Michigan State pulled off a thrilling comeback against Maryland, winning 27-24 with a last-second field goal.

The Spartans, now 2-0 and 1-0 in the Big Ten, scored 10 points in the final five minutes of the game, capped off by Jonathan Kim's 37-yard kick as time expired.

The game was a test of resilience for Michigan State, which had faced a similar situation the previous week.

"Hopefully it adds some confidence and resilience that this thing ain't over until it's showing zeroes and we've got the capability to be able to finish games," Head coach Jonathan Smith said.

This time, they managed to turn the tide in their favor. Quarterback Aidan Chiles had a solid performance, completing 24 of 39 passes for 363 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions. Despite the mistakes, he showed determination and improved from his first start.

"We've got to clean up a lot on offense, Aidan included. I think a couple of those interceptions are just his footwork. He's got to throw it in proper balance, he was just inaccurate on a couple of them. There's some learning curve there but the kid is resilient. Aidan kept on coming back," Smith said.

Freshman wide receiver Nick Marsh made a significant impact, catching a 77-yard touchdown that tied the game in the fourth quarter. He finished the day with eight receptions for 194 yards, demonstrating his potential early in his college career.

"He's mature beyond his years," Smith said when talking about Marsh and the game he had.

While the Spartans celebrated the victory, they acknowledged areas for improvement, particularly in their run game, where they managed 130 yards on 30 attempts. The team is aware that there's more work to be done to reach their full potential.

Injuries continue to be a concern, with starting right guard Kristian Phillips sidelined for the game. The Spartans will need to adapt as they move forward in the season, but this win provides a boost of confidence as they prepare for their next challenge.