Total Yards
Michigan State401
Penn State293
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2005)
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Penn State at Michigan State
Nov 19, 2005 • Completed
Season 2005RegularWeek 12
Away
Penn State
Big Ten
Final Score
31 - 22
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Passing Yards
Michigan State254
Penn State105
Rushing Yards
Michigan State168
Penn State188
Turnovers
Michigan State4
Penn State1
Game Conditions
Temperature52°F
Wind17 mph SW
Humidity
38%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Michigan State vs Penn State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State20:31
Penn State16:12
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Penn State beats Michigan State 31-22
Penn State finished ahead of Michigan State 31-22 on Nov 20, 2005. The result came in week 12 of the 2005 season.
Penn State finished ahead of Michigan State 31-22 on Nov 20, 2005. The result came in week 12 of the 2005 season.
Penn State built the decisive edge with a 9-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Penn State 293; Michigan State 401. Another key split was passing yards: Penn State 105; Michigan State 254.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Penn State 293; Michigan State 401
Passing yards
Penn State 105; Michigan State 254
Rushing yards
Penn State 188; Michigan State 168
Turnovers
Penn State 1; Michigan State 4
First downs
Penn State 16; Michigan State 23
Possession time
Penn State 16:12; Michigan State 20:31
Third downs
Penn State 4-13; Michigan State 8-15
Completions-attempts
Penn State 10-20; Michigan State 23-36
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Penn State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 401 | 293 |
| Passing Yards | 254 | 105 |
| Rushing Yards | 168 | 188 |
| First Downs | 23 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-15 | 4-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 23-36 | 10-20 |
| Rushing Attempts | 42 | 39 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 2 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 20:31 | 16:12 |