| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
| Michigan State | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 27 |
Game flow
Michigan State won by 6 · 8 scoresLead changes
0
1 time tied
MSU biggest lead
+14
Q3 10:34
RUTG biggest lead
—
never led
Time in front
MSU 71% · RUTG 0%
tied 29% · 42:23 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
1:10
TD Daniel Barker 26 Yd pass from Payton Thorne (Ben Patton Kick)9 plays, 72 yds, 3:03 · from MSU 28
RUTG 0–7 MSU2nd quarter
5:52
TD Aaron Young 18 Yd pass from Gavin Wimsatt (Jude McAtamney Kick)9 plays, 96 yds, 3:50 · from RUTG 4
RUTG 7–7 MSU2:05
TD Jalen Berger 2 Yd Run (Ben Patton Kick)10 plays, 73 yds, 3:43 · from MSU 27
RUTG 7–14 MSU3rd quarter
10:34
TD Jayden Reed 25 Yd pass from Payton Thorne (Ben Patton Kick)5 plays, 86 yds, 2:14 · from MSU 14
RUTG 7–21 MSU1:30
TD Johnny Langan 1 Yd Run (Jude McAtamney Kick)9 plays, 69 yds, 3:23 · from RUTG 31
RUTG 14–21 MSU4th quarter
6:28
FG Ben Patton 34 Yd Field Goal 7 plays, 39 yds, 2:49 · from MSU 44
RUTG 14–24 MSU3:22
FG Ben Patton 48 Yd Field Goal 4 plays, -5 yds, 1:32 · from RUTG 25
RUTG 14–27 MSU0:47
TD Shameen Jones 31 Yd pass from Gavin Wimsatt (Jude McAtamney Kick)11 plays, 75 yds, 2:35 · from RUTG 25
RUTG 21–27 MSUDrives
MSU 5/11 scoredRUTG 3/11 scored| Q | Start | Team | From | Plays | Yds | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 14:46 | MSU | MSU 35 | 6 | 27 | 2:24 | Punt |
| Q1 | 12:22 | RUTG | RUTG 17 | 7 | 33 | 2:57 | Punt |
| Q1 | 9:25 | MSU | MSU 8 | 10 | 74 | 4:07 | Downs |
| Q1 | 5:18 | RUTG | RUTG 18 | 3 | 3 | 1:05 | Punt |
| Q1 | 4:13 | MSU | MSU 28 | 9 | 72 | 3:03 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 1:03 | RUTG | RUTG 33 | 8 | 27 | 3:29 | Punt |
| Q2 | 12:34 | MSU | MSU 4 | 7 | 28 | 2:52 | Punt |
| Q2 | 9:42 | RUTG | RUTG 4 | 9 | 96 | 3:50 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 5:48 | MSU | MSU 27 | 10 | 73 | 3:43 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 1:56 | RUTG | RUTG 12 | 8 | 26 | 1:56 | End of Half |
| Q3 | 14:56 | RUTG | RUTG 16 | 4 | 16 | 2:08 | Punt |
| Q3 | 12:48 | MSU | MSU 14 | 5 | 86 | 2:14 | Touchdown |
Win probability
Michigan State 100% · pregame line Michigan State −10.0 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Wimsatt | 20/34 | 236 | 6.9 | 2 | 0 | 23.4 |
| Johnny Langan | 0/1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 24.2 |
| Rushing | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Monangai | 24 | 162 | 6.8 | 0 | 31 |
| Aaron Young | 6 | 30 | 5.0 | 0 | 14 |
| Aron Cruickshank | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 0 | 25 |
| Rashad Rochelle | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 10 |
| Johnny Langan | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 1 | 4 |
| Team | 1 | -6 | -6.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gavin Wimsatt | 8 | -8 | -1.0 | 0 | 8 |
| Receiving | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Langan | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 0 | 28 |
| Aron Cruickshank | 6 | 45 | 7.5 | 0 | 28 |
| Shameen Jones | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 1 | 31 |
| Sean Ryan | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 16 |
| Kyle Monangai | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 7 |
| Aaron Young | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 1 | 18 |
| Chris Long | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 |
| Kicking | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jude McAtamney | 0/1 | 0.0 | 0 | 3/3 | 3 |
| Punting | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Korsak | 5 | 228 | 45.6 | 0 | 3 | 54 |
Biggest plays
RUTG +23% Q2 5:52 Gavin Wimsatt pass complete to Aaron Young for 18 yds for a TD, (Jude McAtamney KICK)
RUTG +19% Q3 1:30 Johnny Langan 1 Yd Run (Jude McAtamney Kick)
MSU +18% Q2 5:52 Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 05:52
MSU +18% Q3 1:22 Jude McAtamney kickoff for 65 yds , Germie Bernard return for 24 yds to the MchSt 24
MSU +17% Q4 9:17 Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 09:17
Team stats
| Stat | RUTG | MSU |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 25 | 25 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 8-16 | 4-11 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-2 | 0-2 |
| Total Yards | 460 | 453 |
| Passing | 236 | 256 |
| Comp/Att | 20/35 | 19/35 |
| Yards per pass | 6.7 | 7.3 |
| Rushing | 224 | 197 |
| Rushing Attempts | 44 | 35 |
| Yards per rush | 5.1 | 5.6 |
| Penalties | 14-108 | 6-50 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 31:07 | 28:53 |
Play by play
Q4 0:00 End of 4th Quarter
Q4 0:00 2nd & 12 at RUTG 44 Kneel down by MSU at RUT46 (team loss of 2), clock 00:00.
Q4 0:46 2nd & 12 at RUTG 44 Kneel down by MSU at RUT46 (team loss of 2).
Q4 0:46 1st & 10 at RUTG 42 Kneel down by MSU at RUT44 (team loss of 2).
Q4 0:46 kickoff RUTGERS Penalty, Offsides (Avery Young) to the Rutgr 30
Q4 0:47 4th & 28 at MSU 31 Gavin Wimsatt pass complete to Shameen Jones for 31 yds for a TD, (Jude McAtamney KICK)
Q4 1:15 3rd & 21 at MSU 24 Gavin Wimsatt sacked by Avery Dunn for a loss of 7 yards to the MchSt 31
Q4 1:15 3rd & 11 at MSU 14 WIMSATT, Gavin pass to the left complete for 14 yards to RYAN, Sean caught at the MSU0 and advanced to the MSU0, TOUCHDOWN RUT, score nullified by penalty, clock 01:15. PENALTY RUT Holding on DIRENZO, J.D. enforced 10 yards from the MSU14 to the MSU24 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
Q4 3:22 2nd & 11 at MSU 14 Gavin Wimsatt pass incomplete
Q4 3:22 2nd & 1 at MSU 4 WIMSATT, Gavin pass to the right incomplete intended for LANGAN, Johnny thrown to the MSU2; QB hurried by VANSUMEREN, Ben. PENALTY RUT Holding on ZILINSKAS, Gus enforced 10 yards from the MSU4 to the MSU14 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
Q4 3:22 1st & 10 at MSU 13 Gavin Wimsatt pass complete to Johnny Langan for 9 yds to the MchSt 4
Q4 3:22 3rd & 3 at MSU 29 Gavin Wimsatt pass complete to Johnny Langan for 16 yds to the MchSt 13 for a 1ST down
Q4 3:22 2nd & 3 at MSU 29 Gavin Wimsatt pass incomplete
Q4 3:22 1st & 10 at MSU 36 Gavin Wimsatt pass complete to Kyle Monangai for 7 yds to the MchSt 29
Q4 3:22 3rd & 2 at MSU 39 Kyle Monangai run for 3 yds to the MchSt 36 for a 1ST down
Q4 3:22 2nd & 3 at MSU 40 Kyle Monangai run for 1 yd to the MchSt 39
Q4 3:22 1st & 10 at MSU 47 Gavin Wimsatt pass complete to Kyle Monangai for 7 yds to the MchSt 40
Q4 3:22 1st & 10 at RUTG 25 Gavin Wimsatt pass complete to Johnny Langan for 28 yds to the MchSt 47 for a 1ST down
Q4 3:22 Jack Stone kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
Q4 3:22 4th & 15 at RUTG 30 Ben Patton 48 yd FG GOOD
Q4 3:28 3rd & 16 at RUTG 31 Jalen Berger run for 1 yd to the Rutgr 30
Q4 3:28 Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 03:28
Q4 4:54 2nd & 20 at RUTG 35 Jalen Berger run for 4 yds to the Rutgr 31
Q4 4:54 1st & 28 at RUTG 43 Payton Thorne pass complete to Daniel Barker for 8 yds to the Rutgr 35
Q4 4:54 1st & 23 at RUTG 38 MICHIGAN ST Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the Rutgr 43