Social Media Reacts to MSU's Thrilling 2OT Victory

Michigan State got it done against Boston College, 42-40. What did the internet think?

Michigan State's Michael Masunas celebrates after a touchdown catch against Boston College during the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Michigan State Spartans are 2-0 after a thrilling 42-40 victory over the Boston College Eagles.

It was a back-and-forth game for much of the contest, but a failed two-point conversion led to an Aidan Chiles run for the game-tying score.

Chiles then found receiver Omari Kelly in the back of the end zone for the game-winning two-point score. Jonathan Smith is now 2-0 for the second straight season since taking over as MSU's head coach.

Michigan State's Omari Kelly runs for a gain against Boston College during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

This was one of the most exciting games MSU has played in the last few years, and they did it on a national stage.

What were some of the biggest talking points on social media from this thrilling Spartan victory?

Let's see how social media reacted to the impressive MSU win.

Aidan Chiles' career game

Michigan State's Aidan Chiles looks to throw against Boston College during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

MSU's quarterback had the best game of his young career. He threw for 231 yards and four touchdowns, rushing for the game-winner.

Fans have been waiting for a game like this from their talented QB, and he announced himself on the biggest stage.

Spartan Nation rallied behind their quarterback.

Aidan Chiles has announced himself to America

— MSU Chief of Propaganda (@OdellBretthamJr) September 7, 2025

aidan chiles was simply not going to lose that football game

— MSE (@MSE_in_EL) September 7, 2025

Not enough words in the dictionary for what Aidan Chiles just showed us tonight. That was the step forward we’ve all been expecting. #V4MSU

— 🍑 is trying his best (@msupeach) September 7, 2025

Aidan Chiles best game as a Spartan

— sportz5176 (@IYKbaseball) September 7, 2025

Nick Marsh's performance

Michigan State's Nick Marsh, right, catches a touchdown pass as Boston College's Amari Jackson attempts to make the tackle during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

MSU's top receiver had an excellent game, catching five passes for 68 yards and two touchdowns, the first multi-score game of his career.

Marsh had three touchdowns all of last season, and he already has three through two games.

Many fans expected Marsh to emerge as a star this season, and he has done just that. Fans were excited by what they saw from the young receiver.

Nick Marsh pic.twitter.com/2fGWyKL2ez

— sarge (@sarge____) September 6, 2025

Nick Marsh is a first round talent

— Dayton Rose (@D_Rose_83) September 6, 2025

It’s Nick Marsh time

— disney (@DisneyChamps) September 7, 2025

Jordan Hall's leadership

Michigan State's Jordan Hall reacts after a Boston College score during the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

It was not a banner night from the Spartan defense, but Hall shined.

The stellar junior linebacker led the team with 15 tackles and came up with multiple important defensive plays that helped MSU get the ball back. His leadership in the middle has been invaluable for the Spartans early in the season.

JORDAN HALL HAS DONE MIRACLES ON ME

— Lifelong Jamo Truther (@MelvinIzzoIII) September 6, 2025

Jordan Hall is everywhere

— ‏ً (@PAlNSHOW) September 7, 2025

Ryan Eckley

It's hard not to shout out Ryan Eckley, too. What a performance from the star punter.

The Ray Guy Award should be his.

Ryan Eckley is an All American

— Pete(r) (@petemt2) September 7, 2025

Just give Ryan Eckley Punter of the Year.

It’s not even close.

— J-Rell: Black Alumni (@rell2tru) September 7, 2025

A program defining win

Michigan State's head coach Jonathan Smith looks during the fourth quarter in the game against Western Michigan on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in East Lansing. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

All week, many have talked about this being a must-win game for Jonathan Smith and the Spartans.

Winning a game in this fashion is major.

GREAT win for Jonathan Smith and @MSU_Football!!

— Lions, Tigers, and Beers (@detsportsbobby1) September 7, 2025

Plenty to complain about. But you don’t get to say “win or else” and then complain about the way that it gets done.

Absolute battle in East Lansing. Great win for Aidan Chiles, Jonathan Smith, and the Spartans.

— Joey Shaver (@JoeyShaver) September 7, 2025

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