Total Yards
Michigan State440
Rutgers149
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2016)
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Rutgers at Michigan State
Nov 12, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 11
Away
Rutgers
Big Ten
Final Score
0 - 49
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Passing Yards
Michigan State163
Rutgers40
Rushing Yards
Michigan State277
Rutgers109
Turnovers
Michigan State0
Rutgers2
Game Conditions
Temperature45°F
Wind9 mph W
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Michigan State35:37
Rutgers24:23
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Game Story
Michigan State routs Rutgers 49-0
Michigan State defeated Rutgers 49-0 in Week 11 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 440-149 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan State set the terms early in a game that finished 49-0. Giovanni Rescigno pass intercepted for a TD Demetrious Cox return for 30 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) came with {'seconds': 3, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Rutgers the first major swing.
Michigan State's box score carried the story: 440 total yards, 277 rushing yards, and 163 passing yards. Rutgers finished with 149 total yards, including 109 on the ground and 40 through the air.
Michigan State converted 7-14 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Michigan State led 35-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Tyler O'Connor pass complete to Trishton Jackson for 50 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK).
Key Moments
Interception Return Touchdown
Giovanni Rescigno pass intercepted for a TD Demetrious Cox return for 30 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) (Rutgers led 0-14 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
Tyler O'Connor pass complete to Trishton Jackson for 50 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) (Michigan State led 21-0 over Rutgers).
Passing Touchdown
Tyler O'Connor pass complete to Josiah Price for 2 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) (Michigan State led 7-0 over Rutgers).
Passing Touchdown
Tyler O'Connor pass complete to Josiah Price for 4 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) (Michigan State led 28-0 over Rutgers).
Rushing Touchdown
LJ Scott run for 1 yd for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) (Michigan State led 35-0 over Rutgers).
Rushing Touchdown
Madre London run for 2 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) (Michigan State led 42-0 over Rutgers).
Stat Callouts
Final score
49-0
Michigan State defeated Rutgers.
Total yards
440-149
Michigan State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
277
Michigan State averaged 5.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
163
Michigan State averaged 8.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-14
Michigan State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-12
Rutgers's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Rutgers |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 440 | 149 |
| Passing Yards | 163 | 40 |
| Rushing Yards | 277 | 109 |
| First Downs | 20 | 8 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-14 | 3-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-40 | 6-50 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 12-19 | 6-18 |
| Rushing Attempts | 50 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 0 |
| Possession Time | 35:37 | 24:23 |