Total Yards
Michigan State327
Pittsburgh292
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2007)
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Pittsburgh at Michigan State
Sep 15, 2007 • Completed
Season 2007RegularWeek 3
Away
Pittsburgh
ACC
Final Score
13 - 17
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Michigan State
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Michigan State223
Pittsburgh118
Rushing Yards
Michigan State144
Pittsburgh207
Turnovers
Michigan State0
Pittsburgh3
Game Conditions
Temperature53°F
Wind8 mph NW
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Michigan State vs Pittsburgh box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State20:13
Pittsburgh15:39
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Michigan State holds off Pittsburgh 17-13
Michigan State finished ahead of Pittsburgh 17-13 on Sep 15, 2007. The result came in week 3 of the 2007 season.
Michigan State finished ahead of Pittsburgh 17-13 on Sep 15, 2007. The result came in week 3 of the 2007 season.
Michigan 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: Michigan State 327; Pittsburgh 292. Another key split was passing yards: Michigan State 223; Pittsburgh 118.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Michigan State 327; Pittsburgh 292
Passing yards
Michigan State 223; Pittsburgh 118
Rushing yards
Michigan State 144; Pittsburgh 207
Turnovers
Michigan State 0; Pittsburgh 3
First downs
Michigan State 19; Pittsburgh 15
Possession time
Michigan State 20:13; Pittsburgh 15:39
Third downs
Michigan State 8-19; Pittsburgh 0-12
Completions-attempts
Michigan State 14-28; Pittsburgh 9-20
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 327 | 292 |
| Passing Yards | 223 | 118 |
| Rushing Yards | 144 | 207 |
| First Downs | 19 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-19 | 0-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 11-125 | 10-71 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-28 | 9-20 |
| Rushing Attempts | 51 | 38 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 20:13 | 15:39 |