FinalSep 29, 2018 · Spartan Stadium
Team1234Final
Central Michigan3001720
Michigan State01714031

Game flow

Michigan State won by 11 · 9 scores
Lead changes
1
0 times tied
MSU biggest lead
+28
Q3 4:18
CMU biggest lead
+3
Q1 13:09
Time in front
MSU 68% · CMU 29%
tied 3% · 40:57 vs 17:12 of game clock
+28+14Tie+14+28Q1Q2Q3Q4▲ Michigan State ahead▼ Central Michigan aheadQ1 13:09 · CMU Field Goal Good: Ryan Tice 40 Yd Field Goal (CMU 3, MSU 0)Q2 10:57 · MSU Rushing Touchdown: Brian Lewerke 3 Yd Run (Matt Coghlin Kick) (CMU 3, MSU 7)Q2 2:23 · MSU Rushing Touchdown: Brian Lewerke 5 Yd Run (Matt Coghlin Kick) (CMU 3, MSU 14)Q2 0:29 · MSU Field Goal Good: Matt Coghlin 33 Yd Field Goal (CMU 3, MSU 17)Q3 10:24 · MSU Rushing Touchdown: Connor Heyward 2 Yd Run (Matt Coghlin Kick) (CMU 3, MSU 24)Q3 4:18 · MSU Rushing Touchdown: La'Darius Jefferson 2 Yd Run (Matt Coghlin Kick) (CMU 3, MSU 31)Q4 13:29 · CMU Passing Touchdown: Julian Hicks 10 Yd pass from Tommy Lazzaro (Ryan Tice Kick) (CMU 10, MSU 31)Q4 12:08 · CMU Field Goal Good: Ryan Tice 40 Yd Field Goal (CMU 13, MSU 31)Q4 6:44 · CMU Passing Touchdown: Tony Poljan 29 Yd pass from Jonathan Ward (Ryan Tice Kick) (CMU 20, MSU 31)

The lead after every score: above the line Michigan State is ahead, below it Central Michigan. Each dot is a score in the scoring team's colour; hover one.

Scoring summary

1st quarter
13:09CMU
FG Ryan Tice 40 Yd Field Goal 5 plays, 43 yds, 1:51 · from CMU 35
CMU 3–0 MSU
2nd quarter
10:57MSU
TD Brian Lewerke 3 Yd Run (Matt Coghlin Kick)4 plays, 35 yds, 2:03 · from CMU 35
CMU 3–7 MSU
2:23MSU
TD Brian Lewerke 5 Yd Run (Matt Coghlin Kick)6 plays, 46 yds, 2:52 · from CMU 46
CMU 3–14 MSU
0:29MSU
FG Matt Coghlin 33 Yd Field Goal 8 plays, 19 yds, 1:29 · from CMU 34
CMU 3–17 MSU
3rd quarter
10:24MSU
TD Connor Heyward 2 Yd Run (Matt Coghlin Kick)8 plays, 58 yds, 4:27 · from MSU 42
CMU 3–24 MSU
4:18MSU
TD La'Darius Jefferson 2 Yd Run (Matt Coghlin Kick)8 plays, 44 yds, 4:42 · from CMU 44
CMU 3–31 MSU
4th quarter
13:29CMU
TD Julian Hicks 10 Yd pass from Tommy Lazzaro (Ryan Tice Kick)13 plays, 75 yds, 5:49 · from CMU 25
CMU 10–31 MSU
12:08CMU
FG Ryan Tice 40 Yd Field Goal 6 plays, 26 yds, 1:19 · from MSU 48
CMU 13–31 MSU
6:44CMU
TD Tony Poljan 29 Yd pass from Jonathan Ward (Ryan Tice Kick)8 plays, 69 yds, 3:06 · from CMU 31
CMU 20–31 MSU

Drives

MSU 5/11 scoredCMU 4/12 scored
QStartTeamFromPlaysYdsTimeResult
Q115:00CMUCMU 355431:51Field Goal
Q113:02MSUMSU 465163:04Punt
Q19:58CMUCMU 14361:14Punt
Q18:44MSUMSU 379555:05Interception
Q13:39CMUCMU 20391:50Punt
Q11:49MSUMSU 224202:01Punt
Q214:48CMUCMU 186301:48Interception
Q213:00MSUCMU 354352:03Touchdown
Q210:50CMUCMU 234112:08Punt
Q28:42MSUMSU 325232:38Punt
Q26:04CMUCMU 15320:49Punt
Q25:15MSUCMU 466462:52Touchdown

Win probability

Michigan State 100% · pregame line Michigan State −28.0 (closing line)
Q1Q2Q3Q4▲ Michigan State▼ Central MichiganMichigan State +6% win probability: Andre Welch run for 11 yds to the CMich 24 for a 1ST downCentral Michigan +5% win probability: CENTRAL MICH Penalty, false start (-5 Yards) to the CMich 15Michigan State +4% win probability: Kaden Keon kickoff for 55 yds , Connor Heyward return for 36 yds to the MchSt 46Michigan State +4% win probability: Brian Lewerke run for 3 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK)Central Michigan +3% win probability: Ryan Tice 40 yd FG GOOD

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

PassingC/ATTYDSAVGTDINTQBR
Tommy Lazzaro19/341534.51256.9
Jonathan Ward1/12929.010100.0
RushingCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Tommy Lazzaro11322.9013
Jonathan Ward8263.3016
Damon Terry133.003
Kumehnnu Gwilly111.001
Cameron Cole111.001
ReceivingRECYDSAVGTDLONG
Brandon Childress34615.3035
Julian Hicks5418.2116
Tony Poljan12929.0129
Cameron Cole2189.0016
Drayton Law2178.5010
Logan Hessbrook188.008
Jonathan Ward284.005
JaCorey Sullivan273.504
Bernhard Raimann155.005
Devon Spalding133.003
InterceptionsINTYDSTD
Sean Murphy-Bunting100
KickingFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Ryan Tice2/2100.0402/28
PuntingNOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Jack Sheldon520240.40049

Biggest plays

MSU +6% Q2 13:00 Andre Welch run for 11 yds to the CMich 24 for a 1ST down
CMU +5% Q1 3:39 CENTRAL MICH Penalty, false start (-5 Yards) to the CMich 15
MSU +4% Q1 13:09 Kaden Keon kickoff for 55 yds , Connor Heyward return for 36 yds to the MchSt 46
MSU +4% Q2 10:57 Brian Lewerke run for 3 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK)
CMU +3% Q1 13:09 Ryan Tice 40 yd FG GOOD

Team stats

StatCMUMSU
1st Downs1323
3rd down efficiency4-155-12
4th down efficiency1-12-2
Total Yards245345
Passing182185
Comp/Att20/3516/25
Yards per pass5.27.4
Rushing63160
Rushing Attempts2247
Yards per rush2.93.4
Penalties7-645-55
Turnovers21
Fumbles lost00
Interceptions thrown21
Possession22:2137:39

Play by play

Q4 0:00 End of 4th Quarter
Q4 1:49 1st & 10 at CMU 24 TEAM run for a loss of 1 yard to the CMich 25
Q4 1:49 4th & 2 at CMU 26 Brian Lewerke pass complete to Connor Heyward for 2 yds to the CMich 24 for a 1ST down
Q4 1:49 3rd & 3 at CMU 27 Connor Heyward run for 1 yd to the CMich 26
Q4 1:49 Timeout CENTRAL MICH, clock 01:49
Q4 1:54 2nd & 9 at CMU 33 Connor Heyward run for 6 yds to the CMich 27
Q4 1:54 Timeout CENTRAL MICH, clock 01:54
Q4 6:44 1st & 10 at CMU 34 Weston Bridges run for 1 yd to the CMich 33
Q4 6:44 1st & 10 at CMU 49 Brian Lewerke pass complete to Felton Davis III for 15 yds to the CMich 34 for a 1ST down
Q4 6:44 3rd & 4 at MSU 45 Brian Lewerke run for 6 yds to the CMich 49 for a 1ST down
Q4 6:44 2nd & 10 at MSU 39 La'Darius Jefferson run for 6 yds to the MchSt 45
Q4 6:44 1st & 10 at MSU 39 Brian Lewerke pass incomplete to Brandon Sowards
Q4 6:44 3rd & 5 at MSU 27 Brian Lewerke pass complete to Connor Heyward for 12 yds to the MchSt 39 for a 1ST down
Q4 6:44 2nd & 5 at MSU 27 Brian Lewerke pass incomplete to Felton Davis III
Q4 6:44 1st & 10 at MSU 22 Connor Heyward run for 5 yds to the MchSt 27
Q4 6:44 1st & 10 at MSU 8 Brian Lewerke pass complete to Felton Davis III for 14 yds to the MchSt 22 for a 1ST down
Q4 6:44 Kaden Keon kickoff for 57 yds
Q4 6:44 1st & 10 at MSU 29 Jonathan Ward pass complete to Tony Poljan for 29 yds for a TD, (Ryan Tice KICK)
Q4 9:50 4th & 1 at MSU 37 Tommy Lazzaro pass complete to Logan Hessbrook for 8 yds to the MchSt 29 for a 1ST down
Q4 9:50 3rd & 14 at 50 Tommy Lazzaro run for 13 yds to the MchSt 37
Q4 9:50 2nd & 14 at 50 Tommy Lazzaro pass incomplete to Jonathan Ward, broken up by David Dowell
Q4 9:50 1st & 15 at CMU 49 Jonathan Ward run for 1 yd to the 50 yard line
Q4 9:50 1st & 10 at MSU 46 CENTRAL MICH Penalty, false start (-5 Yards) to the CMich 49
Q4 9:50 3rd & 8 at CMU 33 Tommy Lazzaro pass complete to Julian Hicks for 6 yds to the MchSt 39 for a 1ST down MICHIGAN ST Penalty, roughing passer (15 Yards) to the MchSt 46 for a 1ST down
Q4 9:50 2nd & 10 at CMU 31 Tommy Lazzaro run for 2 yds to the CMich 33