Michigan State immediately forced a three-and-out on Michigan’s first offensive possession and immediately made another long drive into Michigan territory. But this time, the Spartans didn’t come away empty-handed after Nate Carter scored on fourth down from the 2-yard line. Aidan Chiles hit Nick Marsh for 15 yards to convert the first series, then Carter broke away on a 32-yard run to move deep into Wolverine territory. Michigan nearly produced another stop inside the 5-yard line, but MSU was finally able to push enough on the fourth run to find a crease down the right side to reach the end zone. Michigan State is currently outscoring Michigan 135 to 1 and has held the ball for 13:29 of the first 15 minutes.

Michigan State received the opening kickoff and, after a play-action fake to get into Wolverine territory, set up a drive deep into Michigan territory with an effective running attack and a 26-yard screen pass to Nate Carter. Aidan Chiles made the first tackle with a tackle, but Carter did the rest. He converted back-to-back third-and-2s on the ground to get inside the 10-yard line. Michigan State ran the ball to the 2-yard line and called a play-action fake on third-and-goal, but Chiles could not find an open receiver. The Spartans lined up to score from the 2nd team, but a delay of game was called. Jonathan Kim, who set a school record with six field goals last week, missed 25 yards on his second miss of 2024 and his first miss inside 50 yards. MSU drove 73 yards and took eight minutes, but came up empty.