Total Yards
Wisconsin400
Georgia State302
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Georgia State at Wisconsin
Sep 17, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 3
Away
Georgia State
Sun Belt
Final Score
17 - 23
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Wisconsin213
Georgia State269
Rushing Yards
Wisconsin187
Georgia State33
Turnovers
Wisconsin2
Georgia State0
Game Conditions
Temperature72°F
Wind6 mph W
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Wisconsin vs Georgia State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Wisconsin37:28
Georgia State22:32
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Wisconsin holds off Georgia State 23-17
Wisconsin defeated Georgia State 23-17 in Week 3 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 400-302 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Wisconsin set the terms early in a game that finished 23-17. Rafael Gaglianone 28 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 51, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving Wisconsin the first major swing.
Wisconsin's box score carried the story: 400 total yards, 187 rushing yards, and 213 passing yards. Georgia State finished with 302 total yards, including 33 on the ground and 269 through the air.
Wisconsin converted 8-16 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-0, Wisconsin led 6-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Rafael Gaglianone 41 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Rafael Gaglianone 28 yd FG GOOD (Wisconsin led 6-0 over Georgia State).
Field Goal Good
Rafael Gaglianone 41 yd FG GOOD (Wisconsin led 3-0 over Georgia State).
Rushing Touchdown
Dare Ogunbowale run for 2 yds for a TD, (Rafael Gaglianone KICK) (Wisconsin led 13-3 over Georgia State).
Passing Touchdown
Conner Manning pass complete to Robert Davis for 13 yds for a TD, (Rogier Ten Lohuis KICK) (Georgia State led 10-13 over Wisconsin).
Field Goal Good
Rogier Ten Lohuis 45 yd FG GOOD (Georgia State led 3-6 over Wisconsin).
Field Goal Good
Rafael Gaglianone 41 yd FG GOOD (Wisconsin led 23-17 over Georgia State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
23-17
Wisconsin defeated Georgia State.
Total yards
400-302
Wisconsin held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
187
Wisconsin averaged 3.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
213
Wisconsin averaged 7.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-16
Wisconsin's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-13
Georgia State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Wisconsin | Georgia State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 400 | 302 |
| Passing Yards | 213 | 269 |
| Rushing Yards | 187 | 33 |
| First Downs | 25 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-16 | 4-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 0-0 | 5-45 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-30 | 20-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 49 | 24 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 37:28 | 22:32 |