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Home cookin’? Controversial ruling on fumble goes Michigan State’s way, wipes UM TD off the board
By Nick Schultz
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We have more controversy in East Lansing.
It looked like Michigan linebacker David Ojabo strip-sacked Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne and Aidan Hutchinson recovered it in the end zone for a huge touchdown. But upon replay review, the referees decided Thorne’s shin was down before the ball came out — wiping out the touchdown to keep the Wolverines’ lead at 20-14.
What do you think?
Another review decision goes Michigan State's way.
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— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 30, 2021
It’s the second time Michigan State caught a break on a review. Earlier, Kenneth Walker III came dangerously close to fumbling at the goal line, which would’ve been a touchback since it was knocked out of bounds. The call stood, and Michigan State got on the scoreboard.
There was plenty of hype surrounding Michigan-Michigan State. It’s sure living up to the hype. Michigan leads 23-14 at halftime on FOX.
You won’t want to miss the second half.
Nick Schultz is a columnist and breaking news writer for Saturday Tradition. A 2020 graduate of Loyola Chicago, he covered the Ramblers' 2018 Final Four run from beginning to end and has worked at NBC Sports Chicago. Follow Nick on Twitter @NickSchultz_7.