Rivalry games seem to bring out a different level of madness and that craziness finds a way to show up at the most unexpected times.

That's exactly what happened on October 17, 2015. That might be a date that doesn’t mean much to college football fans on the surface, but to fans of Michigan and Michigan State it means a ton.

The Spartans were undefeated and ranked 7th nationally facing off against the 12th-ranked Wolverines under first-year head coach Jim Harbaugh. 

With Mike Hart’s “little brother” comment looming in the backdrop, Michigan State looked to continue its streak of success over its in-state rivalry. It wasn't the cleanest game and referees were heavily involved, but Michigan appeared on the verge of pulling off the upset when the unthinkable happened. All they needed to do was get a punt off with 10 seconds left and the victory would be in hand. Instead, a botched snap and catch turned into a turnover and Jaylen Watts-Jackson racing down the sideline for a touchdown as time expired.

It's a game that will live on forever in the rivalry and won't be forgotten by college football fans. We went back to watch the entire game and there's plenty to talk about beyond that final play.

Among the topics we discussed:

• MSU’s recent success under Dantonio
• Harbaugh-crazed Michigan fans
• The announcers: McDonough, Spielman, McShay
• A game heavy on replay reviews
• Punting was a running storyline
• Horrible targeting call
• A typical Big Ten mactchup w/ punts & fullbacks on display
• The Michigan fan reaction to the ending
• Steve Spurrier’s vacation
• Connor Cook’s notable career
• Jaylen Watts-Jackson a Spartan hero

We talk all that and a lot more. You'd also be surprised at the amount of outdated items we actually found from just five years prior. 

If you want to watch the full game, check it out on our website here: https://distantreplaypodcast.com/ep-49-2015-cfb-7-michigan-state-at-12-michigan/ 

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