Heyward helps No. 11 Michigan State beat Utah State 38-31
Connor Heyward scored his second touchdown with 2 minutes left to put No. 11 Michigan State ahead and the Spartans held on to beat Utah State 38-31 on Friday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Utah State Aggies
31
Michigan State Spartans
38
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USU | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 31 |
| MSU | 6 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 38 |
Spartan Stadium · 73,114 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Fresno State Bulldogs | W 17-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Colorado State Rams | W 31-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Texas State Bobcats | L 17-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/9/26 | vs Washington State Cougars | W 17-16 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Boise State Broncos | L 18-37 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:00 31-38
Connor Heyward 13 Yd Run (Brian Lewerke Pass to Felton Davis III for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 5:05 31-30
Darwin Thompson 1 Yd Run (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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Field Goal 10:23 24-30
Matt Coghlin 24 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:41 24-27
Gaje Ferguson 40 Yd Interception Return (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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Field Goal 1:55 17-27
Dominik Eberle 40 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:06 14-27
Connor Heyward 17 Yd Run (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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Touchdown 0:28 14-20
Felton Davis III 10 Yd pass from Brian Lewerke (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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Touchdown 6:55 14-13
Darwin Thompson 2 Yd Run (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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Touchdown 10:49 7-13
Cody White 8 Yd pass from Brian Lewerke (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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Field Goal 2:54 7-6
Matt Coghlin 32 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:30 7-3
Matt Coghlin 49 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:58 7-0
Jordan Love 1 Yd Run (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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MSU
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:15 · End of Game
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USU 1:15
6 plays, 29 yards, 0:00 · Interception
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MSU 2:00
9 plays, 75 yards, 3:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:00 31-38
Connor Heyward 13 Yd Run (Brian Lewerke Pass to Felton Davis III for Two-Point Conversion)
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USU 5:05
15 plays, 75 yards, 5:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:05 31-30
Darwin Thompson 1 Yd Run (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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MSU 10:23
12 plays, 63 yards, 6:11 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:23 24-30
Matt Coghlin 24 Yd Field Goal
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MSU 1:41
1 play, 0 yards, 0:00 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:41 24-27
Gaje Ferguson 40 Yd Interception Return (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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USU 1:55
8 plays, 38 yards, 3:22 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:55 17-27
Dominik Eberle 40 Yd Field Goal
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MSU 5:17
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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USU 7:22
6 plays, 17 yards, 1:44 · Punt
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MSU 9:06
10 plays, 81 yards, 5:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:06 14-27
Connor Heyward 17 Yd Run (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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USU
2 plays, -2 yards, 0:00 · End of Half
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MSU 0:28
13 plays, 75 yards, 6:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:28 14-20
Felton Davis III 10 Yd pass from Brian Lewerke (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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USU 6:55
9 plays, 72 yards, 3:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:55 14-13
Darwin Thompson 2 Yd Run (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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MSU 10:49
4 plays, 42 yards, 1:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:49 7-13
Cody White 8 Yd pass from Brian Lewerke (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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USU 12:05
1 play, 0 yards, 0:00 · Interception
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MSU 12:15
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:00 · Punt
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USU 13:03
4 plays, 11 yards, 0:00 · Punt
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MSU 13:38
6 plays, 31 yards, 1:47 · Fumble
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USU 0:25
7 plays, 30 yards, 2:29 · Punt
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MSU 2:54
8 plays, 27 yards, 5:07 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:54 7-6
Matt Coghlin 32 Yd Field Goal
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USU 8:01
5 plays, 16 yards, 1:29 · Downs
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MSU 9:30
6 plays, 43 yards, 3:25 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:30 7-3
Matt Coghlin 49 Yd Field Goal
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USU 12:58
7 plays, 75 yards, 2:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:58 7-0
Jordan Love 1 Yd Run (Dominik Eberle Kick)
Showing the last 35 of 35 events.
Team Stats
USU
MSU
22
1st Downs
23
7-13
3rd down efficiency
11-17
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
344
Total Yards
452
319
Passing
287
29/44
Comp/Att
23/33
7.3
Yards per pass
8.7
25
Rushing
165
25
Rushing Attempts
42
1.0
Yards per rush
3.9
7-49
Penalties
9-62
2
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
1
2
Interceptions thrown
1
22:16
Possession
37:44
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