Michigan State football: Top 5 Michigan rivalry moments in Dantonio era

Michigan State Football: 5 best Dantonio era moments in Michigan rivalry

ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 17: Defensive back Jalen Watts-Jackson #20 of the Michigan State Spartans runs the football into to end zone for the game winning touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines during the final seconds of college football game at Michigan Stadium on October 17, 2015 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Spartans defeated the Wolverines 27-23. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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EAST LANSING, MI – OCTOBER 15: Isaiah Lewis #9 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates a 39 yard touchdown after intercepting a pass from Denard Robinson #9 of the Michigan Wolverines in the fourth quarter of the game at Spartan Stadium on October 15, 2011 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State defeated Michigan 28-14. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /

4. Isaiah Lewis game-clinching pick-six (2011)

Denard Robinson and Michigan were driving down the field for a potential game-tying score in the fourth quarter, but Michigan State’s Isaiah Lewis said, “Not so fast.”

The game was much higher close to the end of the game than people had anticipated based on the first three quarters and there were plenty of Michigan State fans sweating it out as the Wolverines had some momentum on their side with the ball, starting a crucial drive.

With 4:40 left, Robinson dropped back, felt a rush on a double A-gap blitz up the middle and threw the ball off his back foot. Lewis picked off the rushed throw by Robinson and took it 38 yards for a touchdown.

This touchdown sealed the win for the Spartans, putting them up two touchdowns with about 4:30 left in the game and Robinson lacking any sense of confidence.

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