Jonathan Smith names players of the game in win over PVSU

Michigan State’s Charles Brantley heads to the end zone after an interception that was called back on a penalty during the second quarter in the game against Prairie View A&M on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

Michigan State football welcomed in the FCS’s Prairie View A&M into Spartan Stadium and dominated the Panthers, 40-0, improving to 3-0 on the season. The Spartans win gave fans everything they wanted to see from their team, a convincing win while being able to see a ton of Spartans be featured in the matchup.

Now, before the team turns the page to the challenging test with Boston College next weekend, head coach Jonathan Smith put the final period on the week three win for the Spartans.

Smith took to social media to announce the players of the game for Michigan State. Find out who they were:

Offensive Player of the Game

Michigan State’s Nathan Carter runs for a gain against Prairie View A&M during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

Running back Nathan Carter took home offensive player of the game honors with an 8 carry, 91 yard and a touchdown performance.

Defensive Player of the Game

Michigan State’s Charles Brantley returns an interception for a touchdown during the second quarter in the game against Prairie View A&M on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

Cornerback Charles Brantley took home the defensive player of the game honor after a 100-yard pick-six to go along with 2 tackles and a pass defend.

Special Teams Player of the Week

Nov 11, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Michigan State Spartans linebacker Sam Edwards (35) during the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

Sam Edwards was named as the special teams player of the week for MSU. He did not…

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Author : Spartans Wire

Publish date : 2024-09-15 23:35:12

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