The Spartans had a bye week before traveling to University Park, Pennsylvania to play their final game of the season against Penn State.

Cal scored again on a field goal by freshman kicker David Seawright in the second quarter.

On the second play of the game FAU broke a would-be 79 yd touchdown run, but it was called back on a holding penalty.

Javon Ringer, who had over 200 yards rushing on the game, brought out his offensive line, tight ends, and fullbacks to the post-game press conference to recognize them for their contributions.

In one of the most exciting plays of the game, Hoyer hit TE Charlie Gantt on an 83 yd TD pass.

In one of the crucial plays of the game, a 99 yd TD pass was called back on a holding penalty.

Michigan State got out to an early 13–0 lead behind two Brett Swenson field goals and a touchdown pass to Charlie Gantt.

It took a late stop by Adam Decker on an Iowa fourth-and-one at the MSU 21-yard line to seal the victory for Michigan State.

[22] The Spartans struck first, scoring on a huge 61-yard TD pass from Brian Hoyer to Blair White with just under 12 minutes to go in the first quarter.

Midway through the third quarter, the Wolverines took their only lead of the game when QB Steven Threet ran in a touchdown himself from 2 yards out.

The Spartans tied it back up when Charlie Gantt scored on a 4-yard TD pass near the end of the third quarter.

With Wisconsin leading 24–22 late in the fourth quarter with the ball in Spartan territory, the game appeared all but over.

With 1:19 left to play, Brian Hoyer led a drive to set up the game-winning 44-yard field goal by Brett Swenson with 7 seconds remaining.

[23] Coming into the game, Michigan State had a chance to clinch a share of their first Big Ten title since 1990.