Total Yards
Game Center
Michigan State at Michigan
Oct 25, 2008 • Completed
Away
Michigan State
Big Ten

Final Score
35 - 21

Home
Michigan
Big Ten
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
Tackles
No tackles data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Possession Split
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
Michigan State beats Michigan 35-21
Michigan State finished ahead of Michigan 35-21 on Oct 25, 2008. The result came in week 9 of the 2008 season.
Michigan State finished ahead of Michigan 35-21 on Oct 25, 2008. The result came in week 9 of the 2008 season.
Michigan State built the decisive edge with a 14-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Michigan State 473; Michigan 252. Another key split was passing yards: Michigan State 351; Michigan 197.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Michigan State 473; Michigan 252
Passing yards
Michigan State 351; Michigan 197
Rushing yards
Michigan State 167; Michigan 84
Turnovers
Michigan State 4; Michigan 4
First downs
Michigan State 22; Michigan 13
Possession time
Michigan State 21:18; Michigan 15:22
Third downs
Michigan State 9-18; Michigan 3-12
Completions-attempts
Michigan State 18-30; Michigan 13-27
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan | Michigan State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 252 | 473 |
| Passing Yards | 197 | 351 |
| Rushing Yards | 84 | 167 |
| First Downs | 13 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-12 | 9-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-70 | 7-52 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-27 | 18-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 48 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 15:22 | 21:18 |