Live updates: Josiah Scott ends Ducks' drive

Josiah Scott steps up

Justin Herbert and the Ducks began in their own territory again after a Spartan punt and they figured out the short passing game works on this MSU defense. His first two passes combined for a first down and Travis Dye picked up six yards on first down. Herbert's deep throw to Dillon Mitchell fell incomplete and Josiah Scott sniffed out a third-down swing pass, handing the Ducks an eight-yard loss.

LJ Scott shows flashes

After a false start prior to the first play, the Spartans rushed for a short gain on first down and then LJ Scott had arguably his best run of the season, picking up 12 yards with a nifty spin move. Brian Lewerke picked up the Spartans' first first down of…