Total Yards
Penn State325
Michigan State305
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Michigan State at Penn State
Nov 18, 2006 • Completed
Season 2006RegularWeek 12
Away
Michigan State
Big Ten
Final Score
13 - 17
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Penn State252
Michigan State314
Rushing Yards
Penn State105
Michigan State14
Turnovers
Penn State5
Michigan State0
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Box Score Comparison
Penn State vs Michigan State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Penn State19:00
Michigan State17:30
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Penn State holds off Michigan State 17-13
Penn State finished ahead of Michigan State 17-13 on Nov 18, 2006. The result came in week 12 of the 2006 season.
Penn State finished ahead of Michigan State 17-13 on Nov 18, 2006. The result came in week 12 of the 2006 season.
Penn State built the decisive edge with a 4-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Penn State 325; Michigan State 305. Another key split was passing yards: Penn State 252; Michigan State 314.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Penn State 325; Michigan State 305
Passing yards
Penn State 252; Michigan State 314
Rushing yards
Penn State 105; Michigan State 14
Turnovers
Penn State 5; Michigan State 0
First downs
Penn State 22; Michigan State 18
Possession time
Penn State 19:00; Michigan State 17:30
Third downs
Penn State 4-14; Michigan State 6-19
Completions-attempts
Penn State 17-37; Michigan State 30-62
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Penn State | Michigan State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 325 | 305 |
| Passing Yards | 252 | 314 |
| Rushing Yards | 105 | 14 |
| First Downs | 22 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-14 | 6-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-25 | 7-60 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-37 | 30-62 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 15 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 19:00 | 17:30 |