Gophers can't get offense going
Starting with field position on their own 27, Demry Croft nearly threw an interception on the first play, but completed a 5-yard pass on the second play. On third-and-five, Croft threw a long incompletion into coverage. The Gophers would punt to Michigan State's end zone for a touchback.
Michigan State nets field goal to start half
After receiving the ball to start the second half, LJ Scott rushed for 11 yards on the first play and two plays later, Brian Lewerke found Felton Davis III for 14 yards.