MSU offense lacking confidence
A bad kick return set Michigan State up with bad field position and Brian Lewerke just seemed off, throwing two quick incompletions. On third-and-10, he couldn't find anyone open down the field but a holding penalty on Penn State bailed out the offense.
Lewerke hit Laress Nelson for a first down to keep the drive going at their own 39. After another Brandon Sowards drop on a sure first down, Lewerke rushed for a first down on a scramble inside Penn State territory.
The drive stalled yet again as Michigan State was forced into another punt.