Msu bowl game results

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Weather Alerts. Download Our Apps. Traffic Map. High School. High School Play of the Week. High School Scores. Studio Animals and Pets. Watch Previous Newscasts. The first was a perfect ball to tight end Connor Heyward -- who made a real nice catch -- to cut the deficit to with left in the game.

With that touchdown pass, Thorne broke MSU's single-season record for passing touchdowns with Kirk Cousins was the previous record-holder, throwing 25 TDs in The redshirt sophomore wasn't done there. When the Spartans needed another play, he went back to the reliable Reed on another fade rout in the final three minutes for his third TD of the day. For the game, Thorne completed of pass attempts for yards to go along with the three scores. He finishes the season with 27 passing touchdowns.

Pittsburgh was down to their third-string quarterback after just two offensive series. Panther backup QB Nick Patti had to leave the game after injuring his shoulder on a yard touchdown scramble. Patti started the Peach Bowl because regular starter Kenny Pickett is a sure-fire first round draft pick in the NFL Draft and opted out of the bowl game.

With Pitt down to third-stringer Davis Bevelle, Michigan State had a chance to seize control of the game. The Spartans' defense forced three consecutive punts after Patti's injury, and clearly had Bevelle rattled.

However, Michigan State did not extend its lead. Kicker Matt Coughlin, who's been battling injury, missed a short field goal. Thorne also threw an interception that ended another promising drive. As a result, Pittsburgh scored a touchdown on their last drive of the half to take a lead into the locker room.

Instead of the Spartans taking control of the game, momentum was seized by Pitt. On the first possession of the second half, the Panthers recovered a Payton Thorne fumble and returned it for a touchdown, extending their lead.

However, Michigan State made the plays they needed to in the fourth quarter, showing that resiliency and grittiness that we've seen multiple times this season. The absence of Kenneth Walker was definitely felt in the Peach Bowl. CFAPeachBowl pic. Heartbreaking end to the season. The guys gave it everything tonight. Hail to Pitt, always. Broooooooooooooooo WHAT!!!???? Cal Haladay picks off Beville's pass and takes it 78 yards to the house to give Michigan State a lead with 22 seconds left.

A promising Pitt drive ends in disaster. This drive is off to a bad start for Pitt. A lineman injured on first down and a sack on second and now it's 3rd and Thorne tosses up the back shoulder throw and Reed mosses the DB and makes the catch despite a flag thrown for pass interference.

Michigan State is back in the lead and then convert the two-point try to make it with left. The Panthers go three-and-out and punt back the Spartans. Michigan State will start at the MSU 29 with left to play. For more information about our data practices consult our Privacy Policy.