Total Yards
Michigan State324
Central Michigan340
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Central Michigan at Michigan State
Sep 26, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 4
Away
Central Michigan
Mid-American
Final Score
10 - 30
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Passing Yards
Michigan State143
Central Michigan285
Rushing Yards
Michigan State181
Central Michigan55
Turnovers
Michigan State0
Central Michigan1
Game Conditions
Temperature70°F
Wind8 mph E
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Michigan State vs Central Michigan box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State28:15
Central Michigan31:45
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Michigan State beats Central Michigan 30-10
Michigan State defeated Central Michigan 30-10 in Week 4 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 324-340 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan State set the terms early in a game that finished 30-10. Madre London run for 6 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) came with {'seconds': 56, '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, 181 rushing yards, and 143 passing yards. Central Michigan finished with 340 total yards, including 55 on the ground and 285 through the air.
Michigan State converted 4-8 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Michigan State led 17-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Michael Geiger 47 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Madre London run for 6 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) (Michigan State led 7-0 over Central Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Cooper Rush pass complete to Anthony Rice for 1 yd for a TD, (Brian Eavey KICK) (Central Michigan led 7-17 over Michigan State).
Field Goal Good
Michael Geiger 47 yd FG GOOD (Michigan State led 10-0 over Central Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Connor Cook pass complete to Josiah Price for 5 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) (Michigan State led 17-0 over Central Michigan).
Field Goal Good
Brian Eavey 42 yd FG GOOD (Central Michigan led 10-17 over Michigan State).
Rushing Touchdown
Gerald Holmes run for 3 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) (Michigan State led 24-10 over Central Michigan).
Stat Callouts
Final score
30-10
Michigan State defeated Central Michigan.
Total yards
324-340
Michigan State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
181
Michigan State averaged 5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
143
Michigan State averaged 7.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-8
Michigan State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-15
Central Michigan's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Central Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 324 | 340 |
| Passing Yards | 143 | 285 |
| Rushing Yards | 181 | 55 |
| First Downs | 18 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-8 | 7-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-78 | 9-70 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 11-19 | 26-39 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 26 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 28:15 | 31:45 |