Total Yards
Michigan State406
Purdue301
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Purdue at Michigan State
Oct 3, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 5
Away
Purdue
Big Ten
Final Score
21 - 24
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Passing Yards
Michigan State139
Purdue136
Rushing Yards
Michigan State267
Purdue165
Turnovers
Michigan State0
Purdue3
Game Conditions
Temperature49°F
Wind20 mph E
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Michigan State vs Purdue box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State37:24
Purdue22:36
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Michigan State edges Purdue 24-21
Michigan State defeated Purdue 24-21 in Week 5 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 406-301 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan State set the terms early in a game that finished 24-21. LJ Scott 1 Yd Run (Michael Geiger Kick) came with {'seconds': 28, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving Michigan State the first major swing.
Michigan State's box score carried the story: 406 total yards, 267 rushing yards, and 139 passing yards. Purdue finished with 301 total yards, including 165 on the ground and 136 through the air.
Michigan State converted 5-14 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, Michigan State led 21-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Michael Geiger 30 Yd Field Goal.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
LJ Scott 1 Yd Run (Michael Geiger Kick) (Michigan State led 14-0 over Purdue).
Rushing Touchdown
LJ Scott 18 Yd Run (Michael Geiger Kick) (Michigan State led 7-0 over Purdue).
Passing Touchdown
R.J. Shelton 23 Yd pass from Connor Cook (Michael Geiger Kick) (Michigan State led 21-0 over Purdue).
Passing Touchdown
Gregory Phillips 2 Yd pass from David Blough (Paul Griggs Kick) (Purdue led 7-21 over Michigan State).
Field Goal Good
Michael Geiger 30 Yd Field Goal (Michigan State led 24-14 over Purdue).
Rushing Touchdown
Markell Jones 3 Yd Run (Paul Griggs Kick) (Purdue led 21-24 over Michigan State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-21
Michigan State defeated Purdue.
Total yards
406-301
Michigan State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
267
Michigan State averaged 5.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
139
Michigan State averaged 7.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-14
Michigan State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-13
Purdue's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Purdue |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 406 | 301 |
| Passing Yards | 139 | 136 |
| Rushing Yards | 267 | 165 |
| First Downs | 20 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-14 | 5-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-51 | 2-20 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-19 | 15-31 |
| Rushing Attempts | 47 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 37:24 | 22:36 |