so on the last play of the quarter. The Spartans drove to Iowa's 7-yard line on their next possession, but opted to kick a field goal on a 4th and 1. On the ensuing kickoff, Iowa Junior Jordan Cotton returned the ball for an 82-yard touchdown; however, a block in the back penalty committed against Michigan State's punter resulted in the ball being placed at the Michigan State 47. The Hawkeye drive did make it to the MSU red zone, but a goal line stand forced Iowa to settle for a field goal. On a last minute drive, the Spartans were sent into confusion as they had a first down with 7 seconds remaining; parts of the kicking team and the offense ran on the field, and Spartan quarterback Andrew Maxwell ran off. With no one under center to take the snap, the remaining seconds of the half ticked away. During half time, the rain came to a stop. However, the game continued to remain a defensive struggle. The Spartans received the kick, advanced five yards in three plays, and punted. Iowa managed a first down, but also punted after gaining 14 yards. The Spartans gained 9 yards and punted, the Hawkeyes 7 before punting, and then the Spartans had a 4 play, 36-yard drive that resulted in a punt. Iowa took over on their 14-yard line, and advanced 66 yards—including converting on 4th and one—but had to settle for a field goal after again being stopped in the red zone. The Spartans' ensuing drive appeared to be stopped at their own 20 until Keith Mumphery was able to pull down a 37-yard pass in double coverage on third down. The Spartans converted another third down three plays later and drove into the Hawkeyes' red zone. Iowa's defense held strong, and the Spartans were forced to kick a field goal. At this point, the rain began to return to the stadium. After trading punts, the Hawkeyes took over on their 33-yard line. However, a 15-yard penalty for tripping and a two-yard loss put them at 2nd and 26. Keenan Davis made a 35-yard catch to save the Hawkyeyes, and Mark Weisman converted on 3rd and 6 with a 37-yard rush to put the Hawkeyes into the Spartan red zone. Weisman then made a five-yard run to equalize the score. The Spartans were unable to score in the remaining 55 seconds,