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Michigan State Spartans vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights

College Football
Michigan State
6-0
31-13
Final
Rutgers
3-3
SHI Stadium

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Who won: Michigan State 31-13

The Michigan State Spartans beat the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 31-13 on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at SHI Stadium. Payton Thorne led the Michigan State in passing yards (16/27, 339 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT). Noah Vedral led the Rutgers in passing yards (16/31, 208 YDS).

Recap · Oct 9
Nailor catches 3 TDs, No. 11 Michigan State tops Rutgers

After turning the ball over seven times in a loss to Rutgers last year, No. 11 Michigan State turned to the the big-play approach with its new cast of players. It worked to perfection.

What it means

  • Michigan State 3-0 on the road; Rutgers 2-2 at home.

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Quarterbacks

Michigan State17th in Big Ten
Payton Thorne QB
Season passing leader · 339 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT
Rutgers14th in Big Ten
Noah Vedral QB
Season passing leader · 208 YDS

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Game info

Venue
SHI Stadium, Piscataway, NJ · Turf · Attendance 41,117

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