Total Yards
Notre Dame401
Michigan State501
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Michigan State at Notre Dame
Sep 17, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 3
Away
Michigan State
Big Ten
Final Score
36 - 28
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Passing Yards
Notre Dame344
Michigan State241
Rushing Yards
Notre Dame57
Michigan State260
Turnovers
Notre Dame3
Michigan State1
Game Conditions
Temperature76°F
Wind6 mph W
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Notre Dame22:03
Michigan State37:57
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Michigan State holds off Notre Dame 36-28
Michigan State defeated Notre Dame 36-28 in Week 3 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 501-401 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan State set the terms early in a game that finished 36-28. DeShone Kizer 14 Yd Run (Justin Yoon Kick) came with {'seconds': 7, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving Notre Dame the first major swing.
Michigan State's box score carried the story: 501 total yards, 260 rushing yards, and 241 passing yards. Notre Dame finished with 401 total yards, including 57 on the ground and 344 through the air.
Michigan State converted 9-18 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Michigan State led 15-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Gerald Holmes 73 Yd Run (Michael Geiger Kick).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
DeShone Kizer 14 Yd Run (Justin Yoon Kick) (Notre Dame led 7-0 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
Donnie Corley 38 Yd pass from Tyler O'Connor (Matt Macksood Pass to Josiah Price for Two-Point Conversion) (Michigan State led 8-7 over Notre Dame).
Passing Touchdown
R.J. Shelton 10 Yd pass from Tyler O'Connor (Michael Geiger Kick) (Michigan State led 15-7 over Notre Dame).
Rushing Touchdown
Gerald Holmes 3 Yd Run (Michael Geiger Kick) (Michigan State led 22-7 over Notre Dame).
Rushing Touchdown
Gerald Holmes 73 Yd Run (Michael Geiger Kick) (Michigan State led 36-7 over Notre Dame).
Passing Touchdown
Equanimeous St. Brown 15 Yd pass from DeShone Kizer (Justin Yoon Kick) (Notre Dame led 14-36 over Michigan State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
36-28
Michigan State defeated Notre Dame.
Total yards
501-401
Michigan State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
260
Michigan State averaged 5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
241
Michigan State averaged 9.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-18
Michigan State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-11
Notre Dame's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Notre Dame | Michigan State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 401 | 501 |
| Passing Yards | 344 | 241 |
| Rushing Yards | 57 | 260 |
| First Downs | 19 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-11 | 9-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-51 | 3-45 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-37 | 19-26 |
| Rushing Attempts | 25 | 52 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 22:03 | 37:57 |