Total Yards
Michigan State236
Georgia331
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Georgia at Michigan State
Jan 1, 2009 • Completed • Neutral Site
CAPITAL ONE BOWL
Season 2008PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Georgia
SEC
Final Score
24 - 12
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Michigan State245
Georgia265
Rushing Yards
Michigan State31
Georgia81
Turnovers
Michigan State1
Georgia2
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Michigan State vs Georgia box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State18:18
Georgia18:21
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Georgia beats Michigan State 24-12
Georgia finished ahead of Michigan State 24-12 on Jan 1, 2009 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2008 season.
Georgia finished ahead of Michigan State 24-12 on Jan 1, 2009 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2008 season.
Georgia built the decisive edge with a 12-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Georgia 331; Michigan State 236. Another key split was passing yards: Georgia 265; Michigan State 245.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Georgia 331; Michigan State 236
Passing yards
Georgia 265; Michigan State 245
Rushing yards
Georgia 81; Michigan State 31
Turnovers
Georgia 2; Michigan State 1
First downs
Georgia 19; Michigan State 16
Possession time
Georgia 18:21; Michigan State 18:18
Third downs
Georgia 5-12; Michigan State 4-16
Completions-attempts
Georgia 20-31; Michigan State 22-39
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 236 | 331 |
| Passing Yards | 245 | 265 |
| Rushing Yards | 31 | 81 |
| First Downs | 16 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-16 | 5-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-50 | 7-53 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-39 | 20-31 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 18:18 | 18:21 |