Total Yards
Notre Dame594
Michigan State488
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2005)
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Michigan State at Notre Dame
Sep 17, 2005 • Completed
Season 2005RegularWeek 3
Away
Michigan State
Big Ten
Final Score
44 - 41
MSND
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Notre Dame
FBS Independents
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Notre Dame508
Michigan State339
Rushing Yards
Notre Dame107
Michigan State161
Turnovers
Notre Dame2
Michigan State3
Game Conditions
Temperature74°F
Wind0 mph N
Humidity
52%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
No tackles data.
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Box Score Comparison
Notre Dame vs Michigan State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Notre Dame21:48
Michigan State14:52
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Michigan State edges Notre Dame 44-41
Michigan State finished ahead of Notre Dame 44-41 on Sep 17, 2005. The result came in week 3 of the 2005 season.
Michigan State finished ahead of Notre Dame 44-41 on Sep 17, 2005. The result came in week 3 of the 2005 season.
Michigan State built the decisive edge with a 3-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Michigan State 488; Notre Dame 594. Another key split was passing yards: Michigan State 339; Notre Dame 508.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Michigan State 488; Notre Dame 594
Passing yards
Michigan State 339; Notre Dame 508
Rushing yards
Michigan State 161; Notre Dame 107
Turnovers
Michigan State 3; Notre Dame 2
First downs
Michigan State 18; Notre Dame 31
Possession time
Michigan State 14:52; Notre Dame 21:48
Third downs
Michigan State 3-12; Notre Dame 6-18
Completions-attempts
Michigan State 16-27; Notre Dame 33-60
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Notre Dame | Michigan State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 594 | 488 |
| Passing Yards | 508 | 339 |
| Rushing Yards | 107 | 161 |
| First Downs | 31 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-18 | 3-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-4 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 33-60 | 16-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 5 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 21:48 | 14:52 |