Total Yards
Baylor583
Michigan State552
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Michigan State at Baylor
Jan 1, 2015 • Completed • Neutral Site
GOODYEAR COTTON BOWL CLASSIC
Season 2014PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Michigan State
Big Ten
Final Score
42 - 41
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Baylor
Big 12
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Baylor603
Michigan State314
Rushing Yards
Baylor-20
Michigan State238
Turnovers
Baylor1
Michigan State2
Game Conditions
Temperature34°F
Wind0 mph NW
Humidity
100%
Precipitation
0.01 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
No tackles data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Baylor vs Michigan State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Baylor23:06
Michigan State36:09
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Michigan State edges Baylor 42-41
Michigan State finished ahead of Baylor 42-41 on Jan 1, 2015 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2014 season.
Michigan State finished ahead of Baylor 42-41 on Jan 1, 2015 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2014 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 552; Baylor 583. Another key split was passing yards: Michigan State 314; Baylor 603.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Michigan State 552; Baylor 583
Passing yards
Michigan State 314; Baylor 603
Rushing yards
Michigan State 238; Baylor -20
Turnovers
Michigan State 2; Baylor 1
First downs
Michigan State 29; Baylor 25
Possession time
Michigan State 36:09; Baylor 23:06
Third downs
Michigan State 12-18; Baylor 6-15
Completions-attempts
Michigan State 24-42; Baylor 37-52
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Baylor | Michigan State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 583 | 552 |
| Passing Yards | 603 | 314 |
| Rushing Yards | -20 | 238 |
| First Downs | 25 | 29 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-15 | 12-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 11-105 | 7-75 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 37-52 | 24-42 |
| Rushing Attempts | 22 | 46 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 23:06 | 36:09 |