Total Yards
Michigan State461
Boise State206
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2012)
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Boise State at Michigan State
Sep 1, 2012 • Completed
Season 2012RegularWeek 1
Away
Boise State
Pac-12
Final Score
13 - 17
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Michigan State
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Michigan State248
Boise State169
Rushing Yards
Michigan State213
Boise State37
Turnovers
Michigan State4
Boise State2
Game Conditions
Temperature82°F
Wind7 mph W
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
No tackles data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Michigan State vs Boise State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State38:57
Boise State20:26
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Michigan State holds off Boise State 17-13
Michigan State finished ahead of Boise State 17-13 on Sep 1, 2012. The result came in week 1 of the 2012 season.
Michigan State finished ahead of Boise State 17-13 on Sep 1, 2012. The result came in week 1 of the 2012 season.
Michigan State built the decisive edge with a 4-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Michigan State 461; Boise State 206. Another key split was passing yards: Michigan State 248; Boise State 169.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Michigan State 461; Boise State 206
Passing yards
Michigan State 248; Boise State 169
Rushing yards
Michigan State 213; Boise State 37
Turnovers
Michigan State 4; Boise State 2
First downs
Michigan State 26; Boise State 13
Possession time
Michigan State 38:57; Boise State 20:26
Third downs
Michigan State 10-19; Boise State 5-14
Completions-attempts
Michigan State 22-38; Boise State 15-32
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Boise State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 461 | 206 |
| Passing Yards | 248 | 169 |
| Rushing Yards | 213 | 37 |
| First Downs | 26 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-19 | 5-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 10-90 | 3-35 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-38 | 15-32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 52 | 24 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 38:57 | 20:26 |