Total Yards
Michigan State496
Notre Dame355
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Notre Dame at Michigan State
Sep 24, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 4
Away
Notre Dame
FBS Independents
Final Score
38 - 18
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Passing Yards
Michigan State345
Notre Dame173
Rushing Yards
Michigan State151
Notre Dame182
Turnovers
Michigan State3
Notre Dame0
Game Conditions
Temperature85°F
Wind5 mph SE
Humidity
37%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Michigan State34:03
Notre Dame25:57
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Game Story
Notre Dame beats Michigan State 38-18
Notre Dame defeated Michigan State 38-18 in Week 4 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 355-496 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Notre Dame set the terms early in a game that finished 38-18. Brandon Wimbush run for 16 yds for a TD, (Justin Yoon KICK) came with {'seconds': 5, 'minutes': 13} left in the first quarter, giving Notre Dame the first major swing.
Notre Dame's box score carried the story: 355 total yards, 182 rushing yards, and 173 passing yards. Michigan State finished with 496 total yards, including 151 on the ground and 345 through the air.
Notre Dame converted 8-14 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, Notre Dame led 28-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Justin Yoon 46 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Brandon Wimbush run for 16 yds for a TD, (Justin Yoon KICK) (Notre Dame led 7-0 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
Brian Lewerke pass complete to Darrell Stewart Jr. for 4 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 7-14 over Notre Dame).
Interception Return Touchdown
Brian Lewerke pass intercepted for a TD Julian Love return for 59 yds for a TD, (Justin Yoon KICK) (Michigan State led 0-14 over Notre Dame).
Rushing Touchdown
Dexter Williams run for 14 yds for a TD, (Justin Yoon KICK) (Notre Dame led 28-7 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
Brandon Wimbush pass complete to Dexter Williams for 8 yds for a TD, (Justin Yoon KICK) (Notre Dame led 21-7 over Michigan State).
Rushing Touchdown
Deon McIntosh run for 9 yds for a TD, (Justin Yoon KICK) (Notre Dame led 35-10 over Michigan State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-18
Notre Dame defeated Michigan State.
Total yards
355-496
Notre Dame held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
182
Notre Dame averaged 4.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
173
Notre Dame averaged 8.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-14
Notre Dame's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
11-19
Michigan State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Notre Dame |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 496 | 355 |
| Passing Yards | 345 | 173 |
| Rushing Yards | 151 | 182 |
| First Downs | 26 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 11-19 | 8-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-97 | 6-65 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 32-53 | 14-20 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 40 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 34:03 | 25:57 |