The Michigan State offense continued to sputter but the defense turned the ball over on downs then forced a punt after Shilique Calhoun’s third sack.
The Spartans finally responded on offense, going 61 yards on six plays to extend the lead to 24-10 with 8:37 left in the fourth quarter.
After Cook hit Jamal Lyles for a 26-yard gain, Gerald Holmes took over with a 17-yard pass reception followed by a 3-yard touchdown run.
CMU gets FG to trim MSU lead
Michigan State’s offense couldn’t do much coming out of halftime and was forced to punt for the first time.