0.30Second-down EPA0.53
0.28Third-down EPA0.47

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 82% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The line

Michigan State −11, over/under 43.5.

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 78%, Penn State 22%. CollegeFootballData.com’s estimate from the point spread.

Every drive

Michigan State end zonePenn State end zoneQ1 Penn StateInterception, 4 playsQ1 Michigan StateTouchdown, 9 playsQ1 Penn StatePunt, 7 playsQ1 Michigan StatePunt, 6 playsQ1 Penn StateField goal, 11 playsQ2 Michigan StatePunt, 5 playsQ2 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 Michigan StateTouchdown, 6 playsQ2 Penn StateFumble return TD, 9 plays (Michigan State scores)Q2 Penn StateTouchdown, 10 playsQ2 Michigan StateEnd of half, 5 playsQ3 Michigan StateTouchdown, 8 playsQ3 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 Michigan StateTouchdown, 12 playsQ3 Penn StateTouchdown, 9 playsQ4 Michigan StateTouchdown, 7 playsQ4 Penn StatePick-six, 3 plays (Michigan State scores)Q4 Michigan StateTouchdown, 1 playQ4 Penn StateTurnover on downs, 10 playsQ4 Michigan StateFumble, 6 playsQ4 Penn StateEnd of game, 4 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Michigan State drives left to right, Penn State right to left.
  1. Q1 Penn StateInterception, 4 plays, 34 yards
  2. Q1 Michigan StateTouchdown, 9 plays, 80 yards
  3. Q1 Penn StatePunt, 7 plays, 34 yards
  4. Q1 Michigan StatePunt, 6 plays, 16 yards
  5. Q1 Penn StateField goal, 11 plays, 63 yards
  6. Q2 Michigan StatePunt, 5 plays, 19 yards
  7. Q2 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, −7 yards
  8. Q2 Michigan StateTouchdown, 6 plays, 49 yards
  9. Q2 Penn StateFumble return TD, 9 plays (Michigan State scores), 42 yards
  10. Q2 Penn StateTouchdown, 10 plays, 67 yards
  11. Q2 Michigan StateEnd of half, 5 plays, 31 yards
  12. Q3 Michigan StateTouchdown, 8 plays, 75 yards
  13. Q3 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  14. Q3 Michigan StateTouchdown, 12 plays, 69 yards
  15. Q3 Penn StateTouchdown, 9 plays, 78 yards
  16. Q4 Michigan StateTouchdown, 7 plays, 44 yards
  17. Q4 Penn StatePick-six, 3 plays (Michigan State scores), −4 yards
  18. Q4 Michigan StateTouchdown, 1 play, 9 yards
  19. Q4 Penn StateTurnover on downs, 10 plays, 44 yards
  20. Q4 Michigan StateFumble, 6 plays, 33 yards
  21. Q4 Penn StateEnd of game, 4 plays, 16 yards

Play by play

1st quarter5 drives, then Michigan State 6, Penn State 0
Penn State Interception, 4 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 35Kevin Cronin kickoff for 62 yds
14:501st & 10 at own 35Christian Hackenberg run for 5 yds to the PnSt 40
14:142nd & 5 at own 40Saquon Barkley run for 8 yds to the PnSt 48 for a 1ST down
13:401st & 10 at own 48Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Chris Godwin for 21 yds to the MchSt 31 for a 1ST down
13:121st & 10 at opp 31Christian Hackenberg pass intercepted, touchback. Arjen Colquhoun return for no gain
Michigan State Touchdown, 9 plays
13:001st & 10 at own 20Gerald Holmes run for 4 yds to the MchSt 24
12:272nd & 6 at own 24Connor Cook pass complete to Aaron Burbridge for 13 yds to the MchSt 37 for a 1ST down
12:001st & 10 at own 37Gerald Holmes run for 10 yds to the MchSt 47 for a 1ST down
11:381st & 10 at own 47Connor Cook pass incomplete to R.J. Shelton
11:332nd & 10 at own 47Connor Cook pass complete to R.J. Shelton for 8 yds to the PnSt 45
11:233rd & 2 at opp 45Connor Cook pass complete to Gerald Holmes for 4 yds to the PnSt 41 for a 1ST down
10:501st & 10 at opp 41Gerald Holmes run for 8 yds to the PnSt 33
10:302nd & 2 at opp 33MICHIGAN ST Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the PnSt 38
10:052nd & 7 at opp 38Connor Cook pass complete to Aaron Burbridge for 9 yds to the PnSt 29 for a 1ST down
9:351st & 10 at opp 29Connor Cook pass complete to R.J. Shelton for 29 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger PAT MISSED)Michigan State 6, Penn State 0
Penn State Punt, 7 plays
9:351st & 10 at own 35Kevin Cronin kickoff for 65 yds , Koa Farmer return for 16 yds to the PnSt 16
9:271st & 10 at own 16Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Chris Godwin for 15 yds to the PnSt 31 for a 1ST down
8:451st & 10 at own 31Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Chris Godwin for 8 yds to the PnSt 39
8:102nd & 2 at own 39Saquon Barkley run for 1 yd to the PnSt 40
7:303rd & 1 at own 40Christian Hackenberg run for 3 yds to the PnSt 43 for a 1ST down
7:041st & 10 at own 43Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to DaeSean Hamilton
6:552nd & 10 at own 43Christian Hackenberg pass complete to DaeSean Hamilton for 7 yds to the 50 yard line
6:103rd & 3 at the 50Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to DaeSean Hamilton
6:014th & 3 at the 50Daniel Pasquariello punt for 45 yds, downed at the MchSt 5
Michigan State Punt, 6 plays
5:551st & 10 at own 5LJ Scott run for 4 yds to the MchSt 9
5:152nd & 6 at own 9Connor Cook pass complete to Macgarrett Kings Jr. for 4 yds to the MchSt 13
4:403rd & 2 at own 13Connor Cook pass complete to Aaron Burbridge for 5 yds to the MchSt 18 for a 1ST down
4:051st & 10 at own 18LJ Scott run for 3 yds to the MchSt 21
3:332nd & 7 at own 21Connor Cook pass incomplete to R.J. Shelton
3:283rd & 7 at own 21Connor Cook pass incomplete to Macgarrett Kings Jr.
3:204th & 7 at own 21Jake Hartbarger punt for 44 yds , Gregg Garrity returns for 1 yd to the PnSt 36
Penn State Field goal, 11 plays
3:131st & 10 at own 36Brandon Polk run for 25 yds to the MchSt 39 for a 1ST down
2:451st & 10 at opp 39Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Saquon Barkley for no gain to the MchSt 39
2:052nd & 10 at opp 39Christian Hackenberg run for 7 yds to the MchSt 32
1:343rd & 3 at opp 32Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to Saeed Blacknall
1:254th & 3 at opp 32Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Chris Godwin for 8 yds to the MchSt 24 for a 1ST down
1:051st & 10 at opp 24Christian Hackenberg pass complete to DaeSean Hamilton for 6 yds to the MchSt 18
0:262nd & 4 at opp 18Saquon Barkley run for 14 yds to the MchSt 4 for a 1ST down
Q2 14:551st & goal at opp 4Saquon Barkley run for 3 yds to the MchSt 1
Q2 14:212nd & goal at opp 1Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to Adam Breneman
Q2 14:183rd & goal at opp 1Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to Chris Godwin
Q2 14:144th & goal at opp 1Tyler Davis 19 yd FG GOODMichigan State 6, Penn State 3
2nd quarter6 drives, then Michigan State 20, Penn State 10
Michigan State Punt, 5 plays
14:144th & 7 at own 35Chris Gulla kickoff for 50 yds , Delton Williams return for 15 yds to the MchSt 30
14:001st & 10 at own 30Delton Williams run for 5 yds to the MchSt 35
13:302nd & 5 at own 35Aaron Burbridge run for 13 yds to the MchSt 48 for a 1ST down
13:001st & 10 at own 48Connor Cook run for a loss of 5 yards to the MchSt 43 Connor Cook fumbled, recovered by MchSt Connor Cook
12:332nd & 15 at own 43Connor Cook pass incomplete to R.J. Shelton
12:253rd & 15 at own 43Connor Cook pass complete to Aaron Burbridge for 6 yds to the MchSt 49
11:454th & 9 at own 49Jake Hartbarger punt for 39 yds, fair catch by Gregg Garrity at the PnSt 12
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
11:401st & 10 at own 12Saquon Barkley run for 3 yds to the PnSt 15
11:032nd & 7 at own 15Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete
10:453rd & 7 at own 15Christian Hackenberg sacked by Malik McDowell for a loss of 10 yards to the PnSt 5
10:094th & 17 at own 5Daniel Pasquariello punt for 53 yds , Macgarrett Kings Jr. returns for 9 yds to the PnSt 49
Michigan State Touchdown, 6 plays
10:001st & 10 at opp 49Aaron Burbridge run for 2 yds to the PnSt 47
9:302nd & 8 at opp 47Connor Cook pass complete to Gerald Holmes for 24 yds to the PnSt 23 for a 1ST down
9:001st & 10 at opp 23Gerald Holmes run for 6 yds to the PnSt 17
8:252nd & 4 at opp 17Gerald Holmes run for 8 yds to the PnSt 9 for a 1ST down
7:451st & goal at opp 9Gerald Holmes run for 3 yds to the PnSt 6
7:122nd & goal at opp 6Gerald Holmes run for 6 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK)Michigan State 13, Penn State 3
Penn State Fumble return TD, 9 plays (Michigan State scores)
7:122nd & 7 at own 35Kevin Cronin kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
7:001st & 10 at own 25Saquon Barkley run for 9 yds to the PnSt 34
6:252nd & 1 at own 34Saquon Barkley run for 3 yds to the PnSt 37 for a 1ST down
5:501st & 10 at own 37Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Chris Godwin for 6 yds to the PnSt 43
5:002nd & 4 at own 43Christian Hackenberg sacked by Lawrence Thomas for a loss of 14 yards to the PnSt 29
4:243rd & 18 at own 29PENN ST Penalty, Delay of Game (-5 Yards) to the PnSt 24
4:103rd & 23 at own 24Saquon Barkley run for 22 yds to the PnSt 46
4:004th & 1 at own 46Saquon Barkley run for 2 yds to the PnSt 48 for a 1ST down
3:401st & 10 at own 48Christian Hackenberg pass complete to DaeSean Hamilton for 19 yds to the MchSt 33 for a 1ST down
2:541st & 10 at opp 33Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to Brent Wilkerson
2:362nd & 10 at opp 33Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Kyle Carter for 10 yds to MchSt 23. Kyle Carter fumbled, recovered by MchSt Demetrious Cox, return 77 yds for TD, (Michael Geiger KICK)Michigan State 20, Penn State 3
Penn State Touchdown, 10 plays
2:361st & 10 at own 35Kevin Cronin kickoff for 63 yds , Koa Farmer return for 31 yds to the PnSt 33
2:201st & 10 at own 33Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Chris Godwin for 5 yds to the PnSt 38
2:022nd & 5 at own 38Hackenberg, Christian pass sacked for loss of 2 yards to the PENNST36 (McDowell, Malik), PENALTY PENNST face mask 15 yards to the PENNST23, NO PLAY.
1:452nd & 20 at own 23Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Geno Lewis for 8 yds to the PnSt 31
1:413rd & 12 at own 31Timeout PENN ST, clock 01:41
1:353rd & 12 at own 31Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Chris Godwin for 14 yds to the PnSt 45 for a 1ST down
1:201st & 10 at own 45Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Brent Wilkerson for 9 yds to the MchSt 46
1:162nd & 1 at opp 46Timeout PENN ST, clock 01:16
1:082nd & 1 at opp 46Saquon Barkley run for 21 yds to the MchSt 25 for a 1ST down
1:031st & 10 at opp 25Christian Hackenberg pass complete to DaeSean Hamilton for 11 yds to the MchSt 14 for a 1ST down
1:031st & 10 at opp 14Timeout PENN ST, clock 01:03
0:551st & 10 at opp 14Christian Hackenberg pass complete to DaeSean Hamilton for 11 yds to the MchSt 3 for a 1ST down
0:481st & 0 at opp 3Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 00:48
0:481st & goal at opp 3PENN ST Penalty, False Start (Brian Gaia) to the MchSt 8
0:441st & goal at opp 8Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to Chris Godwin
0:402nd & goal at opp 8Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to Geno Lewis
0:353rd & goal at opp 8Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Chris Godwin for 8 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK)Michigan State 20, Penn State 10
Michigan State End of half, 5 plays
0:353rd & 15 at own 35Chris Gulla kickoff for 51 yds , R.J. Shelton return for 10 yds to the MchSt 24
0:261st & 10 at own 24Connor Cook pass incomplete to Aaron Burbridge
0:192nd & 10 at own 24Connor Cook pass complete to Delton Williams for 8 yds to the MchSt 32
0:183rd & 2 at own 32Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 00:18
0:113rd & 2 at own 32Delton Williams run for 6 yds to the MchSt 38 for a 1ST down
0:021st & 10 at own 38Connor Cook pass complete to Josiah Price for 11 yds to the MchSt 49 for a 1ST down
0:011st & 10 at own 49Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 00:01
0:001st & 10 at own 49Tyler O’Connor run for 6 yds to the PnSt 45 Tyler O’Connor fumbled, recovered by MchSt Jack Allen
3rd quarter4 drives, then Michigan State 34, Penn State 10
Michigan State Touchdown, 8 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 35Chris Gulla kickoff for 40 yds fair catch by Evan Jones at the MchSt 25
14:501st & 10 at own 25Gerald Holmes run for 1 yd to the MchSt 26
14:182nd & 9 at own 26Connor Cook pass incomplete to Aaron Burbridge
14:003rd & 9 at own 26Connor Cook pass complete to Aaron Burbridge for 13 yds to the MchSt 39 for a 1ST down
13:301st & 10 at own 39Gerald Holmes run for 7 yds to the MchSt 46
12:502nd & 3 at own 46Aaron Burbridge run for 1 yd to the MchSt 47
12:303rd & 2 at own 47Gerald Holmes run for 3 yds to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down
12:001st & 10 at the 50Connor Cook pass complete to R.J. Shelton for 21 yds to the PnSt 29 for a 1ST down
11:401st & 10 at opp 29Connor Cook pass complete to Aaron Burbridge for 29 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK)Michigan State 27, Penn State 10
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
11:401st & 10 at own 35Kevin Cronin kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
11:401st & 10 at own 25PENN ST Penalty, False Start (Andrew Nelson) to the PnSt 20
11:341st & 15 at own 20Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to DaeSean Hamilton
11:052nd & 15 at own 20Christian Hackenberg pass complete to DaeSean Hamilton for 10 yds to the PnSt 30
10:453rd & 5 at own 30Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to DaeSean Hamilton
10:354th & 5 at own 30Daniel Pasquariello punt for 42 yds , Macgarrett Kings Jr. returns for 3 yds to the MchSt 31
Michigan State Touchdown, 12 plays
10:301st & 10 at own 31LJ Scott run for 7 yds to the MchSt 38
9:502nd & 3 at own 38LJ Scott run for 2 yds to the MchSt 40
9:093rd & 1 at own 40LJ Scott run for 2 yds to the MchSt 42 for a 1ST down
8:201st & 10 at own 42Delton Williams run for 2 yds to the MchSt 44
7:502nd & 8 at own 44Connor Cook pass complete to Jamal Lyles for 18 yds to the PnSt 38 for a 1ST down
7:051st & 10 at opp 38Delton Williams run for 5 yds to the PnSt 33
6:252nd & 5 at opp 33LJ Scott run for 7 yds to the PnSt 26 for a 1ST down
5:451st & 10 at opp 26LJ Scott run for no gain to the PnSt 26
5:002nd & 10 at opp 26LJ Scott run for 2 yds to the PnSt 24
4:303rd & 8 at opp 24Connor Cook pass complete to Josiah Price for 16 yds to the PnSt 8 for a 1ST down
4:101st & goal at opp 8LJ Scott run for 2 yds to the PnSt 6
3:312nd & goal at opp 6Connor Cook pass complete to Josiah Price for 6 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK)Michigan State 34, Penn State 10
Penn State Touchdown, 9 plays
3:312nd & 8 at own 35Kevin Cronin kickoff for 57 yds , Koa Farmer return for 14 yds to the PnSt 22
3:211st & 10 at own 22Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to DaeSean Hamilton
3:102nd & 10 at own 22Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Saquon Barkley for a loss of 1 yard to the PnSt 21
2:303rd & 11 at own 21Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Saeed Blacknall for 77 yds Saeed Blacknall fumbled, forced by Montae Nicholson, recovered by PnSt Saeed Blacknall for a 1ST down
2:241st & 0 at opp 2Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 02:24
2:101st & goal at opp 2Saquon Barkley run for a loss of 4 yards to the MchSt 6
1:362nd & goal at opp 6Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to Chris Godwin
1:363rd & 0 at opp 6Timeout PENN ST, clock 01:36
1:323rd & goal at opp 6Hackenberg, Christian pass incomplete to Lewis, Geno, PENALTY MICHIGANST pass interference (Bullough, Riley) 4 yards to the MICHIGANST2, NO PLAY, 1ST DOWN PENNST.
1:251st & goal at opp 2Saquon Barkley run for a loss of 3 yards to the MchSt 5
0:502nd & goal at opp 5PENN ST Penalty, Illegal Formation (-5 Yards) to the MchSt 10
0:362nd & goal at opp 10MICHIGAN ST Penalty, Defensive Offside (Shilique Calhoun) to the MchSt 5
0:192nd & goal at opp 5Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Saquon Barkley for no gain to the MchSt 5
Q4 14:553rd & goal at opp 5Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to Chris Godwin
Q4 14:514th & goal at opp 5Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Chris Godwin for 5 yds for a TDMichigan State 34, Penn State 16
Q4 14:514th & 13 at own 35Chris Gulla on-side kick recovered by MICHIGAN ST at the PnSt 44
4th quarter7 drives, then Michigan State 55, Penn State 16
Penn State Touchdown, 9 plays
14:514th & goal at opp 5Chris Godwin 5 Yd pass from Christian Hackenberg (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
14:514th & 0 at opp 3Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 14:51
Michigan State Touchdown, 7 plays
14:351st & 10 at opp 44Connor Cook pass complete to R.J. Shelton for 16 yds to the PnSt 28 for a 1ST down
14:001st & 10 at opp 28Gerald Holmes run for 3 yds to the PnSt 25
13:302nd & 7 at opp 25Connor Cook pass incomplete to Aaron Burbridge
13:003rd & 7 at opp 25Connor Cook pass complete to Gerald Holmes for 8 yds to the PnSt 17 for a 1ST down
12:301st & 10 at opp 17Gerald Holmes run for 5 yds to the PnSt 12
12:002nd & 5 at opp 12LJ Scott run for 6 yds to the PnSt 6 for a 1ST down
11:181st & goal at opp 6LJ Scott run for 6 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK)Michigan State 41, Penn State 16
Penn State Pick-six, 3 plays (Michigan State scores)
11:181st & 10 at own 35Kevin Cronin kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
11:181st & 10 at own 25PENN ST Penalty, Offensive Holding (-10 Yards) to the PnSt 15
10:401st & 20 at own 15Christian Hackenberg run for 6 yds to the PnSt 21
10:032nd & 14 at own 21Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to Brandon Bell
9:563rd & 14 at own 21Christian Hackenberg pass intercepted for a TD Malik McDowell return for 13 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK)Michigan State 48, Penn State 16
Michigan State Touchdown, 1 play
9:531st & 10 at own 35Kevin Cronin kickoff for 58 yds , Koa Farmer return for 2 yds to the PnSt 9 Koa Farmer fumbled, recovered by MchSt Jermaine Edmondson
9:481st & goal at opp 9Jack Allen run for 9 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK)Michigan State 55, Penn State 16
Penn State Turnover on downs, 10 plays
9:481st & 10 at own 35Kevin Cronin kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
9:451st & 10 at own 25Trace McSorley pass complete to Chris Godwin for 12 yds to the PnSt 37 for a 1ST down
9:101st & 10 at own 37Trace McSorley pass complete to Geno Lewis for 6 yds to the PnSt 43
8:452nd & 4 at own 43Saquon Barkley run for 13 yds to the MchSt 44 for a 1ST down
8:051st & 10 at opp 44Trace McSorley pass complete to Chris Godwin for 7 yds to the MchSt 37
7:252nd & 3 at opp 37Saquon Barkley run for 1 yd to the MchSt 36
7:003rd & 2 at opp 36Saquon Barkley run for 3 yds to the MchSt 33 for a 1ST down
6:301st & 10 at opp 33Trace McSorley run for a loss of 3 yards to the MchSt 36
5:592nd & 13 at opp 36Trace McSorley pass incomplete to DaeSean Hamilton
5:453rd & 13 at opp 36Trace McSorley pass complete to DaeSean Hamilton for 5 yds to the MchSt 31
5:174th & 8 at opp 31Trace McSorley pass incomplete to Geno Lewis
Michigan State Fumble, 6 plays
5:081st & 10 at own 31MICHIGAN ST Penalty, Illegal Formation (-5 Yards) to the MchSt 26
4:451st & 15 at own 26Madre London run for 20 yds to the MchSt 46 for a 1ST down
4:151st & 10 at own 46Phillip-Michael Williams run for 4 yds to the 50 yard line
3:302nd & 6 at the 50Phillip-Michael Williams run for 10 yds to the PnSt 40 for a 1ST down
2:451st & 10 at opp 40Tyler O’Connor pass incomplete to DeAnthony Arnett
2:302nd & 10 at opp 40Phillip-Michael Williams run for 4 yds to the PnSt 36
1:463rd & 6 at opp 36Phillip-Michael Williams run for 1 yd to the PnSt 35 Phillip-Michael Williams fumbled, forced by Manny Bowen, recovered by PnSt Tarow Barney
Penn State End of game, 4 plays
1:401st & 10 at own 35Saquon Barkley run for 4 yds to the PnSt 39
1:002nd & 6 at own 39Saquon Barkley run for 3 yds to the PnSt 42
0:093rd & 3 at own 42Trace McSorley pass incomplete to DaeSean Hamilton
0:014th & 3 at own 42Trace McSorley pass complete to DaeSean Hamilton for 9 yds to the MchSt 49 for a 1ST down

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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2025Penn State 28, Michigan State 10
2023Penn State 42, Michigan State 0
2022Penn State 35, Michigan State 16
2021Michigan State 30, Penn State 27
2020Penn State 39, Michigan State 24
2019Penn State 28, Michigan State 7

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