Staff Correspondent
Copyright 2015 Phoenix Area Sports
Arlington, Texas
(Thursday, Jan. 1) After throwing two interceptions and being behind by
twenty points in the fourth quarter, Michigan State's quarterback Connor Cook
ties the game with 17 seconds left on a 10 yard touchdown pass to Keith
Mumphery, allowing the field goal kicker Michael Geiger to win it with the
extra point 42-41 against the Baylor Bears at AT&T Stadium in the 2015
Cotton Bowl Classic on January 1, 2015.
Baylor was not afraid to use gadget plays to score. In the first quarter, Petty throws a backward pass to Jay Lee who then throws a perfect strike to Corey Coleman for 53 yards. In the third quarter, Petty throws a touchdown to LaQuan McGowan, one of Baylor's biggest linemen lined up as an eligible tight end, for 18 yards.
Before the fourth quarter comeback, the Baylor Bears were
being masterly driven by QB Bryce Petty, who is awarded the game's MVP. Petty
threw for a Cotton Bowl record 550 yards, three TDs, and scored on a
quarterback sneak from the one yard line.
Petty connected eight times with KD Cannon for a total of
197 yards and two touchdowns. Baylor was not afraid to use gadget plays to score. In the first quarter, Petty throws a backward pass to Jay Lee who then throws a perfect strike to Corey Coleman for 53 yards. In the third quarter, Petty throws a touchdown to LaQuan McGowan, one of Baylor's biggest linemen lined up as an eligible tight end, for 18 yards.
In the fourth quarter, Michigan State's Cook starts the
comeback with an eight yard touchdown pass to Josiah Price. After a key
scramble by Cook to the one yard line, Jeremy Langford falls forward for the
touchdown, his third rushing touchdown of the game and 22nd rushing touchdown
on the year, a school record.
With 1:05 left, Baylor, leading 41 - 35, attempts a 43 yard
field goal which gets blocked and run back to Baylor's 45 yard line.
Michigan State, with no time outs, drives down the field to
Baylor's 10 yard line. On third and goal with 17 seconds left, Cook passes for
a touchdown to Keith Mumphery to tie up the game. The extra point by Michael
Geiger is good and the Spartans win 42 - 41.
The Baylor Bears are now 0 - 3 at the Cotton Bowl. The first loss occured in 1975 against Penn State 41 - 20. In 1981, they lost to Alabama 30 - 2. The Bears bowl record is 10-11.
Michigan State has won four consecutive bowl games, a school
record. In bowl appearances, the Spartans are now 11-14.The Baylor Bears are now 0 - 3 at the Cotton Bowl. The first loss occured in 1975 against Penn State 41 - 20. In 1981, they lost to Alabama 30 - 2. The Bears bowl record is 10-11.
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