Michigan State takes over at the 20, and starts with a run to Elijah Collins for a gain of 3. Brian Lewerke's backward pass to Anthony Williams is dropped, rolls forward, and then recovered by Williams for a gain of 4. Freshman safety Daxton Hill is called for pass interference on the next play, giving the Spartans a first down at the Michigan State 42.
Lewerke pulls from his running back and darts ahead for a gain of 8 on first down. Michigan's Carlo Kemp is called for offsides before the next play, making it first-and-10 at the Michigan 45.