Total Yards
Michigan State425
Penn State355
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2007)
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Penn State at Michigan State
Nov 17, 2007 • Completed
Season 2007RegularWeek 12
Away
Penn State
Big Ten
Final Score
31 - 35
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Michigan State
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Michigan State286
Penn State188
Rushing Yards
Michigan State145
Penn State167
Turnovers
Michigan State3
Penn State0
Game Conditions
Temperature36°F
Wind10 mph NE
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
0.01 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Michigan State vs Penn State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State17:32
Penn State18:26
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Michigan State holds off Penn State 35-31
Michigan State finished ahead of Penn State 35-31 on Nov 18, 2007. The result came in week 12 of the 2007 season.
Michigan State finished ahead of Penn State 35-31 on Nov 18, 2007. The result came in week 12 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 425; Penn State 355. Another key split was passing yards: Michigan State 286; Penn State 188.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Michigan State 425; Penn State 355
Passing yards
Michigan State 286; Penn State 188
Rushing yards
Michigan State 145; Penn State 167
Turnovers
Michigan State 3; Penn State 0
First downs
Michigan State 21; Penn State 20
Possession time
Michigan State 17:32; Penn State 18:26
Third downs
Michigan State 3-10; Penn State 6-17
Completions-attempts
Michigan State 17-22; Penn State 16-37
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Penn State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 425 | 355 |
| Passing Yards | 286 | 188 |
| Rushing Yards | 145 | 167 |
| First Downs | 21 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-10 | 6-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-50 | 5-46 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-22 | 16-37 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 40 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 17:32 | 18:26 |