Total Yards
Penn State557
Michigan State322
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2008)
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Michigan State at Penn State
Nov 22, 2008 • Completed
Season 2008RegularWeek 13
Away
Michigan State
Big Ten
Final Score
18 - 49
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Penn State422
Michigan State311
Rushing Yards
Penn State138
Michigan State35
Turnovers
Penn State0
Michigan State2
Game Conditions
Temperature27°F
Wind9 mph W
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Penn State vs Michigan State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Penn State18:35
Michigan State17:09
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Penn State routs Michigan State 49-18
Penn State finished ahead of Michigan State 49-18 on Nov 23, 2008. The result came in week 13 of the 2008 season.
Penn State finished ahead of Michigan State 49-18 on Nov 23, 2008. The result came in week 13 of the 2008 season.
Penn State built the decisive edge with a 31-point margin, turning the box score into a comfortable win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Penn State 557; Michigan State 322. Another key split was passing yards: Penn State 422; Michigan State 311.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Penn State 557; Michigan State 322
Passing yards
Penn State 422; Michigan State 311
Rushing yards
Penn State 138; Michigan State 35
Turnovers
Penn State 0; Michigan State 2
First downs
Penn State 19; Michigan State 23
Possession time
Penn State 18:35; Michigan State 17:09
Third downs
Penn State 13-17; Michigan State 3-12
Completions-attempts
Penn State 19-31; Michigan State 32-49
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Penn State | Michigan State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 557 | 322 |
| Passing Yards | 422 | 311 |
| Rushing Yards | 138 | 35 |
| First Downs | 19 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 13-17 | 3-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-38 | 7-51 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-31 | 32-49 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 24 |
| Passing TDs | 5 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 18:35 | 17:09 |