Total Yards
Michigan State346
Notre Dame258
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2008)
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Notre Dame at Michigan State
Sep 20, 2008 • Completed
Season 2008RegularWeek 4
Away
Notre Dame
FBS Independents
Final Score
7 - 23
NDMS
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Michigan State
Big Ten
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Michigan State143
Notre Dame276
Rushing Yards
Michigan State203
Notre Dame16
Turnovers
Michigan State1
Notre Dame3
Game Conditions
Temperature80°F
Wind11 mph SW
Humidity
47%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
No tackles data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Michigan State vs Notre Dame box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State20:14
Notre Dame15:39
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Michigan State pulls away from Notre Dame 23-7
Michigan State finished ahead of Notre Dame 23-7 on Sep 20, 2008. The result came in week 4 of the 2008 season.
Michigan State finished ahead of Notre Dame 23-7 on Sep 20, 2008. The result came in week 4 of the 2008 season.
Michigan State built the decisive edge with a 16-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Michigan State 346; Notre Dame 258. Another key split was passing yards: Michigan State 143; Notre Dame 276.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Michigan State 346; Notre Dame 258
Passing yards
Michigan State 143; Notre Dame 276
Rushing yards
Michigan State 203; Notre Dame 16
Turnovers
Michigan State 1; Notre Dame 3
First downs
Michigan State 16; Notre Dame 18
Possession time
Michigan State 20:14; Notre Dame 15:39
Third downs
Michigan State 6-15; Notre Dame 6-14
Completions-attempts
Michigan State 12-26; Notre Dame 24-41
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Notre Dame |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 346 | 258 |
| Passing Yards | 143 | 276 |
| Rushing Yards | 203 | 16 |
| First Downs | 16 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-15 | 6-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-65 | 4-24 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 12-26 | 24-41 |
| Rushing Attempts | 43 | 22 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 20:14 | 15:39 |