Central Michigan vs. Michigan State Short Report | Sep 1, 2023
Spartan Stadium (MI)
East Lansing, MI
Sep 1, 2023
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Game Recap
Michigan State overcame a slow start to secure a commanding 31-7 victory over Central Michigan in their season opener. The Spartans showcased a potent offensive mix, with quarterback Noah Kim throwing for 279 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Nathan Carter added fuel to the offense with a significant rushing performance, tallying 113 yards and a touchdown. Central Michigan struggled to maintain their early momentum, managing only one touchdown through the course of the game.
Key plays included Jonathan Kim’s 47-yard field goal and Nathan Carter’s last-minute touchdown run before halftime. The third and fourth quarters saw the Spartans pulling away, thanks to critical touchdowns by Jalen Berger and Noah Kim. The defense, led by Cal Haladay, was also pivotal, limiting the Chippewas to minimal yardage and securing an essential interception in the second half. Michigan State demonstrated a robust performance, setting the tone for what promises to be a competitive season.
Key Plays:
Jonathan Kim (Michigan State)
Jonathan Kim stepped up to nail a 47-yard field goal, inaugurating the scoring for Michigan State and injecting much-needed energy into the Spartans' sideline.
Bert Emanuel Jr. (Central Michigan)
Bert Emanuel Jr.'s precise 12-yard pass to Chris Parker briefly handed Central Michigan the lead, demonstrating Emanuel's dual-threat capability and momentarily silencing the Michigan State crowd.
Nathan Carter (Michigan State)
Nathan Carter punched through the Chippewas' defensive line with a gritty 2-yard touchdown run, restoring Michigan State's lead just before halftime.
Jalen Berger (Michigan State)
Jalen Berger extended Michigan State's lead with a 12-yard touchdown run, showcasing the Spartans' dominant run game and easing the pressure on their defense.
Noah Kim (Michigan State)
Noah Kim connected with Tyrell Henry on a 10-yard touchdown pass, solidifying the Spartans' lead and highlighting Kim's control of the passing game.
Noah Kim (Michigan State)
Noah Kim sealed the victory with an 8-yard touchdown pass to Maliq Carr, capping off a well-rounded offensive performance by the Spartans.
Standout Players:
Noah Kim (Michigan State, QB)
Led the Spartans with a commanding performance, completing 18 of 31 passes for 279 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating precise control of the offense and keeping the Chippewas' defense on its heels.
Nathan Carter (Michigan State, RB)
Electrified the crowd with 113 rushing yards on 18 carries, including a game-defining 31-yard run and a critical touchdown just before halftime.
Tyrell Henry (Michigan State, WR)
Contributed significantly on both offense and special teams, catching two passes for 25 yards and a touchdown, while also providing substantial yardage on punt returns.
Cal Haladay (Michigan State, LB)
Anchored the defensive unit with nine tackles, including a tackle for loss and an interception, stifling Central Michigan's attempts to build offensive momentum.
Jalen Berger (Michigan State, RB)
Delivered a steady performance with 24 rushing yards on eight carries, including a 12-yard touchdown that cushioned the Spartans' lead in the second half.
Bert Emanuel Jr. (Central Michigan, QB)
Showcased his dual-threat abilities by passing for 87 yards and a touchdown, while also adding 41 rushing yards, keeping Central Michigan in the game early on.
References:
Central Michigan University
2023 MAC Football Week 1 Game Recap: Michigan State Spartans 31, Central Michigan Chippewas 7 - Hustle Belt
Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Michigan State Spartans - Final Score - September 01, 2023 | FOX Sports
Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Michigan State Spartans Highlights | CFB on FOX - YouTube
Recap: Michigan State Spartans vs. Central Michigan Chippewas
Source
Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Michigan State Spartans Live Score and Stats - September 1, 2023 Gametracker - CBSSports.com
Team
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Central Michigan Chippewas
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7
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7
Michigan State Spartans
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10
7
14
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