Total Yards
Maryland447
Michigan State426
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Michigan State at Maryland
Oct 22, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 8
Away
Michigan State
Big Ten
Final Score
17 - 28
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Maryland
Big Ten
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Passing Yards
Maryland200
Michigan State156
Rushing Yards
Maryland247
Michigan State270
Turnovers
Maryland1
Michigan State2
Game Conditions
Temperature55°F
Wind16 mph W
Humidity
43%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Maryland vs Michigan State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Maryland29:11
Michigan State30:49
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Maryland beats Michigan State 28-17
Maryland defeated Michigan State 28-17 in Week 8 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 447-426 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Maryland set the terms early in a game that finished 28-17. Lorenzo Harrison run for 8 yds for a TD, (K. Goins Jr. Run For Two-point Conversion) came with {'seconds': 51, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Maryland the first major swing.
Maryland's box score carried the story: 447 total yards, 247 rushing yards, and 200 passing yards. Michigan State finished with 426 total yards, including 270 on the ground and 156 through the air.
Maryland converted 5-12 on third down, went 1-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Maryland led 14-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Perry Hills pass complete to D.J. Moore for 36 yds for a TD, (Adam Greene PAT MISSED).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Lorenzo Harrison run for 8 yds for a TD, (K. Goins Jr. Run For Two-point Conversion) (Maryland led 8-0 over Michigan State).
Rushing Touchdown
LJ Scott run for 48 yds for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) (Michigan State led 7-8 over Maryland).
Passing Touchdown
Perry Hills pass complete to D.J. Moore for 36 yds for a TD, (Adam Greene PAT MISSED) (Maryland led 14-7 over Michigan State).
Rushing Touchdown
Gerald Holmes run for 1 yd for a TD, (Michael Geiger KICK) (Michigan State led 14-14 over Maryland).
Field Goal Good
Michael Geiger 34 yd FG GOOD (Michigan State led 17-14 over Maryland).
Rushing Touchdown
Kenneth Goins Jr. run for 2 yds for a TD, (Adam Greene KICK) (Maryland led 21-17 over Michigan State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
28-17
Maryland defeated Michigan State.
Total yards
447-426
Maryland held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
247
Maryland averaged 5.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
200
Maryland averaged 7.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-12
Maryland's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-11
Michigan State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Maryland | Michigan State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 447 | 426 |
| Passing Yards | 200 | 156 |
| Rushing Yards | 247 | 270 |
| First Downs | 22 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-12 | 4-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-25 | 7-84 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-28 | 11-24 |
| Rushing Attempts | 42 | 44 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 2 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 29:11 | 30:49 |