| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn State | 0 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 16 |
| Michigan State | 6 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 55 |
Game flow
Michigan State won by 39 · 11 scoresLead changes
0
0 times tied
MSU biggest lead
+39
Q4 9:48
PSU biggest lead
—
never led
Time in front
MSU 91% · PSU 0%
tied 9% · 54:35 vs 0:00 of game clock
The lead after every score: above the line Michigan State is ahead, below it Penn State. Each dot is a score in the scoring team's colour; hover one.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
9:35
TD R.J. Shelton 29 Yd pass from Connor Cook (Michael Geiger PAT failed)9 plays, 80 yds, 3:37 · from MSU 20
PSU 0–6 MSU2nd quarter
14:14
FG Tyler Davis 19 Yd Field Goal 11 plays, 63 yds, 4:06 · from PSU 36
PSU 3–6 MSU7:12
TD Gerald Holmes 6 Yd Run (Michael Geiger Kick)6 plays, 49 yds, 2:57 · from PSU 49
PSU 3–13 MSU2:36
Fumble Recovery (Opponent) Demetrious Cox 77 Yd Fumble Return (Michael Geiger Kick)
PSU 3–20 MSU0:35
TD Chris Godwin 8 Yd pass from Christian Hackenberg (Tyler Davis Kick)10 plays, 67 yds, 2:01 · from PSU 33
PSU 10–20 MSU3rd quarter
11:40
TD Aaron Burbridge 29 Yd pass from Connor Cook (Michael Geiger Kick)8 plays, 75 yds, 3:20 · from MSU 25
PSU 10–27 MSU3:31
TD Josiah Price 6 Yd pass from Connor Cook (Michael Geiger Kick)12 plays, 69 yds, 7:04 · from MSU 31
PSU 10–34 MSU4th quarter
14:51
TD C. Hackenberg pass,to C. Godwin for 5 yds for a TD9 plays, 78 yds, 3:40 · from PSU 22
PSU 16–34 MSU11:18
TD LJ Scott 6 Yd Run (Michael Geiger Kick)7 plays, 44 yds, 3:33 · from PSU 44
PSU 16–41 MSU9:56
TD Malik McDowell 13 Yd Interception Return (Michael Geiger Kick)
PSU 16–48 MSU9:48
TD Jack Allen 9 Yd Run (Michael Geiger Kick)1 play, 9 yds, 0:08 · from PSU 9
PSU 16–55 MSUDrives
MSU 6/10 scoredPSU 5/11 scored| Q | Start | Team | From | Plays | Yds | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 15:00 | PSU | PSU 35 | 4 | 34 | 1:48 | Interception |
| Q1 | 13:12 | MSU | MSU 20 | 9 | 80 | 3:37 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 9:35 | PSU | PSU 16 | 7 | 34 | 3:34 | Punt |
| Q1 | 6:01 | MSU | MSU 5 | 6 | 16 | 2:41 | Punt |
| Q1 | 3:20 | PSU | PSU 36 | 11 | 63 | 4:06 | Field Goal |
| Q2 | 14:14 | MSU | MSU 30 | 5 | 19 | 2:29 | Punt |
| Q2 | 11:45 | PSU | PSU 12 | 3 | -7 | 1:36 | Punt |
| Q2 | 10:09 | MSU | PSU 49 | 6 | 49 | 2:57 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 7:12 | PSU | PSU 25 | 9 | 52 | 4:36 | Fumble Touchdown |
| Q2 | 2:36 | PSU | PSU 33 | 10 | 67 | 2:01 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 0:35 | MSU | MSU 24 | 5 | 31 | 0:35 | End of Half |
| Q3 | 15:00 | MSU | MSU 25 | 8 | 75 | 3:20 | Touchdown |
Win probability
Michigan State 100% · pregame line Michigan State −11.0 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Hackenberg | 22/39 | 257 | 6.6 | 2 | 2 | 54.2 |
| Trace McSorley | 5/8 | 39 | 4.9 | 0 | 0 | 28.5 |
| Rushing | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | 17 | 103 | 6.1 | 0 | 22 |
| Brandon Polk | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 0 | 25 |
| Christian Hackenberg | 6 | -3 | -0.5 | 0 | 7 |
| Trace McSorley | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Receiving | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Godwin Jr. | 11 | 109 | 9.9 | 2 | 21 |
| DaeSean Hamilton | 8 | 78 | 9.8 | 0 | 19 |
| Saeed Blacknall | 1 | 77 | 77.0 | 0 | 77 |
| Geno Lewis | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 8 |
| Kyle Carter | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 |
| Brent Wilkerson | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 |
| Saquon Barkley | 3 | -1 | -0.3 | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Davis | 1/1 | 100.0 | 19 | 1/1 | 4 |
| Punting | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Pasquariello | 3 | 140 | 46.7 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
Biggest plays
MSU +14% Q2 14:14 Chris Gulla kickoff for 50 yds , Delton Williams return for 15 yds to the MchSt 30
PSU +11% Q2 0:35 Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Chris Godwin for 8 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK)
MSU +10% Q1 9:35 Connor Cook pass complete to R.J. Shelton for 29 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger PAT MISSED)
MSU +9% Q2 0:35 Chris Gulla kickoff for 51 yds , R.J. Shelton return for 10 yds to the MchSt 24
MSU +9% Q2 2:36 Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Kyle Carter for 10 yds to MchSt 23. Kyle Carter fumbled, recovered by MchSt Demetrious Cox, return 77 yds for TD, (Michael Geiger KICK)
Team stats
| Stat | PSU | MSU |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 20 | 24 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-15 | 8-11 |
| 4th down efficiency | 4-5 | 0-0 |
| Total Yards | 418 | 436 |
| Passing | 296 | 248 |
| Comp/Att | 27/47 | 19/27 |
| Yards per pass | 6.3 | 9.2 |
| Rushing | 122 | 188 |
| Rushing Attempts | 25 | 38 |
| Yards per rush | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Penalties | 6-45 | 4-19 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 2 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Possession | 30:12 | 29:48 |
Play by play
Q4 0:00 End of 4th Quarter
Q4 0:01 4th & 3 at PSU 42 Trace McSorley pass complete to DaeSean Hamilton for 9 yds to the MchSt 49 for a 1ST down
Q4 0:09 3rd & 3 at PSU 42 Trace McSorley pass incomplete to DaeSean Hamilton
Q4 1:00 2nd & 6 at PSU 39 Saquon Barkley run for 3 yds to the PnSt 42
Q4 1:40 1st & 10 at PSU 35 Saquon Barkley run for 4 yds to the PnSt 39
Q4 1:46 3rd & 6 at PSU 36 Phillip-Michael Williams run for 1 yd to the PnSt 35 Phillip-Michael Williams fumbled, forced by Manny Bowen, recovered by PnSt Tarow Barney
Q4 2:30 2nd & 10 at PSU 40 Phillip-Michael Williams run for 4 yds to the PnSt 36
Q4 2:45 1st & 10 at PSU 40 Tyler O'Connor pass incomplete to DeAnthony Arnett
Q4 3:30 2nd & 6 at 50 Phillip-Michael Williams run for 10 yds to the PnSt 40 for a 1ST down
Q4 4:15 1st & 10 at MSU 46 Phillip-Michael Williams run for 4 yds to the 50 yard line
Q4 4:45 1st & 15 at MSU 26 Madre London run for 20 yds to the MchSt 46 for a 1ST down
Q4 5:08 1st & 10 at MSU 31 MICHIGAN ST Penalty, Illegal Formation (-5 Yards) to the MchSt 26
Q4 5:17 4th & 8 at MSU 31 Trace McSorley pass incomplete to Geno Lewis
Q4 5:45 3rd & 13 at MSU 36 Trace McSorley pass complete to DaeSean Hamilton for 5 yds to the MchSt 31
Q4 5:59 2nd & 13 at MSU 36 Trace McSorley pass incomplete to DaeSean Hamilton
Q4 6:30 1st & 10 at MSU 33 Trace McSorley run for a loss of 3 yards to the MchSt 36
Q4 7:00 3rd & 2 at MSU 36 Saquon Barkley run for 3 yds to the MchSt 33 for a 1ST down
Q4 7:25 2nd & 3 at MSU 37 Saquon Barkley run for 1 yd to the MchSt 36
Q4 8:05 1st & 10 at MSU 44 Trace McSorley pass complete to Chris Godwin for 7 yds to the MchSt 37
Q4 8:45 2nd & 4 at PSU 43 Saquon Barkley run for 13 yds to the MchSt 44 for a 1ST down
Q4 9:10 1st & 10 at PSU 37 Trace McSorley pass complete to Geno Lewis for 6 yds to the PnSt 43
Q4 9:45 1st & 10 at PSU 25 Trace McSorley pass complete to Chris Godwin for 12 yds to the PnSt 37 for a 1ST down
Q4 9:48 Kevin Cronin kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
Q4 9:48 1st & Goal at PSU 9 Jack Allen run for 9 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK)
Q4 9:53 Kevin Cronin kickoff for 58 yds , Koa Farmer return for 2 yds to the PnSt 9 Koa Farmer fumbled, recovered by MchSt Jermaine Edmondson