Total Yards
Michigan State275
Iowa309
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2008)
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Iowa at Michigan State
Oct 4, 2008 • Completed
Season 2008RegularWeek 6
Away
Iowa
Big Ten
Final Score
13 - 16
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Michigan State
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Michigan State195
Iowa185
Rushing Yards
Michigan State91
Iowa151
Turnovers
Michigan State1
Iowa4
Game Conditions
Temperature50°F
Wind5 mph NE
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Michigan State vs Iowa box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State18:19
Iowa18:25
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Michigan State edges Iowa 16-13
Michigan State finished ahead of Iowa 16-13 on Oct 4, 2008. The result came in week 6 of the 2008 season.
Michigan State finished ahead of Iowa 16-13 on Oct 4, 2008. The result came in week 6 of the 2008 season.
Michigan State 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: Michigan State 275; Iowa 309. Another key split was passing yards: Michigan State 195; Iowa 185.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Michigan State 275; Iowa 309
Passing yards
Michigan State 195; Iowa 185
Rushing yards
Michigan State 91; Iowa 151
Turnovers
Michigan State 1; Iowa 4
First downs
Michigan State 15; Iowa 19
Possession time
Michigan State 18:19; Iowa 18:25
Third downs
Michigan State 4-13; Iowa 4-12
Completions-attempts
Michigan State 13-24; Iowa 15-22
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 275 | 309 |
| Passing Yards | 195 | 185 |
| Rushing Yards | 91 | 151 |
| First Downs | 15 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-13 | 4-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-29 | 2-30 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-24 | 15-22 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 39 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 18:19 | 18:25 |