Game summaries
Youngstown State
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Youngstown State at Michigan State
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1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Youngstown State |
0 |
6 | 0 | 0 |
6 |
• Michigan State |
0 |
14 | 7 | 7 |
28 |
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Scoring summary |
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| 2 | 12:04 | MSU | Larry Caper 6-yard run (Dan Conroy kick) | MSU 7-0 |
| 2 | 7:38 | YSU | Jelani Berassa 10-yard pass from Kurt Hess (kick failed) | MSU 7-6 |
| 2 | 5:47 | MSU | Le'Veon Bell 3-yard run (Dan Conroy kick) | MSU 14-6 |
| 3 | 4:52 | MSU | B.J. Cunningham 18-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Conroy kick) | MSU 21-6 |
| 4 | 7:09 | MSU | Le'Veon Bell 3-yard run (Dan Conroy kick) | MSU 28-6 |
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Overall record |
Last meeting |
Result |
First meeting |
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Michigan State vs. Youngstown State
Florida Atlantic
Florida Atlantic at Michigan State
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1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Florida Atlantic |
0 |
0 | 0 | 0 |
0 |
• Michigan State |
14 |
13 | 7 | 10 |
44 |
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Overall record |
Last meeting |
Result |
2–0 |
2010 |
MSU, 30–17 |
The Spartans earned their first shutout since 2008, which was also against FAU in a 17–0 win.
Notre Dame
Michigan State at Notre Dame
(Megaphone Trophy)
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1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Michigan State |
3 |
7 | 0 | 3 |
13 |
• Notre Dame |
14 |
7 | 7 | 3 |
31 |
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Overall record |
Last meeting |
Result |
28–45–1 |
2010 |
MSU, 34–31 |
Central Michigan
Central Michigan at Michigan State
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1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Central Michigan |
0 |
0 | 7 | 0 |
7 |
• Michigan State |
7 |
24 | 7 | 7 |
45 |
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Overall record |
Last meeting |
Result |
4–3 |
2009 |
CMU, 27-29 |
Ohio State
Michigan State at Ohio State
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1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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• Michigan State |
7 |
0 | 0 | 3 |
10 |
Ohio State |
0 |
0 | 0 | 7 |
7 |
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Overall record |
Last meeting |
Result |
12–27 |
2008 |
OSU, 45–7 |
The Spartans were 16 seconds from their 2nd shutout of the year, but a touchdown pass put the Buckeyes on the board. Michigan State recovered the onside kick securing the victory, their first against Ohio State in 7 meetings.
Michigan
Michigan at Michigan State
(Paul Bunyan Trophy)
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1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Michigan |
7 |
0 | 0 | 7 |
14 |
• Michigan State |
7 |
0 | 14 | 7 |
28 |
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Scoring summary |
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| 1 | 8:50 | MICH | Denard Robinson 15-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) | MICH 7-0 |
| 1 | 5:08 | MSU | Edwin Baker 1-yard run (Dan Conroy kick) | Tied 7-7 |
| 3 | 11:07 | MSU | Keshawn Martin 10-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Conroy kick) | MSU 14-7 |
| 3 | 0:25 | MSU | Keshawn Martin 13-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Conroy kick) | MSU 21-7 |
| 4 | 9:49 | MICH | Roy Roundtree 34-yard pass from Denard Robinson (Brendan Gibbons kick) | MSU 21-14 |
| 4 | 4:31 | MSU | Isaiah Lewis 39-yard interception return (Dan Conroy kick) | MSU 28-14 |
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Overall record |
Last meeting |
Result |
31–67–5 |
2010 |
MSU, 34–17 |
Mark Dantonio and his Spartans earned their fourth straight victory over arch-rival Michigan. MSU's defense shut down quarterback Denard Robinson and sealed the victory on safety Isaiah Lewis' interception return for a touchdown. The Spartans wore unique Nike Pro Combat uniforms for the game.
Wisconsin
Wisconsin at Michigan State
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1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Wisconsin |
14 |
0 | 3 | 14 |
31 |
• Michigan State |
0 |
23 | 0 | 14 |
37 |
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Scoring summary |
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| 1 | 8:48 | WIS | Jacob Pedersen 9-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Philip Welch kick) | WIS 7-0 |
| 1 | 7:42 | WIS | Montee Ball 9-yard run (Philip Welch kick) | WIS 14-0 |
| 2 | 13:10 | MSU | Safety, Russell Wilson tackled by Denicos Allen in end zone | WIS 14-2 |
| 2 | 11:22 | MSU | Keshawn Martin 34-yard run (Dan Conroy kick) | WIS 14-9 |
| 2 | 1:20 | MSU | B.J. Cunningham 35-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Conroy kick) | MSU 16-14 |
| 2 | 0:37 | MSU | Bennie Fowler recovered blocked punt in end zone (Dan Conroy kick) | MSU 23-14 |
| 3 | 8:29 | WIS | Philip Welch 33-yard field goal | MSU 23-17 |
| 4 | 10:58 | MSU | Keshawn Martin 15-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Kirk Cousins to B.J. Cunningham pass) | MSU 31-17 |
| 4 | 8:10 | WIS | Russell Wilson 22-yard run (Philip Welch kick) | MSU 31-24 |
| 4 | 1:26 | WIS | Montee Ball 2-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Philip Welch kick) | Tied 31-31 |
| 4 | 0:00 | MSU | Keith Nichol 44-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (no kick) | MSU 37-31 |
|
Overall record |
Last meeting |
Result |
28–21 |
2010 |
MSU, 34–24 |
Michigan State found themselves down 14–0 early in the first quarter after two quick Wisconsin drives. Momentum turned at the beginning of the second quarter, when Russell Wilson committed an intentional grounding penalty in the endzone, resulting in a safety and two points for the Spartans. A subsequent touchdown made the score 14–9 UW. On Wisconsin's next possession, they marched down to the Michigan State 13-yard line, but their field goal attempt was blocked. MSU recovered and drove down the field to make it 16–14 MSU. With the second quarter clock running down, Wisconsin punted it away, but this too was blocked and recovered in the endzone for a Michigan State touchdown, making the halftime score 23–14 Spartans.
With 8:40 to play in the 4th quarter, the Badgers found themselves down 31–17. A quick score made it 31–24. The teams traded possessions and Wisconsin got the ball back with 4:28 to play. The Badgers marched down the field once again and tied the game at 31–31 with 1:26 to play.
Michigan State started the next drive at their own 22. After a first down QB Kirk Cousins was sacked for a ten-yard loss, and Wisconsin then called a timeout with 00:42 left. Following a twelve-yard pass to make a 3rd and 8 situation, it appeared Michigan State was willing to let the clock run out and take the game into overtime. However, Wisconsin called timeout again with 00:30 left. The Spartans completed passes of 11 and 9 yards on their next two plays to get to the Wisconsin 44-yard line and then called timeout with 00:10 to go. After an incomplete pass four seconds remained on the clock.
Michigan State lined up in a shotgun formation. Kirk Cousins took the snap and rolled out to the right before launching a Hail Mary to the endzone. Waiting there was BJ Cunningham, but he was screened by Wisconsin player Jared Abbrederis who had jumped too early to try to deflect the ball. The ball made it to Cunningham but went off his facemask, bouncing into the hands of Keith Nichol who was at the one-yard line. As Nichol fought to cross the goal line, he was met by two Badgers attempting to keep him out. After the whistles blew, the officials marked the ball at the one foot line, sending the game to overtime as the clock had run out. Then a call came down from the review booth to look at the play again on replay. After review, the officials found "The runner did cross the line", and Spartan Stadium erupted in celebration.
In the post game interview on the field, Dantonio was asked what the play call was, replying with "It's a Rocket play. You know, throw it in the endzone, let it be tipped around and see who comes up with it." It was the third game in two years to be labeled by a play name, with Rocket joining the 2010 games of Little Giants (Notre Dame fake field goal) and Mousetrap (Northwestern fake punt).
Nebraska
Michigan State at Nebraska
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1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Michigan State |
0 |
3 | 0 | 0 |
3 |
• Nebraska |
10 |
0 | 14 | 0 |
24 |
|
Overall record |
Last meeting |
Result |
0–5 |
2003 |
NU, 17–3 |
Minnesota
Michigan State at Minnesota
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1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Minnesota |
14 |
3 | 7 | 0 |
24 |
• Michigan State |
7 |
14 | 0 | 10 |
31 |
|
Overall record |
Last meeting |
Result |
26–17 |
2010 |
MSU, 31–8 |
Iowa
Michigan State at Iowa
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1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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• Michigan State |
14 |
17 | 3 | 3 |
37 |
Iowa |
0 |
7 | 14 | 0 |
21 |
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Scoring summary |
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| 1 | 9:17 | MSU | B.J. Cunningham 6-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Conroy kick) | MSU 7-0 |
| 1 | 7:37 | MSU | Edwin Baker 17-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Conroy kick) | MSU 14-0 |
| 2 | 14:53 | IOWA | C.J. Fiedorowicz 8-yard pass from James Vandenberg (Mike Meyer kick) | MSU 14-7 |
| 2 | 7:37 | MSU | Dan Conroy 22-yard field goal | MSU 17-7 |
| 2 | 1:57 | MSU | Le'Veon Bell 25-yard run (Dan Conroy kick) | MSU 24-7 |
| 2 | 1:21 | MSU | B.J. Cunningham 22-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Conroy kick) | MSU 31-7 |
| 3 | 8:31 | MSU | Dan Conroy 31-yard field goal | MSU 34-7 |
| 3 | 5:39 | IOWA | Marvin McNutt 3-yard pass from James Vandenberg (Mike Meyer kick) | MSU 34-14 |
| 3 | 0:49 | IOWA | Marcus Coker 2-yard run (Mike Meyer kick) | MSU 34-21 |
| 4 | 5:11 | MSU | Dan Conroy 48-yard field goal | MSU 37-21 |
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Overall record |
Last meeting |
Result |
18–22–2 |
2010 |
Iowa, 37–6 |
The Spartans earned their first victory in Kinnick Stadium since 1989.
Indiana
Indiana at Michigan State
(Old Brass Spittoon)
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1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Indiana |
0 |
3 | 0 | 0 |
3 |
• Michigan State |
17 |
17 | 14 | 7 |
55 |
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Scoring summary |
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| 1 | 10:07 | MSU | Dan Conroy 21-yard field goal | MSU 3-0 |
| 1 | 6:24 | MSU | B.J. Cunningham 63-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Conroy kick) | MSU 10-0 |
| 1 | 2:09 | MSU | Keshawn Martin 47-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Conroy kick) | MSU 17-0 |
| 2 | 10:44 | IND | Mitch Ewald 22-yard field goal | MSU 17-3 |
| 2 | 10:06 | MSU | Keshawn Martin 19-yard run (Dan Conroy kick) | MSU 24-3 |
| 2 | 5:17 | MSU | Edwin Baker 10-yard run (Dan Conroy kick) | MSU 31-3 |
| 2 | 0:48 | MSU | Dan Conroy 22-yard field goal | MSU 34-3 |
| 3 | 11:35 | MSU | B.J. Cunningham 7-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Conroy kick) | MSU 41-3 |
| 3 | 7:37 | MSU | Johnny Adams 86-yard interception return (Dan Conroy kick) | MSU 48-3 |
| 4 | 14:28 | MSU | Edwin Baker 3-yard run (Dan Conroy kick) | MSU 55-3 |
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Overall record |
Last meeting |
Result |
40–15–2 |
2008 |
MSU, 42–29 |
Win clinched at least share of Legends Division. The title became outright later in the day when Michigan defeated Nebraska.
Northwestern
Michigan State at Northwestern
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1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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• Michigan State |
3 |
14 | 7 | 7 |
31 |
Northwestern |
0 |
3 | 7 | 7 |
17 |
- Date: November 26
- Location:
Ryan Field Evanston, IL - Game start: 12:01 PM EST
- Elapsed time: 3:02
- Game attendance: 32,172
- Game weather: 54°F, Wind: 13 MPH SSW, Light Rain
- Referee: Dan Capron
- TV announcers (BTN):
Eric Collins (Play-by-Play) Chris Martin (Analyst) Dionne Miller (Sideline)
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Overall record |
Last meeting |
Result |
35–16 |
2010 |
MSU, 35–27 |
Michigan State secured sole possession of the Legends Division championship with the victory.
Wisconsin (Big Ten Championship Game)
Overall record |
Last meeting |
Result |
29–21 |
October 22 |
MSU, 37–31 |
Georgia (Outback Bowl)
Michigan State vs Georgia
(Outback Bowl)
|
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | OT | 2OT | 3OT | Total |
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• Michigan State |
0 |
0 | 14 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
33 |
Georgia |
2 |
14 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
30 |
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Scoring summary |
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| 1 | 12:07 | UGA | Safety, Keshawn Martin tackled by Brandon Boykin in end zone | UGA 2-0 |
| 2 | 3:06 | UGA | Tavarres King 80-yard pass from Aaron Murray (Blair Walsh kick) | UGA 9-0 |
| 2 | 1:39 | UGA | Brandon Boykin 92-yard punt return (Blair Walsh kick) | UGA 16-0 |
| 3 | 7:52 | MSU | Le'Veon Bell 8-yard run (Kirk Cousins to Brian Linthicum pass) | UGA 16-8 |
| 3 | 1:47 | MSU | Darqueze Dennard 38-yard interception return (pass failed) | UGA 16-14 |
| 4 | 9:58 | UGA | Blair Walsh 32-yard field goal | UGA 19-14 |
| 4 | 8:22 | MSU | Keith Nichol 7-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (pass failed) | MSU 20-19 |
| 4 | 6:44 | UGA | Brandon Boykin 13-yard pass from Aaron Murray (Aaron Murray to Malcolm Mitchell pass) | UGA 27-20 |
| 4 | 0:14 | MSU | Le'Veon Bell 1-yard run (Dan Conroy kick) | Tied 27-27 |
| 2OT | | UGA | Blair Walsh 47-yard field goal | UGA 30-27 |
| 2OT | | MSU | Dan Conroy 35-yard field goal | Tied 30-30 |
| 3OT | | MSU | Dan Conroy 28-yard field goal | MSU 33-30 |
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Overall record |
Last meeting |
Result |
0–2 |
2009 |
UGA, 12–24 |
The Spartans played their first overtime game since Notre Dame in 2010, and their first triple overtime game since 2004. Prior to overtime, the Spartans had a ten-play, 85-yard drive that tied the game at 27 with nineteen seconds left and sent the game into overtime. In the first overtime, Kirk Cousins threw an interception to end MSU's possession, but Georgia kicker Blair Walsh missed a 42-yard field goal to allow the game to continue into a second extra period. The teams traded field goals in the second overtime, and Michigan State opened the third overtime with a 28-yard field goal by Dan Conroy. On the final play of the game, Walsh's 47-yard kick was blocked by Anthony Rashad White, giving the Spartans a 33–30 victory. It was Coach Dantonio's first bowl victory with Michigan State, and Michigan State's first bowl victory since the 2001 Silicon Valley Bowl.