Live updates: Tagovailoa throws second TD pass, Maryland up 14-0 in second quarter vs. MSU

Michigan State begins their third drive of the day from their own 25-yard line. Carter gains 6 yards on first down, then disaster strikes as Carter fumbles on the very next play and Maryland gains possession for a perfect chance to extend their lead. (10:27)

Tagovailoa, Maryland goes 94 yards in almost four minutes, Spartans down 14-0

(Start of 2nd Quarter) Tagovailoa finds Octavian Smith Jr. near the sideline for a 4-yard completion, then Tunmise Adeleye is called for roughing the passer on Tagovailoa for 15 more yards. Maryland’s offense keeps going as Tagovailoa finds Kaden Prather on an out-route to move the chains, then Tagovailoa takes it himself for 9 yards before connecting with Rico Walker for another first down. Colby McDonald’s first run of the day goes for 9 yards, then he ups that with a 25-yard burst to take the Terrapins into the red zone. Unfortunately, some running backs can’t catch as Hemby drops an easy pass to create third-and-6, but Tagovailova still finds Tyrese Chambers on another out-route for his second touchdown pass of the day. (11:28)

Barnett gets too aggressive, MSU offense falls short on fourth-and-goal as Maryland is still up 7-0

Michigan State’s offense starts out at their own 17-yard line. Kim uses his legs on first down to gain 9 yards, then Carter gains 4 yards for a first down. The Spartans pass on first down again, leaving Kim open for a sack from Caleb Wheatland for a big 10-yard loss. On third-and-20, Kim finds Foster on a pass intended for Jaron Glover for 18-yards, then Barnett calls Carter’s number for a 4 yard run to keep the drive alive. Kim and Maliq Carr connect for a 17-yard reception as MSU’s offense has found a groove. Carter gains 23 yards on three straight runs, then Kim finds Foster on the WR screen for first-and-goal at Maryland’s 6-yard line. Carter gains 2 yards, but MSU is called for offensive holding. Kim finds Carr again on a TE screen for 8 yards, then Jordon Simmons gains just three yards on second-and-goal. Kim scrambles and is just one yard short of the goal line, and the Spartans are unable to convert on fourth-and-goal as Carter is stopped on the edge by Fa’Najae Gotay. Roman Hemby gains 4 yards on the ground for the last play of the quarter. (End of 1st Quarter)

Tagovailoa strikes first, Maryland takes early lead

Maryland is going down the field quick, really exposing MSU’s banged up defense. After getting to MSU’s 20-yard line, Taulia Tagovailoa went for the endzone on first-and-10, but the pass was broken up. Still, the Terrapins offense was able to convert on third-and-8 as Tagovailoa finds Tai Fenton down the middle for a first-and-goal. However, the play is under review to see if Fenton’s knee touched the ground before he rolled into the endzone. After review, the ruling on the field stands, but Maryland still has first-and-goal with just one yard to go. The offense calls a perfect play-action that fools MSU’s defense, leaving linebacker (yes, linebacker) Sean Greeley open for the touchdown reception. Maryland takes an early 7-0 lead. (7:52)

Kim gets careless, throws interception on first drive

(Start of 1st Quarter) The Michigan State offense starts with a 6-yard carry from Nathan Carter, then hands him the ball again for another 3 yards before a QB sneak, with some pushing forward, for a first down. After two plays and losing a yard, Kim scrambles right and finds Montorie Foster Jr. for a first down. Kim and the offense wanted to go quick, but Kim makes a bad read and throws an interception right to Beau Brade. Maryland takes over on their own 43-yard line. (12:16)

Kickoff

Maryland won the coin toss and chose to defer. They will kickoff to Michigan State, as Tyrell Henry calls for a fair catch near the Spartans’ 15-yard line. MSU will start at their own 25.

Preview

Michigan State looks to end its season-opening four-game homestand with a victory in its Big Ten opener against Maryland on Saturday.

Between last week’s announcement of Mel Tucker’s suspension and the university letting Tucker know this week that it intends to fire him amid a sexual harassment investigation, the Spartans suffered a 41-7 blowout loss to No. 8 Washington, their first game under interim head coach Harlon Barnett.

After giving up 473 passing yards to Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. last weekend, the Spartans will need to find a way to stop Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa from burning them as well. Tagovailoa had 342 passing yards in last week’s victory against Virginia.

Michigan State’s offense will also need a jolt after last week’s performance where it gained just 261 total yards. Noah Kim had his worst start so far as the Spartans’ starting quarterback, going 12-for-31 passing for 136 yards and an interception.

Follow along here for live updates from Detroit News contributor Kameron Goodwill.

Maryland at Michigan State

▶ Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Spartan Stadium, East Lansing

▶ TV/radio: NBC/760 AM

▶ Line: Maryland by 6½

▶ Records: Maryland 3-0 (0-0 Big Ten); Michigan State 2-1 (0-0)

▶ Series: Michigan State leads 10-3 (Last game: Oct. 1, 2022 — (at) Maryland 27, Michigan State 13)