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Michigan State forces crucial fumble vs. Nebraska in 4th quarter of tie game
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The Spartans may have just turned the game against Nebraska in their favor.
In the early part of the 4th quarter, Spartans defensive lineman Jacub Panasiuk had a strip-sack on Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez as Martinez didn’t throw it away.
MSU ended up recovering the fumble and got to work on offense for a brief period.
💪 @MSU_Football's defense comes up with the big takeaway! pic.twitter.com/oeO3aJfPqZ
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 26, 2021
This was Martinez’s first turnover of the game and it couldn’t have come at a worse time. The Spartans got the in Cornhuskers territory as they look to take the lead late in this game.
Panasiuk came into this game with 5 total tackles (2 solo) with 1 fumble recovery. His best season came in 2019 when he finished with 34 total tackles (16 solo) with 3.5 sacks and 1 pass defended.
The Cornhuskers and Spartans are currently locked in a 13-13 tie and you can catch the rest of the game on FS1.