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Without Connor Cook, Michigan State beats Ohio State on last-second field goal MLive
Michigan State outpowered Ohio State in a smash-mouth affair at Ohio Stadium, prevailing 17-14 despite not having the services of senior quarterback Connor Cook. Michael Geiger connected on a 41-yard field goal as time expired to lift the No. 9-ranked Spartans (10-1, 6-1) over the No. 3-ranked Buckeyes (10-1, 6-1) and into first place in the Big Ten East.
MSU defeats Ohio State on last second field goal, 17-14 State News
MSU defeated OSU by a score of 17-14 Saturday afternoon in Ohio Stadium on a walk-off 41-yard field goal by junior kicker Michael Geiger.
Mark Dantonio on Ohio State upset: 'We got to be the chaser' MLive
Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio said Saturday's game against Ohio State was a chance for his team to "reach higher." The Spartans did just that, knocking off Ohio State 17-14 on a last-second 41-yard field goal by Michael Geiger.
Michigan State stuns No. 3 Ohio State, takes control of Big Ten East ESPN
Never count out the underdog when Michigan State and Ohio State meet and the stakes are high. In a series becoming known for its major surprises in big-time matchups, the Spartans continued the recent trend of upsets when the Big Ten powers hook up -- this time stunning the reigning national champions at The Horseshoe without their starting quarterback.
Michael Geiger plays the hero, Michigan State's front seven dominates MLive
A quick evaluation of Michigan State's 17-14 win over Ohio State
Spartans, no Cook, stun Buckeyes Detroit Free Press
Ohio State was favored by a couple touchdowns in the most anticipated Big Ten game of the season, and that was before everyone knew Michigan State star quarterback Connor Cook would not be able to play because of an injured right shoulder. As the No. 9 Spartans kicked off to the No. 2 Buckeyes in front of an Ohio Stadium record crowd of 108,975 today, the only question in most minds was of margin, not result - how ugly would this get?
Cook-less MSU stuns OSU on last-play field goal Detroit News
Michael Geiger kicked a 41-yard field goal as time expired to give No. 9 Michigan State a 17-14 victory over No. 2 Ohio State on Saturday, in front of a record crowd of 108,975 at Ohio Stadium. The stunned crowd watched the Buckeyes' 30-game Big Ten regular-season winning streak snapped, and a 23-game overall streak halted.
No. 9 Michigan State Upsets No. 3 Ohio State, 17-14 MSUSpartans.com
Playing without its star quarterback, Michigan State put the defending national champions on the outside looking in at the College Football Playoff race. Michael Geiger kicked a 41-yard field goal as time expired and No. 9 Michigan State, playing without injured Connor Cook, beat No. 2 Ohio State 17-14 Saturday to snap the Buckeyes' 23-game winning streak.
MSU led for zero seconds of regulation vs. UM, OSU Detroit News
How's this for a contender for "Stat of the Day," or heck, depending how things turn out, "Stat of the Year." Michigan State's two most thrilling victories of the year -- on the punt against Michigan, and on a field goal against Ohio State on Saturday -- the Spartans led for a combined zero seconds.
Spartans prove to be the kings of 'College GameDay' Detroit News
Three games, three wins. Michigan State is proving to be the king of ESPN's "College GameDay." "College GameDay," ESPN's popular Saturday show, has broadcast 11 times this season, three of those on site of Michigan State games -- and Michigan State won them all.
Recap: Michigan State Beats (then) Undefeated Ohio State The Only Colors
Probably one of the biggest tests of the year for MSU was heading into the defending national champions Ohio State's stadium on Saturday. MSU headed into the game ranked ninth, with Ohio in the three spot.
Michigan State's backup quarterbacks get the job done MLive
Tyler O'Connor slept fine on Friday night. The Michigan State junior quarterback got the news at around 10:30 p.m. that he would likely start his team's biggest game of the year against Ohio State the following day.
Mark Dantonio: MSU won up front, took advantage of 'the perfect storm' MLive
Mark Dantonio soaked it all in, welcoming a game of the smash-mouth variety against Ohio State with the Big Ten East lead on the line. "I guess you could say it was the perfect storm," Dantonio said after the Spartans pulled out a 17-14 victory over the Buckeyes on Michael Geiger's 41-yard field goal as time expired.
Michael Geiger 'rehearsed' game-winning field goals over Ohio State MLive
Michael Geiger didn't know where he was running after he made the game-winning field goal in Michigan State's 17-14 win over Ohio State Saturday night in Ohio Stadium. "After I hit it, I knew it was going through," said Geiger, who had the wind at his back for his game-winning 41-yard field goal after missing a 43-yarder in the second quarter with the wind in his face.
3 MSU questions: Perhaps Dantonio's finest coaching job Detroit Free Press
Dantonio did a brilliant job keeping the Spartans competitive despite losing half of his projected starting defensive secondary early in the season, losing most of his offensive line - and then in the biggest game of the season, despite losing his potential first-round NFL draft pick quarterback, snatching the game away in the fourth quarter from the third-ranked team in the latest College Football Playoff rankings.
Michigan State's disadvantages prove an advantage against Buckeyes ESPN
On one sideline stood No. 3 Ohio State, defending national champion, winner of 23 consecutive games, 30 consecutive Big Ten regular-season games, at home before an announced crowd of 108,975, the most in the history of Ohio Stadium. On the other sideline stood No. 9 Michigan State, which, not only had to face the mighty Buckeyes in their beloved Horseshoe but do so for the first time in 37 games without senior quarterback Connor Cook, whose sprained left shoulder prevented him from playing.
Spartans shock Ohio State on last second field goal isportsweb
In a nasty, sloppy, messy day in Columbus, the Michigan State football team was able to grind out an improbable 17-14 win, snapping Ohio State's 23-game winning streak and putting the Spartans in control in the Big Ten East. And they did it without their senior, pro-prospect quarterback.
Geiger: From Zero to Hero! isportsweb
When Michael Geiger missed his 43 yard attempt with 4:30 left in the second quarter, the Michigan State fans started bashing the junior kicker again. Nobody seemed to care about the wild wind or monsoon-like rain on the field. It was clearly the kicker's fault.
Spartans end Buckeyes' undefeated season in 'perfect MSU fashion' BTN
The unbeaten season. The 23-game winning streak. The 30-game Big Ten regular-season winning streak. Bang, bang, bang. All over-along with perhaps Big Ten and playoff hopes-as the ball left the toe of Michigan State kicker Michael Geiger for a 41-yard field goal to give the Spartans a 17-14 win over Ohio State as time expired.
No. 9 Michigan State upsets No. 3 Ohio State 17-14 on last-second FG CBS Sports
Well, that didn't go according to the script. Michigan State went to Columbus as a two-touchdown underdog Saturday, and that was before it found out it wouldn't have its starting quarterback for the game. So of course, the No. 9 Spartans would hand Ohio State its first regular season Big Ten loss since Nov. 25, 2011, beating No. 3 Ohio State 17-14 on a last-second field goal by Michael Geiger.
Down goes the defending champs! @MSU_Football's Michael Geiger hits a game-winning 41-yard field goal! #BTNStandout https://t.co/hN2I1utxpO— Michigan St. on BTN (@MichiganStOnBTN) November 21, 2015
Postgame celebration on the field with @MSU_Football. pic.twitter.com/ufLAzsCqFS— Ryan Sullivan (@BTNSullivan) November 21, 2015