17 in the AP poll and No. The Spartans moved the ball into Scarlet Knight territory on the first drive of the game, but Kenneth Walker III lost three yards on fourth down at the Rutgers 22. The Spartans were able to keep Purdue out of the end zone, but another field goal move the deficit to 16 points with less than seven minutes left in the game. The point after was no good leaving MSU with a 130 lead. Following a punt by the Scarlet Knights, a bad snap led to a Rutgers fumble recovery at the MSU 13 with 7:24 remaining in the half. On the ensuing possession, Thorne hit Tre Mosley on a 51-yard pass to move to the Miami 24-yard line. MSU moved to the Lion 22, but on fourth down, Walker was stopped for a loss, giving the Lions the ball back with 4:02 remaining. [30] Walker became the first player to win the Camp Award while not being named a finalist for the Heisman Trophy. Again, needing a stop from their defense, Purdue again moved deep into MSU territory. Standings . 10 in the CFP, played in the Peach Bowl against the ACC champions, No. MSU answered on the next play as Thorne hit Nailor for a third time, this time on a flea flicker for a 65-yard touchdown pass to put MSU up 2113. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. The Lions took over and methodically moved down the field, but the MSU defense stiffened inside their own 10 and Penn State settled for a field goal attempt that went wide, leaving MSU with the 1714 lead after running out the clock until halftime. Thorne threw for four touchdowns in the win while Walker kept up his great season, rushing for 154 yards on 30 carries and notching two touchdowns. MSU was unable to get anything going on their next possession, punting again and OSU knelt to run out the clock and take the 49-point lead into the half. MSU attempted to run out the clock, but could not garner a first down. Stroud (Noah Ruggles kick), (10:02) OSU TD: Miyan Williams 1-yard run (Noah Ruggles kick), (07:01) OSU TD Garrett Wilson 12-yard pass from C.J. 11 in the country (AP and Coaches) traveled to face Rutgers for their third conference game. Needing a touchdown for the win, IU could not get past their own 26 and their fourth down pass fell incomplete. The Spartans moved to the Pitt 22 before Thorne hit Reed on another touchdown pass to give MSU the 2221 lead with 2:46 remaining. Join our linker program. However, Charles Brantley intercepted the next pass at the MSU 40 to seal the win. MSU managed two first downs, but were forced to punt. The Dantonio era is in the past, and Thorne is one of the few recruits left who signed for the Spartans former head coach. Maybe Thorne is the right guy to lead MSU into next season, or perhaps its time for Tucker to establish one of his own guys at the starting quarterback position. Following an MSU punt, WKU again moved into MSU territory, but was forced to settle for a field goal, drawing within eight early in the second quarter. After two first downs, MSU's next drive stalled and they were forced to punt from their own 47. Following a three-and-out by Pitt, MSU again moved into Pitt territory, but were stymied at midfield and forced to punt. However, on the run, Patti dived to the pylon and landed awkwardly, injuring his left shoulder. About to enter his fourth season in East Lansing, Tucker still has some holdovers from the Dantonio era on his roster, including starting quarterback Payton Following their bye week, MSU played the annual in-state rivalry game against Michigan at Spartan Stadium. The teams each exchanged punts before Purdue extend the lead to 217 on a 39-yard screen pass for a touchdown. A native of Bellflower, Calif., Houser was ranked the No. Pinned inside the one-yard line by the Spartan punt, Miami moved to their own 19 before being forced to punt the ball back to the Spartans. Walker narrowed the lead to seven with 1:04 remaining in the half on a 14-yard touchdown run. Four plays into the next possession, the Buckeyes scored again, torching MSU's secondary for a 43-yard touchdown pass and a 210 lead with 2:31 left in the quarter. Trailing by 13, MSU moved into Purdue territory, but on a fourth down from the nine, Thorne's pass into the end zone was intercepted by Purdue. He knows thats far short of expectations in East Lansing and needs to be better. However, the Spartan defense continued to hold the Knights and forced another punt that was downed at the MSU six-yard line. MSU moved to the Wolverine 23 before Walker scored his fifth touchdown of the game on a 23-yard run to put MSU back in the lead at 3733. Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker is always active in the transfer portal. Looking to put the game away, Wolverine quarterback J. J. McCarthy fumbled the ball on the first play of the possession and Jacub Panasiuk recovered at the Michigan 41. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Moving again into Panther territory, Thorne was intercepted at the Pitt 13 ending the drive. Taking over on downs, Walker rushed for 12 yards on back-to-back rushes to get the first down and seal the win as MSU was able to run out the clock. Following a three-and-out by MSU, the Boilermakers added to their lead on 29-yard field goal with 6:31 left in the half. Punter Bryce Baringer was second team special teams (coaches and media) and Jayden Reed was named to the second team for a return specialist (coaches and media). Thorne then hit Keon Coleman for a 12-yard pass to break the shutout at 497. The offseason is here for Michigan State football, and roster turnover is already underway as the Spartans look to flush a disappointing 5-7 campaign in 2022. Every week throughout the NFL season, we check in on Michigan State products playing at the highest level. MSU moved into Buckeye territory as the game shifted to the fourth quarter. The win moved MSU to 91 on the season and 61 in conference. The Roster List for 2022 Michigan State Spartans. Read more about our data coverage. Back-to-back punts gave Indiana the ball at their own 27 with 5:25 remaining in the quarter. This is a big development for the Spartans. 6 in the Coaches poll, and ranked No 3 in the initial College Football Playoff rankings traveled to face Purdue on November 6. The Hurricanes responded with a field goal to narrow the lead to seven at 2417. MSU only converted one third down in the game, but still managed to pull out the win.[42]. Michigan States Big Ten Opener vs. Minnesota on Sept. 24 Set for 3:30 p.m. Start. If Tucker brings in a transfer quarterback, its not outside the realm of possibility that the Spartans starting QB would consider a new home. Facing their first loss on the season, MSU answered quickly, going 83 yards in under two minutes and scoring a touchdown on another Mosley catch from Thorne. [46] The Spartans dominated the Knights in yardage, outgaining Rutgers 588 to 377 in the win.[47]. On the ensuing possession, Thorne again hit Nailor for a 63-yard touchdown pass to put MSU up 1410. WebThe 2021 Michigan State Spartans football team represented Michigan State University during the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. An end around to Reed from eight yards out put the game out of reach as the lead ballooned to 3817. Walker took over on the next possession, rushing the ball on four of the eight plays in the next Spartan possession before Thorne hit Reed for his fourth touchdown pass of the game, second to Reed, to push the lead to 3414 with 9:37 left in the third quarter. Looking to expand their lead, the Hoosiers moved to midfield, but also had to punt giving MSU the ball at the 13 with 1:28 left in the half. 11/9 Spartans Head to Seattle For Prime-Time Matchup at Washington Sep 14, 2022 Football Upstart Spartans Justin Thind of 247Sports and The Athletic estimated that Michigan State has seven spots open for the portal and the rest of the 2023 class, but that number should grow in the coming weeks with more players likely to transfer or declare for the NFL draft. The MSU defense, who had been torched for over 525 yards passing against Purdue, allowed 350 yards passing as MSU outgained the Terrapins 481451. The ensuing punt pinned MSU inside its own 10. Stroud (Noah Ruggles kick), (14:55) MSU TD: Keon Coleman 12-yard pass from Payton Thorne (Stephen Rusnak kick), (03:30) OSU TD: Master Teague 1-yard run (Noah Ruggles kick), MSU Payton Thorne: 14/36, 158 yards, 1 TD, MSU Elijah Collins: 3 carries, 29 yards, (11:22) MSU TD: Kenneth Walker III 2-yard run (Matt Coghlin kick), (06:09) MSU TD: Tre Mosley 9-yard pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin kick), (03:37) PSU TD: Jahan Dotson 27-yard pass from Sean Clifford (, (12:11) PSU TD: Jahan Dotson 30-yard pass from Sean Clifford (Jordan Sout kick_, (05:59) MSU FG: Matt Coghlin 22-yard field goal, (11:07) PSU TD: Daequan Hardy 17-yard interception return (kick failed), (02:14) MSU TD: Peyton Thorne 1-yard run (kick failed), (05:10) MSU TD: Jayden Reed 20-yard pass from Peyton Thorne (Evan Johnson kick), MSU Payton Thorne: 19/30, 268 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT, MSU Kenneth Walker III: 30 carries, 146 yards, 1 TD, MSU Jayden Reed: 6 receptions, 89 yards, 1 TD, (13:11) MSU TD: Jayden Reed 28-yard pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin kick), (07:57) PITT TD: Nick Patti 16-yard run (Sam Scarton kick), (02:39) MSU FG: MSU FG: Matt Coghlin 36-yard field goal, (01:02) PITT TD: Jared Wayne 4-yard pass from Davis Beville (Sam Scarton kick), (14:40) PITT TD: Cam Bright 26-yard fumble recovery (Sam Scarton kick), (02:51) MSU TD: Jayden Reed 22-yard pass from Payton Thorne (Jalen Nailor pass), (00:22) MSU TD: Cal Haladay 78-yard interception return (Matt Coghlin kick), PITT Davis Beville: 14/18, 149yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, MSU Payton Thorne: 29/50, 354 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT, PITT Vincent Davis: 12 carries, 49 yards, MSU Jordon Simmons: 16carries, 36 yards, MSU Jalen Nailor: 6 receptions, 108 yards, This page was last edited on 7 November 2022, at 06:01. Defensive back Darius Snow intercepted Tuttle's pass at the Indiana 39 giving the Spartans good field position. On third down, MSU defensive back Chester Kimbrough jumped a Martinez pass to intercept the ball and return it most of the waydown the field, but was unable to score as he was tackled at the Nebraska two-yard line. The Spartans competed as members of the East Division of the Big Ten Conference and played their home games at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan. The Panthers answered on the next possession, moving down the field on a 12-play, 75-yard drive capped off by Pickett's backup, Nick Patti, scoring on a 16-yard run to tie the game at seven. [16] The 80-year streak was the second longest active streak.[16]. On fourth down, Zappe's pass fell incomplete as the Spartans took over at their own 20. Needing to answer to avoid getting blown out, MSU moved into Michigan territory, but were stopped short leaving a fourth and four play from the Michigan 29. The Spartan offense struggled mightily in the game, managing only 14 yards in the second half. Since then, over 1,100 players have submitted their names into college footballs free agency vortex record numbers that were unthinkable until last year. Nebraska moved to midfield on their next possession but were again forced to punt. Getting a visit from Adeleye is a great start to the portal era. Now, after Scott Satterfields departure to Cincinnati, it appears Sanker is back on the market and the Spartans may look to pounce on the opportunity. With just over nine minutes left in the game, the Spartans needed a stop by their defense, but Purdue again moved deep into MSU territory. Reed repeated his heroics from the prior game against Nebraska, returning the punt 88 yards for a touchdown to give MSU the 70 lead. MSU dominated possession in the game, running 86 plays to only 55 for Pitt. Following a long Thorne pass to Mosely, Thorne hit Reed on a 46-yard touchdown pass to move the Spartan lead to 213. 4-star offensive lineman Madden Sanker is a prospect that has been near the top of Coach Kapilovics board for majority of this cycle. [27] Tucker was also named Region 3 coach of the year by the American Football Coaches Association. With just under seven minutes remaining in the quarter, the Terrapins moved to midfield, but once again were forced to punt by MSU's defense. On Monday, the Spartans offered Texas A&M transfer and former top-40 defensive lineman from the 2021 recruiting class Tunmise Adeleye. However, the drive sputtered and MSU had to settle for a 36-yard field goal to take a 107 lead. Copyright 2000-2022 Sports Reference LLC. ESPN's Gameday pre-game show broadcast from Columbus marking the second time on the season an MSU game was part of the show.[60]. On Tuesday, he announced that hed be taking an official visit to East Lansing. The extra point kick was no good as the weather conditions continued to deteriorate. MSU managed a first down on their next drive, but Jordon Simmons fumbled and the Buckeyes recovered at MSU's 44. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. In the second half, Maryland looked to cut further into MSU's lead and quickly moved to the Spartan 16-yard line. With OSU finally turning to backups, MSU was able to intercept the ball and took over at midfield. The Spartans were able to move to the Nebraska 27 to set up for another field goal. 247Sports Home; FB Rec. Looking at options beyond Thorne, the conversation starts with former four-star prospect Katin Houser. Both teams entered the game undefeated with identical records of 70. MSU was able to run out the clock for the 3733 win and retained the Paul Bunyan trophy for a second straight year. With under six minutes left in the quarter, the Spartans moved to the 40, but a sack of Thorne on third down resulted in a punt. As a result of the change in transfer rules, the Spartans welcomed many new transfers to the program. 5 in the AP poll, No. MSU intercepted King on the next possession give the Spartans the ball back with 1:29 remaining. [8] Walker led the Spartans and was second in the country with 1,636 rushing yards. [10], On November 24, the school announced that they had signed Tucker to a 10-year, $95 million contract extension, all through donor money, amid speculations of Tucker being sought after for other college and NFL coaching positions. Brown is a lanky prospect that projects as a ball-hawking free safety in the middle. Wide receiver Jayden Reed was named to the All-Big Ten third team (coaches and media). Again, the MSU offense moved into Pitt territory, but with fourth down at the Pitt 28, Thorne's pass was incomplete and the Spartans turned the ball over on downs. Record: 8-3-1 (23rd of 107) (Schedule & Results) Rank: 16th in the Final AP poll. Michigan got the ball to start the second half and moved to midfield, but were unable to convert a third and one as the Spartan defense stopped Michigan at the MSU 40. Stroud (Noah Ruggles kick), (02:31) OSU TD: Chris Olave 43-yard pass from C.J. Miami failed to score on their next possession as the clock ran out and MSU won 3817. Walker, who scored four touchdowns in the game, eclipsed the total touchdown runs by Spartan running backs the prior season (0) on his first run of the game and ran for more yards in the game (264) than any Spartan did all of the prior season. A member of the 2019 recruiting class, Thorne beat out another Tucker transfer addition Anthony Russo for the starting job in 2021. Another three-and-out by MSU led to a seven-minute and 14 second drive that ended with Purdue ahead 3121 following another field goal early in the fourth quarter. 247Sports . MSU was able to move to their own 42 and on third down, Walker slipped through the line for a 58-yard touchdown run, his fourth in the game, to draw MSU within two. A poor punt following the Cornhuskers first possession gave MSU the ball at their own 44-yard line. Full Michigan State Spartans roster for the 2022 season including position, The teams then exchanged punts to end the first quarter with no score. [9] MSU had the nation's worst passing defense, allowing 337.7 yards per game. In the second half, YSU took the opening kickoff and moved down the field, scoring on a 26-yard touchdown run to make the score 3514. Coghlin would not return to the game after the kick due to an injury that appeared related to his ongoing hip problem. Nebraska responded by moving deep into Spartan territory, but the MSU defense stopped them at the Spartan 10 forcing a field goal to narrow the lead to 73.Aa 41-yard kickoff return from Reed put MSU at the 43 on their next possession. Thorne, though he struggled in the second and third quarters, threw for a career-high 354 yards and passed Kirk Cousins for the most passing touchdowns in a single season in Spartan history with 27. Needing another stop, the Spartan defense again forced a three-and-out and MSU took over at their own 29 with 5:37 left in the game. WebView the Michigan State Spartans roster for the 2022 FBS college football season. The win gave the Spartans their first 11-win season since 2015. Adding to the already complex situation is the fact that Michigan State does not have a quarterback committed to its 2023 recruiting class at the moment. Purdue looked to extend the lead before the half, but the drive ended as the half ended at midfield with Purdue leading 2114. MSU did not name a starting quarterback until shortly before the start of the game when head coach Mel Tucker announced Payton Thorne would start the game.[34]. Evan Johnson kicked the extra point for the Spartans and MSU had a 10-point lead with just over five minutes remaining. The Cornhuskers, who had replaced Prystup at punter after his poor first half performance, again made an error on the punt. MSU got the ball first and moved the ball well, moving to the Boilermakers' 38-yard line before Kenneth Walker III was tackled and fumbled the ball. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. The question becomes whether the motivation to bring in a transfer would be to provide depth, or if the newcomer would challenge Thorne, Kim and Houser for the starting spot. With less than a minute remaining in the quarter, WKU took over and scored on a 23-yard pass. He struck gold with Kenneth Walker III following the 2020 season, and hes landed other instant-impact pieces like Jacoby Windmon. The Spartans, who finished runners up in the recruitment, are still in contact with the Harris twins and there is a possibility that the two sides come together before the early signing period. Walker rushed for 152 yards and one touchdown in the loss. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. However, the play was reviewed by instant replay and the call was overturned, ruling that the Thorne was down by contact before the fumble occurred. In the second half, Rutgers was forced to punt on their first possession and MSU's offense went backwards on penalties and also punted. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes will host ESPN GameDay", "Football vs Penn State on 11/27/2021 - Box Score", "Michigan State football enjoys snow day, beats Penn State, 30-27: Game thread recap", "Football vs #12 Pittsburgh on 12/30/2021 - Box Score", "No. Do you have a blog? Michigan again moved into MSU territory on the next possession, but again were forced to settle for a field goal to increase the lead to six. Michigan State received the opening kick off and moved into Michigan territory, reaching the Wolverine 41. however, on a third down play, Spartan QB Payton Thorne threw a pass into double coverage that was intercepted at the Michigan two-yard line. Taking over early in the second quarter, the Spartans managed their second first down of the half, but were again forced to punt. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. The Spartans, now ranked No. With just over two minutes remaining, the Knights went to their second-stringers and turned the ball over on downs. Redshirt The Spartans took the first possession of the game to their 39 before Thorne threw his first interception of the season on a long throw to the Nebraska 18-yard line. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. In a season initially canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,[13] the Spartans only played conference opponents and had two games canceled due to COVID-19 protocols, both against Maryland. On the second play of the fourth quarter, Martinez fumbled and the Spartans recovered at the Nebraska 45. The Spartans moved into Nebraska territory and were faced with a fourth and one before Thorne was sacked on the fourth down play to give the ball back to the Cornhuskers. The Spartan were able to get a first down on their first drive, but could move no further and were forced to punt. WKU quarterback Zappe was stripped on the next possession by MSU linebacker Cal Halladay and Halladay recovered the fumble giving the Spartans the ball at the Hilltopper 31. WebVisit ESPN to view the Michigan State Spartans team schedule for the current and previous seasons Looking to retake the lead with less than four minutes remaining in the half, Thorne was sacked and fumbled the ball at the MSU three-yard line. [1], The Spartans became bowl-eligible by starting the season 60. MSU, ranked No. MSU moved to the Penn State twenty, but an eight-yard loss on an end around and an incomplete pass left MSU at a fourth and 15 from the Lions' 20-yard line. MSU, looking to answer quickly, did so as Payton Thorne hit Jalen Nailor on a 63-yard touchdown pass to tie the game at seven. Following a punt by MSU, the Terrapins moved into Spartan territory, but again came up short on downs. Thornes dad, Jeff, was the offensive coordinator at Western Michigan in 2022, but will be seeking new employment after the Broncos fired head coach Tim Lester. The score, the longest play from scrimmage in Spartan history, moved MSU's lead to 2813. https://spartanswire.usatoday.com/lists/5-committed-recruits-michigan-state-football-could-flip-before-signing-day/, 5 committed recruits Michigan State football could flip before signing day, Michigan State basketball vs. Brown: Stream, broadcast info, three things to watch, prediction, MSU Football Recruit Tracker: Every committed player in the Spartans' 2023 recruiting class, No. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports. Mobile app for news, photos and video on the go. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. MSU moved well on their next drive helped by an unnecessary roughness call against WKU. 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Getting the ball first in the second half, Thorne threw two incompletions before attempting to scramble and was stripped of the ball. Transfer portal season is upon us, and Michigan State football fans are salivating at the potential of landing some top-tier prospects who could immediately improve the roster. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Following an unnecessary roughness call on Maryland, Walker scored his second touchdown of the game on a three-yard run to push the lead to 4021. The Terrapins moved into MSU territory, reaching the 30 with the help of an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on Xavier Henderson, but a sack of Tagavailoa moved the Terrapins back to midfield as the third quarter ended. Rutgers took advantage of the poor play and moved into MSU territory, converting a third-and-18 early in the drive and scored on shovel pass from four yards out to take a 70 lead. Full Bio. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. MSU moved into WKU territory helped by an unsportsmanlike penalty on the Hilltoppers. He was helped off the field and would not return with what was later determined to be a broken left clavicle. FB Recruiting Home; 2022 Michigan State Spartans Football Roster Another three-and-out left MSU with the ball with under six minutes left in the half. MSU took over with 50 second left in the half and moved to midfield, but Thorne's Hail Mary pass was intercepted on the final play of the half as the score remained 2714. Conference: Big Ten. Check out five candidates Michigan State could possibly flip before signing day: Contact/Follow us@The SpartansWireon Twitter, and like our page onFacebookto follow ongoing coverage of Michigan state news, notes, and opinion. MSU moved once again into Pitt territory as Thorne hit Jalen Nailor, making his return after missing the last four games of the season, on a 50-yard pass to the Pitt four-yard line. A major difference in the game was MSU's punter, Bryce Baringer, who averaged over 58 yards per kick while the Nebraska punters averaged under 33 yards. MSU took the ball down the field, but was forced to attempt a 60-yard field goal which fell well short and teams went to the half with MSU leading 217. With MSU's last ranked passing defense facing OSU's top passing attack, the Spartans won the toss and deferred, giving the Buckeyes the ball to start the game. The teams exchanged punts again, but the Wildcats got on the board when NU quarterback Hunter Johnson hit Trey Pugh for a one-yard touchdown pass with less than a minute left to play in the half. MSU was forced to punt, giving the ball back to Michigan with 1:13 remaining in the half. It was the most rushing touchdowns scored in a game by a player for the Spartans since 2010 and first time since 2012 that a Spartan ran for more than 200 yards in a game. Following a three-and-out for Youngstown State, MSU pushed the lead to 280 on an Elijah Collins 10-yard screen pass from Thorne. Michigan State is trying to get in on the action, hosting a number of recruits committed to other schools, hoping to secure several flips to round out their recruiting Four plays later, the Buckeyes scored on a 77-yard touchdown pass to further extend the lead to 140. Meanwhile, the Spartan offense continued to play well, rushing for 192 yards, 126 by Walker. [31] Walker is the only player to win either award in Michigan State history.[29]. MSU chose to go for it and offensive coordinator Jay Johnson called a play-action pass from Thorne to Jalen Nailor. In snowy, windy weather that got progressively worse throughout the game, MSU started well, moving to the Nittany Lion two-yard line before Kenneth Walker III scored to give MSU a 70 lead. MSU linebacker Cal Haladay intercepted Tuttle's third-down pass and returned it 30 yards for the first touchdown of the game, giving the Spartans a 73 lead. Noah Kim another Dantonio recruit played well in spot duty this past season. Record: 8-3-1 (23rd of 107) (Schedule & Results). Web1983 Michigan State Spartans Roster. The Spartan defense prevented the touchdown following the turnover and the Knights settled for a field goal to draw within one. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Most Recent Games and Any Score Since 1869. With the victory, MSU reached 10 wins for the first time since 2017, and went undefeated at home (60) for the first time since 2015. 2022 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. There have been no indicators that Thorne would leave Michigan State, but crazier things have happened. The fumble was picked up by Pitt linebacker Cam Bright and returned 26 yards for a touchdown extending the Panther lead to 2110. Jacub Panasiuk recovered the fumble forced by Drew Beesly and MSU took over at the Miami 17. Find out more. 16 in the Coaches poll, next welcomed Western Kentucky to Spartan Stadium for the first-ever matchup between the schools. The Penguins went three-and-out on their first possession and MSU also punted on their next possession. Following another Maryland punt, the Spartans again moved into Terrapin territory and Kenneth Walker III scored on a one-yard run to move the MSU lead to 277. Please check your email for a confirmation. However, the defense stiffened preventing any further advance by Rutgers and they settled for a field goal to retake the lead at 107. PSU took over and moved into Spartan territory, but were stopped at the MSU 16 on third down. On Tuesday, he Join our linker program. The Hoosiers first possession went into MSU territory, but the MSU defense, as it has done all year, stiffened inside the red zone. We present them here for purely educational purposes. MSU's defense forced another punt, but the offense continued its second-half struggles as it failed to gain any yards. Several players did sign free agent contracts following the draft: On January 27, 2021, safeties coach Mike Tressel, who had been on staff with MSU for 14 years, left the school to take the defensive coordinator position with Cincinnati. The Spartans moved into Pitt territory on their next possession, reaching the Pitt 11-yard line. A mistake by Pitt on the ensuing kickoff allowed MSU to recover the ball at the Pitt 23 and MSU was able to kneel on the final play to end the game. Taking over at their own 20, MSU turned to Walker, as he rushed three times for 42 yards to move the ball into Hurricane territory. Web/college-football/team/michigan-state-spartans-college-football/roster/preload/ Matt Coghlin's 35-yard attempt was no good and the Spartans went to the half with an eight-point lead. Spartans. 7 in the College Football Playoff, was scheduled to play Maryland twice in 2020, but both games were canceled due to COVID-19 issues at Maryland. Do you have a sports website? 6 Michigan in front of sold out Munn Ice Arena, Gallery: Best photos from Michigan State hockey's win over Michigan, Gallery: Photos from MSU's home win over Brown, Michigan State football offers Liberty DL transfer, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Safety Xavier Henderson was named to the media third team. Three plays later, Thorne hit Reed on a 28-yard touchdown pass to give MSU the 70 lead. Web1966 Michigan State Spartans Roster Previous Year Next Year Record: 9-0-1 (2nd of 119) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 2nd in the Final AP poll Conference: Big Ten Conference An unsportsmanlike penalty on offensive lineman Jarrett Horst set the Wolverines up at the MSU 30. Exciting times are ahead in the recruiting world. Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAF MSU lost yardage on the next possession and went three-and-out. Nailor was wide open on the play, but was tripped up at the Wolverine eight. The Penguins blocked the ensuing punt and took over at the Spartan 46-yard line. Helped by an MSU targeting foul, Purdue moved to the Spartan one before scoring on a one-yard run to retake the lead at 2821. They moved to 30 in Big Ten play. Thorne threw for 327 yards while Reed had 283 total yards (127 yards receiving, 151 yards on returns, and seven yards rushing).[44]. Walker, who had four touchdowns on 23 carries against Northwestern, shared the load, only carrying the ball seven times, but notched 58 yards and touchdown. The Wildcats again moved into Spartan territory, but on fourth down and seven, they passed up a field goal opportunity. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. A quick three-and-out for MSU gave Maryland the ball with 1:55 left in the first quarter. As MSU took over to start the second quarter, they moved downfield on a 14-play drive that was capped by a two-yard touchdown pass from Thorne to Heyward to push the lead back to 13. Each team then punted twice before MSU took over on their own 34. Do you have a blog? MSU could not take advantage of the turnover and was forced to punt. YSU answered on their next possession, scoring on a quarterback run of six yards to return the lead to 21 points. MSU was out-gained 552 to 395, but MSU's "bend, but don't break" defense forced Michigan to settle for four field goals, keeping the Spartans in the game. Michigan moved to the MSU 17, but once again the MSU defense held its ground, forcing the Wolverines to settle for a 35-yard field to extend the lead to 2314 with two seconds left in the half. Tucker will have his work cut out for him this offseason if he wants to improve the roster and make another drastic turnaround after going 5-7 in 2022. The Spartan defense forced yet another three-and-out, but MSU could not get a first down on the next possession and was forced to punt. Walker strengthened his Heisman Trophy candidacy by rushing for five touchdowns and 197 yards in the game, the most touchdowns by any player in the rivalry and the most scored by any opposing player in Wolverines history. [64] Walker and Heisman Trophy finalist Kenny Pickett, quarterback for Pitt, announced that they would not play in the game in order to prepare for the NFL draft.[65][66]. On the first play of the ensuing possession, King was intercepted again, this time by Ronald Williams Jr. MSU took over on the Miami 23 with just over four minutes remaining. [24], Mel Tucker was named the conference's Hayes-Schembechler Coach of the Year (coaches vote) and Dave McClain Coach of the Year (media vote). Following the turnover, the Spartans moved inside the 20, but could not move any further settling for a Coghlin field goal. A three-and-out gave OSU the ball again with 5:47 left in the quarter. Most coaching staffs prefer to have quarterbacks early enroll in January, giving them an opportunity to participate in spring practice and making them more comfortable in the fall. Taking over at their own 46, Michigan moved quickly into MSU territory and a 19-yard touchdown pass moved the score to 3014 with less than seven minutes left in the third quarter. Michigan State is trying to get in on the action, hosting a number of recruits committed to other schools, hoping to secure several flips to round out their recruiting class. Thorne was then hit on a third-down scramble that appeared to be a targeting penalty that would have extended the drive, but no call was made and the Spartans were forced to punt from the back of their end zone. Indiana had three previous losses on the season, all to teams ranked in the top 10 of the AP poll in week six. 9 in the Coaches poll, returned home to face Maryland on November 13. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Michigan was able to move to the MSU eight, but as the Spartan defense had done all year, the defense tightened up and forced Michigan to settle for a field goal extending the lead to 100. 12-ranked Pittsburgh, on December 30. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. While Thorne is a solid option for the Spartans going forward, his upside appears to be limited. Thorne threw the ball to Jayden Reed to the Michigan one yard line to get the first down and put MSU on the doorstep. Michigan State. However, two plays later Haladay forced a fumble that was recovered by Beesly giving MSU the ball at the PSU 48. [5], Running back Kenneth Walker III was a consensus All-American[6][7] and became the first Spartan to win the Walter Camp and Doak Walker awards. Indiana once again moved into MSU territory but the Spartan defense continued to bend, but not break. WR 6'0" 185 lbs 1 Jayden Reed. [53] In addition, Fox broadcast the game as part of its Big Noon Kickoff.[54]. However, perhaps no player on Michigan States roster was affected more by Walkers departure for the NFL. The much-maligned Spartan defense limited Pitt to 274 yards in the game, albeit mostly against the Panthers' third-string quarterback. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onMichigan State Spartans and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. On the ensuing Spartan possession, Thorne hit Hunt for an 11-yard pass completion, but Hunt was stripped of the ball and Maryland recovered at the MSU 33. [15], For the first time since 1940, Michigan State failed to have a player drafted in the NFL draft. MSU started the game well, after pinning Pitt inside their five-yard line on the opening drive, MSU took over on the ensuing punt at the Pitt 29. Additionally, Tucker may look to the transfer portal to add to his quarterback depth as well. MSU put up 275 yards rushing and over 300 yards through the air in the blowout.[38]. Looking to retake the lead, Michigan again moved into MSU territory, but once again the Spartan defense forced the Wolverines to settle for a field goal to give them the 3330 lead. Michigan State Spartans news fromFanSided Daily, Michigan State football checking in on 5-star DL David Hicks, Michigan State basketball: 3 bold predictions at Penn State in Week 5, Top 50 Spartan Football Players of All Time, Top 30 Football Games In Michigan State History, Top 25 Spartan Football Players of the Mark Dantonio Era, MSU V Mich: Most Memorable Plays in Recent History, Michigan State football offers former top-40 DL transfer from Texas A&M, Connor Heyward scores his first career NFL touchdown with vs. Stroud (Noah Ruggles kick), (01:37) OSU TD: Jazon Smith-Njigba 5-yard pass from C.J. Michigan State Moves Up in National Rankings. The Washington State commit is officially visiting MSU this weekend, and by all accounts, it appears Jay Johnson and the staff are putting the full court press on to land the gunslinger from Portland, Oregon. There are plenty of big names in the portal right now and Michigan State should be taking a look at just about every position group from the defensive line to the offensive line to the secondary. 10 Michigan State to battle No. 24-ranked Miami at Hard Rock Stadium. Newsletters on topics that interest you most. After the teams exchanged punts on their next two possessions, IU moved into MSU territory again, but the MSU defense forced another field goal try as the Hoosiers narrowed the lead to 76. A 15-yard roughing the passer penalty on the first play of the possession put the ball at the Michigan 48. Web1978. MSU answered by embarking on a 15-play, 70-yard drive, that came up short at the Penn State five. With 25 second remaining, Indiana moved into MSU territory to set up a 55-yard field goal attempt which was no good as the half ended. A punt by MSU gave the Buckeyes the ball with 1:20 remaining and they were able to run out the clock to end the game. Yet another three-and-out gave the ball back to the Spartans with less than five minutes remaining in the quarter. However, on the ensuing punt, Michigan's punter fumbled the snap and attempted to run for the first down, but was stopped short give MSU the ball at their own 40. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Thorne set a single-season MSU touchdown record in 2021, and threw for the third-most single-season passing yards of any Spartan quarterback that year. After not scoring more than 30 points in any game in 2020, the Spartans scored more than 30 points for the third consecutive game.[40]. 3:09. MSU was able to move to the Purdue 26 on the next possession, but freshman kicker Stephen Rusnak, subbing for injured kicker Matt Coghlin, missed a 43-yard field goal. The Hilltoppers, playing a fast-paced, run-and-gun type offense, threw for 488 yards against the Spartan defense, but MSU forced one turnover and three field goals to keep MSU ahead. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Thorne also played well, throwing four touchdown passes for the second consecutive game. Starting from their own seven, the Spartans could not move the ball on two plays. The Hoosiers two-point attempt fell incomplete and the lead remained 1715. With a 4214 lead, MSU began to substitute heavily and Anthony Russo replaced Thorne at quarterback. This content is only available to subscribers. The Spartans competed as Fans could see plenty of movement this offseason as a number of players have already entered the portal such as Chase Carter, Jack Stone, Dashaun Mallory, and Michael Fletcher. On the next possession, the Spartans went to Walker, as he rushed on six of the eight plays including a three-yard touchdown run to move the lead to 3516. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Following a penalty on their first play and a short gain on first down, Michigan struck first on a 93-yard pass and run touchdown to give the Wolverines the early 70 lead. The Spartans next traveled to face No. However, another sack of Thorne resulted in only the third punt of the game for the Spartans. WebMichigan State University Athletics - Official Athletics Website No. Do you have a sports website? Following a punt by Rutgers, MSU moved into Knight territory, but poor clock management resulted in MSU attempting a field goal with one second remaining. The fumble was recovered and ran into the end zone by a Wolverine. The transfer portal officially opened on December 5th. In the second half, MSU was forced to punt on their first possession. Tunmise Adeleye (@OTK4Ltunmise) December 6, 2022. On the ensuing kickoff, PSU fumbled the ball and Justin White recovered it, giving MSU the ball at the PSU 29. vs W Everything you need to The 24-yard field goal gave the Hoosiers the early 30 lead. I anticipate the Spartans will be able to execute at least two of the flips, if not more. YSU would hold the ball for the remainder of the game, but could not score as MSU won easily 4214. Using up clock, the Boilermakers added another field goal with 41 seconds left in the game to push the lead to 11. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. A recruit that has gone under the radar to fans, Walter Samuel a speed back from Louisiana who is visiting East Lansing this weekend. MSU used two returners and Reed caught the punt as most Nebraska players were focused on the other returner on the left side for the field. With Michigan using their timeouts, MSU was forced to punt with 1:15 remaining and Michigan took over at their own 33. Michigan was also forced to punt on their next possession and the Spartans took over at their own 19. PSU could not get past midfield on the ensuing possession and were forced to punt early in the second quarter. Once again, WKU moved into MSU territory, but had to settle for yet another field goal moving the score to 2816. The Spartan defense forced a punt on the first possession of the third quarter and Payton Thorne tied the game at 21 on 32-yard run on MSU's first possession of the half. Copyright 2000-2022 Sports Reference LLC. As a result, the Spartans trailed 97 at the half. The pair of 4-star linebackers elected to choose the hometown UCF for proximity and early playing time opportunity. Following another punt, the Buckeyes scored their seventh touchdown of the half, a five-yard touchdown pass from C. J. Stroud (his sixth in the half) to put the score at 490 with 1:30 left in the half. The teams exchanged punts on their next possessions as the third quarter came to an end. The field goal, the 72nd of his Spartans career, moved Coghlin ahead of Brett Swenson for the most field goals in school history. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Joey Hauser has scored his 1,000th career point on Saturday! Michigan State got the ball first and moved to midfield quickly. Thorne then hit Nailor again, this time from 39 yards out for a touchdown to push MSU's lead to 14. WebFull Michigan State Spartans roster for the 2022 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. A poor snap led to the field goal being blocked as the half ended with MSU leading 1310. Or write about sports? Northwestern could manage nothing further as MSU won the game easily. Ourlads NFL Scouting Services SUBSCRIBE . Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? This marked the first time since 1964 that the two teams have met while both being ranked in the AP poll's top 10. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Following a punt by Northwestern, MSU turned the ball over on a Harold Joiner fumble giving Northwestern the ball at their own 37. Teams; CBS Sports; CBS SPORTS HQ; SportsLine; MaxPreps; Shop; 2022 Michigan State Spartans Football Roster WebThe Roster List for 2022 Michigan State Spartans. The Spartan defense was able to fore a punt on the next Purdue possession, but the MSU offense also was forced to punt setting Purdue up at their own 30 with less than two minutes remaining in the quarter. At the WKU one-yard line, Thorne was tackled for a two-yard loss forcing a field goal by Coghlin to push the lead to three scores. Key returnees: Maliq Carr, RS-Jr., Evan Morris, RS-Sr., Jackson Morse, RS-Sr., Michael Masunas, RS-Fr., Jack Nickel, RS-Fr. [20] In April 2021, the NCAA further made one-time transfers for all college athletes to be eligible immediately. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Sunday, December 11, 6:54AM. (08:24) WKU TD: Joey Belgan 1-yard pass from Bailey Zappe (Brayden Narveson kick), (04:46) MSU FG: Matt Coghlin 20-yard field goal, MSU Payton Thorne: 20/30, 327 yards, 1 TD, WKU Noah Wittington: 7 carries, 37 yards, MSU Kenneth Walker III: 24 carries, 126 yards, 3 TD, MSU Jalen Nailor: 8 receptions, 128 yards, (06:51) RUT TD: Aron Cruickshank 4-yard pass from Johnny Langan (Valentino Ambrosio kick), (06:05) MSU TD: Jalen Nailor 63-yard pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin kick), (12:10) RUT FG: Valentino Ambrosio 26-yard field goal, (10:18) MSU TD: Jalen Nailor 63-yard pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin kick), (06:21) RUT FG: Valentino Ambrosio 29-yard field goal, (06:10) MSU TD: Jalen Nailor 65-yard pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin kick), (07:13) MSU TD: Kenneth Walker III 94-yard run (Matt Coghlin kick), (02:07) MSU FG: Matt Coghlin 35-yard field goal, MSU Payton Thorne: 16/27, 339 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT, MSU Kenneth Walker III: 29 carries, 233 yards, 1 TD, MSU Jalen Nailor: 5 receptions, 221 yards, 3 TD, RUT Shameen Jones: 8 receptions, 109 yards, (08:02) IND FG: Charles Campbell 34-yard field goal, (04:33) MSU TD: Cal Haladay 30-yard interception return (Matt Coghlin kick), (14:21) IND FG: Charles Campbell 44-yard field goal, (06:55) IND FG: Charles Campbell 25-yard field goal, (07:54) MSU FG: Matt Coghlin 51-yard field goal, (01:49) MSU TD: Tyler Hunt 12-yard pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin kick), (12:56) IND TD: Stephen Carr 1-yard run (two-point conversion failed), (08:31) MSU FG: Matt Coghlin 49-yard field goal, MSU Payton Thorne: 14/26, 126 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT, IND Jack Tuttle: 28/52, 188 yards 2 INT, MSU Kenneth Walker III: 23 carries, 87 yards, IND Stephen Carr: 19 carries, 54 yards, 1 TD, MSU Jayden Reed: 4 receptions, 70 yards, (11:03) MICH TD: Andrel Anthony 93-yard pass from Cade McNamara (Jake Moody kick), (14:52) MSU TD: Kenneth Walker III 27 yard run (Matt Coghlin kick), (09:18) MICH FG: Jake Moody 38-yard field goal, (07:16) MSU TD: Kenneth Walker III 8-yard run (Matt Coghlin kick), (03:45) MICH TD: Andrel Anthony 17-yard pass from JJ McCarthy (Jake Moody kick), (00:02) MICH FG: Jake Moody 35-yard field goal, (06:47) MICH TD: Mike Sainristil 19-yard pass from Cade McNamara (Jake Moody kick), (03:58) MSU TD: Kenneth Walker III 1-yard run (Tre Mosley pass), (12:29) MSU TD: Kenneth Walker III 58-yard run (Jayden Reed pass), (09:20) MICH FG: Jake Moody 36-yard field goal, (05:08) MSU TD: Kenneth Walker III 23-yard run (Matt Coghlin kick), MSU Payton Thorne: 19/30, 196 yards, 2 INT, MSU Kenneth Walker III: 23 carries, 197 yards, 5 TD, MSU Jayden Reed: 6 receptions, 80 yards, (09:12) PUR TD: David Bell 5-yard pass from, (06:23) MSU TD: Tre Mosly 26-yard pass from Payton Thorne (Stephen Rusnak kick), (13:23) PUR TD: Broc Thopson 8-yard pass from Aidan O'Connell (Mitchell Fineran kick), (04:50) PUR TD: Jackson Antrhop 39-yard pass from Aidan O'Connell (Mitchell Fineran kick), (01:04) MSU TD: Kenneth Walker III 14-yard run (Stephen Rusnak kick), (12:19) MSU TD: Payton Thorne 32-yard run (Stephen Rusnak kick), (09:31) PUR TD: King Doerue 1-yard run (Mitchell Fineran kick), (06:31) PUR FG: Mitchell Fineran 29-yard field goal, (13:02) PUR FG: Mitchell Fineran 24-yard field goal, (06:48) PUR FG: Mitchell Fineran 23-yard field goal, (05:03) MSU TD: Tre Mosley 11-yard pass from Payton Thorne (Maliq Carr pass), (00:41) PUR FG: Mitchell Fineran 22-yard field goal, MSU Payton Thorne: 20/30, 276 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT, MSU Kenneth Walker III: 23 carries, 152 yards, 1 TD, PUR Doerue king: 13 carries, 33 yards, 1 TD, MSU Jayden Reed: 4 receptions, 73 yards, (13:43) MSU TD: Montorie Foster 48-yard pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin kick), (06:51) MSU TD: Jaden Reed 29-yard pass from Payton Thorne, (00:03) MD TD: Peny Boone 4-yard rush (Joseph Petrino kick), (08:11) MSU TD: Connor Heyward 2-yard pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin kick), (01:42) MSU TD: Kenneth Walker III 1-yard run (Matt Coghlin kick), (00:56) MD TD: Chigoziem Okonkwo 32-yard pass from Taulia Tagovailoa (Joseph Petrino kick), (09:37) MSU TD: Jaden Reed 3-yard pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin kick), (08:33) MD TD: Chigoziem Okonkwo 32-yard pass from Taulia Tagovailoa (Joseph Petrino kick), (10:34) MSU TD: Kenneth Walker III 3-yard rush, MSU Payton Thorne: 22/32, 287 yards, 4 TD, 1 INT, MD Peny Boone: 5 carries, 42 yards, 1 TD, MSU Kenneth Walker III: 30 carries, 143 yards, 2 TD, MSU Jayden Reed: 8 receptions, 114 yards, 2 TD, (10:42) OSU TD: Chris Olave 23-yard pass from C.J. The Spartans, newly ranked No. For the first time on the season, the Spartans did not get the ball first and did not score on the first play from scrimmage in the game. Following a punt by Miami, the Spartans moved into Miami territory to start the second quarter. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. MSU again started well, scoring on the first play from scrimmage for the second consecutive game as Payton Thorne threw a 75-yard touchdown pass to Jayden Reed on a flea flicker. Read more about our data coverage. PSU's onside kick was recovered by Jayden Reed, and MSU was able to kneel out the clock to ensure the three-point victory. 10 in the College Football Playoff rankings. Walker ran for 74 yards in the game while Thorne threw his first interception on the season. Rutgers moved into MSU territory as the second quarter began and drove to the MSU seven yard-line. Michigan, needing a touchdown, again moved into MSU territory, but their fourth down pass fell incomplete giving MSU the ball at the MSU 31 with 1:43 remaining. The win moved MSU to 60 on the season, making them bowl-eligible. The win moved MSU to 80 on the season, 50 in Big Ten play. [3] MSU was selected to participate in the Peach Bowl on December 30, the school's first New Year's Six bowl game since 2015. Following a timeout, Thorne hit Reed on a jump ball pass in the end zone for a touchdown to extend MSU's lead. 10 (AP poll) and No. The fourth down pass was incomplete and MSU again took over possession. Western Kentucky got the ball first and the MSU defense quickly forced a punt. WKU was able to get into MSU territory on the final play of the half, but were stopped at the MSU 29, ending the half. Find out more. After a rough game the prior week against Purdue, the MSU defense faced another challenge with Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa who led the conference in passing yards per game and a Maryland offense that was second in the conference in total yards. Again, WKU moved into MSU territory, reaching the MSU three-yard line before multiple penalties pushed the Hilltoppers back to the 20. Walker reentered the game on fourth down, but could get nowhere on the play and MSU turned the ball over on downs. Penn State quickly answered however, scoring on a 27-yard touchdown pass against MSU's beleaguered secondary to pull within seven. On the MSU overtime possession, Walker, who had a fairly quiet game, took the first handoff to the Nebraska three-yard line. The two-point conversion attempt was incomplete, leaving the MSU lead at 19 points with 10:27 left in the game. Web1990 Michigan State Spartans Roster. Sep 12, 2022. As a result of the limited season in 2020 due to COVID-19, the NCAA granted a waiver to allow athletes to transfer to another school and be eligible immediately without having to sit out a season. Looking to put the game out of reach, Thorne threw to the end zone on second down, but the ball was intercepted with 3:14 left in the game. Maryland quickly moved inside the MSU five-yard line, but the Spartan defense again stiffened and, after a 3-yard loss and an incompletion, sacked Tagovailoa for a 19-yard loss on third down. However, MSU linebacker Noah Harvey, who had just committed a pass interference penalty on the prior play, intercepted Tagovailoa at the Spartan one-yard line and returned it to the MSU 36 to keep the lead at 13. Moving with tempo while Michigan attempted to substitute, Walker scored on the next play, an eight-yard rush to give MSU the 1413 lead. MSU's defense passed its first test, forcing the Terrapins to punt on the ensuing possession. YSU moved to MSU's 29 before Xavier Henderson made a spectacular one-handed interception at the MSU two-yard line to give the Spartans the ball back. Rutgers finally managed to move into MSU territory on their next possession, getting to the MSU eight yard-line, but the Spartan defense stopped the Knights on fourth down forcing the turnover on downs with 8:17 remaining in the game. MSU, now ranked No. Trailing for the first time in the game, the Spartans moved methodically down field on a 15-play, 75-yard drive capped by a Thorne one-yard quarterback sneak for the touchdown. Miami respond again, moving into MSU territory, but they also were forced to attempt field goal that was also no good. [18] On January 28, the school announced that Travares Tillman, who had spent the previous year as a senior defensive assistant, had been promoted to cornerbacks coach.[19]. MSU missed a 50-yard field goal attempt on the next possession, but YSU went three-and-out on their second possession of the half. The Spartans returned home for the final game of the regular season with the Land Grant Trophy at stake against Penn State. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. The extra point was no good, but MSU had regained the lead, 2320. Northwestern was able to add a touchdown early in the fourth quarter, but MSU added a Matt Coghlan 37-yard field goal to make the score 3114. Early signing day begins on December 21st, and there will be a lot of movement within the 2023 recruiting class over the next week and a half. Thorne then hit Walker o a seven-yard touchdown catch and run to give MSU the 107 lead with just under three minutes remaining in the half. Starting at midfield, PSU wasted no time, scoring through the air again on three plays to tie the score at 14. Thorne's pass to Nailor on the two-point attempt extended the lead to three at 2421. Starting from their own 16, MSU could do nothing on their next possession and were forced to punt. Walker scored on the ensuing play to and Thorne hit Tre Mosley for the two-point conversion to narrow the score to 3022. Five plays later, Thorne hit Jordon Simmons on a short pass that Simmons took 14 yards for the Spartans' third touchdown of the game. The Spartans were able to force Nebraska to punt on their next possession. [28], Running bank Kenneth Walker III was named the winner Walter Camp Award as the college football player of the year as decided by a group of coaches and sports information directors. Regular Season; Preseason; Postseason; Strength of Schedule; 2022 MSU, now ranked No. Walker scored his second touchdown of the game 10 plays later from three yards out to push MSU's lead to 140 with more than seven minutes remaining in the first quarter. OSU ran the ball only twice on the initial drive, moving quickly down the field and scoring on a 23-yard touchdown pass to take an early 70 lead. However, its up to Tucker and the offensive staff to determine if they have their guy at quarterback to continue moving this program in the right direction. Thorne completed 20 of 30 passes and two touchdowns, but the MSU defense, which had been able to give up yards, but prevent touchdowns, struggled. 12 Pitt in Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl", "Michigan State Star Kenneth Walker III Announces Decision On Peach Bowl", "Pitt Quarterback Kenny Pickett Declares for NFL Draft", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Michigan_State_Spartans_football_team&oldid=1120476600, Pages using CFB schedule with named parameters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line/Run Game Coordinator. 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