Michigan State 45, Richmond 14

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker yells during the second half.

Michigan State running back Nathan Carter (5) leaps into the end zone for a touchdown against Richmond during the second half.

Michigan State's Antonio Gates Jr., left, celebrates with Davion Primm (24) after his touchdown reception against Richmond during the second half.

Michigan State quarterback Noah Kim, center, runs against Richmond's Angelo Rankin Jr. (23), Marlem Louis, right, and Aidan Murray, left, during the first half.

Michigan State's Jacoby Windmon, left, hits Richmond quarterback Kyle Wikersham after he releases the ball during the first half.

Richmond quarterback Kyle Wickersham throws against Michigan State during the first half.

Michigan State's Jaron Glover, right, comes down with a pass reception as Richmond's Aaron Banks defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich.

Michigan State players Hank Pepper (31), from left, Ryan Eckley, Jonathan Kim (97), Kristian Phillips, and Evan Morris (92) celebrate Kim's 52-yard field goal against Richmond during the first half.

Michigan State's Antonio Gates Jr., right, catches a 45-yard pass for a touchdown against Richmond's D'Angelo Stocker during the second half.

Richmond coach Russ Huesman watches during the second half.

Michigan State's Nathan Carter (5) runs for a touchdown during the second half.

Richmond's Jamaal Brown (7) is stopped by Michigan State's Jordan Hall, right, and Jalen Thompson during the second half.

Michigan State quarterback Noah Kim looks for a receiver during the second half.