Total Yards
California467
Michigan State402
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2008)
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Michigan State at California
Aug 31, 2008 • Completed
Season 2008RegularWeek 1
Away
Michigan State
Big Ten
Final Score
31 - 38
MSC
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California
ACC
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
California268
Michigan State321
Rushing Yards
California203
Michigan State81
Turnovers
California2
Michigan State1
Game Conditions
Temperature66°F
Wind14 mph W
Humidity
61%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
California vs Michigan State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
California19:31
Michigan State16:50
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
California holds off Michigan State 38-31
California finished ahead of Michigan State 38-31 on Aug 31, 2008. The result came in week 1 of the 2008 season.
California finished ahead of Michigan State 38-31 on Aug 31, 2008. The result came in week 1 of the 2008 season.
California built the decisive edge with a 7-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: California 467; Michigan State 402. Another key split was passing yards: California 268; Michigan State 321.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
California 467; Michigan State 402
Passing yards
California 268; Michigan State 321
Rushing yards
California 203; Michigan State 81
Turnovers
California 2; Michigan State 1
First downs
California 22; Michigan State 23
Possession time
California 19:31; Michigan State 16:50
Third downs
California 4-10; Michigan State 6-16
Completions-attempts
California 20-30; Michigan State 20-48
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | California | Michigan State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 467 | 402 |
| Passing Yards | 268 | 321 |
| Rushing Yards | 203 | 81 |
| First Downs | 22 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-10 | 6-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-67 | 8-82 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-30 | 20-48 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 19:31 | 16:50 |