Michigan State vs. Iowa Short Report | Sep 30, 2023
Kinnick Stadium
Iowa City, IA
Sep 30, 2023
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Game Recap
The Iowa Hawkeyes emerged victorious over the Michigan State Spartans with a final score of 26-16. The game started with both teams scoring early field goals, but the Spartans took a slight lead into halftime with a long field goal by Jonathan Kim. The highlight of the game was a stunning 70-yard punt return for a touchdown by Iowa's Cooper DeJean in the fourth quarter.
Michigan State's strong running game was led by Nathan Carter, but their passing game struggled with three interceptions thrown by Noah Kim. Iowa capitalized on these mistakes and sealed the win with strong defensive plays and key field goals by Drew Stevens. The Hawkeyes' balanced attack and opportunistic defense were the keys to their success.
Key Plays:
Drew Stevens (Iowa)
Jonathan Kim (Michigan State)
Cal Haladay (Michigan State)
Drew Stevens (Iowa)
Cooper DeJean (Iowa)
Drew Stevens (Iowa)
Standout Players:
Cooper DeJean (Iowa, DB)
Had a game-changing 70-yard punt return for a touchdown and recorded an interception.Drew Stevens (Iowa, K)
Was perfect on four field-goal attempts, including a long of 53 yards.Cal Haladay (Michigan State, LB)
Recovered a fumble and returned it for a 42-yard touchdown, providing a key defensive score for Michigan State.Nathan Carter (Michigan State, RB)
Rushed for 108 yards on 20 attempts, providing a strong ground game for the Spartans.Erick All (Iowa, TE)
Had a standout performance with 4 receptions for 67 yards and a touchdown.
Team
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Michigan State Spartans
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16
Iowa Hawkeyes
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7
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13
26
