Total Yards
Michigan State324
Air Force428
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Air Force at Michigan State
Sep 19, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 3
Away
Air Force
Mountain West
Final Score
21 - 35
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Michigan State247
Air Force149
Rushing Yards
Michigan State77
Air Force279
Turnovers
Michigan State0
Air Force3
Game Conditions
Temperature63°F
Wind17 mph NW
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Michigan State33:01
Air Force26:59
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Game Story
Michigan State beats Air Force 35-21
Michigan State defeated Air Force 35-21 in Week 3 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 324-428 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan State set the terms early in a game that finished 35-21. Connor Cook pass complete to Josiah Price for 15 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) came with {'seconds': 48, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Michigan State the first major swing.
Michigan State's box score carried the story: 324 total yards, 77 rushing yards, and 247 passing yards. Air Force finished with 428 total yards, including 279 on the ground and 149 through the air.
Michigan State converted 7-14 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, Michigan State led 28-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Connor Cook pass complete to Aaron Burbridge for 32 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Connor Cook pass complete to Josiah Price for 15 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) (Michigan State led 7-0 over Air Force).
Fumble Recovery (Opponent)
D.J. Johnson run for 3 yds D.J. Johnson fumbled, recovered by MchSt Rj Williamson , return for 64 yds, (Michael Geiger KICK) (Air Force led 0-14 over Michigan State).
Rushing Touchdown
Benton Washington run for 1 yd for a TD, (Drew Oehrle KICK) (Air Force led 7-14 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
Connor Cook pass complete to Aaron Burbridge for 28 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) (Michigan State led 21-7 over Air Force).
Passing Touchdown
Connor Cook pass complete to Aaron Burbridge for 32 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) (Michigan State led 28-7 over Air Force).
Passing Touchdown
Connor Cook pass complete to Aaron Burbridge for 21 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) (Michigan State led 35-7 over Air Force).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-21
Michigan State defeated Air Force.
Total yards
324-428
Michigan State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
77
Michigan State averaged 1.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
247
Michigan State averaged 10.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-14
Michigan State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-9
Air Force's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Air Force |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 324 | 428 |
| Passing Yards | 247 | 149 |
| Rushing Yards | 77 | 279 |
| First Downs | 22 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-14 | 3-9 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-38 | 7-95 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-23 | 6-9 |
| Rushing Attempts | 42 | 51 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 33:01 | 26:59 |