No. 18 Michigan State shuts down Tulsa in 28-7 win
Kenny Willekes recovered two fumbles, including one in the end zone for a touchdown, and No. 18 Michigan State manhandled Tulsa 28-7 on Friday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Tulsa Golden Hurricane
7
Michigan State Spartans
28
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLSA | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| MSU | 7 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 28 |
Spartan Stadium · 72,005 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Tulane Green Wave | W 60-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/23/26 | vs Army Black Knights | L 35-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Rice Owls | W 38-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Navy Midshipmen | L 26-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/1/26 | vs North Texas Mean Green | L 44-45 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 2:20 7-28
Matt Coghlin 40 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:36 7-25
Sam Crawford Jr. 28 Yd pass from Zach Smith (Jacob Rainey Kick)
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Field Goal 2:32 0-25
Matt Coghlin 44 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:49 0-22
Kenny Willekes 0 Yd Fumble Return (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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Safety 9:09 0-15
Team Safety
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Field Goal 9:59 0-13
Matt Coghlin 47 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:03 0-10
Matt Coghlin 38 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:41 0-7
Connor Heyward 15 Yd pass from Brian Lewerke (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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MSU
4 plays, 5 yards, 2:52 · Downs
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TLSA 2:52
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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MSU 4:34
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:28 · Punt
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TLSA 6:02
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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MSU 7:35
6 plays, 24 yards, 3:42 · Punt
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TLSA 11:17
5 plays, 4 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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MSU 13:30
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:23 · Punt
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TLSA 14:53
3 plays, -14 yards, 2:27 · Punt
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MSU 2:20
17 plays, 73 yards, 7:23 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:20 7-28
Matt Coghlin 40 Yd Field Goal
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TLSA 9:43
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:47 · Punt
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MSU 11:30
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:49 · Punt
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TLSA 13:19
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:41 · Punt
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MSU
1 play, 1 yard, 0:36 · End of Half
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TLSA 0:36
7 plays, 85 yards, 1:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:36 7-25
Sam Crawford Jr. 28 Yd pass from Zach Smith (Jacob Rainey Kick)
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MSU 2:32
4 plays, 4 yards, 1:30 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:32 0-25
Matt Coghlin 44 Yd Field Goal
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TLSA 4:02
2 plays, 1 yard, 0:47 · Interception
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TLSA 4:49
2 plays, -8 yards, 0:30 · Fumble Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:49 0-22
Kenny Willekes 0 Yd Fumble Return (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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MSU 5:19
8 plays, 45 yards, 3:50 · Downs
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TLSA 9:09
2 plays, -19 yards, 0:50 · Safety
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Safety 9:09 0-15
Team Safety
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MSU 9:59
7 plays, -8 yards, 2:07 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:59 0-13
Matt Coghlin 47 Yd Field Goal
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TLSA 12:06
5 plays, 0 yards, 1:57 · Fumble
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MSU 14:03
4 plays, 4 yards, 0:48 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:03 0-10
Matt Coghlin 38 Yd Field Goal
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TLSA 14:51
5 plays, 13 yards, 2:02 · Punt
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MSU 1:53
5 plays, 9 yards, 2:10 · Punt
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TLSA 4:03
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:25 · Punt
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MSU 5:28
8 plays, 38 yards, 3:09 · Downs
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TLSA 8:37
6 plays, 12 yards, 3:04 · Punt
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MSU 11:41
9 plays, 73 yards, 3:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:41 0-7
Connor Heyward 15 Yd pass from Brian Lewerke (Matt Coghlin Kick)
Showing the last 36 of 36 events.
Team Stats
TLSA
MSU
8
1st Downs
18
2-11
3rd down efficiency
6-19
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-4
80
Total Yards
303
153
Passing
195
16/27
Comp/Att
22/38
5.7
Yards per pass
5.1
-73
Rushing
108
25
Rushing Attempts
40
-2.9
Yards per rush
2.7
8-80
Penalties
14-122
3
Turnovers
0
2
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
23:54
Possession
36:06
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