Prairie View A&M Panthers at Michigan State Spartans
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Chiles, Brantley lead Michigan State to 40-0 win over Prairie View A&M
It is the first time the Spartans (3-0, 1-0 Big Ten) have opened the season with three straight wins since 2021. Their last shutout was 52-0 over Akron in 2022. Michigan State is 9-0 all-time against FCS opponents and has outscored them 372-81.
Michigan State scored on three of its first four possessions. Chiles opened the scoring with a 6-yard touchdown run and followed with a 17-yard pass to Aziah Johnson to put the Spartans up 14-0 in the first quarter. A 60-yard touchdown run by Nathan Carter and Brantley’s return of Cameron Peters' first down throw in the second pushed the lead to 27-0. Just seven plays earlier, Brantley had a 35-yard interception return for a score wiped out by a roughing the passer call.
In the second half, the Spartans, playing an HCBU opponent for the first time, added field goals of 33 and 23 yards by Jonathan Kim and a 1-yard touchdown run by backup quarterback Tommy Schuster to close out the scoring.
The Panthers' (0-1 SWAC, 1-2) best scoring chance came when they drove to the Spartans’ 9-yard line midway through the second quarter but were pushed back 11 yards and Guillermo Garcia Rodriguez’s 37-yard field goal attempt was wide right.
THE TAKEAWAY
Prairie View A&M: The Panthers were overmatched against Michigan State but still were able to move the ball at times. Prairie View A&M crossed midfield three times but was unable to come away with points. Trejon Spiller, who came into the game with five receptions for 55 yards, finished with seven catches for 91 yards.
Michigan State: Penalties continue to plague the Spartans who were tied for 129th out of 133 Football Bowl Subdivision teams at 11 penalties per game. Michigan State had 11 penalties for 88 yards, resulting in two touchdowns being called back.
UP NEXT
Prairie View A&M: Hosts SWAC foe Southern University on Saturday.
Michigan State: Travels to Boston College for a prime-time matchup on Saturday.
How To Watch
How can I watch Prairie View A&M Panthers vs. Michigan State Spartans?
- TV Channel: Panthers at Spartans 2021 College Football, week 3, is broadcasted on BTN.
- Online streaming: Sign up for Fubo.
Matchup Prediction
Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 6:13 | Aidan Chiles 6 Yd Run (Jonathan Kim Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 0:07 | Aziah Johnson 17 Yd pass from Aidan Chiles (Jonathan Kim Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 4:45 | Nate Carter 60 Yd Run (Jonathan Kim Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:42 | Charles Brantley 100 Yd Interception Return (Jonathan Kim PAT failed) |
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FG | 3rd Period 8:24 | Jonathan Kim 33 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 4th Period 11:46 | Jonathan Kim 23 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 3:49 | Tommy Schuster 1 Yd Run (Tarik Ahmetbasic Kick) |
Statistics
 PV |
 MSU |
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|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1st Downs | 22 |
| 4-11 | 3rd down efficiency | 8-11 |
| 0-0 | 4th down efficiency | 0-0 |
| 140 | Total Yards | 458 |
| 123 | Passing | 270 |
| 9/17 | Comp/Att | 20/29 |
| 7.2 | Yards per pass | 9.3 |
| 17 | Rushing | 188 |
| 27 | Rushing Attempts | 34 |
| 0.6 | Yards per rush | 5.5 |
| 8-38 | Penalties | 11-102 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 26:03 | Possession | 33:57 |
Game Information
Location: East Lansing, MI
Attendance: 70,066 · Capacity:
Southwestern Athletic - East
| TEAM | OVR | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson State | 12-2 | 8-0 |
| Florida A&M | 7-5 | 5-3 |
| Alabama State | 7-5 | 5-3 |
| Alabama A&M | 6-6 | 4-4 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 2-10 | 2-6 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-11 | 1-7 |
Southwestern Athletic - West
| TEAM | OVER | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Southern | 8-5 | 7-1 |
| Alcorn State | 6-6 | 5-3 |
| Texas Southern | 5-6 | 4-4 |
| Prairie View A&M | 5-7 | 3-5 |
| Grambling | 5-7 | 2-6 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 3-9 | 2-6 |
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