Michigan State 31, Rutgers 13

The Detroit News
Michigan State wide receiver Jalen Nailor (8) is congratulated by Blake Bueter (69) after scoring a touchdown against Rutgers during the first half of Saturday's college football game in Piscataway, N.J.
Michigan State wide receiver Jalen Nailor (8) is congratulated by Blake Bueter (69) after scoring a touchdown against Rutgers during the first half of Saturday's college football game in Piscataway, N.J.
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Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs past Rutgers linebacker Drew Singleton during the first half.
Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs past Rutgers linebacker Drew Singleton during the first half.
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Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne reacts against Rutgers during the first half.
Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne reacts against Rutgers during the first half.
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Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III rushes against Rutgers during the first half.
Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III rushes against Rutgers during the first half.
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Michigan State safety Angelo Grose, right, knocks the ball out of the hands of Rutgers tight end Victor Konopka during the first half.
Michigan State safety Angelo Grose, right, knocks the ball out of the hands of Rutgers tight end Victor Konopka during the first half.
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Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne, left, passes under pressure from Rutgers linebacker Olakunle Fatukasi during the first half.
Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne, left, passes under pressure from Rutgers linebacker Olakunle Fatukasi during the first half.
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Rutgers quarterback Noah Vedral looks to pass against Michigan State during the first half.
Rutgers quarterback Noah Vedral looks to pass against Michigan State during the first half.
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Michigan State wide receiver Jalen Nailor, right, beats Rutgers defensive back Patrice Rene to make a catch for a 65-yard touchdown during the second quarter.
Michigan State wide receiver Jalen Nailor, right, beats Rutgers defensive back Patrice Rene to make a catch for a 65-yard touchdown during the second quarter.
Andrew Mills, Associated Press
Rutgers quarterback Noah Vedral, right, rushes away from pressure by Michigan State during the first half.
Rutgers quarterback Noah Vedral, right, rushes away from pressure by Michigan State during the first half.
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Rutgers wide receiver Aron Cruickshank, right, scores a touchdown against Michigan State during the first half.
Rutgers wide receiver Aron Cruickshank, right, scores a touchdown against Michigan State during the first half.
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Michigan State safety Xavier Henderson, left, tackles Rutgers quarterback Noah Vedral during the first half.
Michigan State safety Xavier Henderson, left, tackles Rutgers quarterback Noah Vedral during the first half.
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Michigan State wide receiver Jalen Nailor (8) is forced out of bounds by Rutgers defensive back Tre Avery during the first half.
Michigan State wide receiver Jalen Nailor (8) is forced out of bounds by Rutgers defensive back Tre Avery during the first half.
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Michigan State punter Bryce Baringer (99) is tackled by Rutgers defensive back Christian Izien (0) during the first half.
Michigan State punter Bryce Baringer (99) is tackled by Rutgers defensive back Christian Izien (0) during the first half.
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Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) celebrates a touchdown with Luke Campbell (62) during the first half.
Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) celebrates a touchdown with Luke Campbell (62) during the first half.
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Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) reacts to a touchdown against Rutgers during the first half.
Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) reacts to a touchdown against Rutgers during the first half.
Adam Hunger, AP
Michigan State defensive tackle Simeon Barrow (8) reacts after sacking Rutgers quarterback Noah Vedral (0) during the first half.
Michigan State defensive tackle Simeon Barrow (8) reacts after sacking Rutgers quarterback Noah Vedral (0) during the first half.
Adam Hunger, AP
Rutgers quarterback Noah Vedral (0) gets away from a tackle attempt by Michigan State defensive end Jacub Panasiuk (96) during the second half.
Rutgers quarterback Noah Vedral (0) gets away from a tackle attempt by Michigan State defensive end Jacub Panasiuk (96) during the second half.
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Michigan State defensive tackle Simeon Barrow (8) jumps on Jacob Slade (64) after Slade recovered a fumble against Rutgers during the second half.
Michigan State defensive tackle Simeon Barrow (8) jumps on Jacob Slade (64) after Slade recovered a fumble against Rutgers during the second half.
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Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs on his way to scoring a 94-yard touchdown against Rutgers during the second half.
Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs on his way to scoring a 94-yard touchdown against Rutgers during the second half.
Adam Hunger, AP
Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) runs past Rutgers linebacker Olakunle Fatukasi (3) during the second half.
Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) runs past Rutgers linebacker Olakunle Fatukasi (3) during the second half.
Adam Hunger, AP