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Jayden Reed downplays difficulty of ’50/50′ balls following game-winning TD catch
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Jayden Reed scored a game-winning 27-yard TD in double-overtime against Wisconsin to seal the win over Wisconsin.
The ball thrown to Reed would widely be considered a “50-50” ball of a contested nature, but don’t tell Reed that. Reed took to Twitter after the game to share his thoughts after the incredible catch.
💩 ain’t 50/50..
— j.reed1💂🏾 (@JaydenReed5) October 16, 2022
Reed did not think the Wisconsin defender had a 50% chance of catching that ball. Quarterback Payton Thorne likely had similar thoughts after sharing that he audibled into a play designed to go to Reed in one-on-one coverage.
The score further added to a season-best performance from Reed, who finished with 9 catches for 117 yards and the winning score. Reed is the 2nd-leading receiver on the Spartans, behind only Keon Coleman.
The Spartans desperately needed a conference win, and thanks to Reed, they obtained one. The Spartans hope to keep the momentum going after the bye week when they travel to Ann Arbor in Week 9.
Bryce Lazenby covers college football for Saturday Tradition. A Nashville native, his previous stops include FanSided, Dimers, and The Leaf-Chronicle.