Total Yards
Rutgers349
Michigan State489
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Michigan State at Rutgers
Oct 11, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 6
Away
Michigan State
Big Ten
Final Score
31 - 24
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Passing Yards
Rutgers208
Michigan State367
Rushing Yards
Rutgers141
Michigan State122
Turnovers
Rutgers0
Michigan State1
Game Conditions
Temperature48°F
Wind0 mph
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Rutgers25:48
Michigan State34:12
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Michigan State holds off Rutgers 31-24
Michigan State defeated Rutgers 31-24 in Week 6 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 489-349 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan State set the terms early in a game that finished 31-24. Macgarrett Kings Jr. 8 Yd pass from Connor Cook (Michael Geiger Kick) came with {'seconds': 46, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Michigan State the first major swing.
Michigan State's box score carried the story: 489 total yards, 122 rushing yards, and 367 passing yards. Rutgers finished with 349 total yards, including 141 on the ground and 208 through the air.
Michigan State converted 11-17 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-0, Michigan State led 10-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Michael Geiger 30 Yd Field Goal.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Macgarrett Kings Jr. 8 Yd pass from Connor Cook (Michael Geiger Kick) (Michigan State led 7-0 over Rutgers).
Passing Touchdown
Leonte Carroo 5 Yd pass from Chris Laviano (Kyle Federico Kick) (Rutgers led 7-7 over Michigan State).
Field Goal Good
Michael Geiger 30 Yd Field Goal (Michigan State led 10-14 over Rutgers).
Passing Touchdown
Leonte Carroo 39 Yd pass from Chris Laviano (Kyle Federico Kick) (Rutgers led 14-7 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
Leonte Carroo 28 Yd pass from Chris Laviano (Kyle Federico Kick) (Rutgers led 21-24 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
DeAnthony Arnett 25 Yd pass from Connor Cook (Michael Geiger Kick) (Michigan State led 24-14 over Rutgers).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-24
Michigan State defeated Rutgers.
Total yards
489-349
Michigan State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
122
Michigan State averaged 3.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
367
Michigan State averaged 9.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
11-17
Michigan State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-12
Rutgers's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Rutgers | Michigan State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 349 | 489 |
| Passing Yards | 208 | 367 |
| Rushing Yards | 141 | 122 |
| First Downs | 15 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-12 | 11-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-20 | 1-5 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-26 | 24-39 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 25:48 | 34:12 |