Fans packed Spartan Stadium to witness a heavyweight battle between the No. 7 Oregon Ducks and No. 5 Michigan State Spartans on Saturday night.
For the Ducks, it was a chance to prove they could remain among the elite without Marcus Mariota. Meanwhile, the Spartans needed a win if they hoped to fulfill their aspirations of reaching the college playoff this season.
The game delivered in excitement, and ultimately Michigan State pulled out a 31-28 victory over Oregon
Defeating the Ducks gave the Spartans a victory both on and off the field. The win capped off a terrific recruiting weekend that saw over 200 football and basketball targets flock to East Lansing for the big-time matchup.