LJ Scott reels off 24-yard run
Connor Heyward returned the ball to Michigan State's 38-yard line and trucked Minnesota punter Ryan Santoso in the process. A few decent LJ Scott runs put the ball in Minnesota territory. Brian Lewerke scrambled for about three yards and then a false start on Scott set up a second-and-12. Lewerke then hit for 21 yards down to the Minnesota 30 for a first down, ending the first quarter.
Scott started the second quarter with a 6-yard run and then reeled off a 24-yard touchdown run to give the Spartans a 17-6 lead.