Total Yards
Notre Dame437
Michigan State459
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2009)
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Michigan State at Notre Dame
Sep 19, 2009 • Completed
Season 2009RegularWeek 3
Away
Michigan State
Big Ten
Final Score
30 - 33
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Notre Dame
FBS Independents
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Notre Dame320
Michigan State354
Rushing Yards
Notre Dame133
Michigan State105
Turnovers
Notre Dame1
Michigan State2
Game Conditions
Temperature74°F
Wind8 mph SE
Humidity
43%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Notre Dame vs Michigan State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Notre Dame21:10
Michigan State15:30
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Notre Dame edges Michigan State 33-30
Notre Dame finished ahead of Michigan State 33-30 on Sep 19, 2009. The result came in week 3 of the 2009 season.
Notre Dame finished ahead of Michigan State 33-30 on Sep 19, 2009. The result came in week 3 of the 2009 season.
Notre Dame built the decisive edge with a 3-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Notre Dame 437; Michigan State 459. Another key split was passing yards: Notre Dame 320; Michigan State 354.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Notre Dame 437; Michigan State 459
Passing yards
Notre Dame 320; Michigan State 354
Rushing yards
Notre Dame 133; Michigan State 105
Turnovers
Notre Dame 1; Michigan State 2
First downs
Notre Dame 25; Michigan State 27
Possession time
Notre Dame 21:10; Michigan State 15:30
Third downs
Notre Dame 5-11; Michigan State 5-10
Completions-attempts
Notre Dame 24-34; Michigan State 26-40
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Notre Dame | Michigan State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 437 | 459 |
| Passing Yards | 320 | 354 |
| Rushing Yards | 133 | 105 |
| First Downs | 25 | 27 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-11 | 5-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 11-99 | 6-40 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-34 | 26-40 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 25 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 21:10 | 15:30 |