FinalNov 29, 2014 · Beaver Stadium
Team1234Final
Michigan State13014734
Penn State037010

Game flow

Michigan State won by 24 · 8 scores
Lead changes
0
0 times tied
PSU biggest lead
—
never led
MSU biggest lead
+24
Q3 4:29
Time in front
PSU 0% · MSU 100%
tied 0% · 0:00 vs 59:46 of game clock
+28+14Tie+14+28Q1Q2Q3Q4▲ Penn State ahead▼ Michigan State aheadQ1 14:46 · MSU Kickoff: R.J. Shelton 90 Yd Kickoff Return (Michael Geiger Kick) (MSU 7, PSU 0)Q1 8:41 · MSU Field Goal Good: Michael Geiger 36 Yd Field Goal (MSU 10, PSU 0)Q1 0:13 · MSU Field Goal Good: Michael Geiger 39 Yd Field Goal (MSU 13, PSU 0)Q2 4:34 · PSU Field Goal Good: Sam Ficken 41 Yd Field Goal (MSU 13, PSU 3)Q3 7:24 · MSU Rushing Touchdown: Jeremy Langford 3 Yd Run (Michael Geiger Kick) (MSU 20, PSU 3)Q3 4:29 · MSU Passing Touchdown: Tony Lippett 10 Yd pass from Connor Cook (Michael Geiger Kick) (MSU 27, PSU 3)Q3 1:37 · PSU Rushing Touchdown: Akeel Lynch 3 Yd Run (Sam Ficken Kick) (MSU 27, PSU 10)Q4 2:49 · MSU Rushing Touchdown: Jeremy Langford 6 Yd Run (Michael Geiger Kick) (MSU 34, PSU 10)

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

Scoring summary

1st quarter
14:46MSU
K R.J. Shelton 90 Yd Kickoff Return (Michael Geiger Kick)0 plays, 0 yds, 0:14 · from PSU 0
MSU 7–0 PSU
8:41MSU
FG Michael Geiger 36 Yd Field Goal 9 plays, 47 yds, 3:03 · from MSU 34
MSU 10–0 PSU
0:13MSU
FG Michael Geiger 39 Yd Field Goal 10 plays, 58 yds, 5:35 · from MSU 20
MSU 13–0 PSU
2nd quarter
4:34PSU
FG Sam Ficken 41 Yd Field Goal 5 plays, 17 yds, 2:16 · from MSU 40
MSU 13–3 PSU
3rd quarter
7:24MSU
TD Jeremy Langford 3 Yd Run (Michael Geiger Kick)7 plays, 63 yds, 3:11 · from MSU 37
MSU 20–3 PSU
4:29MSU
TD Tony Lippett 10 Yd pass from Connor Cook (Michael Geiger Kick)5 plays, 18 yds, 2:43 · from PSU 18
MSU 27–3 PSU
1:37PSU
TD Akeel Lynch 3 Yd Run (Sam Ficken Kick)10 plays, 79 yds, 2:52 · from PSU 21
MSU 27–10 PSU
4th quarter
2:49MSU
TD Jeremy Langford 6 Yd Run (Michael Geiger Kick)4 plays, 20 yds, 2:07 · from PSU 20
MSU 34–10 PSU

Drives

PSU 2/12 scoredMSU 6/13 scored
QStartTeamFromPlaysYdsTimeResult
Q115:00MSUPSU 0000:14Touchdown
Q114:46PSUPSU 259413:02Missed FG
Q111:44MSUMSU 349473:03Field Goal
Q18:41PSUPSU 216192:53Punt
Q15:48MSUMSU 2010585:35Field Goal
Q10:13PSUPSU 267383:21Punt
Q211:52MSUMSU 2321:35Punt
Q210:17PSUMSU 413-51:41Punt
Q28:36MSUMSU 123-51:46Punt
Q26:50PSUMSU 405172:16Field Goal
Q24:34MSUMSU 229213:51Interception
Q20:43PSUMSU 365130:26Interception

Win probability

Michigan State 100% · pregame line Michigan State −11.5 (closing line)
Q1Q2Q3Q4▲ Penn State▼ Michigan StateMichigan State +13% win probability: Sam Ficken kickoff for 55 yds , R.J. Shelton return for 90 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK)Michigan State +7% win probability: Sam Ficken kickoff for 61 yds , R.J. Shelton return for 18 yds to the MchSt 22Penn State +7% win probability: Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Jesse James for 9 yds to the MchSt 27Michigan State +7% win probability: TEAM run for a loss of 1 yard to the MchSt 19Michigan State +6% win probability: Jeremy Langford run for 5 yds to the MchSt 39

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
Connor Cook13/251807.21176.9
Damion Terry0/100.0000.7
RushingCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Jeremy Langford301183.9217
Macgarrett Kings Jr.144.004
Delton Williams221.003
Connor Cook400.007
R.J. Shelton1-2-2.000
ReceivingRECYDSAVGTDLONG
Tony Lippett45313.3115
Macgarrett Kings Jr.24924.5031
Keith Mumphery34615.3025
Aaron Burbridge33210.7016
Jeremy Langford100.000
InterceptionsINTYDSTD
Trae Waynes100
KickingFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Michael Geiger2/366.7394/410
PuntingNOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Mike Sadler312642.00049

Biggest plays

MSU +13% Q1 14:46 Sam Ficken kickoff for 55 yds , R.J. Shelton return for 90 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK)
MSU +7% Q2 4:34 Sam Ficken kickoff for 61 yds , R.J. Shelton return for 18 yds to the MchSt 22
PSU +7% Q2 0:38 Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Jesse James for 9 yds to the MchSt 27
MSU +7% Q2 0:04 TEAM run for a loss of 1 yard to the MchSt 19
MSU +6% Q1 11:34 Jeremy Langford run for 5 yds to the MchSt 39

Team stats

StatMSUPSU
1st Downs1816
3rd down efficiency9-166-16
4th down efficiency0-01-3
Total Yards298233
Passing180195
Comp/Att13/2621/45
Yards per pass6.94.3
Rushing11838
Rushing Attempts4122
Yards per rush2.91.7
Penalties5-304-35
Turnovers12
Fumbles lost01
Interceptions thrown11
Possession34:5525:05

Play by play

Q4 0:00 End of 4th Quarter
Q4 0:25 2nd & 12 at PSU 40 TEAM run for a loss of 1 yard to the PnSt 41
Q4 1:01 1st & 10 at PSU 38 TEAM run for a loss of 2 yards to the PnSt 40
Q4 1:10 4th & 10 at PSU 38 Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to Geno Lewis
Q4 1:15 3rd & 10 at PSU 38 Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to Jesse James
Q4 1:19 2nd & 10 at PSU 38 Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to Chris Godwin
Q4 1:25 1st & 10 at PSU 38 Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to DaeSean Hamilton
Q4 1:39 4th & 1 at PSU 37 Akeel Lynch run for 1 yd to the PnSt 38 for a 1ST down
Q4 2:02 3rd & 1 at PSU 37 Akeel Lynch run for no gain to the PnSt 37
Q4 2:14 Timeout PENN ST, clock 02:14
Q4 2:21 2nd & 4 at PSU 34 Christian Hackenberg run for 3 yds to the PnSt 37
Q4 2:41 1st & 10 at PSU 28 Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Geno Lewis for 6 yds to the PnSt 34
Q4 2:49 Kevin Cronin kickoff for 65 yds , Grant Haley return for 28 yds to the PnSt 28
Q4 2:49 1st & Goal at PSU 6 Jeremy Langford run for 6 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK)
Q4 3:23 3rd & 1 at PSU 11 Jeremy Langford run for 5 yds to the PnSt 6 for a 1ST down
Q4 4:05 2nd & 3 at PSU 13 Jeremy Langford run for 2 yds to the PnSt 11
Q4 4:41 1st & 10 at PSU 20 Jeremy Langford run for 7 yds to the PnSt 13
Q4 4:56 4th & 20 at PSU 20 Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to DaeSean Hamilton
Q4 5:02 3rd & 20 at PSU 20 Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to Geno Lewis
Q4 5:07 3rd & 10 at PSU 30 PENN ST Penalty, Offensive Holding (Akeel Lynch) to the PnSt 20
Q4 5:26 2nd & 10 at PSU 30 Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to Akeel Lynch
Q4 5:30 1st & 10 at PSU 30 Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to Geno Lewis
Q4 5:42 1st & 10 at PSU 20 Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Jesse James for 10 yds to the PnSt 30 for a 1ST down
Q4 5:53 4th & 1 at MSU 31 Mike Sadler punt for 49 yds, downed at the PnSt 20
Q4 6:02 Timeout PENN ST, clock 06:02