The Minnesota Gophers defeated the host Michigan State Spartans 31 - 18 .
Michigan State mascot ' Sparty ' wanders around the field during a timeout at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing , Michigan on November 11 , 2006 .
The Minnesota Gophers defeated the host Michigan State     31 - 18 .
Michigan State mascot ' Sparty ' wanders around the field during a timeout at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing , Michigan on November 11 , 2006 .