The Detroit News · Dec 29, 2017
Live updates: Spartans enter half with big lead
(Photo: Dale G. Young, Detroit News)Spartans go into half with big lead
The Cougars picked up a first down to end the half and the Spartans would open the final 30 minutes by getting the ball back with a 21-3 lead.
Michigan State pours it on before half
On the first play of the drive at their own 31, Brian Lewerke hit Felton Davis III for 27 yards. Darrell Stewart Jr. took a handoff and picked up three yards and then an offsides by Washington State set up second-and-2 for the Spartans. LJ Scott took a second-down handoff and fought off multiple defenders to attain a first down. Stewart Jr. caught a short pass and turned it up field for 12 yards and another first.