Trick plays spark MSU offense
Michigan State was flagged for a block in the back on the punt, so it started at its own 19. Brian Lewerke finally flashed his running ability, rushing for a first down on the opening play of the drive. Dropped passes continued to plague the Spartans as Brandon Sowards dropped a first-down catch.
However, a classic fake punt by Mark Dantonio picked up the first down as Connor Heyward took the direct snap past midfield to the Penn State 40. Pulling even more tricks out of the bag, Connor Heyward took a handoff and rolled out to his right, hitting Cam Chambers down at the 1-yard-line to end the quarter.