Michigan State vs. Minnesota Short Report | Oct 28, 2023
Huntington Bank Stadium
Minneapolis, MN
Oct 28, 2023
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Game Recap
The Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated the Michigan State Spartans 27-12 on October 28, 2023, at home. The Spartans took an early lead with two field goals in the first quarter, but the Golden Gophers responded strongly in the second and fourth quarters. Minnesota's Athan Kaliakmanis threw a touchdown pass to Daniel Jackson to take the lead before halftime.
In the fourth quarter, Jordan Nubin scored two rushing touchdowns to secure the win for the Golden Gophers. Michigan State's offense struggled to keep up, despite a late passing touchdown by Sam Leavitt. Key defensive plays and a consistent ground game allowed Minnesota to control the clock and eventually seal the game.
Key Plays:
Jonathan Kim (Michigan State Spartans)
Jonathan Kim (Michigan State Spartans)
Athan Kaliakmanis (Minnesota Golden Gophers)
Jordan Nubin (Minnesota Golden Gophers)
Sam Leavitt (Michigan State Spartans)
Jordan Nubin (Minnesota Golden Gophers)
Dragan Kesich (Minnesota Golden Gophers)
Standout Players:
Athan Kaliakmanis (Minnesota Golden Gophers, QB)
Completed 14 of 22 passes for 200 yards and a touchdown, despite one interceptionJordan Nubin (Minnesota Golden Gophers, RB)
Rushed 40 times for 204 yards and 2 touchdowns, leading Minnesota's ground gameDaniel Jackson (Minnesota Golden Gophers, WR)
Caught 7 passes for 120 yards and 1 touchdownDragan Kesich (Minnesota Golden Gophers, K)
Kicked two field goals, including a critical 31-yarder in the fourth quarterKatin Houser (Michigan State Spartans, QB)
Completed 12 of 22 passes for 117 yards and no touchdownsSam Leavitt (Michigan State Spartans, QB)
Threw for 73 yards and 1 touchdown and rushed for 52 yardsJonathan Kim (Michigan State Spartans, K)
Made two field goals in the first quarter
Team
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Michigan State Spartans
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0
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12
Minnesota Golden Gophers
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17
27
