Total Yards
Michigan State303
Boston College276
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2007)
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Boston College at Michigan State
Dec 28, 2007 • Completed
Season 2007PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Boston College
ACC
Final Score
24 - 21
BCMS
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Michigan State
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Michigan State131
Boston College296
Rushing Yards
Michigan State172
Boston College27
Turnovers
Michigan State5
Boston College3
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Michigan State vs Boston College box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State19:25
Boston College17:07
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Boston College edges Michigan State 24-21
Boston College finished ahead of Michigan State 24-21 on Dec 29, 2007. The result came in week 1 of the 2007 season.
Boston College finished ahead of Michigan State 24-21 on Dec 29, 2007. The result came in week 1 of the 2007 season.
Boston College 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: Boston College 276; Michigan State 303. Another key split was passing yards: Boston College 296; Michigan State 131.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Boston College 276; Michigan State 303
Passing yards
Boston College 296; Michigan State 131
Rushing yards
Boston College 27; Michigan State 172
Turnovers
Boston College 3; Michigan State 5
First downs
Boston College 17; Michigan State 18
Possession time
Boston College 17:07; Michigan State 19:25
Third downs
Boston College 5-18; Michigan State 6-18
Completions-attempts
Boston College 22-47; Michigan State 14-36
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Boston College |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 303 | 276 |
| Passing Yards | 131 | 296 |
| Rushing Yards | 172 | 27 |
| First Downs | 18 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-18 | 5-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 1-15 | 4-22 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-36 | 22-47 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 19:25 | 17:07 |