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Recap: Michigan State offense beats defense in spring game

Final score: Offense 32, Defense 30

4th Quarter

0:11 In his second straight go-ahead drive, Rocky Lombardi throws an 18-yard touchdown pass to Darrell Stewart go give the offense a 32-27 lead. Dantonio gives the defense three more points and calls that the game.

2:56 We have our first true big play of the Michigan State spring game. Transfer Alante Thomas rips off a 53-yard run down to the goal line. He finishes things off with a four-yard touchdown run.

We end with even more excitement: a halfback pass from Connor Heyward for a 2-point conversion briefly gives the offense a one-point lead.