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Twitter reacts to Michigan State’s game-winning fumble recovery

No. 7 Michigan State stunned No. 12 Michigan with a game-winning fumble recovery and touchdown return on Saturday evening, electrifying fans across Twitter.
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Twitter reacts to Michigan State’s game-winning fumble recovery
Twitter reacts to Michigan State’s game-winning fumble recovery

No. 7 Michigan State stunned No. 12 Michigan with a game-winning fumble recovery and touchdown return on Saturday evening, electrifying fans across Twitter.

With the Spartans down 23–21 to Michigan late in the fourth quarter, sophomore Jalen Watts-Jackson recovered a fumbled snap by punter Blake O’Neill and returned it 38 yards for a touchdown to give Michigan State a 27–23 victory.

Jackson turned a potential upset for the Wolverines into heartbreak in just mere seconds.

Some notable alumni lost their collective minds immediately afterward.

Former Michigan State running back, and current Pittsburgh Steeler, Le’Veon Bell:

Warriors guard Stephen Curry tweeted about teammate Draymond Green, a former Michigan State basketball player:

Some more former Wolverines:

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And, former Spartans:

- Kenny Ducey

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