Backed up to its own 4-yard line, the Michigan State offense could not do much and went three-and-out.
The 35-yard punt from Jake Hartbarger was fielded by Garrett Jeurgens at the MSU 49, where he called for a fair catch. Michigan State leads 7-0 late in the second quarter.
MSU defense maintaining 7-0 lead
The Michigan State defense forced BYU to punt again in the first half.
Taysom Hill connected with Jonah Trinnaman for a gain of 22 yards on the first play of the drive, before Jamaal Williams was swallowed up for a loss of a yard.