Total Yards
Michigan State493
Montana State160
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2009)
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Montana State at Michigan State
Sep 5, 2009 • Completed
Season 2009RegularWeek 1
Away
Montana State
Road profile
Final Score
3 - 44
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Michigan State318
Montana State120
Rushing Yards
Michigan State175
Montana State62
Turnovers
Michigan State0
Montana State0
Game Conditions
Temperature74°F
Wind0 mph E
Humidity
45%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Possession Split
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Michigan State18:28
Montana State17:59
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Michigan State overwhelms Montana State 44-3
Michigan State finished ahead of Montana State 44-3 on Sep 5, 2009. The result came in week 1 of the 2009 season.
Michigan State finished ahead of Montana State 44-3 on Sep 5, 2009. The result came in week 1 of the 2009 season.
Michigan State built the decisive edge with a 41-point margin, turning the box score into a comfortable win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Michigan State 493; Montana State 160. Another key split was passing yards: Michigan State 318; Montana State 120.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Michigan State 493; Montana State 160
Passing yards
Michigan State 318; Montana State 120
Rushing yards
Michigan State 175; Montana State 62
Turnovers
Michigan State 0; Montana State 0
First downs
Michigan State 29; Montana State 12
Possession time
Michigan State 18:28; Montana State 17:59
Third downs
Michigan State 7-13; Montana State 2-14
Completions-attempts
Michigan State 19-35; Montana State 13-26
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Montana State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 493 | 160 |
| Passing Yards | 318 | 120 |
| Rushing Yards | 175 | 62 |
| First Downs | 29 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-13 | 2-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-46 | 7-55 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-35 | 13-26 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 28 |
| Passing TDs | 5 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 14 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 18:28 | 17:59 |