Total Yards
Michigan State240
Ohio State332
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2008)
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Ohio State at Michigan State
Oct 18, 2008 • Completed
Season 2008RegularWeek 8
Away
Ohio State
Big Ten
Final Score
45 - 7
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Michigan State
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Michigan State211
Ohio State129
Rushing Yards
Michigan State52
Ohio State216
Turnovers
Michigan State6
Ohio State0
Game Conditions
Temperature56°F
Wind6 mph E
Humidity
35%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
No tackles data.
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Box Score Comparison
Michigan State vs Ohio State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State14:50
Ohio State21:11
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Ohio State routs Michigan State 45-7
Ohio State finished ahead of Michigan State 45-7 on Oct 18, 2008. The result came in week 8 of the 2008 season.
Ohio State finished ahead of Michigan State 45-7 on Oct 18, 2008. The result came in week 8 of the 2008 season.
Ohio State built the decisive edge with a 38-point margin, turning the box score into a comfortable win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Ohio State 332; Michigan State 240. Another key split was passing yards: Ohio State 129; Michigan State 211.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Ohio State 332; Michigan State 240
Passing yards
Ohio State 129; Michigan State 211
Rushing yards
Ohio State 216; Michigan State 52
Turnovers
Ohio State 0; Michigan State 6
First downs
Ohio State 18; Michigan State 14
Possession time
Ohio State 21:11; Michigan State 14:50
Third downs
Ohio State 8-14; Michigan State 3-12
Completions-attempts
Ohio State 7-11; Michigan State 23-39
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Ohio State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 240 | 332 |
| Passing Yards | 211 | 129 |
| Rushing Yards | 52 | 216 |
| First Downs | 14 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-12 | 8-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-15 | 5-45 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 23-39 | 7-11 |
| Rushing Attempts | 21 | 52 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 1 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 14:50 | 21:11 |