MSU 20, CMU 14
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With the Spartans leading Central Michigan 20-13 entering the fourth quarter, CMU quarterback Dan LeFevour completed a 12-yard touchdown pass to receiver Kito Poblah, to tie the game at 20.
MSU 20, CMU 14
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With the Spartans leading Central Michigan 20-13 entering the fourth quarter, CMU quarterback Dan LeFevour completed a 12-yard touchdown pass to receiver Kito Poblah, to tie the game at 20.
MSU 20, CMU 20
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On the very next possession, MSU drives 80 yards on 13 plays, with quarterback Kirk Cousins finding receiver B.J. Cunningham for a seven-yard touchdown pass on third and goal. The Spartans regain the lead 27-20.
MSU 27, CMU 20
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CMU answers on its next possession, capping off a 15-play, 71-yard drive with an 11-yard touchdown pass to running back Paris Cotton. The Chippewas decide to go for a two-point conversion to take the lead in the game’s final minute, but LeFevour’s pass falls incomplete. MSU leads 27-26.
MSU 27, CMU 26
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CMU attempts an on-side kick and recovers the ball at their own 47-yard line, giving the Chippewas another chance to take the lead.
MSU 27, CMU 26
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On first down, LeFevour finds Cotton for a nine-yard gain into MSU territory at the Spartan 44-yard line. CMU calls time out.
MSU 27, CMU 26
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LeFevour has a six-yard completion to receiver Antonio Brown for a first down at the MSU 38-yard line. MSU calls time out.
MSU 27, CMU 26
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Brown makes a one-handed grab for a gain of eight yards to the MSU 30-yard line. With eight seconds to go, CMU calls its final time out and MSU also calls time out.
MSU 27, CMU 26
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CMU kicker Andrew Aguila misses a 47-yard field goal, but an offside penalty against defensive end Colin Neely gave CMU another chance. Thanks to the penalty yardage, Aguila makes a 42-yard field goal with three seconds left in the game, giving CMU a 29-27 lead.
MSU 27, CMU 29
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MSU is unable to return the kickoff for a score, and the Spartans lose 29-27.
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