MSU forces crucial three-and-out
Oregon had a chance to ice the game with the ball and time winding down under two minutes. Two run plays and two MSU timeouts ensued, setting up third-and-10 for the Ducks with 1:27 to go. Travis Dye was unable to pick up the first as the defense forced a three-and-out.
MSU has special teams blunder
After the fake punt mishap, Michigan State took over and a couple of hard runs by LJ Scott recorded two big first downs for the Spartans. Two plays later on an option, Brian Lewerke kept the ball and picked up another first.