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Michigan State vs Western Michigan
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Michigan State
#5 · 1-0
Western Michigan
0-1
Final · 37 - 24
WEEK 1 · NON-CONF Waldo Stadium, Kalamazoo
Fri, Sep 4 11:00 PM Waldo Stadium, Kalamazoo
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Recap
Michigan State defeated Western Michigan 37-24 in an exciting season opener at Waldo Stadium. The Spartans jumped out to a 20-7 first-quarter lead behind two Madre London rushing touchdowns and a Connor Cook TD pass to Josiah Price, though the Broncos' Darius Phillips answered with a thrilling 100-yard kickoff return. The Broncos mounted a spirited fourth-quarter comeback, pulling within 34-24 on Zach Terrell's second touchdown pass, but Michael Geiger's 21-yard field goal sealed the Big Ten victory for the Spartans.
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Final Stats
Michigan State Western Michigan- 256 Pass Yards 365
- 196 Rush Yards 18
- 452 Total Yards 383
- 26 First Downs 22
- 66.7% 3rd Down Conv. 44.4%
- 1 Turnovers 2
- 25 Penalty Yards 77
- 28:19 Time of Possession 31:41
Play Breakdown
- Run plays 16 of 73 snaps 22%
- Pass plays 57 of 73 snaps 78%
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