What Mark Dantonio said after Michigan State's last-second upset over Penn State
Michigan State has so many injuries.
The Spartans weren’t living up to expectations this year. A tough schedule was looming. Going on the road to play No. 8 Penn State wasn’t going to be easy.
All of this was true. But even so, Michigan State still went into Happy Valley Saturday afternoon and came away with a 21-17 victory. Thanks to Michigan State’s defense, Penn State scored just 3 points in the second half.
And with one drive remaining, the Spartans connected on a 25-yard TD pass from QB Brian Lewerke to WR Felton Davis III with just 17 seconds left. The score gave Michigan State a 21-17 lead and Penn State threw a hail mary to end the game.
The pass was batted down and the Spartans moved on. Michigan State is now 4-2 on the season.
After the thrilling win, coach Mark Dantonio spoke with the media:
With all of the injuries, how did @MSU_Football get it done at No. 8 Penn State? @DantonioMark's reaction and words say it all: pic.twitter.com/q0Kp9YZG2o
— Michigan St. on BTN (@MichiganStOnBTN) October 13, 2018
Dantonio says he asked his team to play like it was 5-0 and they did.
— Matt Wenzel (@mwenzel2) October 13, 2018
Dantonio on Laress Nelson: We were about ready to redshirt him. I guess we won't now.
— Matt Wenzel (@mwenzel2) October 13, 2018
Dantonio on fake field goal: "I didn't really want to play for a tie."
— Matt Wenzel (@mwenzel2) October 13, 2018
Dantonio said each player got a poker chip … yes, the “chip on the shoulder” was back
— Matt Charboneau (@mattcharboneau) October 13, 2018
Dantonio: “Can’t say enough about our football team. … very proud of how they handled things.”
— Matt Charboneau (@mattcharboneau) October 13, 2018
Dantonio asked how long he can enjoy this with Michigan next: “probably the flight home. Sleep well tonight.”
— Matt Charboneau (@mattcharboneau) October 13, 2018
