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Another three-and-out left MSU with the ball with under six minutes left in the half. Western Kentucky got the ball first and the MSU defense quickly forced a punt. Looking to retake the lead, Michigan again moved into MSU territory, but once again the Spartan defense forced the Wolverines to settle for a field goal to give them the 3330 lead. Maryland answered quickly on their next drive, going 64 yards on three plays to return the lead to 13. The Spartan defense prevented the touchdown following the turnover and the Knights settled for a field goal to draw within one. In snowy, windy weather that got progressively worse throughout the game, MSU started well, moving to the Nittany Lion two-yard line before Kenneth Walker III scored to give MSU a 70 lead. [11][12], The Spartans finished the 2020 season 25 to finish in last place in the East Division. WebFull Michigan State Spartans roster for the 2022 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. The win moved MSU to 80 on the season, 50 in Big Ten play. The punt, a bad one due in part to the weather conditions, gave Penn State the ball at their own 40. He knows thats far short of expectations in East Lansing and needs to be better. https://spartanswire.usatoday.com/lists/5-committed-recruits-michigan-state-football-could-flip-before-signing-day/, 5 committed recruits Michigan State football could flip before signing day, Michigan State basketball vs. Brown: Stream, broadcast info, three things to watch, prediction, MSU Football Recruit Tracker: Every committed player in the Spartans' 2023 recruiting class, No. Now, after Scott Satterfields departure to Cincinnati, it appears Sanker is back on the market and the Spartans may look to pounce on the opportunity. With just over two minutes remaining, the Knights went to their second-stringers and turned the ball over on downs. 5 in the AP poll, No. The meeting was only the fifth all-time between the schools with MSU failing to win any of the four prior games. A three-and-out by MSU led to a one-yard touchdown run for OSU putting the score at 350 with 10 minutes left in the half. However, the drive sputtered and MSU had to settle for a 36-yard field goal to take a 107 lead. Teams; CBS Sports; CBS SPORTS HQ; SportsLine; MaxPreps; Shop; 2022 Michigan State Spartans Football Roster [64] Walker and Heisman Trophy finalist Kenny Pickett, quarterback for Pitt, announced that they would not play in the game in order to prepare for the NFL draft.[65][66]. MSU returned home to face Youngstown State for their first home game with fans since November 30, 2019. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. Looking to retake the lead with less than four minutes remaining in the half, Thorne was sacked and fumbled the ball at the MSU three-yard line. After the teams exchanged punts on their next two possessions, IU moved into MSU territory again, but the MSU defense forced another field goal try as the Hoosiers narrowed the lead to 76. MSU was unable to get anything going on their next possession, punting again and OSU knelt to run out the clock and take the 49-point lead into the half. Thorne's pass to Nailor on the two-point attempt extended the lead to three at 2421. You can also follow Cory Linsner on Twitter@Cory_Linsner. Jordon Simmons took the bulk of the rushes for MSU, carrying the ball 16 times for 123 yards. Thorne then hit Nailor for an 11-yard touchdown pass to put MSU up 177. [29] He was also named the winner of the Doak Walker Award as the nation's top running back. Regular Season; Preseason; Postseason; Strength of Schedule; 2022 Standings . The 24-yard field goal gave the Hoosiers the early 30 lead. Walker, who scored four touchdowns in the game, eclipsed the total touchdown runs by Spartan running backs the prior season (0) on his first run of the game and ran for more yards in the game (264) than any Spartan did all of the prior season. 12 Michigan State downs No. Coghlin's 21-yard field goal gave the Spartans the 2320 overtime win. The win moved MSU to 60 on the season, making them bowl-eligible. On the next play, Cal Haladay repeated his Indiana heroics, intercepting Beville at the Spartan 22 and returning the ball 78 yards for a touchdown to give MSU an insurmountable 3121 lead with 22 seconds left. If Tucker and Co. fail to land Moore, the Spartans may not sign a quarterback at all during this recruiting cycle, which once again opens the possibility of taking on a transfer more likely. The month of December is here, and it is now officially flip season. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. YSU moved to midfield, but was forced to punt on a third down sack by MSU's Jeff Pietrowski. Following an MSU punt, WKU again moved into MSU territory, but was forced to settle for a field goal, drawing within eight early in the second quarter. [28], Running bank Kenneth Walker III was named the winner Walter Camp Award as the college football player of the year as decided by a group of coaches and sports information directors. Conference: Big Ten. Moving with tempo while Michigan attempted to substitute, Walker scored on the next play, an eight-yard rush to give MSU the 1413 lead. Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAF Needing another stop, the Spartan defense again forced a three-and-out and MSU took over at their own 29 with 5:37 left in the game. Following a punt by Rutgers, MSU moved into Knight territory, but poor clock management resulted in MSU attempting a field goal with one second remaining. Justin Thind of 247Sports and The Athletic estimated that Michigan State has seven spots open for the portal and the rest of the 2023 class, but that number should grow in the coming weeks with more players likely to transfer or declare for the NFL draft. [16] The 80-year streak was the second longest active streak.[16]. Starting from their own 16, MSU could do nothing on their next possession and were forced to punt. The Spartans were able to force Nebraska to punt on their next possession. Following a penalty on their first play and a short gain on first down, Michigan struck first on a 93-yard pass and run touchdown to give the Wolverines the early 70 lead. The Spartans got their first first down of the game on an eight-yard run by Walker, but could manage no more and were forced to punt for the second consecutive possession. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Transfer portal season is upon us, and Michigan State football fans are salivating at the potential of landing some top-tier prospects who could immediately improve the roster. Do you have a sports website? Jacub Panasiuk recovered the fumble forced by Drew Beesly and MSU took over at the Miami 17. The question becomes whether the motivation to bring in a transfer would be to provide depth, or if the newcomer would challenge Thorne, Kim and Houser for the starting spot. The Spartans were able to move into Buckeye territory on the ensuing possession, but Matt Coghlin's 46-yard field goal attempt was wide right leaving the deficit at 14. MSU was forced to punt, giving the ball back to Michigan with 1:13 remaining in the half. He struck gold with Kenneth Walker III following the 2020 season, and hes landed other instant-impact pieces like Jacoby Windmon. MSU, looking to answer quickly, did so as Payton Thorne hit Jalen Nailor on a 63-yard touchdown pass to tie the game at seven. However, on the run, Patti dived to the pylon and landed awkwardly, injuring his left shoulder. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. The Spartans next traveled to face No. The Spartans, taking over with 3:29 left in the game, were able to run out the clock to end the game and ensure the 19-point win. MSU took over with 6:55 left in the half, but were again forced to punt. Fans could see plenty of movement this offseason as a number of players have already entered the portal such as Chase Carter, Jack Stone, Dashaun Mallory, and Michael Fletcher. The Dantonio era is in the past, and Thorne is one of the few recruits left who signed for the Spartans former head coach. Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker is always active in the transfer portal. On the ensuing possession, WKU moved to the Spartan 10, but the defense stiffened and forced a 37-yard field goal to narrow the lead to 143. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. MSU, now ranked No. With under six minutes left in the quarter, the Spartans moved to the 40, but a sack of Thorne on third down resulted in a punt. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. The offseason is here for Michigan State football, and roster turnover is already underway as the Spartans look to flush a disappointing 5-7 campaign in 2022. The Spartans scored again with less than five minutes remaining in the third quarter when Thorne hit Jalen Nailor for a 16-yard touchdown. However, the Spartan defense continued to hold the Knights and forced another punt that was downed at the MSU six-yard line. Thorne scrambled 22 yards for a first down to move the ball to midfield, but three plays later, his pass was tipped at the line of scrimmage and intercepted by Michigan. Record: 8-3 (25th of 138) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 12th in the Final AP poll. [30] Walker became the first player to win the Camp Award while not being named a finalist for the Heisman Trophy. The Hoosiers two-point attempt fell incomplete and the lead remained 1715. The Spartans made it into the final three for Sanker, but Louisville ultimately won out. A false start on the next play left Michigan with fourth and five. The Spartans were able to move to the Nebraska 27 to set up for another field goal. YSU would hold the ball for the remainder of the game, but could not score as MSU won easily 4214. All rights reserved. On Tuesday, he The win moved MSU to 91 on the season and 61 in conference. [10], On November 24, the school announced that they had signed Tucker to a 10-year, $95 million contract extension, all through donor money, amid speculations of Tucker being sought after for other college and NFL coaching positions. ESPN's Gameday pre-game show broadcast from Columbus marking the second time on the season an MSU game was part of the show.[60]. After a rough game the prior week against Purdue, the MSU defense faced another challenge with Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa who led the conference in passing yards per game and a Maryland offense that was second in the conference in total yards. If Tucker brings in a transfer quarterback, its not outside the realm of possibility that the Spartans starting QB would consider a new home. With the game essentially over, the Spartans again went three-and-out and OSU again scored, this time 12-yard pass to put the game well out of reach at 420. 10 Michigan State to battle No. Regular Season. LB Andrew, Michael Harris (UCF commits) A two-for-one special, Florida twins Michael and Andrew Harris could very well end up in Michigan States recruiting class. A quick three-and-out for MSU gave Maryland the ball with 1:55 left in the first quarter. Once again, WKU moved into MSU territory, but had to settle for yet another field goal moving the score to 2816. MSU settled for a field goal attempt, but instead faked the field goal and punter Bryce Baringer attempted to run for the first down, but was tackled easily for a three-yard loss. The Spartans moved the ball into Scarlet Knight territory on the first drive of the game, but Kenneth Walker III lost three yards on fourth down at the Rutgers 22. MSU again moved into Pitt territory and reached the Panther five before a penalty and a sack of Thorne moved the ball back to the Pitt 15. The point after was no good leaving MSU with a 130 lead. Stroud (Noah Ruggles kick), (14:55) MSU TD: Keon Coleman 12-yard pass from Payton Thorne (Stephen Rusnak kick), (03:30) OSU TD: Master Teague 1-yard run (Noah Ruggles kick), MSU Payton Thorne: 14/36, 158 yards, 1 TD, MSU Elijah Collins: 3 carries, 29 yards, (11:22) MSU TD: Kenneth Walker III 2-yard run (Matt Coghlin kick), (06:09) MSU TD: Tre Mosley 9-yard pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin kick), (03:37) PSU TD: Jahan Dotson 27-yard pass from Sean Clifford (, (12:11) PSU TD: Jahan Dotson 30-yard pass from Sean Clifford (Jordan Sout kick_, (05:59) MSU FG: Matt Coghlin 22-yard field goal, (11:07) PSU TD: Daequan Hardy 17-yard interception return (kick failed), (02:14) MSU TD: Peyton Thorne 1-yard run (kick failed), (05:10) MSU TD: Jayden Reed 20-yard pass from Peyton Thorne (Evan Johnson kick), MSU Payton Thorne: 19/30, 268 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT, MSU Kenneth Walker III: 30 carries, 146 yards, 1 TD, MSU Jayden Reed: 6 receptions, 89 yards, 1 TD, (13:11) MSU TD: Jayden Reed 28-yard pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin kick), (07:57) PITT TD: Nick Patti 16-yard run (Sam Scarton kick), (02:39) MSU FG: MSU FG: Matt Coghlin 36-yard field goal, (01:02) PITT TD: Jared Wayne 4-yard pass from Davis Beville (Sam Scarton kick), (14:40) PITT TD: Cam Bright 26-yard fumble recovery (Sam Scarton kick), (02:51) MSU TD: Jayden Reed 22-yard pass from Payton Thorne (Jalen Nailor pass), (00:22) MSU TD: Cal Haladay 78-yard interception return (Matt Coghlin kick), PITT Davis Beville: 14/18, 149yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, MSU Payton Thorne: 29/50, 354 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT, PITT Vincent Davis: 12 carries, 49 yards, MSU Jordon Simmons: 16carries, 36 yards, MSU Jalen Nailor: 6 receptions, 108 yards, This page was last edited on 7 November 2022, at 06:01. A lot of prospects are trying to solidify where they are going to be playing their college football in the coming years, and that includes looking at schools other than the one they are currently committed to. Needing to answer to avoid getting blown out, MSU moved into Michigan territory, but were stopped short leaving a fourth and four play from the Michigan 29. Walker took over on the next possession, rushing the ball on four of the eight plays in the next Spartan possession before Thorne hit Reed for his fourth touchdown pass of the game, second to Reed, to push the lead to 3414 with 9:37 left in the third quarter. MSU knelt out the clock to go into halftime trailing by nine. A second Maryland punt gave MSU the ball again, this time at their own 14. Most Recent Games and Any Score Since 1869. Thorne then hit Reed on the two-point conversion to tie the game at 30 with 12:29 remaining. Back-to-back punts gave the Huskers the ball at their own 31 and they moved to midfield as the quarter ended. Copyright 2000-2022 Sports Reference LLC. The fumble was picked up by Pitt linebacker Cam Bright and returned 26 yards for a touchdown extending the Panther lead to 2110. Sign up for the Spartans Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning, Gallery: Photos from Michigan State's 68-50 victory over Brown, Michigan State took care of business at home against Brown, winning 68-50. Indiana moved to MSU's two-yard line, but Angelo Gross sacked IU quarterback Jack Tuttle on third down to force a field goal attempt. The Spartan defense was able to fore a punt on the next Purdue possession, but the MSU offense also was forced to punt setting Purdue up at their own 30 with less than two minutes remaining in the quarter. Again, needing a stop from their defense, Purdue again moved deep into MSU territory. On third down, Thorne was intercepted by Daequan Hardy who easily returned the ball for a 17-yard touchdown, giving PSU the 2017 lead. On the first possession of the second quarter, Thorne hit Reed on a flea flicker for a 35-yard touchdown pass to give the Spartans a 70 lead. The win moved MSU to 70 for the first time since 2015. The ball was recovered by Purdue and replay upheld the close call on the field ending the Spartans' drive. Getting the ball first in the second half, Thorne threw two incompletions before attempting to scramble and was stripped of the ball. MSU was able to move to their own 42 and on third down, Walker slipped through the line for a 58-yard touchdown run, his fourth in the game, to draw MSU within two. Thats the type of quarterback prospect that Michigan State hasnt landed since Drew Stanton in 2002. The Roster List for 2022 Michigan State Spartans. Sep 12, 2022. A recruit that has gone under the radar to fans, Walter Samuel a speed back from Louisiana who is visiting East Lansing this weekend. The teams each exchanged punts before Purdue extend the lead to 217 on a 39-yard screen pass for a touchdown. Full Bio. The Hilltoppers next drive ended at the MSU 40, but the Spartans were forced to punt with just over a minute remaining in the game. So, what does that mean for Michigan State in 2023? About to enter his fourth season in East Lansing, Tucker still has some holdovers from the Dantonio era on his roster, including starting quarterback Payton Thorne. Adding to the already complex situation is the fact that Michigan State does not have a quarterback committed to its 2023 recruiting class at the moment. On the first drive of the second half, the Cornhuskers moved to the MSU 10, but settled for a field goal to tie the game at 10. Purdue notched 536 passing yards as O'Connell threw for three touchdowns. For the first time on the season, the Spartans did not get the ball first and did not score on the first play from scrimmage in the game. The Scarlet Knights again moved into MSU territory, but Simeon Barrow sacked Rutgers quarterback Noah Vedral, forcing a fumble that was scooped up by Spartan defensive lineman Jacob Slade who returned it to the Rutgers 41. Maryland was able to get close for a fourth and four play at the Spartan 24, but corner Ronald Williams Jr. broke up the fourth-down pass turning the ball over on downs. Following a punt by the Scarlet Knights, a bad snap led to a Rutgers fumble recovery at the MSU 13 with 7:24 remaining in the half. Michigan State is trying to get in on the action, hosting a number of recruits committed to other schools, hoping to secure several flips to round out their recruiting class. MSU moved into Maryland territory before Thorne hit Jayden Reed on a 29-yard pass for the Spartans' second touchdown of the game. Pitt's next possession moved the game into the second quarter, but the Spartan defense forced a punt. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. With just over a minute remaining in the half, the Spartans forced Nebraska to punt. Michigan State. Record: 8-3-1 (23rd of 107) (Schedule & Results) Rank: 16th in the Final AP poll. After having the ball for only one possession in the third quarter, the Spartans quickly gave the ball up as they lost yardage on the drive and were forced to punt. Trailing by 13, MSU moved into Purdue territory, but on a fourth down from the nine, Thorne's pass into the end zone was intercepted by Purdue. Most coaching staffs prefer to have quarterbacks early enroll in January, giving them an opportunity to participate in spring practice and making them more comfortable in the fall. MSU's "bend but don't break" defense continued to bend, but broke on the first Purdue possession as the Boilermakers scored on a five-yard pass to take the 70 lead. Michigan State Moves Up in National Rankings. On the ensuing possession, Thorne hit Tre Mosley on a 51-yard pass to move to the Miami 24-yard line. After a first down, the run game came up short at the Hilltopper for 46. YSU moved to MSU's 29 before Xavier Henderson made a spectacular one-handed interception at the MSU two-yard line to give the Spartans the ball back. The Panthers answered on the next possession, moving down the field on a 12-play, 75-yard drive capped off by Pickett's backup, Nick Patti, scoring on a 16-yard run to tie the game at seven. MSU moved into Wolverine territory on the ensuing possession and Kenneth Walker III scored on a 27-yard run on the first play of the second quarter to narrow the lead to 107. The Washington State commit is officially visiting MSU this weekend, and by all accounts, it appears Jay Johnson and the staff are putting the full court press on to land the gunslinger from Portland, Oregon. The Spartans moved into Nebraska territory and were faced with a fourth and one before Thorne was sacked on the fourth down play to give the ball back to the Cornhuskers. MSU again lost yards on their quick three-and-out possession. Michigan State got the ball first and moved to midfield quickly. Following another punt, the Buckeyes scored their seventh touchdown of the half, a five-yard touchdown pass from C. J. Stroud (his sixth in the half) to put the score at 490 with 1:30 left in the half. In the second half, MSU was forced to punt on their first possession. MSU did not name a starting quarterback until shortly before the start of the game when head coach Mel Tucker announced Payton Thorne would start the game.[34]. On third down, Thorne hit Heyward on a 15-yard touchdown pass, a terrific catch by Heyward, to draw the Spartans within five at 2116. WebView the Michigan State Spartans roster for the 2021 FBS college football season. OSU ran the ball only twice on the initial drive, moving quickly down the field and scoring on a 23-yard touchdown pass to take an early 70 lead. In the game, MSU became just the fifth FBS team in history to have a 300-plus yard passer (Thorne, 339), a 200-plus yard rusher (Walker, 233) and 200-plus yard receiver (Nailor, 221) in the same game. New Orders; Backorders; NFL Purdue quickly moved into MSU territory and Boilermaker quarterback Aidan O'Connell notched his second touchdown pass on the day to give Purdue the 147 lead early in the second quarter. Rutgers finally managed to move into MSU territory on their next possession, getting to the MSU eight yard-line, but the Spartan defense stopped the Knights on fourth down forcing the turnover on downs with 8:17 remaining in the game. Record: 8-3-1 (23rd of 107) (Schedule & Results). (08:24) WKU TD: Joey Belgan 1-yard pass from Bailey Zappe (Brayden Narveson kick), (04:46) MSU FG: Matt Coghlin 20-yard field goal, MSU Payton Thorne: 20/30, 327 yards, 1 TD, WKU Noah Wittington: 7 carries, 37 yards, MSU Kenneth Walker III: 24 carries, 126 yards, 3 TD, MSU Jalen Nailor: 8 receptions, 128 yards, (06:51) RUT TD: Aron Cruickshank 4-yard pass from Johnny Langan (Valentino Ambrosio kick), (06:05) MSU TD: Jalen Nailor 63-yard pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin kick), (12:10) RUT FG: Valentino Ambrosio 26-yard field goal, (10:18) MSU TD: Jalen Nailor 63-yard pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin kick), (06:21) RUT FG: Valentino Ambrosio 29-yard field goal, (06:10) MSU TD: Jalen Nailor 65-yard pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin kick), (07:13) MSU TD: Kenneth Walker III 94-yard run (Matt Coghlin kick), (02:07) MSU FG: Matt Coghlin 35-yard field goal, MSU Payton Thorne: 16/27, 339 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT, MSU Kenneth Walker III: 29 carries, 233 yards, 1 TD, MSU Jalen Nailor: 5 receptions, 221 yards, 3 TD, RUT Shameen Jones: 8 receptions, 109 yards, (08:02) IND FG: Charles Campbell 34-yard field goal, (04:33) MSU TD: Cal Haladay 30-yard interception return (Matt Coghlin kick), (14:21) IND FG: Charles Campbell 44-yard field goal, (06:55) IND FG: Charles Campbell 25-yard field goal, (07:54) MSU FG: Matt Coghlin 51-yard field goal, (01:49) MSU TD: Tyler Hunt 12-yard pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin kick), (12:56) IND TD: Stephen Carr 1-yard run (two-point conversion failed), (08:31) MSU FG: Matt Coghlin 49-yard field goal, MSU Payton Thorne: 14/26, 126 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT, IND Jack Tuttle: 28/52, 188 yards 2 INT, MSU Kenneth Walker III: 23 carries, 87 yards, IND Stephen Carr: 19 carries, 54 yards, 1 TD, MSU Jayden Reed: 4 receptions, 70 yards, (11:03) MICH TD: Andrel Anthony 93-yard pass from Cade McNamara (Jake Moody kick), (14:52) MSU TD: Kenneth Walker III 27 yard run (Matt Coghlin kick), (09:18) MICH FG: Jake Moody 38-yard field goal, (07:16) MSU TD: Kenneth Walker III 8-yard run (Matt Coghlin kick), (03:45) MICH TD: Andrel Anthony 17-yard pass from JJ McCarthy (Jake Moody kick), (00:02) MICH FG: Jake Moody 35-yard field goal, (06:47) MICH TD: Mike Sainristil 19-yard pass from Cade McNamara (Jake Moody kick), (03:58) MSU TD: Kenneth Walker III 1-yard run (Tre Mosley pass), (12:29) MSU TD: Kenneth Walker III 58-yard run (Jayden Reed pass), (09:20) MICH FG: Jake Moody 36-yard field goal, (05:08) MSU TD: Kenneth Walker III 23-yard run (Matt Coghlin kick), MSU Payton Thorne: 19/30, 196 yards, 2 INT, MSU Kenneth Walker III: 23 carries, 197 yards, 5 TD, MSU Jayden Reed: 6 receptions, 80 yards, (09:12) PUR TD: David Bell 5-yard pass from, (06:23) MSU TD: Tre Mosly 26-yard pass from Payton Thorne (Stephen Rusnak kick), (13:23) PUR TD: Broc Thopson 8-yard pass from Aidan O'Connell (Mitchell Fineran kick), (04:50) PUR TD: Jackson Antrhop 39-yard pass from Aidan O'Connell (Mitchell Fineran kick), (01:04) MSU TD: Kenneth Walker III 14-yard run (Stephen Rusnak kick), (12:19) MSU TD: Payton Thorne 32-yard run (Stephen Rusnak kick), (09:31) PUR TD: King Doerue 1-yard run (Mitchell Fineran kick), (06:31) PUR FG: Mitchell Fineran 29-yard field goal, (13:02) PUR FG: Mitchell Fineran 24-yard field goal, (06:48) PUR FG: Mitchell Fineran 23-yard field goal, (05:03) MSU TD: Tre Mosley 11-yard pass from Payton Thorne (Maliq Carr pass), (00:41) PUR FG: Mitchell Fineran 22-yard field goal, MSU Payton Thorne: 20/30, 276 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT, MSU Kenneth Walker III: 23 carries, 152 yards, 1 TD, PUR Doerue king: 13 carries, 33 yards, 1 TD, MSU Jayden Reed: 4 receptions, 73 yards, (13:43) MSU TD: Montorie Foster 48-yard pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin kick), (06:51) MSU TD: Jaden Reed 29-yard pass from Payton Thorne, (00:03) MD TD: Peny Boone 4-yard rush (Joseph Petrino kick), (08:11) MSU TD: Connor Heyward 2-yard pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin kick), (01:42) MSU TD: Kenneth Walker III 1-yard run (Matt Coghlin kick), (00:56) MD TD: Chigoziem Okonkwo 32-yard pass from Taulia Tagovailoa (Joseph Petrino kick), (09:37) MSU TD: Jaden Reed 3-yard pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin kick), (08:33) MD TD: Chigoziem Okonkwo 32-yard pass from Taulia Tagovailoa (Joseph Petrino kick), (10:34) MSU TD: Kenneth Walker III 3-yard rush, MSU Payton Thorne: 22/32, 287 yards, 4 TD, 1 INT, MD Peny Boone: 5 carries, 42 yards, 1 TD, MSU Kenneth Walker III: 30 carries, 143 yards, 2 TD, MSU Jayden Reed: 8 receptions, 114 yards, 2 TD, (10:42) OSU TD: Chris Olave 23-yard pass from C.J. Moving again into Panther territory, Thorne was intercepted at the Pitt 13 ending the drive. Newsletters on topics that interest you most. MSU was forced to punt on the next possession and Michigan returned it to midfield. There have been no indicators that Thorne would leave Michigan State, but crazier things have happened. All rights reserved. [15], For the first time since 1940, Michigan State failed to have a player drafted in the NFL draft. Taking over early in the second quarter, the Spartans managed their second first down of the half, but were again forced to punt. While Thorne is a solid option for the Spartans going forward, his upside appears to be limited. Another committed prospect on campus this weekend is safety Sean Brown. 2022 The Detroit News, a Digital First Media Newspaper. In the second half, Maryland looked to cut further into MSU's lead and quickly moved to the Spartan 16-yard line. Will the Spartans consider adding a quarterback for the 2023 college football season? A punt by MSU gave the Buckeyes the ball with 1:20 remaining and they were able to run out the clock to end the game. Do you have a blog? After forcing Penn State into a three-and-out, the Spartans again quickly moved downfield and scoring on a nine-yard pass from Peyton Thorne to Tre Mosley to take a 140 lead with just over six minutes remaining in the first quarter. The teams exchanged punts on their next possessions as the third quarter came to an end. The Spartans competed as members of the East Division of the Big Ten Conference and played their home games at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. The Spartans returned home for the final game of the regular season with the Land Grant Trophy at stake against Penn State. A major difference in the game was MSU's punter, Bryce Baringer, who averaged over 58 yards per kick while the Nebraska punters averaged under 33 yards. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? MSU lost yardage on the next possession and went three-and-out. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Purdue looked to extend the lead before the half, but the drive ended as the half ended at midfield with Purdue leading 2114. A two-point conversion narrowed the lead to 21. Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker was an early adopter of the transfer portal. This content is only available to subscribers. Matt Coghlin's 35-yard attempt was no good and the Spartans went to the half with an eight-point lead. As a result, Reed was able to return the punt 62 yards for a touchdown to tie the game at 20 with under four minutes remaining the half. A poor punt following the Cornhuskers first possession gave MSU the ball at their own 44-yard line. MSU moved to the Wolverine 23 before Walker scored his fifth touchdown of the game on a 23-yard run to put MSU back in the lead at 3733. MSU, now ranked No. The Wildcats again moved into Spartan territory, but on fourth down and seven, they passed up a field goal opportunity. Join our linker program. Six plays later, Thorne ran the ball in from 12 yards out to push the lead to 4216 shortly before the half. If Tucker is going to make a move for a quarterback, expect it to come quickly after signing day. An end around to Reed from eight yards out put the game out of reach as the lead ballooned to 3817. We present them here for purely educational purposes. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Following a punt by MSU, the Terrapins moved into Spartan territory, but again came up short on downs. Conference Record: 7-1. 21 Coaches) returned home to face Nebraska for a night game at Spartan Stadium. After not scoring more than 30 points in any game in 2020, the Spartans scored more than 30 points for the third consecutive game.[40]. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Sunday, December 11, 6:54AM. [9] MSU had the nation's worst passing defense, allowing 337.7 yards per game. It was the most rushing touchdowns scored in a game by a player for the Spartans since 2010 and first time since 2012 that a Spartan ran for more than 200 yards in a game. Read more about our data coverage. 8 in the AP poll and No. Please check your email for a confirmation. News, analysis and scores on Detroit and Michigan sports teams. Three plays later, Thorne hit Reed for a 10-yard touchdown pass putting MSU up 2414. Walker's second touchdown run of the game on the ensuing possession extended the MSU lead to 2813 with just over nine minutes remaining in the half. PSU's onside kick was recovered by Jayden Reed, and MSU was able to kneel out the clock to ensure the three-point victory. However, the MSU offense sputtered from there and settled for a Coghlin field goal attempt that missed left leaving the score at 73. There are plenty of big names in the portal right now and Michigan State should be taking a look at just about every position group from the defensive line to the offensive line to the secondary. Evan Johnson kicked the extra point for the Spartans and MSU had a 10-point lead with just over five minutes remaining. MSU managed two first downs, but were forced to punt. However, the ensuing two-point try fell short after a false start penalty. 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MSU threatened to score again early in the fourth quarter, but Russo fumbled the ball on a run at the YSU one-yard line, giving the Penguins the ball with five minutes remaining. Indiana once again moved into MSU territory but the Spartan defense continued to bend, but not break. The Panthers took advantage of the turnover, quickly moving downfield and with a minute remaining, third-string Pitt quarterback Davis Beville hit Jared Wayne for a four-yard touchdown to give Pitt the 1410 lead. Do you have a sports website? The Spartan offense struggled mightily in the game, managing only 14 yards in the second half. The Lions took over and methodically moved down the field, but the MSU defense stiffened inside their own 10 and Penn State settled for a field goal attempt that went wide, leaving MSU with the 1714 lead after running out the clock until halftime. Aedan Mulcrone Dec 7, 2022 3:26 PM EST While the Spartans have had mixed results to start the season, this has happened before for Michigan State mens basketball. Five plays later, Thorne hit Jordon Simmons on a short pass that Simmons took 14 yards for the Spartans' third touchdown of the game. MSU was out-gained 552 to 395, but MSU's "bend, but don't break" defense forced Michigan to settle for four field goals, keeping the Spartans in the game. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes will host ESPN GameDay", "Football vs Penn State on 11/27/2021 - Box Score", "Michigan State football enjoys snow day, beats Penn State, 30-27: Game thread recap", "Football vs #12 Pittsburgh on 12/30/2021 - Box Score", "No. MSU linebacker Cal Haladay intercepted Tuttle's third-down pass and returned it 30 yards for the first touchdown of the game, giving the Spartans a 73 lead. Starters are marked with an asterisk (*). Conferences. Exclusive podcasts from our top journalists. Following a punt by Northwestern, MSU turned the ball over on a Harold Joiner fumble giving Northwestern the ball at their own 37. The fourth down pass was incomplete and MSU again took over possession. Trailing for the first time in the game, the Spartans moved methodically down field on a 15-play, 75-yard drive capped by a Thorne one-yard quarterback sneak for the touchdown. The Penguins went three-and-out on their first possession and MSU also punted on their next possession. Several players did sign free agent contracts following the draft: On January 27, 2021, safeties coach Mike Tressel, who had been on staff with MSU for 14 years, left the school to take the defensive coordinator position with Cincinnati. MSU got the ball first and moved the ball well, moving to the Boilermakers' 38-yard line before Kenneth Walker III was tackled and fumbled the ball. MSU moved to midfield and facing a fourth and five at their own 41, Thorne hit Nailor for a first down to keep the drive moving. [32], In the first game of the season, the Spartans visited Northwestern, one of only two teams MSU beat in the shortened 2020 season. MSU took the ball down the field, but was forced to attempt a 60-yard field goal which fell well short and teams went to the half with MSU leading 217. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Michigan State Spartans news fromFanSided Daily, Michigan State football checking in on 5-star DL David Hicks, Michigan State basketball: 3 bold predictions at Penn State in Week 5, Top 50 Spartan Football Players of All Time, Top 30 Football Games In Michigan State History, Top 25 Spartan Football Players of the Mark Dantonio Era, MSU V Mich: Most Memorable Plays in Recent History, Michigan State football offers former top-40 DL transfer from Texas A&M, Connor Heyward scores his first career NFL touchdown with vs. Starting at midfield, PSU wasted no time, scoring through the air again on three plays to tie the score at 14. Thornes dad, Jeff, was the offensive coordinator at Western Michigan in 2022, but will be seeking new employment after the Broncos fired head coach Tim Lester. 10 in the College Football Playoff rankings. Yet again, the Spartan defense kept Pitt from doing any damage offensively and MSU took over as the fourth quarter began. With Michigan using their timeouts, MSU was forced to punt with 1:15 remaining and Michigan took over at their own 33. With the game essentially over, MSU was unable to do much and lost 4029. MSU was able to run out the clock for the 3733 win and retained the Paul Bunyan trophy for a second straight year. [8] Walker led the Spartans and was second in the country with 1,636 rushing yards. Sep 10, 2022; College Station, Texas, USA; Appalachian State Mountaineers running back Camerun Peoples (6) rushes against Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Tunmise Adeleye (30) in the second quarter at Kyle Field. The 2021 Michigan State Spartans football team represented Michigan State University during the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Hurricanes were unable to muster anything and the half ended with MSU leading 107. Pinned inside the one-yard line by the Spartan punt, Miami moved to their own 19 before being forced to punt the ball back to the Spartans. The Hurricanes responded with a field goal to narrow the lead to seven at 2417. WKU quarterback Zappe was stripped on the next possession by MSU linebacker Cal Halladay and Halladay recovered the fumble giving the Spartans the ball at the Hilltopper 31. Getting a visit from Adeleye is a great start to the portal era. Northwestern could manage nothing further as MSU won the game easily. The Spartans, now ranked No. Indiana got the ball to start the second half and again moved into Spartan territory. Michigan State received the opening kick off and moved into Michigan territory, reaching the Wolverine 41. however, on a third down play, Spartan QB Payton Thorne threw a pass into double coverage that was intercepted at the Michigan two-yard line. The Spartans greatly missed Walker in the game, rushing for only 56 yards on 36 attempts. The Spartans moved into Pitt territory on their next possession, reaching the Pitt 11-yard line. Michigan State reclaimed the Land Grant Trophy, held by Penn State for the last two seasons. 3 Ohio State in Columbus. Following punts by both teams, the Buckeyes an eight-minute drive to move the Spartan one before another touchdown moved the score to 567 with 3:25 remaining. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. MSU's defense passed its first test, forcing the Terrapins to punt on the ensuing possession. The Cornhuskers, who had replaced Prystup at punter after his poor first half performance, again made an error on the punt. Two Walker rushes later and MSU brought out the field goal unit. MSU started the game well, after pinning Pitt inside their five-yard line on the opening drive, MSU took over on the ensuing punt at the Pitt 29. On Monday, the Spartans offered Texas A&M transfer and former top-40 defensive lineman from the 2021 recruiting class Tunmise Adeleye. The Buckeyes, finally content to run the ball, moved to the Spartan 18, but missed a field goal to leave the score at 490. [49] Thorne only threw for 126 yards and two interceptions in the game while Walker rushed the ball 23 times, but only gained 87 yards.[50]. Regular Season; Preseason; Postseason; Strength of Schedule; 2022 MSU put up 275 yards rushing and over 300 yards through the air in the blowout.[38]. Following a three-and-out by MSU, the Boilermakers added to their lead on 29-yard field goal with 6:31 left in the half. On the second play of the fourth quarter, Martinez fumbled and the Spartans recovered at the Nebraska 45. Thorne threw the ball to Jayden Reed to the Michigan one yard line to get the first down and put MSU on the doorstep. As MSU took over to start the second quarter, they moved downfield on a 14-play drive that was capped by a two-yard touchdown pass from Thorne to Heyward to push the lead back to 13. Walker strengthened his Heisman Trophy candidacy by rushing for five touchdowns and 197 yards in the game, the most touchdowns by any player in the rivalry and the most scored by any opposing player in Wolverines history. FB. Following another punt by the Knights, the Spartans again struggled, going backwards again due to penalties and were forced to punt, giving Rutgers the ball at their own 40. The hottest name in Michigan State recruiting, Sam Leavitt is a 4-star QB that Michigan State has shifted all of their focus on. Full Michigan State Spartans roster for the 2022 season including position, The Spartans got a first down, but nothing more and were forced to punt the ball on the ensuing possession. The Terrapins reached midfield on their next possession, but again turned the ball over on downs. Northwestern responded by moving into Spartan territory, but a missed field goal that gave the Spartans the ball on their own 26 yard line. Web1966 Michigan State Spartans Roster Previous Year Next Year Record: 9-0-1 (2nd of 119) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 2nd in the Final AP poll Conference: Big Ten Conference On the third play of the drive, Payton Thorne hit Montorie Foster on a flea flicker for a 52-yard touchdown to give MSU the 70 lead. Instead, Miami moved the ball well, moving into Spartan territory, before quarterback D'Eriq King was stripped by Pietrowski and MSU recovered at their own 29. Northwestern was able to add a touchdown early in the fourth quarter, but MSU added a Matt Coghlan 37-yard field goal to make the score 3114. WebVisit ESPN to view the latest Michigan State Spartans news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more 2022 Schedule. The Hilltoppers were able to get a first down on their last drive of the game, but let the clock run out as the Spartans won 4831. Standings . Brown is a lanky prospect that projects as a ball-hawking free safety in the middle. Three plays later Thorne hit Reed again on an 85-yard touchdown pass to give MSU a 21-point lead. Defensive back Darius Snow intercepted Tuttle's pass at the Indiana 39 giving the Spartans good field position. Four plays later, the Buckeyes scored on a 77-yard touchdown pass to further extend the lead to 140. Michigan got the ball to start the second half and moved to midfield, but were unable to convert a third and one as the Spartan defense stopped Michigan at the MSU 40. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. However, Charles Brantley intercepted the next pass at the MSU 40 to seal the win. Facing their first loss on the season, MSU answered quickly, going 83 yards in under two minutes and scoring a touchdown on another Mosley catch from Thorne. For the 2021 poll, Michigan State was projected to finish in last place in the East Division. Needing a field goal to tie and with less than three minutes remaining, Pitt moved steadily down the field, reaching the MSU 26 with 36 seconds remaining. Taking over at their own 46, Michigan moved quickly into MSU territory and a 19-yard touchdown pass moved the score to 3014 with less than seven minutes left in the third quarter. Reed repeated his heroics from the prior game against Nebraska, returning the punt 88 yards for a touchdown to give MSU the 70 lead. 24-ranked Miami at Hard Rock Stadium. A member of the 2019 recruiting class, Thorne beat out another Tucker transfer addition Anthony Russo for the starting job in 2021. MSU took over and moved the ball to the Wildcat five-yard line where Walker scored his third touchdown of the game extending the Spartans lead to 287. [35] Thorne played well, not turning the ball over and completing 60% of his passes.[36]. MSU moved well on their next drive helped by an unnecessary roughness call against WKU. Web/college-football/team/michigan-state-spartans-college-football/roster/preload/ Joey Hauser has scored his 1,000th career point on Saturday! The win returned the Old Brass Spittoon to East Lansing. Thorne also played well, throwing four touchdown passes for the second consecutive game. On Monday, the Spartans offered Texas A&M transfer and former top-40 defensive lineman from the 2021 recruiting class Tunmise Adeleye. Following another Maryland punt, the Spartans again moved into Terrapin territory and Kenneth Walker III scored on a one-yard run to move the MSU lead to 277. Walker received the award for Running Back of the Year and All-Big Ten first team (coaches and media). [27] Tucker was also named Region 3 coach of the year by the American Football Coaches Association. Nailor was wide open on the play, but was tripped up at the Wolverine eight. Unlimited access to subscriber only articles on desktop, tablet and mobile web. The Spartans moved to the Pitt 22 before Thorne hit Reed on another touchdown pass to give MSU the 2221 lead with 2:46 remaining. On Tuesday, he announced that hed be taking an official visit to East Lansing. With just under two minutes remaining in the quarter, the Hoosiers moved into MSU territory again as the third quarter ended. Or write about sports? 2022 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. The pair of 4-star linebackers elected to choose the hometown UCF for proximity and early playing time opportunity. Walker ran for 74 yards in the game while Thorne threw his first interception on the season. Two plays later, following two laterals that left tight end Tyler Hunt with the ball, Hunt threw to Payton Thorne for a 15-yard completion that was initially ruled incomplete. 3:09. In the second half, YSU took the opening kickoff and moved down the field, scoring on a 26-yard touchdown run to make the score 3514. The newly ranked Spartans (No. The 41-yard field goal attempt on the next snap was no good and MSU avoided giving up points after the turnover. Jacob Slade decided to bypass an extra year of eligibility to turn pro, and Michigan State football s 2023 roster is beginning to take shape. The Spartans moved to midfield again and faced a fourth and one at the Michigan 48. With just under seven minutes remaining in the quarter, the Terrapins moved to midfield, but once again were forced to punt by MSU's defense. After an offensive outburst (588 total yards) against Rutgers the previous week, MSU was held to 241 total yards against Indiana, the team's lowest total since 2012. [31] Walker is the only player to win either award in Michigan State history.[29]. The extra point was no good, but MSU had regained the lead, 2320. Previous Year Next Year. YSU failed to gain a first down again on their next possession and MSU moved down the field quickly scoring on a Thorne 10-yard run to move MSU's lead to 140. WR 6'0" 185 lbs 1 Jayden Reed. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? A poor snap led to the field goal being blocked as the half ended with MSU leading 1310. Walker moved the ball to the Miami six, but the Spartans could get no closer and settled for a Coghlin field goal to take the 30 lead. MSU, ranked No. Tunmise Adeleye (@OTK4Ltunmise) December 6, 2022. Two rushes by Walker put MSU at the Miami three. MSU moved into Buckeye territory as the game shifted to the fourth quarter. (14:47) MSU TD: Kenneth Walker III 75-yard run (Matt Coghlin kick), (07:44) MSU TD: Kenneth Walker III 3-yard run (Matt Coghlin kick), (09:45) MSU TD: Jordon Simmons 14-yard pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin kick), (00:59) NU TD: Trey Pugh 1-yard pass from Hunter Johnson (Charlie Kuhbander kick), (06:30) MSU TD: Kenneth Walker III 5-yard run (Matt Coghlin kick), (11:17) NU TD: Trey Pugh 5-yard pass from Hunter Johnson (Charlie Kuhbander kick), (06:04) MSU FG: Matt Coghlan 37-yard field goal, (02:27) NU TD: Stephon Robinson, Jr. 14-yard pass from Hunter Johnson (Charlie Kuhbander kick), (01:29) MSU TD: Kenneth Walker III 6-yard run (Matt Coghlin kick), (14:50) MSU TD: Jayden Reed 75-yard pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin kick), (07:54) MSU TD: Payton Thorne 10-yard run (Matt Coghlin kick), (12:52) MSU TD: Jayden Reed 85-yard pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin kick), (10:12) MSU TD: Elijah Collins 20-yard pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin kick), (04:10) YSU TD: Demeatric Crenshaw 6-yard run (Colt McFadden kick), (00:17) MSU TD: Kenneth Walker III 6-yard run (Matt Coghlin kick), (10:54) YSU TD: Christian Turner 26-yard run (Colt McFadden kick), (04:32) MSU TD: Jalen Nailor 16-yard pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin kick), YSU Demeatric Crenshaw: 10/23, 81 yards, 1 INT, MSU Payton Thorne: 15/21, 280 yards, 4 TD, YSU Demeatric Crenshaw: 18 carries, 78 yards, 1 TD, MSU Jordon Simmons: 16 carries, 123 yards, YSU Luke Hensley, 4 receptions, 35 yards, MSU Jayden Reed: 4 receptions, 181 yards, 2 TD, (13:58) MSU FG: Matt Coghlin 23-yard field goal, (10:08) MIA TD: Charleston Rambo 3-yard pass from D'Eriq King (Andres Borregales kick), (02:56) MSU TD: Kenneth Walker III 7-yard pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin kick), (06:08) MSU TD: Jalen Nailor 11-yard pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin kick), (03:53) MIA TD: Charleston Rambo 14-yard pass from D'Eriq King (Andres Borregales kick), (13:10) MSU TD: Jayden Reed 10-yard pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin kick), (08:11) MIA FG: Andres Borregales 55-yard field goal, (04:12) MSU TD: Jalen Nailor 39-yard pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin kick), (02:32) MSU TD: Jayden Reed 8-yard run (Matt Coghlin kick), MSU Payton Thorne: 18/31, 261 yards, 4 TD, MSU Kenneth Walker III: 27 carries, 182 yards, MIA Cam'Ron Harris: 11 carries, 44 yards, (14:08) MSU TD: Jayden Reed 35-yard pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin kick), (11:22) NEB FG: Connor Culp 28-yard field goal, (08:20) MSU FG: Matt Coghlin 26-yard field goal, (04:20) NEB TD: Adrian Martinez 12-yard run (Connor Culp kick), (01:03) MSU FG: Matt Coghlin 27-yard field goal, (09:10) NEB FG: Connor Culp 28-yard field goal, (7:29) NEB TD: Adrian Martinez 3-yard run (Connor Culp kick), (3:47) MSU TD: Jayden Reed 62-yard punt return (Matt Coghlin kick), (00:00) MSU FG: Matt Coghlin 21-yard field goal, MSU Payton Thorne: 14/23, 183 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, NEB Rahmir Johnson: 19 carries, 78 yards, MSU Kenneth Walker III: 19 carries, 74 yards, NEB Zavier Betts: 5 receptions, 62 yards, (13:32) MSU TD: Jayden Reed 88-yard punt return (Matt Coghlin kick), (08:26) MSU TD: Kenneth Walker III 6-yard run (Matt Coghlin kick), (05:04) WKU FG: Brayden Narveson 37-yard field goal, (03:54) MSU TD: Jayden Reed 46-yard pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin kick), (02:57) WKU TD: Joey Belgan 4-yard pass from, (11:42) WKU FG: Brayden Narveson 29-yard field goal, (09:10) MSU TD: Kenneth Walker III 5-yard run (Matt Coghlin kick), (06:51) WKU FG: Brayden Narveson 35-yard field goal, (02:39) MSU TD: Kenneth Walker III 3-yard run (Matt Coghlin kick), (00:41) MSU TD: Payton Thorne 12- yard run (Matt Coghlin kick), (00:43) MSU FG: Matt Coghlin 21-yard field goal, (13:13) WKU TD: Jerreth Sterns 28-yard pass from Bailey Zappe (Mitchell Tinsley pass from Bailey Zappe). Coghlin hit the 23-yard field goal, despite slipping slightly in the snowy conditions. Moving to the MSU three, OSU notched another passing touchdown to further extend the lead to 28 early in the second quarter. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Thorne then hit Walker o a seven-yard touchdown catch and run to give MSU the 107 lead with just under three minutes remaining in the half. Looking to put the game away, Wolverine quarterback J. J. McCarthy fumbled the ball on the first play of the possession and Jacub Panasiuk recovered at the Michigan 41. With just over nine minutes left in the game, the Spartans needed a stop by their defense, but Purdue again moved deep into MSU territory. On the next MSU possession, Thorne hit Reed for a 28-yard pass play and Walker notched a 36-yard gain to put the ball at the Maryland 20. The win gave the Spartans their first 11-win season since 2015. The Simi Valley, California, native has been committed to Arizona since the summer. 12-ranked Pittsburgh, on December 30. MSU moved to the Lion 22, but on fourth down, Walker was stopped for a loss, giving the Lions the ball back with 4:02 remaining. In the second half, the snowy conditions continued to worsen and PSU's opening drive stalled at midfield. Following an unnecessary roughness call on Maryland, Walker scored his second touchdown of the game on a three-yard run to push the lead to 4021. 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