**Michigan State Spartans 27, Pittsburgh Panthers 17**
The Michigan State Spartans punched their ticket to the 2024 Rose Bowl with a convincing 27-17 victory over the Pittsburgh Panthers on Tuesday night. The Spartans’ defense was the catalyst for the victory, holding the Panthers to just 261 yards of total offense and forcing three turnovers.
Michigan State took an early lead in the game, scoring a touchdown on their opening drive. The Panthers responded with a field goal, but the Spartans added another touchdown late in the first quarter to take a 14-3 lead. The Panthers cut the lead to 14-10 with a touchdown in the second quarter, but the Spartans answered back with a field goal to make it 17-10 at halftime.
The Spartans extended their lead to 24-10 with a touchdown early in the third quarter. The Panthers scored again to make it 24-17, but the Spartans put the game away with a field goal in the fourth quarter to make the final score 27-17.
Michigan State’s Kenneth Walker III was the star of the game, rushing for 133 yards and a touchdown. Quarterback Payton Thorne threw for 175 yards and a touchdown, and also ran for a touchdown.
The Spartans’ defense was led by linebacker Cal Haladay, who had 10 tackles and an interception. Defensive end Jacub Panasiuk added 7 tackles and a sack.
**Oregon Ducks 34, Alabama Crimson Tide 28**
The Oregon Ducks upset the Alabama Crimson Tide 34-28 on Tuesday night to advance to the 2024 Rose Bowl. The Ducks’ defense played a key role in the victory, forcing four turnovers and scoring a touchdown.
Oregon took an early lead in the game, scoring a touchdown on their opening drive. Alabama responded with a field goal, but the Ducks added another touchdown to make it 14-3. Alabama cut the lead to 14-10 with a touchdown in the second quarter, but the Ducks answered back with a field goal to make it 17-10 at halftime.
The Ducks extended their lead to 24-10 with a touchdown early in the third quarter. Alabama scored again to make it 24-17, but the Ducks put the game away with a field goal in the fourth quarter to make the final score 27-17.
Oregon’s Bo Nix was the star of the game, throwing for 275 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Bucky Irving added 109 yards rushing and a touchdown.
The Ducks’ defense was led by linebacker Noah Sewell, who had 12 tackles and a forced fumble. Defensive back Christian Gonzalez added 8 tackles and an interception.
The 2024 Rose Bowl will be played on January 1, 2024, at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California. The Michigan State Spartans will face the Oregon Ducks in a rematch of their 2022 meeting, which Oregon won 41-38..
