Total Yards
Michigan State483
Western Michigan323
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2010)
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Western Michigan at Michigan State
Sep 4, 2010 • Completed
Season 2010RegularWeek 1
Away
Western Michigan
Mid-American
Final Score
14 - 38
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Michigan State201
Western Michigan243
Rushing Yards
Michigan State297
Western Michigan85
Turnovers
Michigan State2
Western Michigan3
Game Conditions
Temperature57°F
Wind20 mph W
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Michigan State vs Western Michigan box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State23:18
Western Michigan20:20
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Michigan State pulls away from Western Michigan 38-14
Michigan State finished ahead of Western Michigan 38-14 on Sep 4, 2010. The result came in week 1 of the 2010 season.
Michigan State finished ahead of Western Michigan 38-14 on Sep 4, 2010. The result came in week 1 of the 2010 season.
Michigan State built the decisive edge with a 24-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Michigan State 483; Western Michigan 323. Another key split was passing yards: Michigan State 201; Western Michigan 243.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Michigan State 483; Western Michigan 323
Passing yards
Michigan State 201; Western Michigan 243
Rushing yards
Michigan State 297; Western Michigan 85
Turnovers
Michigan State 2; Western Michigan 3
First downs
Michigan State 19; Western Michigan 16
Possession time
Michigan State 23:18; Western Michigan 20:20
Third downs
Michigan State 3-11; Western Michigan 8-23
Completions-attempts
Michigan State 13-22; Western Michigan 30-53
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Western Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 483 | 323 |
| Passing Yards | 201 | 243 |
| Rushing Yards | 297 | 85 |
| First Downs | 19 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-11 | 8-23 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 11-69 | 5-25 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-22 | 30-53 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 23:18 | 20:20 |