Michigan State 24, Illinois 14. We Zookified 'em! The Enlightened Spartan: Michigan State 24, Illinois 14. We Zookified 'em!

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Michigan State 24, Illinois 14. We Zookified 'em!

Ron Zook gambled by pulling Juice Williams at QB and replacing him with Eddie McGee. It didn't work, he lost and so did Illinois. They was Zookified by Michigan State.

McGee's last past was intercepted by Spartan safety Danny Fortener for a 33-yard TD to put MSU up 24-0. Game over. Zookification complete. The final scored, 24-14, included MSU leaving more points on the field from personal fouls and turnovers in the red zone. It really wasn't that close. Of more concern is the status of RB Glenn Winston, who ran well for Michigan State (14-65, 1 TD) before being injured in the second quarter. Much like playing scUM, the Spartans early on had LONG offensive drives leading to scores (and a 14-0 lead), and nullifying any potential for offensive momentum by Illinois; the defense did its part by holding the Illini to short drives. Next thing you know, Jed's a millionaire and the Big Green are cruizin' to victory.

Another great defensive effort by MSU, as they held UI to just 267 total yards. MSU defense is gaining strength, and confidence.

Now, MSU's stock is UP, at 3-3/2-1 in the conference. Next up: Nwestern.


Spartans Fighting Illini
First Downs 20 15
Passing 8 6
Rushing 10 9
Penalty 2 0
Third Down Efficiency 5-15 3-14
Fourth Down Efficiency 2-2 1-1
TOTAL NET YARDS 370 267
Total Plays 70 60
Average Gain Per Play 5.3 4.5
NET YARDS RUSHING 190 128
Rushes 45 32
Average Per Rush 4.2 4.0
NET YARDS PASSING 180 139
Completions-Attempts 13-25 9-28
Yards Per Pass Play 7.2 5.0
Times Sacked 1 6
Yards Lost to Sacks 1 23
Had Intercepted 1 1
PUNTS 7 9
Average Punt 39.0 43.6
PENALTIES 5 4
Penalty Yards 50 38
FUMBLES 1 0
Fumbles Lost 1 0

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