Total Yards
Michigan State303
Ohio State383
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2012)
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Ohio State at Michigan State
Sep 29, 2012 • Completed
Season 2012RegularWeek 5
Away
Ohio State
Big Ten
Final Score
17 - 16
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Michigan State
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Michigan State269
Ohio State179
Rushing Yards
Michigan State34
Ohio State204
Turnovers
Michigan State0
Ohio State3
Game Conditions
Temperature71°F
Wind6 mph W
Humidity
32%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
No tackles data.
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Box Score Comparison
Michigan State vs Ohio State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State29:10
Ohio State30:22
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Ohio State edges Michigan State 17-16
Ohio State finished ahead of Michigan State 17-16 on Sep 29, 2012. The result came in week 5 of the 2012 season.
Ohio State finished ahead of Michigan State 17-16 on Sep 29, 2012. The result came in week 5 of the 2012 season.
Ohio State built the decisive edge with a 1-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Ohio State 383; Michigan State 303. Another key split was passing yards: Ohio State 179; Michigan State 269.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Ohio State 383; Michigan State 303
Passing yards
Ohio State 179; Michigan State 269
Rushing yards
Ohio State 204; Michigan State 34
Turnovers
Ohio State 3; Michigan State 0
First downs
Ohio State 21; Michigan State 17
Possession time
Ohio State 30:22; Michigan State 29:10
Third downs
Ohio State 6-13; Michigan State 4-15
Completions-attempts
Ohio State 16-23; Michigan State 22-42
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Ohio State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 303 | 383 |
| Passing Yards | 269 | 179 |
| Rushing Yards | 34 | 204 |
| First Downs | 17 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-15 | 6-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-35 | 6-65 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-42 | 16-23 |
| Rushing Attempts | 22 | 44 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 29:10 | 30:22 |