Total Yards
Michigan State361
Nebraska473
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2012)
Game Center
Nebraska at Michigan State
Nov 3, 2012 • Completed
Season 2012RegularWeek 10
Away
Nebraska
Big Ten
Final Score
28 - 24
NMS
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Michigan State
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Michigan State123
Nebraska160
Rushing Yards
Michigan State238
Nebraska313
Turnovers
Michigan State2
Nebraska3
Game Conditions
Temperature36°F
Wind3 mph W
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
No tackles data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Michigan State vs Nebraska box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State31:26
Nebraska28:18
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Nebraska holds off Michigan State 28-24
Nebraska finished ahead of Michigan State 28-24 on Nov 3, 2012. The result came in week 10 of the 2012 season.
Nebraska finished ahead of Michigan State 28-24 on Nov 3, 2012. The result came in week 10 of the 2012 season.
Nebraska 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: Nebraska 473; Michigan State 361. Another key split was passing yards: Nebraska 160; Michigan State 123.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Nebraska 473; Michigan State 361
Passing yards
Nebraska 160; Michigan State 123
Rushing yards
Nebraska 313; Michigan State 238
Turnovers
Nebraska 3; Michigan State 2
First downs
Nebraska 23; Michigan State 19
Possession time
Nebraska 28:18; Michigan State 31:26
Third downs
Nebraska 6-15; Michigan State 6-15
Completions-attempts
Nebraska 16-36; Michigan State 9-27
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 361 | 473 |
| Passing Yards | 123 | 160 |
| Rushing Yards | 238 | 313 |
| First Downs | 19 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-15 | 6-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-100 | 8-72 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 9-27 | 16-36 |
| Rushing Attempts | 43 | 40 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 31:26 | 28:18 |