The Michigan State Spartans likely won't remember the 2019 season fondly, but they ended on a high note with a bowl victory.
Michigan State defeated the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 27-21 on Friday at the 2019 Pinstripe Bowl in Yankee Stadium. Brian Lewerke and the defense helped give the 7-6 Big Ten squad some momentum heading into 2020 after it needed wins over hapless Rutgers and Maryland just to reach a bowl.
As for the ACC's Wake Forest (8-5), this loss concludes a disappointing finish that included defeats in three of its final four regular-season games following a promising start.