Michigan State defense strong again in 28-14 win over WMU
Brian Lewerke scored on a 61-yard run in the first quarter, and Michigan State's defense was impressive for a second straight week in a 28-14 victory over Western Michigan on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Western Michigan Broncos
14
Michigan State Spartans
28
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| MSU | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 28 |
Spartan Stadium · 72,910 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/26 | @ Akron Zips | W 42-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Bowling Green Falcons | W 23-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Toledo Rockets | L 38-45 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Central Michigan Chippewas | W 21-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Kent State Golden Flashes | W 38-7 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 10:37 14-28
Darius Phillips 100 Yd Kickoff Return (Josh Grant Kick)
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Touchdown 10:48 7-28
LJ Scott 2 Yd Run (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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Touchdown 6:07 7-21
Brian Lewerke 1 Yd Run (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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Touchdown 8:43 7-14
Darius Phillips 67 Yd Fumble Return (Josh Grant Kick)
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Touchdown 6:04 0-14
LJ Scott 15 Yd pass from Brian Lewerke (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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Touchdown 4:43 0-7
Brian Lewerke 61 Yd Run (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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MSU
6 plays, 31 yards, 2:52 · End of Game
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WMU 2:52
16 plays, 53 yards, 4:25 · Downs
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MSU 7:17
5 plays, 12 yards, 3:13 · Punt
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WMU 10:37
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:37 14-28
Darius Phillips 100 Yd Kickoff Return (Josh Grant Kick)
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MSU 10:48
9 plays, 76 yards, 4:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:48 7-28
LJ Scott 2 Yd Run (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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WMU 0:47
5 plays, 20 yards, 1:48 · Punt
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MSU 2:35
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:29 · Punt
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WMU 4:04
5 plays, 14 yards, 1:57 · Punt
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MSU 6:07
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:07 7-21
Brian Lewerke 1 Yd Run (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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MSU 8:43
3 plays, 26 yards, 1:17 · Fumble Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:43 7-14
Darius Phillips 67 Yd Fumble Return (Josh Grant Kick)
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WMU 10:00
7 plays, 23 yards, 2:54 · Downs
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MSU 12:54
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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MSU
1 play, -1 yard, 0:01 · End of Half
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WMU 0:01
4 plays, 19 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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MSU 1:03
7 plays, 28 yards, 3:24 · Punt
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WMU 4:27
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:25 · Punt
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MSU 6:04
9 plays, 51 yards, 2:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:04 0-14
LJ Scott 15 Yd pass from Brian Lewerke (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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WMU 9:01
3 plays, -12 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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MSU 11:08
4 plays, 25 yards, 1:49 · Punt
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WMU 12:57
5 plays, 28 yards, 2:48 · Punt
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MSU 0:45
4 plays, 11 yards, 2:00 · Interception
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WMU 2:45
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:52 · Punt
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MSU 4:43
4 plays, 79 yards, 1:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:43 0-7
Brian Lewerke 61 Yd Run (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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WMU 6:20
5 plays, 17 yards, 3:13 · Punt
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MSU 9:33
6 plays, 34 yards, 2:23 · Punt
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WMU 11:56
7 plays, 28 yards, 3:04 · Interception
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
WMU
MSU
11
1st Downs
21
1-15
3rd down efficiency
7-15
3-5
4th down efficiency
1-1
195
Total Yards
457
79
Passing
161
12/27
Comp/Att
13/21
2.9
Yards per pass
7.7
116
Rushing
296
36
Rushing Attempts
49
3.2
Yards per rush
6.0
3-20
Penalties
3-30
1
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
1
27:10
Possession
32:50
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