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Darrell Stewart makes ridiculous catch, Matt Coghlin drills game-winning FG as MSU downs Indiana
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It took the entire 60 minutes, but Michigan State got the job done. It took a miraculous catch by Darrell Stewart, a long run by Brian Lewerke and a game-winning kick from Matt Coghlin.
Michigan State pulled out a 40-31 win over Indiana on Saturday, getting a game-winning field goal from Coghlin with 0:05 left and the Spartans fell on a loose football in the end zone at the end of the game to make the final a two-possession outcome.
Craziness ensued after Indiana engineered a game-tying drive with the score at 31-24 late in the final quarter. Michael Penix found Whop Philyor in the end zone for an 11-yard touchdown catch to tie the game at 31-31. On the first play of Michigan State’s next drive, Lewerke hit Stewart deep down the field for a 44-yard reception. On the next play, Lewerke ran 30 yards, putting the ball on the IU 1-yard line and eventually setting up the game-winning opportunity for Coghlin.
Below are videos of Stewart’s catch and Coghlin’s field goal:
https://twitter.com/schuttecfb/status/1178084391689637888?s=21
Michigan State and Indiana were tied at 31 with eight seconds left.
Here's how @MSU_Football walked away in regulation with a 40-31 win: pic.twitter.com/UyJHpBPqQy
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) September 28, 2019
The Spartans were on the right side of a thrilling game.
With the win, Michigan State improves to 4-1 on the season and is 2-0 in the B1G. Next week, the Spartans travel to Columbus for a major showdown with Ohio State.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB