Total Yards
Michigan State400
Idaho268
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2006)
Game Center
Idaho at Michigan State
Sep 2, 2006 • Completed
Season 2006RegularWeek 1
Away
Idaho
Road profile
Final Score
17 - 27
IMS
Home
Michigan State
Big Ten
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Michigan State230
Idaho164
Rushing Yards
Michigan State175
Idaho113
Turnovers
Michigan State0
Idaho1
Game Conditions
Temperature63°F
Wind6 mph N
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
No tackles data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Michigan State vs Idaho box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State16:45
Idaho19:27
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Michigan State beats Idaho 27-17
Michigan State finished ahead of Idaho 27-17 on Sep 2, 2006. The result came in week 1 of the 2006 season.
Michigan State finished ahead of Idaho 27-17 on Sep 2, 2006. The result came in week 1 of the 2006 season.
Michigan State built the decisive edge with a 10-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Michigan State 400; Idaho 268. Another key split was passing yards: Michigan State 230; Idaho 164.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Michigan State 400; Idaho 268
Passing yards
Michigan State 230; Idaho 164
Rushing yards
Michigan State 175; Idaho 113
Turnovers
Michigan State 0; Idaho 1
First downs
Michigan State 19; Idaho 16
Possession time
Michigan State 16:45; Idaho 19:27
Third downs
Michigan State 4-11; Idaho 7-16
Completions-attempts
Michigan State 16-25; Idaho 17-31
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 400 | 268 |
| Passing Yards | 230 | 164 |
| Rushing Yards | 175 | 113 |
| First Downs | 19 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-11 | 7-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 3-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-21 | 3-25 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-25 | 17-31 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 16:45 | 19:27 |