Total Yards
Michigan State388
Notre Dame366
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2006)
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Notre Dame at Michigan State
Sep 24, 2006 • Completed
Season 2006RegularWeek 4
Away
Notre Dame
FBS Independents
Final Score
40 - 37
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Michigan State
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Michigan State166
Notre Dame330
Rushing Yards
Michigan State248
Notre Dame47
Turnovers
Michigan State3
Notre Dame2
Game Conditions
Temperature66°F
Wind9 mph S
Humidity
93%
Precipitation
0.02 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
No tackles data.
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Box Score Comparison
Michigan State vs Notre Dame box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State21:08
Notre Dame14:08
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Notre Dame edges Michigan State 40-37
Notre Dame finished ahead of Michigan State 40-37 on Sep 24, 2006. The result came in week 4 of the 2006 season.
Notre Dame finished ahead of Michigan State 40-37 on Sep 24, 2006. The result came in week 4 of the 2006 season.
Notre Dame 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: Notre Dame 366; Michigan State 388. Another key split was passing yards: Notre Dame 330; Michigan State 166.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Notre Dame 366; Michigan State 388
Passing yards
Notre Dame 330; Michigan State 166
Rushing yards
Notre Dame 47; Michigan State 248
Turnovers
Notre Dame 2; Michigan State 3
First downs
Notre Dame 13; Michigan State 18
Possession time
Notre Dame 14:08; Michigan State 21:08
Third downs
Notre Dame 1-11; Michigan State 3-14
Completions-attempts
Notre Dame 20-36; Michigan State 11-23
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Notre Dame |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 388 | 366 |
| Passing Yards | 166 | 330 |
| Rushing Yards | 248 | 47 |
| First Downs | 18 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-14 | 1-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-75 | 8-58 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 11-23 | 20-36 |
| Rushing Attempts | 43 | 17 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 5 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 21:08 | 14:08 |