| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State | 20 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 37 |
| Western Michigan | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
Game flow
Michigan State won by 13 · 6 scoresLead changes
0
1 time tied
WMU biggest lead
—
never led
MSU biggest lead
+20
Q2 8:00
Time in front
WMU 0% · MSU 84%
tied 16% · 0:00 vs 50:20 of game clock
The lead after every score: above the line Western Michigan is ahead, below it Michigan State. Each dot is a score in the scoring team's colour; hover one.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
9:09
TD Madre London 24 Yd Run (Michael Geiger Kick)2 plays, 27 yds, 0:34 · from WMU 27
MSU 7–0 WMU8:56
TD Darius Phillips 100 Yd Kickoff Return (Andrew Haldeman Kick)
MSU 7–7 WMU5:07
TD Madre London 7 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)8 plays, 65 yds, 3:49 · from MSU 35
MSU 13–7 WMU1:24
TD Josiah Price 9 Yd pass from Connor Cook (Michael Geiger Kick)6 plays, 73 yds, 1:41 · from MSU 27
MSU 20–7 WMU2nd quarter
8:00
TD Gerald Holmes 8 Yd Run (Michael Geiger Kick)8 plays, 80 yds, 2:37 · from MSU 20
MSU 27–7 WMU2:46
FG Andrew Haldeman 22 Yd Field Goal 12 plays, 88 yds, 5:14 · from WMU 9
MSU 27–10 WMUDrives
WMU 2/12 scoredMSU 4/12 scored| Q | Start | Team | From | Plays | Yds | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 15:00 | WMU | MSU 30 | 4 | 6 | 2:14 | Missed FG |
| Q1 | 12:46 | MSU | MSU 24 | 6 | 20 | 1:55 | Punt |
| Q1 | 10:51 | WMU | WMU 14 | 3 | 3 | 1:08 | Interception |
| Q1 | 9:43 | MSU | WMU 27 | 2 | 27 | 0:34 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 9:09 | WMU | MSU 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:13 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 8:56 | MSU | MSU 35 | 8 | 65 | 3:49 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 5:07 | WMU | WMU 15 | 3 | 6 | 2:02 | Punt |
| Q1 | 3:05 | MSU | MSU 27 | 6 | 73 | 1:41 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 1:24 | WMU | WMU 27 | 7 | 25 | 3:28 | Punt |
| Q2 | 12:56 | MSU | MSU 15 | 3 | 29 | 1:53 | Fumble |
| Q2 | 11:03 | WMU | MSU 39 | 3 | 0 | 0:26 | Punt |
| Q2 | 10:37 | MSU | MSU 20 | 8 | 80 | 2:37 | Touchdown |
Win probability
Michigan State 100% · pregame line Michigan State −23.5 (closing line)The pregame line (TDC's for this week's games, the closing betting line for past ones), blended with the score, clock and field position (calibrated on every 2024–25 FBS play). Gold dots mark the biggest swings; hover one.
Box score
| Passing | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Cook | 15/31 | 256 | 8.3 | 2 | 0 | 90.9 |
| Rushing | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LJ Scott | 13 | 77 | 5.9 | 0 | 17 |
| Madre London | 13 | 59 | 4.5 | 2 | 24 |
| Gerald Holmes | 9 | 54 | 6.0 | 1 | 20 |
| R.J. Shelton | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 0 | 5 |
| Damion Terry | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 |
| Receiving | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Burbridge | 4 | 117 | 29.3 | 0 | 56 |
| Josiah Price | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 1 | 25 |
| DeAnthony Arnett | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 1 | 21 |
| Macgarrett Kings Jr. | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 20 |
| Aj Troup | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 |
| R.J. Shelton | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 7 |
| Gerald Holmes | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions | INT | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vayante Copeland | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Montae Nicholson | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Geiger | 1/1 | 100.0 | 21 | 4/4 | 7 |
| Punting | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Hartbarger | 4 | 189 | 47.3 | 0 | 0 | 55 |
Biggest plays
WMU +8% Q1 8:56 Kevin Cronin kickoff for 65 yds , Darius Phillips return for 100 yds for a TD, (Andrew Haldeman KICK)
MSU +4% Q1 12:46 Madre London run for 1 yd to the MchSt 25
MSU +3% Q1 9:09 Madre London run for 24 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK)
MSU +3% Q1 9:43 R.J. Shelton run for 3 yds to the WMich 24
MSU +3% Q1 5:07 Madre London 7 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
Team stats
| Stat | MSU | WMU |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 26 | 22 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 10-15 | 8-18 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| Total Yards | 452 | 383 |
| Passing | 256 | 365 |
| Comp/Att | 15/31 | 33/50 |
| Yards per pass | 8.3 | 7.3 |
| Rushing | 196 | 18 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 23 |
| Yards per rush | 4.9 | 0.8 |
| Penalties | 3-25 | 8-77 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 2 |
| Possession | 28:19 | 31:41 |
Play by play
Q4 0:00 End of 4th Quarter
Q4 0:40 3rd & 5 at MSU 25 Lj Scott run for 11 yds to the MchSt 36 for a 1ST down
Q4 1:20 2nd & 9 at MSU 21 Lj Scott run for 4 yds to the MchSt 25
Q4 1:28 Timeout WESTRN MICHIGAN, clock 01:28
Q4 1:36 1st & 10 at MSU 20 Lj Scott run for 1 yd to the MchSt 21
Q4 1:36 1st & Goal at MSU 7 Zach Terrell pass intercepted, touchback. Vayante Copeland return for no gain
Q4 2:00 2nd & 8 at MSU 20 Zach Terrell pass complete to Daniel Braverman for 13 yds to the MchSt 7 for a 1ST down
Q4 2:45 1st & 10 at MSU 22 Zach Terrell pass complete to Corey Davis for 2 yds to the MchSt 20
Q4 3:10 1st & 10 at MSU 37 Zach Terrell pass complete to Corey Davis for 15 yds to the MchSt 22 for a 1ST down
Q4 3:20 2nd & 10 at MSU 42 Terrell, Zach pass incomplete to Davis, Corey, PENALTY MICHIGANST pass interference (Williamson, Rj) 5 yards to the MICHIGANST37, NO PLAY, 1ST DOWN WESTMICH.
Q4 3:25 1st & 10 at MSU 42 Zach Terrell pass incomplete to Corey Davis
Q4 3:45 3rd & 3 at WMU 47 Zach Terrell pass complete to Corey Davis for 11 yds to the MchSt 42 for a 1ST down
Q4 3:50 2nd & 3 at WMU 47 Zach Terrell pass incomplete to Corey Davis
Q4 4:20 1st & 10 at WMU 40 Zach Terrell pass complete to LeVante Bellamy for 7 yds to the WMich 47
Q4 4:30 1st & 10 at WMU 22 Zach Terrell pass complete to Daniel Braverman for 18 yds to the WMich 40 for a 1ST down
Q4 4:45 2nd & 10 at WMU 10 Jamauri Bogan run for 12 yds to the WMich 22 for a 1ST down
Q4 5:15 3rd & 10 at WMU 48 Connor Cook pass incomplete to Aj Troup
Q4 6:00 2nd & 4 at WMU 42 Madre London run for a loss of 6 yards to the WMich 48
Q4 7:15 3rd & 19 at WMU 16 Zach Terrell pass incomplete to Corey Davis WESTRN MICHIGAN Penalty, Offensive Holding ( Yards) declined
Q4 7:30 2nd & 10 at WMU 25 Zach Terrell sacked by Shilique Calhoun for a loss of 9 yards to the WMich 16
Q4 7:42 Kevin Cronin kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
Q4 7:55 3rd & Goal at WMU 4 Connor Cook pass incomplete to Aaron Burbridge
Q4 8:40 2nd & Goal at WMU 4 Lj Scott run for no gain to the WMich 4
Q4 9:05 1st & Goal at WMU 8 Lj Scott run for 4 yds to the WMich 4
Q4 9:40 1st & 10 at WMU 18 Lj Scott run for 10 yds to the WMich 8 for a 1ST down