In a game that was eerily similar to last year’s contest in East Lansing, Penn State and Michigan State played a tough contest that wasn’t completely settled until the end. Favored by two touchdowns, the Nittany Lions were hurt by penalties, questionable play calls and just flat out inconsistent play. Just like last year, Penn State was unable to hold a lead late and fell to the Spartans, 21-17.
Penn State was unable to pick up a first down in a key spot in the fourth quarter, and then, was unable to keep the Michigan State offense from driving down the field for a game-winning touchdown with just 19 seconds remaining.