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Charles Brantley’s amazing interception seals Michigan State’s win over Michigan
By Nick Schultz
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What. A. Game.
After Michigan State went 3-and-out, Michigan got the ball back with 1:15 left in the 4th quarter with the Paul Bunyan Trophy on the line. Could the Wolverines pull a rabbit out of their hat?
Spoiler: They couldn’t. Cade McNamara’s pass was picked off by Charles Brantley, who made a highlight-reel catch to secure the victory for Michigan State — and keep the Paul Bunyan Trophy in East Lansing.
Watch this, and expect to see it on SportsCenter Saturday night.
PICKED OFF! @MSU_Football's defense comes up HUGE late! pic.twitter.com/xgfIFHesiC
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 30, 2021
How can you not be romantic about college football?
Kenneth Walker III put Michigan State on his back to lead the charge on offense. He rushed for 197 yards and 5 touchdowns — the most anyone has ever scored against Michigan — in a Heisman-worthy performance.
McNamara had a great day, outside of the interception. He threw for 383 yards on 28-of-44 passing and 2 touchdowns to keep the Wolverines within striking distance.
He just didn’t have enough magic left in that arm.
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.