| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 20 |
| Michigan State | 0 | 17 | 14 | 0 | 31 |
Game flow
Michigan State won by 11 · 9 scoresLead 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
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
13:09
FG Ryan Tice 40 Yd Field Goal 5 plays, 43 yds, 1:51 · from CMU 35
CMU 3–0 MSU2nd quarter
10:57
TD Brian Lewerke 3 Yd Run (Matt Coghlin Kick)4 plays, 35 yds, 2:03 · from CMU 35
CMU 3–7 MSU2:23
TD Brian Lewerke 5 Yd Run (Matt Coghlin Kick)6 plays, 46 yds, 2:52 · from CMU 46
CMU 3–14 MSU0:29
FG Matt Coghlin 33 Yd Field Goal 8 plays, 19 yds, 1:29 · from CMU 34
CMU 3–17 MSU3rd quarter
10:24
TD Connor Heyward 2 Yd Run (Matt Coghlin Kick)8 plays, 58 yds, 4:27 · from MSU 42
CMU 3–24 MSU4:18
TD La'Darius Jefferson 2 Yd Run (Matt Coghlin Kick)8 plays, 44 yds, 4:42 · from CMU 44
CMU 3–31 MSU4th quarter
13:29
TD Julian Hicks 10 Yd pass from Tommy Lazzaro (Ryan Tice Kick)13 plays, 75 yds, 5:49 · from CMU 25
CMU 10–31 MSU12:08
FG Ryan Tice 40 Yd Field Goal 6 plays, 26 yds, 1:19 · from MSU 48
CMU 13–31 MSU6:44
TD Tony Poljan 29 Yd pass from Jonathan Ward (Ryan Tice Kick)8 plays, 69 yds, 3:06 · from CMU 31
CMU 20–31 MSUDrives
MSU 5/11 scoredCMU 4/12 scored| Q | Start | Team | From | Plays | Yds | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 15:00 | CMU | CMU 35 | 5 | 43 | 1:51 | Field Goal |
| Q1 | 13:02 | MSU | MSU 46 | 5 | 16 | 3:04 | Punt |
| Q1 | 9:58 | CMU | CMU 14 | 3 | 6 | 1:14 | Punt |
| Q1 | 8:44 | MSU | MSU 37 | 9 | 55 | 5:05 | Interception |
| Q1 | 3:39 | CMU | CMU 20 | 3 | 9 | 1:50 | Punt |
| Q1 | 1:49 | MSU | MSU 22 | 4 | 20 | 2:01 | Punt |
| Q2 | 14:48 | CMU | CMU 18 | 6 | 30 | 1:48 | Interception |
| Q2 | 13:00 | MSU | CMU 35 | 4 | 35 | 2:03 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 10:50 | CMU | CMU 23 | 4 | 11 | 2:08 | Punt |
| Q2 | 8:42 | MSU | MSU 32 | 5 | 23 | 2:38 | Punt |
| Q2 | 6:04 | CMU | CMU 15 | 3 | 2 | 0:49 | Punt |
| Q2 | 5:15 | MSU | CMU 46 | 6 | 46 | 2:52 | Touchdown |
Win probability
Michigan State 100% · pregame line Michigan State −28.0 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Lazzaro | 19/34 | 153 | 4.5 | 1 | 2 | 56.9 |
| Jonathan Ward | 1/1 | 29 | 29.0 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Rushing | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Lazzaro | 11 | 32 | 2.9 | 0 | 13 |
| Jonathan Ward | 8 | 26 | 3.3 | 0 | 16 |
| Damon Terry | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 |
| Kumehnnu Gwilly | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cameron Cole | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 |
| Receiving | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Childress | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 0 | 35 |
| Julian Hicks | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 1 | 16 |
| Tony Poljan | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 1 | 29 |
| Cameron Cole | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 16 |
| Drayton Law | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 10 |
| Logan Hessbrook | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 |
| Jonathan Ward | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 5 |
| JaCorey Sullivan | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 4 |
| Bernhard Raimann | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 |
| Devon Spalding | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 |
| Interceptions | INT | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Tice | 2/2 | 100.0 | 40 | 2/2 | 8 |
| Punting | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Sheldon | 5 | 202 | 40.4 | 0 | 0 | 49 |
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
| Stat | CMU | MSU |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 13 | 23 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-15 | 5-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 2-2 |
| Total Yards | 245 | 345 |
| Passing | 182 | 185 |
| Comp/Att | 20/35 | 16/25 |
| Yards per pass | 5.2 | 7.4 |
| Rushing | 63 | 160 |
| Rushing Attempts | 22 | 47 |
| Yards per rush | 2.9 | 3.4 |
| Penalties | 7-64 | 5-55 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 1 |
| Possession | 22:21 | 37:39 |
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