Ambry Thomas has a tough time picking up the kickoff and is tackled at his own 11-yard-line.
Karan Higdon gets to the 15 with a gain of 4 on first down. Higdon is tackled for a 1-yard loss on second down by Jack Camper. Shea Patterson's throw on third down is almost intercepted by Khari Willis. The Wolverines will punt.
Shakur Brown coughs up the ball on the punt return and Joe Hewlett recovers the ball for Michigan. It'll be first-and-10 for the Wolverines at the Spartan 46.
The Michigan State defense is on Patterson the moment he finishes his drop and sacked for a loss of 7.