Nailor catches 3 TDs, No. 11 Michigan State tops Rutgers
— After turning the ball over seven times in a loss to Rutgers last year, No. 11 Michigan State turned to the the big-play approach with its new cast of players. It worked to perfection.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Michigan State Spartans
31
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
13
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSU | 7 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 31 |
| RUTG | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
SHI Stadium · 41,117 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Michigan Wolverines | W 15-6 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ UCLA Bruins | L 10-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Northwestern Wildcats | L 21-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Illinois Fighting Illini | L 37-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Wisconsin Badgers | L 3-31 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 1:54 31-13
Matt Coghlin 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:13 28-13
Kenneth Walker III 94 Yd Run (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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Touchdown 6:10 21-13
Jalen Nailor 65 Yd pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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Field Goal 6:21 14-13
Valentino Ambrosio 29 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:18 14-10
Jalen Nailor 63 Yd pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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Field Goal 12:10 7-10
Valentino Ambrosio 26 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:05 7-7
Jalen Nailor 63 Yd pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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Touchdown 6:51 0-7
Aron Cruickshank 4 Yd pass from Johnny Langan (Valentino Ambrosio Kick)
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MSU
1 play, -2 yards, 0:21 · End of Game
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RUTG 0:21
9 plays, 44 yards, 1:33 · Downs
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MSU 1:54
6 plays, 23 yards, 2:32 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:54 31-13
Matt Coghlin 35 Yd Field Goal
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RUTG 4:26
5 plays, -3 yards, 1:21 · Fumble
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MSU 5:47
6 plays, 42 yards, 2:40 · Interception
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RUTG 8:27
16 plays, 73 yards, 6:47 · Downs
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MSU 0:14
9 plays, 32 yards, 4:55 · Punt
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RUTG 5:09
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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MSU 7:13
1 play, 94 yards, 0:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:13 28-13
Kenneth Walker III 94 Yd Run (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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RUTG 7:29
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:55 · Punt
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MSU 8:24
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:50 · Punt
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RUTG 9:14
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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MSU 10:37
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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RUTG 12:06
4 plays, 8 yards, 2:54 · Punt
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MSU
12 plays, 55 yards, 5:16 · Downs
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RUTG 5:16
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:54 · Punt
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MSU 6:10
1 play, 65 yards, 0:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:10 21-13
Jalen Nailor 65 Yd pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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RUTG 6:21
4 plays, 2 yards, 1:03 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:21 14-13
Valentino Ambrosio 29 Yd Field Goal
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MSU 7:24
4 plays, 4 yards, 1:09 · Fumble
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RUTG 8:33
5 plays, 27 yards, 1:45 · Punt
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MSU 10:18
5 plays, 87 yards, 1:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:18 14-10
Jalen Nailor 63 Yd pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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RUTG 12:10
10 plays, 72 yards, 3:41 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:10 7-10
Valentino Ambrosio 26 Yd Field Goal
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MSU 0:51
5 plays, 44 yards, 2:12 · Punt
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RUTG 3:03
5 plays, 14 yards, 3:02 · Punt
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MSU 6:05
2 plays, 75 yards, 0:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:05 7-7
Jalen Nailor 63 Yd pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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RUTG 6:51
9 plays, 72 yards, 3:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:51 0-7
Aron Cruickshank 4 Yd pass from Johnny Langan (Valentino Ambrosio Kick)
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MSU 10:13
9 plays, 47 yards, 4:47 · Downs
Showing the last 35 of 35 events.
Team Stats
MSU
RUTG
20
1st Downs
19
4-13
3rd down efficiency
5-17
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-2
588
Total Yards
377
339
Passing
266
16/27
Comp/Att
22/41
12.6
Yards per pass
6.5
249
Rushing
111
38
Rushing Attempts
36
6.6
Yards per rush
3.1
9-68
Penalties
7-65
3
Turnovers
1
2
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
29:03
Possession
30:57
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