WATCH: MSU QB takes it 61 yards to the house

Published: Sep 9, 2017 · 4:32 PM EDT

After rushing for 69 yards on eight carries last week, Michigan State QB Brian Lewerke nearly matched that total in one run on Saturday.

Brian "Legs" Lewerke!

61 yards to the crib for the @MSU_Football QB: pic.twitter.com/Ow5KbBs4KK

— Michigan State on BTN (@MichiganStOnBTN) September 9, 2017

The 61-yard touchdown run put Michigan State up 7 over Western Michigan in the first quarter and is the sophomore’s first career rushing touchdown in what MSU fans hope will be a long and successful career in East Lansing.

Alex Zorn

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