11/9 issue michigan state spartans I went to Seattle to try Washington Huskies We walked away with a 39-28 loss on Saturday night.
Washington received the ball to open the game and it didn’t take long for the Huskies to open the scoring in the game. On the first drive, UW his quarterback Michael Pennix Jr. hit wide receiver Jaren McMillan for a 47-yard gain. Two plays later, Pennix found wide receiver Jalyn Polk for an eight-yard touchdown. Kicker Peyton Henry added another and the Huskies took a 7-0 lead less than four minutes into the game.
Michigan then went three-and-out on the first drive. There appeared to be some miscommunication between quarterback Peyton Thorne and running back Jarek Broussard on third down, and Thorne was tackled for a 6-yard loss. Michigan State’s Bryce Ballinger punted.
Washington took over the field again, eventually dropping to the MSU 1-yard line, partly due to a questionable passer penalty to Michigan State linebacker Ben Van Schmelen. However, the Spartans stood on the goal line and got the ball back down thanks to a four-down stop by defensive end Chris Bogle.
However, disaster stuck in Michigan on the next play. With Michigan State on their own 2-yard line, Broussard slid into the end zone for safety. Washington’s lead was 9-0 with him extending by two points and he had just over a minute left in the first quarter.
Following a safety, Ballinger sent a free kick out of bounds, giving Washington the ball at the 50-yard line. The Huskies quickly tackled that possession, driving six plays and taking just 2:18 off the clock. The drive was capped off by a 1-yard touchdown run by running back Cameron Davis. Henry tackled a point after a touchdown and UW led MSU 16-0 with 13:49 left to play in the second quarter.
Michigan got a first down for the first time in the game on its next drive as Thorne found wide receiver Keon Coleman for a 12-yard gain on third down and five. However, Michigan’s drive stalled after three plays when Thorne was sacked on third down by Washington defensive lineman Voi Tunufi. The Spartans were again forced to punt.
Washington started the next drive with a 37-yard gain when Pennix hit Polk in the air. Three plays later, Pennix led to running back Waytaulapapa on a 19-yard touchdown strike. An extra point attempt failed and the Huskies led the Spartans 22-0 with 8:32 left in the second quarter.
The Michigan State offense finally got something up on their next drive. The Spartans scored the team’s first touchdown of the game by marching 75 yards in 15 plays with 7:02 off clock. Thorn found Coleman for a 7-yard score and found him again for a 2-point conversion. MSU cut UW’s lead to 14 as the Huskies had a 22-8 advantage with 1:30 remaining by halftime.
But 1:30 was enough time for the Pennix and Washington offenses to run down the field and score another touchdown before the break. Pennix again found Polk in the end his zone (from 17 yards out) and after Henry’s extra point, UW extended their lead to his 29–8. In his eight plays, the Huskies threw him 65 yards and only he clocked a time of 1:18.
Washington took a 29-8 lead into the locker room at halftime. Michigan State received the ball to start the second half.
Sparta will take advantage to open the second half. On the second play of the drive, Thorne connected with wide receiver Tre Mosley for a 20-yard gain. Later in the possession, Thorn told Mosley that he was 6 on 4th and he hit a 26-yard touchdown (in an excellent adjustment from Mosley). Broussard he dropped a pass on his play for a two-point conversion, and Washington led by his 29–14 with 11:59 to play into the third quarter.
However, the Michigan State defense put up another score on their next drive, but as the Pennics continued to divide MSU’s secondary. He found Polk again, this time for a 53-yard touchdown as the Huskies scored in just four plays. Henry’s extra point was good, with Washington leading him 36-14 with him 11:02 remaining in the fourth quarter.
The MSU finds the first two downs on the following drives, but nothing to indicate it. The Washington defense sacked Thorne on his one play, and two plays later, Thorne went “rushing” for his 10-yard loss. Ballinger would have to punt, but he pinned Washington at his own 1-yard line.
On Washington’s next possession, UW picked up three first downs, but Michigan State eventually forced the Huskies to punt first of the night. However, MSU failed to convert on 4th down and returned the ball to UW deep in Spartan territory at the 24-yard line.
However, Michigan’s defense stands. Washington again reached his line one yard out of Michigan State, but the Spartans made his stand on the goal line for the second time that night. However, the Spartans turned it around on the next play as Thorne was pressured in his own end zone and threw an interception.
Washington took over the Michigan 11-yard line but held off the Huskies on a 26-yard field goal attempt made by Henry. The Huskies led the Spartans 39-14 with 9:19 remaining.
But Michigan wasn’t ready to leave just yet. Elijah Collins scored a 1-yard touchdown to cap off an 8-play, 70-yard drive to extend Washington’s lead 39-20 after a failed two-point conversion try with 6:52 left in the fourth quarter. reduced to
The Michigan defense then forced a punt and MSU took over at their own 25-yard line. Just four plays later, Thorne reconnected with Coleman for six points on a 33-yard touchdown strike. Thorn also found Coleman on his conversion by two points. With Washington leading 39-28 with 5:17 left, it suddenly became a two-run game.
Washington then went three-and-out and was forced to punt again. Michigan State had a chance to make something interesting, scoring his two first downs on the drive. However, a four straight incompleteness by Thorne gives the ball back to the Huskies on downs and UW runs out the clock.
The Spartans lost several starters as safety Xavier Henderson, wide receiver Jaden Reid and defensive tackle Jacob Slade all missed the game. Without a doubt, Washington completely dominated from start to finish.
UW dominated the line of scrimmage, holding the Spartans to 42 rushing yards (1.4 yards per carry) in 29 attempts and recording two sacks (Michigan State did not record a single sack). ). Meanwhile, MSU’s pass defense remains a major vulnerability for the team.
Pennix shattered the Michigan defense, completing 60% of his passes for 397 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. Polk led the Huskies with 153 receiving yards on six catches and scored three touchdowns. Washington beat Michigan State in total yards, he went 503 to 365.
Thorn looked improved, completing 30 of 42 passes (71.4%) for 3 touchdowns and 1 pick. Coleman led Michigan State with nine catches for 142 yards and two touchdowns. Tight end Daniel Barker caught seven passes for 69 yards.
Michigan State University will be back home next week. Open Big Ten Play Saturday, September 24 at 3:30 PM ET against the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
