Total Yards
Michigan State361
Furman226
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Furman at Michigan State
Sep 2, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 1
Away
Furman
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Final Score
13 - 28
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Passing Yards
Michigan State190
Furman139
Rushing Yards
Michigan State171
Furman87
Turnovers
Michigan State2
Furman1
Game Conditions
Temperature69°F
Wind6 mph NE
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Michigan State vs Furman box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State30:29
Furman29:31
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Michigan State beats Furman 28-13
Michigan State defeated Furman 28-13 in Week 1 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 361-226 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan State set the terms early in a game that finished 28-13. Lj Scott run for 1 yd for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) came with {'seconds': 19, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Michigan State the first major swing.
Michigan State's box score carried the story: 361 total yards, 171 rushing yards, and 190 passing yards. Furman finished with 226 total yards, including 87 on the ground and 139 through the air.
Michigan State converted 4-10 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, Michigan State led 14-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Tyler O'Connor pass complete to Josiah Price for 21 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Lj Scott run for 1 yd for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) (Michigan State led 7-0 over Furman).
Passing Touchdown
Tyler O'Connor pass complete to Felton Davis III for 13 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) (Michigan State led 14-0 over Furman).
Field Goal Good
Jon Croft Hollingsworth 20 yd FG GOOD (Furman led 3-14 over Michigan State).
Field Goal Good
Jon Croft Hollingsworth 23 yd FG GOOD (Furman led 6-14 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
Tyler O'Connor pass complete to Josiah Price for 21 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) (Michigan State led 21-6 over Furman).
Passing Touchdown
Tyler O'Connor pass complete to Jamal Lyles for 12 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) (Michigan State led 28-13 over Furman).
Stat Callouts
Final score
28-13
Michigan State defeated Furman.
Total yards
361-226
Michigan State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
171
Michigan State averaged 4.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
190
Michigan State averaged 10.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-10
Michigan State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-14
Furman's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Furman |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 361 | 226 |
| Passing Yards | 190 | 139 |
| Rushing Yards | 171 | 87 |
| First Downs | 19 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-10 | 3-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 10-120 | 4-34 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-18 | 16-31 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 30:29 | 29:31 |