Social Media Reacts to Heartbreaking Spartans Loss
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The Michigan State Spartans suffered their first defeat under head coach Jonathan Smith, losing to Boston College 23-19 in Chestnut Hill.
Early on, the same problems that plagued the Spartans in prior games this season arose against the Eagles. The offensive line, weakened by injuries, struggled throughout and the run game suffered.
Poor execution there. Spartans can’t capitalize on the takeaway. Solid punt from Ryan Eckley
— Aidan Champion (@champion_aidan) September 22, 2024
MSU defense on the field a lot
— David Kippe (@DavidTVF) September 22, 2024
And then there is quarterback Aidan Chiles. Chiles struggled again with his touch on the ball and missed some big throws. He also threw three interceptions, again showing issues stemming from maturity.
However, the talent is undeniable. Chiles has an above-average arm, and his athleticism is through the roof. He is not only fast but slippery, and he had several eye-opening runs. Chiles ended the night 17 of 35 with 241 yards. Rushing-wise, he rushed nine times for 57 yards and a touchdown.
The last two minutes have been the full blown Aidan Chiles Experience™️
— Fireball sommelier (@Sheehan_Sports) September 22, 2024
What a ride.
Aidan Chiles will leave Michigan State with a Heisman trophy in his suitcase.
— Pete(r) (@petemt2) September 22, 2024
Aidan Chiles is our quarterback and that’s enough for me to get emotional.
— Fireball sommelier (@Sheehan_Sports) September 22, 2024
Charles Brantley has been unbelievably good this season so far
— Nicklas Nordgren (@BigNordg) September 22, 2024
Literally Aidan Chiles pic.twitter.com/l0Uwkbi28b
— Joey Freshwater Forever (@BruMSU_) September 22, 2024
Aidan Chiles is so great, every play has the possibility to be infuriating or the coolest thing ive ever seen
— CPAP-a the Rappa (@BackFatGary) September 22, 2024
The Aidan Chiles experience makes me want to explode 🤯 😡
— Michael Testarossa (@GoTestarossa) September 22, 2024
Kicker Jonathan Kim, who has been consistent and clutch throughout his time wearing the green and white, made huge kicks again when needed. Despite the harsh conditions -- rain and wind throughout the entire game -- Kim was dead-on.
Kim's 41-yarder gave the Spartans the first lead of the game, 3-0. Then, he converted on a 26-yard attempt to extend the Spartans lead in the second quarter, 13-6. In the third, his clutch 51-yard field goal tied the game. Social media loved it, to say the least.
I would let Jonathan Kim throw me down a flight of stairs
— Very Depressed Giants, Yankees, Nets, and MSU Fan (@WakaFlockaFleet) September 22, 2024
MSU's pass defense has been outstanding tonight. Castellanos only has 45 yards tonight.
— Marvin Williams (@marvinlwilliams) September 22, 2024
Kim would convert one more time, a 27-yard try, to give the Spartans a lead late in the fourth, 19-16.
Jonathan Kim
— Daily MSU (@daily_msu) September 22, 2024
Money
CMON DEFENSE
It was all for naught. The Eagles would march down the field and on a third-and-1, take a deep shot to wide receiver Lewis Bond for a 42-yard touchdown with around 90 seconds left in the contest.
BC catches MSU off-guard and goes pass on third-and-1, finding its big-play guy, Bond, to take the lead.
— Jacob Cotsonika (@jacobcotsonika) September 22, 2024
Chiles get the ball back down four with 1:28 left and two timeouts.
With Chiles' playmaking ability, poise, and arm strength, the Eagles had reason to be a bit worried. 90 seconds and two timeouts buys a lot of time in football.
Too much time for Aidan Chiles
— pivot tables (@pivot_tables) September 22, 2024
And then, in the waning moments, Chiles threw an interception. He shrugged off a potential sack and stepped into a deep ball to Montorie Foster Jr., waiting in the endzone. Problem: Foster was draped by two defensive backs. The pass was intercepted. Ball game.
Aidan Chiles try not to throw an interception challenge: IMPOSSIBLE
— National Champion Jones (@mgobaby) September 22, 2024
My god Aidan Chiles cannot stop throwing picks 🤦🏻♂️
— brad gamma (@gamma_brad) September 22, 2024
The Spartans are now 3-1 on the season, returning to Spartan Stadium next week to face the Ohio State Buckeyes.
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