Total Yards
Pittsburgh358
Michigan State533
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2006)
Game Center
Michigan State at Pittsburgh
Sep 16, 2006 • Completed
Season 2006RegularWeek 3
Away
Michigan State
Big Ten
Final Score
38 - 23
MSP
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Pittsburgh
ACC
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Pittsburgh282
Michigan State203
Rushing Yards
Pittsburgh81
Michigan State335
Turnovers
Pittsburgh3
Michigan State2
Game Conditions
Temperature68°F
Wind3 mph N
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
Tackles
No tackles data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Pittsburgh vs Michigan State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Pittsburgh15:02
Michigan State21:38
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Michigan State pulls away from Pittsburgh 38-23
Michigan State finished ahead of Pittsburgh 38-23 on Sep 16, 2006. The result came in week 3 of the 2006 season.
Michigan State finished ahead of Pittsburgh 38-23 on Sep 16, 2006. The result came in week 3 of the 2006 season.
Michigan State built the decisive edge with a 15-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Michigan State 533; Pittsburgh 358. Another key split was passing yards: Michigan State 203; Pittsburgh 282.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Michigan State 533; Pittsburgh 358
Passing yards
Michigan State 203; Pittsburgh 282
Rushing yards
Michigan State 335; Pittsburgh 81
Turnovers
Michigan State 2; Pittsburgh 3
First downs
Michigan State 25; Pittsburgh 21
Possession time
Michigan State 21:38; Pittsburgh 15:02
Third downs
Michigan State 11-15; Pittsburgh 4-13
Completions-attempts
Michigan State 16-25; Pittsburgh 28-47
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Pittsburgh | Michigan State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 358 | 533 |
| Passing Yards | 282 | 203 |
| Rushing Yards | 81 | 335 |
| First Downs | 21 | 25 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-13 | 11-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-18 | 9-75 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 28-47 | 16-25 |
| Rushing Attempts | 20 | 48 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 15:02 | 21:38 |