L.J. Scott Scores Game-Winning Fourth Quarter Touchdown Against Iowa to help Spartans capture Big Ten Championship.
December 6, 2015The Michigan State true freshman running back scored the game-winning touchdown from one yard out with just 27 seconds to play to propel the Spartans to a 16-13 victory, stunning the Hawkeyes in Indianapolis and all but assuring themselves a spot in the College Football Playoff.
Iowa led 13-9 with just over nine minutes remaining in the contest, but then Michigan State marched down the field 79 yards to set up a first-and-goal scenario from the 3-yard line. The Hawkeyes turned back Scott on his first two attempts to score, but the third time was a charm as Scott managed to nudge the ball over the goal line on his second effort while taking on a horde of defenders.
The 22-play game-winning drive was Michigan State’s longest in over 12 seasons and the longest drive by any FBS team in the last two seasons.