Total Yards
Michigan State685
Kent State315
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Blowout
Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2005)
Game Center
Kent State at Michigan State
Sep 3, 2005 • Completed
Season 2005RegularWeek 1
Away
Kent State
Mid-American
Final Score
14 - 49
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Michigan State
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Michigan State332
Kent State312
Rushing Yards
Michigan State354
Kent State14
Turnovers
Michigan State3
Kent State1
Game Conditions
Temperature74°F
Wind11 mph NW
Humidity
43%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
No tackles data.
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Box Score Comparison
Michigan State vs Kent State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State20:23
Kent State15:41
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Michigan State routs Kent State 49-14
Michigan State finished ahead of Kent State 49-14 on Sep 3, 2005. The result came in week 1 of the 2005 season.
Michigan State finished ahead of Kent State 49-14 on Sep 3, 2005. The result came in week 1 of the 2005 season.
Michigan State built the decisive edge with a 35-point margin, turning the box score into a comfortable win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Michigan State 685; Kent State 315. Another key split was passing yards: Michigan State 332; Kent State 312.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Michigan State 685; Kent State 315
Passing yards
Michigan State 332; Kent State 312
Rushing yards
Michigan State 354; Kent State 14
Turnovers
Michigan State 3; Kent State 1
First downs
Michigan State 35; Kent State 15
Possession time
Michigan State 20:23; Kent State 15:41
Third downs
Michigan State 6-11; Kent State 6-18
Completions-attempts
Michigan State 27-35; Kent State 32-55
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Kent State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 685 | 315 |
| Passing Yards | 332 | 312 |
| Rushing Yards | 354 | 14 |
| First Downs | 35 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-11 | 6-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 27-35 | 32-55 |
| Rushing Attempts | 55 | 15 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 5 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 20:23 | 15:41 |