Total Yards
Michigan State300
Purdue191
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Purdue at Michigan State
Nov 8, 2008 • Completed
Season 2008RegularWeek 11
Away
Purdue
Big Ten
Final Score
7 - 21
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Michigan State154
Purdue123
Rushing Yards
Michigan State146
Purdue108
Turnovers
Michigan State4
Purdue1
Game Conditions
Temperature38°F
Wind13 mph SW
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Michigan State vs Purdue box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State17:03
Purdue19:30
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
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Game Story
Michigan State beats Purdue 21-7
Michigan State finished ahead of Purdue 21-7 on Nov 8, 2008. The result came in week 11 of the 2008 season.
Michigan State finished ahead of Purdue 21-7 on Nov 8, 2008. The result came in week 11 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 300; Purdue 191. Another key split was passing yards: Michigan State 154; Purdue 123.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Michigan State 300; Purdue 191
Passing yards
Michigan State 154; Purdue 123
Rushing yards
Michigan State 146; Purdue 108
Turnovers
Michigan State 4; Purdue 1
First downs
Michigan State 15; Purdue 13
Possession time
Michigan State 17:03; Purdue 19:30
Third downs
Michigan State 5-15; Purdue 3-16
Completions-attempts
Michigan State 10-22; Purdue 13-30
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Purdue |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 300 | 191 |
| Passing Yards | 154 | 123 |
| Rushing Yards | 146 | 108 |
| First Downs | 15 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-15 | 3-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 0-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-55 | 5-30 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 10-22 | 13-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 42 | 40 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 17:03 | 19:30 |