On its first offensive play of the half, Michigan State turned the ball over — on a fumble from Darrell Stewart. Furman takes over at the MSU 35-yard line, down 14-3.
Furman stalls, misses FG
Michigan State's defense was a little sluggish to start the second half. After two costly penalties — a defensive pass interference flag, and one for a late hit that turned a fourth down into a fresh set of downs — put Furman into Michigan State territory, the Spartan defense clamped down, forcing a 57-yard field goal attempt from Jon Croft Hollingsworth, that was no good.