Total Yards
Michigan State401
Michigan436
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Michigan at Michigan State
Oct 29, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 9
Away
Michigan
Big Ten
Final Score
32 - 23
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Passing Yards
Michigan State184
Michigan244
Rushing Yards
Michigan State217
Michigan192
Turnovers
Michigan State1
Michigan1
Game Conditions
Temperature67°F
Wind17 mph W
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State29:44
Michigan30:16
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Michigan holds off Michigan State 32-23
Michigan defeated Michigan State 32-23 in Week 9 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 436-401 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan set the terms early in a game that finished 32-23. LJ Scott 5 Yd Run (Michael Geiger Kick) came with {'seconds': 58, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Michigan State the first major swing.
Michigan's box score carried the story: 436 total yards, 192 rushing yards, and 244 passing yards. Michigan State finished with 401 total yards, including 217 on the ground and 184 through the air.
Michigan converted 5-12 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Michigan led 27-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Kenny Allen 45 Yd Field Goal.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
LJ Scott 5 Yd Run (Michael Geiger Kick) (Michigan State led 7-0 over Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Jabrill Peppers 3 Yd Run (Kenny Allen Kick) (Michigan led 7-7 over Michigan State).
Field Goal Good
Kenny Allen 23 Yd Field Goal (Michigan led 17-10 over Michigan State).
Rushing Touchdown
De'Veon Smith 5 Yd Run (Kenny Allen Kick) (Michigan led 24-10 over Michigan State).
Field Goal Good
Michael Geiger 52 Yd Field Goal (Michigan State led 10-14 over Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
De'Veon Smith 1 Yd Run (Kenny Allen Kick) (Michigan led 14-7 over Michigan State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
32-23
Michigan defeated Michigan State.
Total yards
436-401
Michigan held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
192
Michigan averaged 4.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
244
Michigan averaged 9.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-12
Michigan's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-12
Michigan State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 401 | 436 |
| Passing Yards | 184 | 244 |
| Rushing Yards | 217 | 192 |
| First Downs | 23 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-12 | 5-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-4 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-57 | 5-62 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-28 | 16-25 |
| Rushing Attempts | 42 | 42 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 12 |
| Possession Time | 29:44 | 30:16 |