Total Yards
Michigan State436
Penn State418
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2015)
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Penn State at Michigan State
Nov 28, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 13
Away
Penn State
Big Ten
Final Score
16 - 55
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Passing Yards
Michigan State248
Penn State296
Rushing Yards
Michigan State188
Penn State122
Turnovers
Michigan State1
Penn State4
Game Conditions
Temperature35°F
Wind7 mph N
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Michigan State vs Penn State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State29:48
Penn State30:12
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Michigan State routs Penn State 55-16
Michigan State defeated Penn State 55-16 in Week 13 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 436-418 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan State set the terms early in a game that finished 55-16. Connor Cook pass complete to R.J. Shelton for 29 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger PAT MISSED) came with {'seconds': 35, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Michigan State the first major swing.
Michigan State's box score carried the story: 436 total yards, 188 rushing yards, and 248 passing yards. Penn State finished with 418 total yards, including 122 on the ground and 296 through the air.
Michigan State converted 8-11 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-4, Michigan State led 20-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Connor Cook pass complete to R.J. Shelton for 29 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger PAT MISSED).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Connor Cook pass complete to R.J. Shelton for 29 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger PAT MISSED) (Michigan State led 6-0 over Penn State).
Fumble Recovery (Opponent)
Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Kyle Carter for 10 yds to MchSt 23. Kyle Carter fumbled, recovered by MchSt Demetrious Cox, return 77 yds for TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) (Penn State led 3-20 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Chris Godwin for 8 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK) (Penn State led 10-20 over Michigan State).
Field Goal Good
Tyler Davis 19 yd FG GOOD (Penn State led 3-6 over Michigan State).
Rushing Touchdown
Gerald Holmes run for 6 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) (Michigan State led 13-3 over Penn State).
Passing Touchdown
Connor Cook pass complete to Aaron Burbridge for 29 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) (Michigan State led 27-10 over Penn State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
55-16
Michigan State defeated Penn State.
Total yards
436-418
Michigan State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
188
Michigan State averaged 4.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
248
Michigan State averaged 9.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-11
Michigan State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-15
Penn State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Penn State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 436 | 418 |
| Passing Yards | 248 | 296 |
| Rushing Yards | 188 | 122 |
| First Downs | 24 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-11 | 5-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 4-5 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-19 | 6-45 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-27 | 27-47 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 25 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 29:48 | 30:12 |