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Michigan State 23, Nebraska 20 (OT)

The Detroit News
Michigan State place kicker Matt Coghlin (4), punter Bryce Baringer, rear, and tight end Parks Gissinger (81) watch the winning field goal in overtime in front of Nebraska cornerback Quinton Newsome (6) on the ground.
Michigan State place kicker Matt Coghlin (4), punter Bryce Baringer, rear, and tight end Parks Gissinger (81) watch the winning field goal in overtime in front of Nebraska cornerback Quinton Newsome (6) on the ground.
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Michigan State players celebrate with kicker Matt Coghlin after the winning field goal in overtime.
Michigan State players celebrate with kicker Matt Coghlin after the winning field goal in overtime.
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Michigan State players sing the fight song after the win in overtime.
Michigan State players sing the fight song after the win in overtime.
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Michigan State ' s Jayden Reed runs for a touchdown on a punt return in the fourth quarter, tying the game at 20.
Michigan State's Jayden Reed runs for a touchdown on a punt return in the fourth quarter, tying the game at 20.
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Michigan State ' s Jayden Reed, left, Kalon Gervin (18) and C.J. Hayes (4) exult.
Michigan State's Jayden Reed, left, Kalon Gervin (18) and C.J. Hayes (4) exult.
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Michigan State ' s Justin White (22), Michael Dowell (7) and Brandon Wright (26) bring down Nebraska running back Rahmir Johnson (14) in the fourth quarter.
Michigan State's Justin White (22), Michael Dowell (7) and Brandon Wright (26) bring down Nebraska running back Rahmir Johnson (14) in the fourth quarter.
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Michigan State ' s Marqui Lowery (9), Cal Haladay (27) and Darius Snow (23) celebrate after they make a stop late in the fourth quarter.
Michigan State's Marqui Lowery (9), Cal Haladay (27) and Darius Snow (23) celebrate after they make a stop late in the fourth quarter.
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Michigan State receiver Jayden Reed runs for a touchdown in the first half.
Michigan State receiver Jayden Reed runs for a touchdown in the first half.
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Michigan State wide receiver Tre Mosley, right, comes in to celebrate with Michigan State wide receiver Jayden Reed after Reed ' s touchdown in the first half.
Michigan State wide receiver Tre Mosley, right, comes in to celebrate with Michigan State wide receiver Jayden Reed after Reed's touchdown in the first half.
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Nebraska linebacker Garrett Nelson (44) ties up Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) in the first half.
Nebraska linebacker Garrett Nelson (44) ties up Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) in the first half.
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Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker in the first half.
Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker in the first half.
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Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez drags Michigan State linebacker Quavaris Crouch into the end zone for a touchdown in the first half.
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez drags Michigan State linebacker Quavaris Crouch into the end zone for a touchdown in the first half.
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Michigan State defensive end Drew Beesley tries to get to Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez in the first half.
Michigan State defensive end Drew Beesley tries to get to Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez in the first half.
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Michigan State linebacker Quavaris Crouch sacks Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez in the first half.
Michigan State linebacker Quavaris Crouch sacks Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez in the first half.
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Michigan State defensive end Drew Beesley (86) is taken off the field after an injury in the first half.
Michigan State defensive end Drew Beesley (86) is taken off the field after an injury in the first half.
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Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker in the first half.
Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker in the first half.
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Michigan State offensive tackle Jarrett Horst (79) blocks as Nebraska linebacker Garrett Nelson (44) pursues quarterback Payton Thorne in the first half.
Michigan State offensive tackle Jarrett Horst (79) blocks as Nebraska linebacker Garrett Nelson (44) pursues quarterback Payton Thorne in the first half.
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Michigan State offensive tackle Jarrett Horst (79) tries to block as Nebraska linebacker Garrett Nelson (44), left, Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) in the first half.
Michigan State offensive tackle Jarrett Horst (79) tries to block as Nebraska linebacker Garrett Nelson (44), left, Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) in the first half.
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Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker on the sidelines in the first half.
Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker on the sidelines in the first half.
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Michigan State running back Connor Heyward (11) runs after evading a tackle by Nebraska safety Marquel Dismuke (9) in the first half.
Michigan State running back Connor Heyward (11) runs after evading a tackle by Nebraska safety Marquel Dismuke (9) in the first half.
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Michigan State running back Connor Heyward (11) faces off with Nebraska linebacker JoJo Domann (13) in the first half.
Michigan State running back Connor Heyward (11) faces off with Nebraska linebacker JoJo Domann (13) in the first half.
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The student section stays lively in the fourth quarter .
The student section stays lively in the fourth quarter .
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Michigan State defensive end Jacub Panasiuk (96) and defensive end Jeff Pietrowski (47) celebrates after Pietrowski recovers a fumble in the fourth quarter .
Michigan State defensive end Jacub Panasiuk (96) and defensive end Jeff Pietrowski (47) celebrates after Pietrowski recovers a fumble in the fourth quarter .
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Michigan State safety Darius Snow (23), defensive end Jeff Pietrowski (47), linebacker Cal Haladay (27) and linebacker Quavaris Crouch (6) celebrate after 47 recovers a fumble in the fourth quarter.
Michigan State safety Darius Snow (23), defensive end Jeff Pietrowski (47), linebacker Cal Haladay (27) and linebacker Quavaris Crouch (6) celebrate after 47 recovers a fumble in the fourth quarter.
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Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) shuffles the ball to Nebraska running back Rahmir Johnson (14) while Michigan State defensive end Jacub Panasiuk (96) tackles him in the fourth quarter.
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) shuffles the ball to Nebraska running back Rahmir Johnson (14) while Michigan State defensive end Jacub Panasiuk (96) tackles him in the fourth quarter.
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Michigan State wide receiver Jayden Reed (1) starts his punt return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Michigan State wide receiver Jayden Reed (1) starts his punt return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.
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Michigan State running back Connor Heyward (11) and quarterback Payton Thorne (10) react with wide receiver Jayden Reed (1) after Reed's touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Michigan State running back Connor Heyward (11) and quarterback Payton Thorne (10) react with wide receiver Jayden Reed (1) after Reed's touchdown in the fourth quarter.
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Michigan State kicker Matt Coghlin (4) and holder Bryce Baringer (99) watch the winning field goal in overtime Saturday in East Lansing.
Michigan State kicker Matt Coghlin (4) and holder Bryce Baringer (99) watch the winning field goal in overtime Saturday in East Lansing.
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Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker after Michigan State's extra point and a tie game in the fourth quarter.
Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker after Michigan State's extra point and a tie game in the fourth quarter.
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Michigan State cornerback Chester Kimbrough (12) runs the ball after an interception in overtime.
Michigan State cornerback Chester Kimbrough (12) runs the ball after an interception in overtime.
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Michigan State cornerbacks Chester Kimbrough (12) and Marqui Lowery (9) celebrate after Kimbrough makes an interception in overtime.
Michigan State cornerbacks Chester Kimbrough (12) and Marqui Lowery (9) celebrate after Kimbrough makes an interception in overtime.
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Michigan State cornerbacks Chester Kimbrough (12) and Marqui Lowery (9) celebrate after Kimbrough makes an interception in overtime .
Michigan State cornerbacks Chester Kimbrough (12) and Marqui Lowery (9) celebrate after Kimbrough makes an interception in overtime .
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Nebraska safety Deontai Williams (8) tackles Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III (9) in overtime.
Nebraska safety Deontai Williams (8) tackles Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III (9) in overtime.
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Michigan State's Luke Campbell (62) and wide receiver Jayden Reed (1) celebrate with running back Kenneth Walker III (9) after Walker's run to set up the winning field goal in overtime against Nebraska.
Michigan State's Luke Campbell (62) and wide receiver Jayden Reed (1) celebrate with running back Kenneth Walker III (9) after Walker's run to set up the winning field goal in overtime against Nebraska.
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Michigan State defensive end Jacub Panasiuk (96) tackles Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) who fumbles the ball and Michigan State defensive end Jeff Pietrowski (47) recovers it in the fourth quarter.
Michigan State defensive end Jacub Panasiuk (96) tackles Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) who fumbles the ball and Michigan State defensive end Jeff Pietrowski (47) recovers it in the fourth quarter.
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Michigan State linebacker Quavaris Crouch (6) celebrates with defensive end Jeff Pietrowski (47) after Pietrowski recovers a fumble in the fourth quarter.
Michigan State linebacker Quavaris Crouch (6) celebrates with defensive end Jeff Pietrowski (47) after Pietrowski recovers a fumble in the fourth quarter.
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Michigan State safety Darius Snow (23), defensive end Jeff Pietrowski (47), linebacker Cal Haladay (27) and linebacker Quavaris Crouch (6) celebrate after 47 recovers a fumble in the fourth quarter.
Michigan State safety Darius Snow (23), defensive end Jeff Pietrowski (47), linebacker Cal Haladay (27) and linebacker Quavaris Crouch (6) celebrate after 47 recovers a fumble in the fourth quarter.
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Michigan State defensive tackle Jacob Slade (64) and linebacker Quavaris Crouch (6) wrap up Nebraska running back Rahmir Johnson (14) in the fourth quarter.
Michigan State defensive tackle Jacob Slade (64) and linebacker Quavaris Crouch (6) wrap up Nebraska running back Rahmir Johnson (14) in the fourth quarter.
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Michigan State defensive end Jacub Panasiuk (96) tries to get around Nebraska offensive lineman Bryce Benhart (54) in the fourth quarter.
Michigan State defensive end Jacub Panasiuk (96) tries to get around Nebraska offensive lineman Bryce Benhart (54) in the fourth quarter.
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Michigan State wide receiver Jayden Reed (1), Michigan State cornerback Kalon Gervin (18) and Michigan State wide receiver C.J. Hayes (4) in the fourth quarter after Reed returns a punt for a touchdown.
Michigan State wide receiver Jayden Reed (1), Michigan State cornerback Kalon Gervin (18) and Michigan State wide receiver C.J. Hayes (4) in the fourth quarter after Reed returns a punt for a touchdown.
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Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs against Nebraska linebacker Nick Henrich (42) in the third quarter.
Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs against Nebraska linebacker Nick Henrich (42) in the third quarter.
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Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III (9) pushes against Nebraska linebacker Garrett Nelson (44)and defensive lineman Ty Robinson (99) in the third quarter.
Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III (9) pushes against Nebraska linebacker Garrett Nelson (44)and defensive lineman Ty Robinson (99) in the third quarter.
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Michigan State linebacker Quavaris Crouch (6) safety Xavier Henderson (3) converge on Nebraska tight end Austin Allen (11) in the third quarter.
Michigan State linebacker Quavaris Crouch (6) safety Xavier Henderson (3) converge on Nebraska tight end Austin Allen (11) in the third quarter.
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Fans dance while the light flash on and off, back and forth, on opposite quadrants of the stadium at the start of the fourth quarter.
Fans dance while the light flash on and off, back and forth, on opposite quadrants of the stadium at the start of the fourth quarter.
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Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) looks to pass in the third quarter.
Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) looks to pass in the third quarter.
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Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker in the third quarter.
Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker in the third quarter.
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Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) looks to pass in the third quarter.
Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) looks to pass in the third quarter.
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Michigan State safety Xavier Henderson (3) and Michigan State linebacker Cal Haladay, rear, converge to tackle Nebraska tight end Austin Allen (11) in the third quarter.
Michigan State safety Xavier Henderson (3) and Michigan State linebacker Cal Haladay, rear, converge to tackle Nebraska tight end Austin Allen (11) in the third quarter.
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Michigan State defensive end Jeff Pietrowski (47) Pietrowski is the 11th scholarship player to enter the transfer portal.
Michigan State defensive end Jeff Pietrowski (47) Pietrowski is the 11th scholarship player to enter the transfer portal.
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Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker with his team before the game.
Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker with his team before the game.
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Michigan State and Nebraska fans coexist before the game.
Michigan State and Nebraska fans coexist before the game.
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Michigan State fans give a hard time to the Nebraska players warming up before the game.
Michigan State fans give a hard time to the Nebraska players warming up before the game.
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Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker with his team before the game.
Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker with his team before the game.
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Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) warms up before the game.
Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) warms up before the game.
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