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Short-Handed Michigan State Opens 2025 With 23-6 Win Over Western Michigan

Injuries forced special-teams improvisation, with a run-first plan delivering behind emerging talent.

Kendall Brooks #33 of Michigan State forces Sean Tyler #9 of Western Michigan to fumble late in the second quarter at Spartan Stadium on September 2, 2022 in East Lansing, Michigan.
Walker Eget #5 of the San Jose State Spartans gestures to the bench during the first half of the game against the South Florida Bulls at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex on December 24, 2024 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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Overview

  • The Spartans led 21-0 at halftime, added a third-quarter safety, and conceded a late pick-six to former MSU player Tate Hallock for the 23-6 final.
  • Quarterback Aidan Chiles went 17-for-23 for 155 yards and a touchdown as the offense leaned on the ground game.
  • True freshman Makhi Frazier debuted as the lead back with 14 carries for 103 yards and a score, with Brandon Tullis adding 52 rushing yards, Omari Kelly catching seven passes for 75 yards, and Nick Marsh hauling in a touchdown.
  • Seven players were listed out pregame, including starting safety Nikai Martinez, long snapper Kaden Schickel, and both top kickers Tarik Ahmetbasic and Martin Connington, prompting tight end Jack Velling to long snap.
  • Walk-on Blake Sislo converted an extra point in his college debut and punter Ryan Eckley both pinned WMU deep and missed a 46-yard field goal, while MSU’s defense held Jalen Buckley to 21 rushing yards and won total yardage 336-217.