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
Home
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
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Possession Split
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California19:31
Michigan State16:50
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
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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 |