| Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Michigan State | 0 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 27 |
Georgia Loses the Ball and the Game
The Michigan State Spartans were able to force four fumbles and six total turnovers in a rainy game in the Outback Bowl, beating the #18 Georgia Bulldogs 27-6.
The win was the second straight bowl game win for the Spartans, and gave them an impressive 10-3 season record.
A 10 yard field goal from K Brett Swenson made it 10-0 Spartans with just under a minute to play, and on the following kickoff, the Spartans were able to force a fumble on the return. CB Kendell David-Clark recovered the fumble and rumbled 39 yards for the score, making it 17-0 Spartans going into the half.
QB Brian Hoyer made his return from injury, and in the third hit his TE Charlie Gantt on a 20 yard out pattern, giving the Spartans a 24-0 lead, all but sealing the game.
HB A.J. Jimmerson followed up his 50 carry, 308 yard performance with 35 carries for 161 yards and a score. He finished the year just shy of 1000 yards (944) and had 10 touchdowns, despite getting just 68 carries in the first 9 games of the season.
MLB Andrew Hawken recorded 11 tackles, giving him an impressive 89 on the year.
Players of the Game
| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Georgia | Michigan State |
| First Downs | 10 | 15 |
| Total Offense | 211 | 254 |
| Rushes-YDS | 13-29 | 38-156 |
| Passing YDS | 182 | 98 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 4 |
| Total Yards | 368 | 311 |
| T.O.P. | 10:05 | 18:00 |