Total Yards
Central Michigan245
Michigan State495
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Blowout
Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2012)
Game Center
Michigan State at Central Michigan
Sep 8, 2012 • Completed
Season 2012RegularWeek 2
Away
Michigan State
Big Ten
Final Score
41 - 7
MSCM
Home
Central Michigan
Mid-American
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Central Michigan173
Michigan State322
Rushing Yards
Central Michigan72
Michigan State173
Turnovers
Central Michigan3
Michigan State1
Game Conditions
Temperature62°F
Wind7 mph NW
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
No tackles data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Central Michigan vs Michigan State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Central Michigan24:49
Michigan State35:11
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Michigan State routs Central Michigan 41-7
Michigan State finished ahead of Central Michigan 41-7 on Sep 8, 2012. The result came in week 2 of the 2012 season.
Michigan State finished ahead of Central Michigan 41-7 on Sep 8, 2012. The result came in week 2 of the 2012 season.
Michigan State built the decisive edge with a 34-point margin, turning the box score into a comfortable win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Michigan State 495; Central Michigan 245. Another key split was passing yards: Michigan State 322; Central Michigan 173.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Michigan State 495; Central Michigan 245
Passing yards
Michigan State 322; Central Michigan 173
Rushing yards
Michigan State 173; Central Michigan 72
Turnovers
Michigan State 1; Central Michigan 3
First downs
Michigan State 24; Central Michigan 14
Possession time
Michigan State 35:11; Central Michigan 24:49
Third downs
Michigan State 8-16; Central Michigan 5-13
Completions-attempts
Michigan State 25-37; Central Michigan 17-38
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Central Michigan | Michigan State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 245 | 495 |
| Passing Yards | 173 | 322 |
| Rushing Yards | 72 | 173 |
| First Downs | 14 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-13 | 8-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-3 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 0-0 | 6-40 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-38 | 25-37 |
| Rushing Attempts | 22 | 41 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 1 | 11 |
| Possession Time | 24:49 | 35:11 |