EAST LANSING, MI (11-14-26) – Michigan State’s final chance ended with a catch, a forced fumble and Washington possession, leaving the Spartans with a frustrating 21–14 defeat Saturday at Spartan Stadium.
Carson Gulker (#12) caught a short pass on the final drive before Washington linebacker Xe’ree Alexander (#10) knocked the ball loose. Derek Colman-Brusa (#5) recovered at the Huskies’ 44 with 35 seconds remaining, ending MSU’s opportunity to tie the game.
The turnover capped a scoreless second half for Michigan State, which fell to 3–7 overall and 1–6 in the Big Ten. Washington improved to 6–4 and 3–4, earning its sixth victory and bowl eligibility.
Michigan State started sharply before an announced crowd of 60,275. Gulker’s one-yard touchdown run finished a seven-play, 75-yard opening possession, giving the Spartans a 7–0 lead with 11:38 remaining in the first quarter.
Washington answered through quarterback Demond Williams Jr. (#1) and receiver Chris Lawson (#8). Their 58-yard touchdown connection tied the game with 28 seconds left in the opening quarter. They connected again for a 17-yard score midway through the second, putting the Huskies ahead 14–7.
Backup quarterback Cam Fancher (#2) brought Michigan State level, finding Bryson Williams (#14) for a two-yard touchdown on fourth down with 1:55 remaining before halftime. The score completed a 13-play, 69-yard march and sent the teams into intermission tied 14–14.
Neither team scored in the third quarter, and Michigan State’s opportunities continued slipping away. The Spartans entered Washington territory but could not produce the points needed to reward a defense that kept the contest within reach.
Washington finally broke through with an eight-play, 78-yard fourth-quarter drive. Jayden Limar (#17) scored from one yard out with 2:24 remaining, giving the Huskies the lead for good.
Fancher kept MSU’s final possession alive with two fourth-down completions, moving the Spartans from their own 10 into Washington territory. Gulker’s fumble then settled a game that remained undecided deep into the final minute.
Michigan State outgained Washington 342–332 and held a 20–17 advantage in first downs. Brandon Tullis (#7) rushed for 82 yards, while Fredrick Moore (#6) led MSU’s receivers with 66 yards. Fancher threw for 134 yards.
Williams finished with 288 passing yards, and Lawson collected 124 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Washington managed only 44 rushing yards but delivered the decisive scoring drive.
Eight penalties cost Michigan State 80 yards, adding another obstacle in a game with little separation.
For Michigan State, the statistical advantages offered little consolation after another home opportunity ended without a victory.
The Spartans host Oregon for Senior Night on Friday, Nov. 20, at 8 p.m. on FOX. Washington returns home to face Indiana on Saturday, Nov. 21, seeking to build on its newly secured bowl eligibility.
EAST LANSING, MI (11-14-26) – Michigan State and Washington compete in Big Ten football action at Spartan Stadium, where the Huskies defeated the Spartans 21–14. Michigan State was held scoreless in the second half, and a fumble with 35 seconds remaining ended its final opportunity to tie the contest.
EAST LANSING, MI (11-14-26) – Michigan State and Washington compete in Big Ten football action at Spartan Stadium, where the Huskies defeated the Spartans 21–14. Michigan State was held scoreless in the second half, and a fumble with 35 seconds remaining ended its final opportunity to tie the contest.
EAST LANSING, MI (11-14-26) – Michigan State and Washington compete in Big Ten football action at Spartan Stadium, where the Huskies defeated the Spartans 21–14. Michigan State was held scoreless in the second half, and a fumble with 35 seconds remaining ended its final opportunity to tie the contest.
EAST LANSING, MI (11-14-26) – Michigan State and Washington compete in Big Ten football action at Spartan Stadium, where the Huskies defeated the Spartans 21–14. Michigan State was held scoreless in the second half, and a fumble with 35 seconds remaining ended its final opportunity to tie the contest.
EAST LANSING, MI (11-14-26) – Michigan State and Washington compete in Big Ten football action at Spartan Stadium, where the Huskies defeated the Spartans 21–14. Michigan State was held scoreless in the second half, and a fumble with 35 seconds remaining ended its final opportunity to tie the contest.
EAST LANSING, MI (11-14-26) – Michigan State and Washington compete in Big Ten football action at Spartan Stadium, where the Huskies defeated the Spartans 21–14. Michigan State was held scoreless in the second half, and a fumble with 35 seconds remaining ended its final opportunity to tie the contest.
EAST LANSING, MI (11-14-26) – Michigan State and Washington compete in Big Ten football action at Spartan Stadium, where the Huskies defeated the Spartans 21–14. Michigan State was held scoreless in the second half, and a fumble with 35 seconds remaining ended its final opportunity to tie the contest.
EAST LANSING, MI (11-14-26) – Michigan State and Washington compete in Big Ten football action at Spartan Stadium, where the Huskies defeated the Spartans 21–14. Michigan State was held scoreless in the second half, and a fumble with 35 seconds remaining ended its final opportunity to tie the contest.
EAST LANSING, MI (11-14-26) – Michigan State and Washington compete in Big Ten football action at Spartan Stadium, where the Huskies defeated the Spartans 21–14. Michigan State was held scoreless in the second half, and a fumble with 35 seconds remaining ended its final opportunity to tie the contest.
EAST LANSING, MI (11-14-26) – Michigan State and Washington compete in Big Ten football action at Spartan Stadium, where the Huskies defeated the Spartans 21–14. Michigan State was held scoreless in the second half, and a fumble with 35 seconds remaining ended its final opportunity to tie the contest.
EAST LANSING, MI (11-14-26) – Michigan State and Washington compete in Big Ten football action at Spartan Stadium, where the Huskies defeated the Spartans 21–14. Michigan State was held scoreless in the second half, and a fumble with 35 seconds remaining ended its final opportunity to tie the contest.
EAST LANSING, MI (11-14-26) – Michigan State and Washington compete in Big Ten football action at Spartan Stadium, where the Huskies defeated the Spartans 21–14. Michigan State was held scoreless in the second half, and a fumble with 35 seconds remaining ended its final opportunity to tie the contest.
EAST LANSING, MI (11-14-26) – Michigan State and Washington compete in Big Ten football action at Spartan Stadium, where the Huskies defeated the Spartans 21–14. Michigan State was held scoreless in the second half, and a fumble with 35 seconds remaining ended its final opportunity to tie the contest.
EAST LANSING, MI (11-14-26) – Michigan State and Washington compete in Big Ten football action at Spartan Stadium, where the Huskies defeated the Spartans 21–14. Michigan State was held scoreless in the second half, and a fumble with 35 seconds remaining ended its final opportunity to tie the contest.
EAST LANSING, MI (11-14-26) – Michigan State and Washington compete in Big Ten football action at Spartan Stadium, where the Huskies defeated the Spartans 21–14. Michigan State was held scoreless in the second half, and a fumble with 35 seconds remaining ended its final opportunity to tie the contest.
EAST LANSING, MI (11-14-26) – Michigan State and Washington compete in Big Ten football action at Spartan Stadium, where the Huskies defeated the Spartans 21–14. Michigan State was held scoreless in the second half, and a fumble with 35 seconds remaining ended its final opportunity to tie the contest.
EAST LANSING, MI (11-14-26) – Michigan State and Washington compete in Big Ten football action at Spartan Stadium, where the Huskies defeated the Spartans 21–14. Michigan State was held scoreless in the second half, and a fumble with 35 seconds remaining ended its final opportunity to tie the contest.
EAST LANSING, MI (11-14-26) – Michigan State and Washington compete in Big Ten football action at Spartan Stadium, where the Huskies defeated the Spartans 21–14. Michigan State was held scoreless in the second half, and a fumble with 35 seconds remaining ended its final opportunity to tie the contest.
EAST LANSING, MI (11-14-26) – Michigan State and Washington compete in Big Ten football action at Spartan Stadium, where the Huskies defeated the Spartans 21–14. Michigan State was held scoreless in the second half, and a fumble with 35 seconds remaining ended its final opportunity to tie the contest.
EAST LANSING, MI (11-14-26) – Michigan State and Washington compete in Big Ten football action at Spartan Stadium, where the Huskies defeated the Spartans 21–14. Michigan State was held scoreless in the second half, and a fumble with 35 seconds remaining ended its final opportunity to tie the contest.
EAST LANSING, MI (11-14-26) – Michigan State and Washington compete in Big Ten football action at Spartan Stadium, where the Huskies defeated the Spartans 21–14. Michigan State was held scoreless in the second half, and a fumble with 35 seconds remaining ended its final opportunity to tie the contest.
EAST LANSING, MI (11-14-26) – Michigan State and Washington compete in Big Ten football action at Spartan Stadium, where the Huskies defeated the Spartans 21–14. Michigan State was held scoreless in the second half, and a fumble with 35 seconds remaining ended its final opportunity to tie the contest.
EAST LANSING, MI (11-14-26) – Michigan State and Washington compete in Big Ten football action at Spartan Stadium, where the Huskies defeated the Spartans 21–14. Michigan State was held scoreless in the second half, and a fumble with 35 seconds remaining ended its final opportunity to tie the contest.
EAST LANSING, MI (11-14-26) – Michigan State and Washington compete in Big Ten football action at Spartan Stadium, where the Huskies defeated the Spartans 21–14. Michigan State was held scoreless in the second half, and a fumble with 35 seconds remaining ended its final opportunity to tie the contest.
EAST LANSING, MI (11-14-26) – Michigan State and Washington compete in Big Ten football action at Spartan Stadium, where the Huskies defeated the Spartans 21–14. Michigan State was held scoreless in the second half, and a fumble with 35 seconds remaining ended its final opportunity to tie the contest.
EAST LANSING, MI (11-14-26) – Michigan State and Washington compete in Big Ten football action at Spartan Stadium, where the Huskies defeated the Spartans 21–14. Michigan State was held scoreless in the second half, and a fumble with 35 seconds remaining ended its final opportunity to tie the contest.
EAST LANSING, MI (11-14-26) – Michigan State and Washington compete in Big Ten football action at Spartan Stadium, where the Huskies defeated the Spartans 21–14. Michigan State was held scoreless in the second half, and a fumble with 35 seconds remaining ended its final opportunity to tie the contest.
EAST LANSING, MI (11-14-26) – Michigan State and Washington compete in Big Ten football action at Spartan Stadium, where the Huskies defeated the Spartans 21–14. Michigan State was held scoreless in the second half, and a fumble with 35 seconds remaining ended its final opportunity to tie the contest.
EAST LANSING, MI (11-14-26) – Michigan State and Washington compete in Big Ten football action at Spartan Stadium, where the Huskies defeated the Spartans 21–14. Michigan State was held scoreless in the second half, and a fumble with 35 seconds remaining ended its final opportunity to tie the contest.
EAST LANSING, MI (11-14-26) – Michigan State and Washington compete in Big Ten football action at Spartan Stadium, where the Huskies defeated the Spartans 21–14. Michigan State was held scoreless in the second half, and a fumble with 35 seconds remaining ended its final opportunity to tie the contest.
EAST LANSING, MI (11-14-26) – Michigan State and Washington compete in Big Ten football action at Spartan Stadium, where the Huskies defeated the Spartans 21–14. Michigan State was held scoreless in the second half, and a fumble with 35 seconds remaining ended its final opportunity to tie the contest.
EAST LANSING, MI (11-14-26) – Michigan State and Washington compete in Big Ten football action at Spartan Stadium, where the Huskies defeated the Spartans 21–14. Michigan State was held scoreless in the second half, and a fumble with 35 seconds remaining ended its final opportunity to tie the contest.
EAST LANSING, MI (11-14-26) – Michigan State and Washington compete in Big Ten football action at Spartan Stadium, where the Huskies defeated the Spartans 21–14. Michigan State was held scoreless in the second half, and a fumble with 35 seconds remaining ended its final opportunity to tie the contest.
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