(Part 1 Here)Michigan State rallied to beat Iowa to claim their second Big Ten championship in the last three seasons. The Spartans are now seeking their first national title since 1966.
Scott crossed the goal line for a touchdown with 27 seconds left and the Michigan State team virtually assured a place in the college football playoff, finishing the undefeated No. 4 Iowa, 16-13 this Saturday in the championship game of the Big Ten.
Connor Cook led the Spartans (12-1) in a series of 22 plays that left the table set for the one yard touchdown from Scott. The entire defensive squad from Iowa tried to stop Scott but were not able to. Iowa (12-1) lost for the first time this season. Five times in the last 2 minutes, the Spartans centered the ball from the Iowa 5-yard line or closer. Finally, after being slowed down by three defensive in the third-and-goal from the 1-yard line, Scott opened enough space to cross the goal line with the ball for the only touchdown in the game for Michigan State.
Oklahoma did not play this week but clinched the playoff last week by beating Oklahoma State to win the Big 12 championship. The Sooners are seeking their first national title since 2000, this is only the second year for coach Bob Stoops.
Sterling Shepard had 14 receptions for 177 yards with two touchdowns and No. 12 Oklahoma defeated No. 6 Baylor, 44-34, to end the streak of 20 consecutive victories for the Bears, and possibly their hopes of qualifying for the playoffs.
Baker Mayfield completed 24 of 34 passes for 270 yards and three touchdowns and scored on earth to help Oklahoma to take control of their destiny in the Big 12. The Sooners (9-1, 6-1 Big 12) have won five consecutive games since his inexplicable loss to Texas.
The two-time defending champions of the Big 12, Bears, fall in the standings before facing the No. 5 Oklahoma State (10-0, 7-0) to take the win. The Sooners did a great job in Stillwater last week in their final game of the regular season.
