East Lansing – Michigan State was in position to cruise to bowl eligibility on Saturday afternoon after an impressive first half against Indiana.
The only problem is that two halves are played and the Spartans crumbled down the stretch, blowing a 17-point lead while botching two field goals – one at the end of regulation and one in overtime – as Indiana snapped a seven-game skid to beat Michigan State, 39-31, in double overtime at Spartan Stadium, which was more than half empty for the second half.
Michigan State (5-6, 3-5 Big Ten) now must win next week at Penn State to become bowl eligible.