Total Yards
Michigan State417
Michigan251
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2009)
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Michigan at Michigan State
Oct 3, 2009 • Completed
Season 2009RegularWeek 5
Away
Michigan
Big Ten
Final Score
20 - 26
MMS
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Michigan State
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Michigan State229
Michigan261
Rushing Yards
Michigan State197
Michigan28
Turnovers
Michigan State3
Michigan2
Game Conditions
Temperature51°F
Wind11 mph SW
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
No tackles data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Michigan State vs Michigan box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State24:14
Michigan12:00
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Michigan State holds off Michigan 26-20
Michigan State finished ahead of Michigan 26-20 on Oct 3, 2009. The result came in week 5 of the 2009 season.
Michigan State finished ahead of Michigan 26-20 on Oct 3, 2009. The result came in week 5 of the 2009 season.
Michigan State built the decisive edge with a 6-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Michigan State 417; Michigan 251. Another key split was passing yards: Michigan State 229; Michigan 261.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Michigan State 417; Michigan 251
Passing yards
Michigan State 229; Michigan 261
Rushing yards
Michigan State 197; Michigan 28
Turnovers
Michigan State 3; Michigan 2
First downs
Michigan State 20; Michigan 14
Possession time
Michigan State 24:14; Michigan 12:00
Third downs
Michigan State 8-18; Michigan 7-16
Completions-attempts
Michigan State 20-29; Michigan 17-32
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 417 | 251 |
| Passing Yards | 229 | 261 |
| Rushing Yards | 197 | 28 |
| First Downs | 20 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-18 | 7-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-94 | 2-15 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-29 | 17-32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 49 | 28 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 24:14 | 12:00 |