East Lansing, MI
Aug 30, 2024
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The Michigan State Spartans secured a hard-fought 16-10 victory against the Florida Atlantic Owls before a raucous crowd of 70,271 at Spartan Stadium, marking the head coaching debut of Jonathan Smith. Michigan State's defense set the tone early with a safety following a sack on Cam Fancher, one of their seven on the night. The Spartans capitalized on a short field, as Aidan Chiles ran for an 11-yard touchdown, putting them up 9-0. Kay'ron Lynch-Adams then exploded for a 63-yard touchdown run, giving Michigan State a commanding 16-0 lead at halftime.
Florida Atlantic responded in the second half, beginning with a 43-yard field goal by Morgan Suarez. In the final minutes of the third quarter, Cam Fancher found Jayshon Platt for a 10-yard touchdown pass, capping off a crucial fourth-and-one play, closing the gap to 16-10. Despite a valiant effort and multiple key defensive stops, the Owls could not overcome Michigan State's defensive pressure, which included pivotal interceptions and fourth-down stops to seal the victory.
D'Quan Douse (Michigan State)
D'Quan Douse set the tone early by sacking FAU's Cam Fancher in the end zone for a safety, giving Michigan State a 2-0 lead and momentum early in the game.
Aidan Chiles (Michigan State)
Following an interception by Nikai Martinez, Aidan Chiles scored on an 11-yard run, extending the Spartans' lead and securing a 9-0 advantage after Jonathan Kim's successful PAT.
Kay'ron Lynch-Adams (Michigan State)
Kay'ron Lynch-Adams broke through the Owls' defense with a 63-yard touchdown run, further extending the Spartans' lead to 16-0 after Jonathan Kim's PAT.
Morgan Suarez (Florida Atlantic)
Morgan Suarez put the Owls on the board with a career-high-tying 43-yard field goal, narrowing the score to 16-3.
Jayshon Platt (Florida Atlantic)
Cam Fancher connected with Jayshon Platt for a 10-yard touchdown pass on fourth-and-one, bringing the Owls within six points after Suarez's PAT.
Phillip Dunnam (Florida Atlantic)
Phillip Dunnam intercepted a pass at the Owls' five-yard line and returned it 58 yards, leading to FAU's subsequent touchdown drive and closing the score gap.
Kay'ron Lynch-Adams (Michigan State, RB)
Lynch-Adams rushed for 101 yards on just 9 carries, including a 63-yard touchdown run that gave the Spartans a decisive 16-0 lead in the second quarter. His explosive running highlighted the Spartans' ground game.
Aidan Chiles (Michigan State, QB)
Chiles had a mixed performance, completing 10 of 24 passes for 114 yards and two interceptions, but he contributed significantly with his legs, including an 11-yard touchdown run that set the pace for the Spartans' offense.
Angelo Grose (Michigan State, DB)
Grose was a defensive anchor with 12 solo tackles, a forced fumble, and an interception, playing a key role in containing the Owls' offensive efforts.
Cam Fancher (Florida Atlantic, QB)
Fancher showcased versatility by throwing for 116 yards, including a touchdown pass to Jayshon Platt, and leading the Owls in rushing with 67 yards. His ability to extend plays was crucial in keeping Florida Atlantic competitive.
Morgan Suarez (Florida Atlantic, K)
Suarez was reliable on special teams, scoring via a 43-yard field goal and a successful extra point, aiding the Owls in their comeback attempt.
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