Total Yards
Michigan State316
Central Michigan418
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2009)
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Central Michigan at Michigan State
Sep 12, 2009 • Completed
Season 2009RegularWeek 2
Away
Central Michigan
Mid-American
Final Score
29 - 27
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Michigan State
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Michigan State220
Central Michigan367
Rushing Yards
Michigan State101
Central Michigan66
Turnovers
Michigan State0
Central Michigan1
Game Conditions
Temperature63°F
Wind6 mph E
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Michigan State vs Central Michigan box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State16:10
Central Michigan20:05
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Central Michigan edges Michigan State 29-27
Central Michigan finished ahead of Michigan State 29-27 on Sep 12, 2009. The result came in week 2 of the 2009 season.
Central Michigan finished ahead of Michigan State 29-27 on Sep 12, 2009. The result came in week 2 of the 2009 season.
Central Michigan built the decisive edge with a 2-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Central Michigan 418; Michigan State 316. Another key split was passing yards: Central Michigan 367; Michigan State 220.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Central Michigan 418; Michigan State 316
Passing yards
Central Michigan 367; Michigan State 220
Rushing yards
Central Michigan 66; Michigan State 101
Turnovers
Central Michigan 1; Michigan State 0
First downs
Central Michigan 27; Michigan State 17
Possession time
Central Michigan 20:05; Michigan State 16:10
Third downs
Central Michigan 8-15; Michigan State 6-13
Completions-attempts
Central Michigan 34-47; Michigan State 16-26
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Central Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 316 | 418 |
| Passing Yards | 220 | 367 |
| Rushing Yards | 101 | 66 |
| First Downs | 17 | 27 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-13 | 8-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-81 | 6-76 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-26 | 34-47 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 11 |
| Possession Time | 16:10 | 20:05 |