| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Michigan State | 14 | 21 | 0 | 10 | 45 |
Game flow
Michigan State won by 42 · 8 scoresLead changes
0
0 times tied
MSU biggest lead
+42
Q4 5:53
RUTG biggest lead
—
never led
Time in front
MSU 84% · RUTG 0%
tied 16% · 50:36 vs 0:00 of game clock
The lead after every score: above the line Michigan State is ahead, below it Rutgers. Each dot is a score in the scoring team's colour; hover one.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
5:36
TD Tony Lippett 30 Yd pass from Connor Cook (Michael Geiger Kick)9 plays, 66 yds, 3:51 · from MSU 34
RUTG 0–7 MSU3:19
TD Jeremy Langford 18 Yd Run (Michael Geiger Kick)3 plays, 33 yds, 0:40 · from RUTG 33
RUTG 0–14 MSU2nd quarter
12:12
TD Jeremy Langford 38 Yd Run (Michael Geiger Kick)6 plays, 70 yds, 2:26 · from MSU 30
RUTG 0–21 MSU5:19
TD Nick Hill 1 Yd Run (Michael Geiger Kick)11 plays, 76 yds, 5:21 · from MSU 24
RUTG 0–28 MSU0:28
TD R.J. Shelton 7 Yd pass from Connor Cook (Michael Geiger Kick)9 plays, 48 yds, 1:33 · from RUTG 48
RUTG 0–35 MSU3rd quarter
0:49
FG Kyle Federico 44 Yd Field Goal 9 plays, 54 yds, 3:27 · from RUTG 20
RUTG 3–35 MSU4th quarter
11:36
FG Michael Geiger 23 Yd Field Goal 8 plays, 38 yds, 4:13 · from RUTG 44
RUTG 3–38 MSU5:53
TD Nick Hill 16 Yd Run (Michael Geiger Kick)6 plays, 66 yds, 3:29 · from MSU 34
RUTG 3–45 MSUDrives
MSU 7/11 scoredRUTG 1/12 scored| Q | Start | Team | From | Plays | Yds | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 15:00 | RUTG | RUTG 25 | 3 | 3 | 1:14 | Fumble |
| Q1 | 13:46 | MSU | MSU 38 | 3 | 36 | 0:54 | Fumble |
| Q1 | 12:52 | RUTG | RUTG 21 | 6 | 30 | 3:25 | Interception |
| Q1 | 9:27 | MSU | MSU 34 | 9 | 66 | 3:51 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 5:36 | RUTG | RUTG 28 | 3 | -5 | 1:37 | Punt |
| Q1 | 3:59 | MSU | RUTG 33 | 3 | 33 | 0:40 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 3:19 | RUTG | RUTG 25 | 11 | 46 | 3:41 | Missed FG |
| Q2 | 14:38 | MSU | MSU 30 | 6 | 70 | 2:26 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 12:12 | RUTG | RUTG 25 | 3 | 6 | 1:32 | Punt |
| Q2 | 10:40 | MSU | MSU 24 | 11 | 76 | 5:21 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 5:19 | RUTG | RUTG 8 | 8 | 31 | 3:18 | Interception |
| Q2 | 2:01 | MSU | RUTG 48 | 9 | 48 | 1:33 | Touchdown |
Win probability
Michigan State 100% · pregame line Michigan State −22.0 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Nova | 11/26 | 108 | 4.2 | 0 | 2 | 16.0 |
| Chris Laviano | 3/5 | 31 | 6.2 | 0 | 1 | 17.2 |
| Rushing | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Martin | 16 | 68 | 4.3 | 0 | 14 |
| Josh Hicks | 8 | 31 | 3.9 | 0 | 11 |
| Chris Laviano | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 |
| Justin Goodwin | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 |
| Gary Nova | 2 | -15 | -7.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Receiving | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Kroft | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 0 | 27 |
| John Tsimis | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 0 | 9 |
| Janarion Grant | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 |
| Michael Burton | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 13 |
| Andre Patton | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 8 |
| Leonte Carroo | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 |
| Kicking | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Federico | 1/2 | 50.0 | 44 | 0/0 | 3 |
| Punting | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Roth | 5 | 163 | 32.6 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
Biggest plays
MSU +4% Q1 5:36 Tony Lippett 30 Yd pass from Connor Cook (Michael Geiger Kick)
MSU +4% Q1 8:52 Jeremy Langford run for 3 yds to the MchSt 37
RUTG +4% Q1 12:42 Gary Nova pass complete to John Tsimis for 9 yds to the Rutgr 30
MSU +3% Q1 13:41 Jeremy Langford run for 13 yds to the Rutgr 49 for a 1ST down
RUTG +3% Q1 5:36 Kevin Cronin kickoff for 65 yds , Janarion Grant return for 28 yds to the Rutgr 28
Team stats
| Stat | RUTG | MSU |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 15 | 26 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-14 | 8-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 2-2 |
| Total Yards | 234 | 520 |
| Passing | 139 | 278 |
| Comp/Att | 14/31 | 17/26 |
| Yards per pass | 4.5 | 10.7 |
| Rushing | 95 | 242 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 44 |
| Yards per rush | 3.3 | 5.5 |
| Penalties | 3-25 | 3-35 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 3 | 0 |
| Possession | 28:20 | 31:40 |
Play by play
Q4 0:00 End of 4th Quarter
Q4 0:31 1st & 10 at RUTG 29 Robert Martin run for 6 yds to the Rutgr 35
Q4 0:38 4th & 2 at MSU 28 Mike Sadler punt for 43 yds, fair catch by Janarion Grant at the Rutgr 29
Q4 0:46 3rd & 2 at MSU 28 Damion Terry pass incomplete to Jamal Lyles
Q4 1:18 2nd & 10 at MSU 20 Damion Terry run for 8 yds to the MchSt 28
Q4 1:46 1st & 10 at MSU 20 Delton Williams run for no gain to the MchSt 20
Q4 2:07 1st & 10 at MSU 17 Chris Laviano pass intercepted, touchback. Arjen Colquhoun return for no gain
Q4 2:33 1st & 10 at MSU 39 Chris Laviano pass complete to Janarion Grant for 22 yds to the MchSt 17 for a 1ST down
Q4 2:56 4th & 1 at MSU 46 Robert Martin run for 7 yds to the MchSt 39 for a 1ST down
Q4 3:32 3rd & 8 at RUTG 47 Chris Laviano run for 7 yds to the MchSt 46
Q4 3:58 2nd & 10 at RUTG 45 Justin Goodwin run for 2 yds to the Rutgr 47
Q4 4:32 1st & 10 at RUTG 45 Chris Laviano pass incomplete to Andre Patton
Q4 4:46 2nd & 9 at RUTG 26 Chris Laviano pass complete to Tyler Kroft for 4 yds to the Rutgr 30 for a 1ST down MICHIGAN ST Penalty, Face Mask (15 yards) (15 Yards) to the Rutgr 45 for a 1ST down
Q4 5:41 1st & 10 at RUTG 25 Robert Martin run for 1 yd to the Rutgr 26
Q4 5:53 Kevin Cronin kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
Q4 5:53 3rd & 5 at RUTG 16 Nick Hill 16 Yd Run (Michael Geiger Kick)
Q4 6:31 2nd & 9 at RUTG 20 Nick Hill run for 4 yds to the Rutgr 16
Q4 7:17 1st & 10 at RUTG 21 Connor Kruse run for 1 yd to the Rutgr 20
Q4 8:05 1st & 10 at RUTG 45 Tyler O'Connor pass complete to Monty Madaris for 24 yds to the Rutgr 21 for a 1ST down
Q4 8:11 2nd & 23 at MSU 40 Cook, Connor pass incomplete to Madaris, Monty, PENALTY RUTGERS personal foul (Aiken, Johnathan) 15 yards to the RUTGERS45, NO PLAY, 1ST DOWN MICHIGANST, QB hurry by TEAM, QB hit by TEAM. for a 1ST down
Q4 8:38 2nd & 8 at RUTG 45 MICHIGAN ST Penalty, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (John Jakubik) to the MchSt 40
Q4 8:38 1st & 10 at RUTG 47 Nick Hill run for 2 yds to the Rutgr 45
Q4 9:13 1st & 10 at MSU 34 Nick Hill run for 19 yds to the Rutgr 47 for a 1ST down
Q4 9:22 4th & 1 at RUTG 36 Joseph Roth punt for 30 yds, downed at the MchSt 34
Q4 9:48 3rd & 6 at RUTG 31 Chris Laviano pass complete to Andre Patton for 5 yds to the Rutgr 36