MSU offense can't come up big
In the biggest drive of the game, the Spartans began at their own 23. Brian Lewerke hit Felton Davis III for a first down past the 35-yard-line to keep things going on third down. A few plays later, the Spartans faced another third down but Lewerke was sacked and they were forced to punt.
Spartans force crucial punt
Penn State got the ball back after the failed MSU fake field goal on fourth down and faced a third-and-10 in their own territory but Trace McSorley faced heavy pressure and couldn't find an open receiver, throwing the ball away.