Total Yards
Michigan State227
TCU288
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TCU at Michigan State
Dec 30, 2012 • Completed • Neutral Site
BUFFALO WILD WINGS BOWL
Season 2012PostseasonWeek 1
Away
TCU
Big 12
Final Score
16 - 17
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Michigan State
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Michigan State104
TCU201
Rushing Yards
Michigan State123
TCU87
Turnovers
Michigan State0
TCU2
Game Conditions
Temperature53°F
Wind3 mph SW
Humidity
38%
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 TCU box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State32:48
TCU34:25
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Michigan State edges TCU 17-16
Michigan State finished ahead of TCU 17-16 on Dec 30, 2012 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2012 season.
Michigan State finished ahead of TCU 17-16 on Dec 30, 2012 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2012 season.
Michigan 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: Michigan State 227; TCU 288. Another key split was passing yards: Michigan State 104; TCU 201.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Michigan State 227; TCU 288
Passing yards
Michigan State 104; TCU 201
Rushing yards
Michigan State 123; TCU 87
Turnovers
Michigan State 0; TCU 2
First downs
Michigan State 15; TCU 11
Possession time
Michigan State 32:48; TCU 34:25
Third downs
Michigan State 6-18; TCU 4-15
Completions-attempts
Michigan State 11-27; TCU 13-29
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | TCU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 227 | 288 |
| Passing Yards | 104 | 201 |
| Rushing Yards | 123 | 87 |
| First Downs | 15 | 11 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-18 | 4-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-72 | 5-39 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 11-27 | 13-29 |
| Rushing Attempts | 42 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 32:48 | 34:25 |