Total Yards
Michigan State237
Notre Dame300
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2012)
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Notre Dame at Michigan State
Sep 16, 2012 • Completed
Season 2012RegularWeek 3
Away
Notre Dame
FBS Independents
Final Score
20 - 3
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Michigan State
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Michigan State187
Notre Dame178
Rushing Yards
Michigan State50
Notre Dame122
Turnovers
Michigan State1
Notre Dame0
Game Conditions
Temperature63°F
Wind0 mph
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Michigan State vs Notre Dame box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State29:14
Notre Dame30:40
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 20-3
Notre Dame finished ahead of Michigan State 20-3 on Sep 16, 2012. The result came in week 3 of the 2012 season.
Notre Dame finished ahead of Michigan State 20-3 on Sep 16, 2012. The result came in week 3 of the 2012 season.
Notre Dame built the decisive edge with a 17-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Notre Dame 300; Michigan State 237. Another key split was passing yards: Notre Dame 178; Michigan State 187.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Notre Dame 300; Michigan State 237
Passing yards
Notre Dame 178; Michigan State 187
Rushing yards
Notre Dame 122; Michigan State 50
Turnovers
Notre Dame 0; Michigan State 1
First downs
Notre Dame 16; Michigan State 15
Possession time
Notre Dame 30:40; Michigan State 29:14
Third downs
Notre Dame 1-14; Michigan State 5-17
Completions-attempts
Notre Dame 14-32; Michigan State 23-45
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Notre Dame |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 237 | 300 |
| Passing Yards | 187 | 178 |
| Rushing Yards | 50 | 122 |
| First Downs | 15 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-17 | 1-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-56 | 6-41 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 23-45 | 14-32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 25 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 29:14 | 30:40 |