Spartans Grind Badgers On Ground, Chew Clock, Lead 34-24

It’s all but done in East Lansing, and it’s because of more bold play-calling from Michigan State.

The Spartans had fourth and goal from the Wisconsin 1. They eschewed the field goal, and eschewed the run: Kirk Cousins hit B.J. Cunningham for a touchdown pass that, after the extra point, gave Michigan State a 34-24 lead.

Unless Scott Tolzien has two scoring drives in him and uncorks them in the next 2:43, Michigan State’s going to 5-0. Suddenly, that fake field goal against Notre Dame seems like an open-the-floodgates moment.