Final thoughts:

Boise State doesn't look like they will have the down year some might think.

Michigan State looks good, especially Bell, but they will have to fix that passing game if they want to make the Rose Bowl.

Some of that is the Broncos secondary, which is a strength of the Boise State defense.

However, both teams are going to make some noise this season.

For post game grades for the Broncos check out the breakdown here on Bleacher Report.

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PLAYER OF THE GAME:

Le'Veon Bell

44 Carries, yes 44 carries for 210 yards and 2 Touchdowns....

No player shined more than this Bell

Michigan State takes a knee....

Incredible game, sloppy, but both teams are tough.

Look for Boise State to improve and look for Michigan State to keep on the path to Roses!

01:03 4th Quarter

Michigan State 17  Boise State 13

1st and Goal for the Spartans

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First Down......

Michigan State can put this game away now..

Boise State time out 01:42 left in the 4th Quarter....

Only chance realistically is a fumble...

They could hold them to a field goal, but it would leave nothing on the clock...

BELL is the REASON

Michigan State is leading....

He is ALSO

the reason they will win, unless the Broncos can stop him

A sloppy, but entertaining game, is slowly grinding to an end....

The Broncos only hope is to stop the Bell from ringing

Its Bell Time....

If the Broncos can stop him, they may still have a chance....

IF

BIG 4th DOWN

Incomplete

Boise State turns it over on downs....

4th and 2

Boise State is going for it....

They get it, but then its no good MICHIGAN STATE called timeout....

Two passes in a row that should have been touchdowns....

Southwick missed on the first because he fell down

Then Southwick overthrew

Pass INT

Burks climbs the defender to get the call....

Third and Short...

Boise State Converts...

SCORE: Michigan State 17  Boise State 13

4th Quarter 08:12 left in the game...

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Michigan State TOUCHDOWN

Bell AGAIN!!!

The Spartans go back up on the Broncos

PAT is GOOD

Score: Michigan State 17  Boise State 13

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HUGE 3rd DOWN FOR MSU

They convert....

Tight End grabs it 1st and Goal for the Spartans

Boise State doesn't have an offensive touchdown...

Is it the ineffective offense?

Is it the incredible defense of Michigan State?

Could it be a bit of both?

What do you guys think?

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Hats off to both teams....

No lack in hustle, maybe execution, but plenty of hustle

Michigan State in good field position 12:40 4th Quarter

Third and Loooonngg  for the Broncos.....

Michigan State offsides...

Gives the Broncos 5 more yards now 3rd and 9

BAD THROW BY SOUTHWICK

4th down, BSU will punt

Comparing Joe Southwick to Kellen Moore isn't fair at all...

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Boise State takes over inside their own 10 yard line.

This will be a big task for an offense that hasn't done much tonight....

Michigan State has actually out gained Boise State 348 to 179

However, the Spartans have 4 turnovers to Boise States 2....

4th Quarter coming our way....

Thank God football is back!

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END OF THE THIRD QUARTER

Score: Boise State 13  Michigan State 10