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No. 4/3 Michigan State (6-0, 2-0) 31, RUTGERS (2-3, 0-2) 24
HIGH POINT SOLUTIONS STADIUM • PISCATAWAY, N.J.
ATTENDANCE: 50,373

TEAM NOTES
• It was the seventh all-time meeting between Rutgers and Michigan State and second played in Piscataway. The Spartans lead the series, 4-3.
• The attendance of 50,373 was the 12th highest in school history.
• Djwany Mera blocked a field goal in the first quarter. It was the 43rd blocked kick by Rutgers since 2009, most in the nation over that time span. It was the 16th blocked field goal in the period.
• Rutgers matched its longest scoring drive of the season by plays and yards with a 16-play, 91-yard march that resulted in a 22-yard field goal by Kyle Federico to tie the score at 24.
• Rutgers out-rushed its opponent for the fourth time in five games, totaling 141 yards compared to 132 by Michigan State.
• The offense went 2-for-3 converting on fourth down and is now 5-for-8 this season and 35-of-52 the last three years.

INDIVIDUAL NOTES
WR Leonte Carroo
• Extended his school record to 25 with three more receiving touchdowns. Has played in 26 games in his career at wide receiver.
• Averaging a touchdown every 3.88 receptions in his career (97 receptions/25 touchdowns).
• Totaled three touchdowns in a game for the fourth time in his career and second this season. No other Rutgers player in school history has even two three-touchdown games.
• Has six touchdowns this season in 10 quarters played.
• Racked up a season-high 134 yards receiving to top 100 for the 10 time in his career. That ties Mohamed Sanu for the second-most 100-yard games in school history.
• Tied career high with seven receptions. Also did that against Temple in 2013 and Tulane in 2014.
• Has at least one reception in last 23 games played.

QB Chris Laviano
• Recorded three passing touchdowns for the second time this season, tying his career high.

RB Paul James
• Logged a career-long 72 yard rush, his sixth career run of at least 50 yards.

DB Blessuan Austin
• Tied the game high with 10 tackles, also a career best.

LB Quentin Gause
• Tied the game high with 10 tackles, also a career best. Two of the tackles went for a loss.

DB Kiy Hester
• Picked up first career interception in the second quarter.