Total Yards
Notre Dame275
Michigan State358
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2011)
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Michigan State at Notre Dame
Sep 17, 2011 • Completed
Season 2011RegularWeek 3
Away
Michigan State
Big Ten
Final Score
13 - 31
MSND
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Notre Dame
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Notre Dame168
Michigan State350
Rushing Yards
Notre Dame114
Michigan State29
Turnovers
Notre Dame3
Michigan State2
Game Conditions
Temperature68°F
Wind8 mph SE
Humidity
40%
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 Dame23:12
Michigan State19:48
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Notre Dame pulls away from Michigan State 31-13
Notre Dame finished ahead of Michigan State 31-13 on Sep 17, 2011. The result came in week 3 of the 2011 season.
Notre Dame finished ahead of Michigan State 31-13 on Sep 17, 2011. The result came in week 3 of the 2011 season.
Notre Dame built the decisive edge with a 18-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Notre Dame 275; Michigan State 358. Another key split was passing yards: Notre Dame 168; Michigan State 350.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Notre Dame 275; Michigan State 358
Passing yards
Notre Dame 168; Michigan State 350
Rushing yards
Notre Dame 114; Michigan State 29
Turnovers
Notre Dame 3; Michigan State 2
First downs
Notre Dame 18; Michigan State 21
Possession time
Notre Dame 23:12; Michigan State 19:48
Third downs
Notre Dame 5-12; Michigan State 5-17
Completions-attempts
Notre Dame 18-26; Michigan State 34-54
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Notre Dame | Michigan State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 275 | 358 |
| Passing Yards | 168 | 350 |
| Rushing Yards | 114 | 29 |
| First Downs | 18 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-12 | 5-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-53 | 12-86 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-26 | 34-54 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 23 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 23:12 | 19:48 |