Total Yards
Michigan State465
Bowling Green212
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Bowling Green at Michigan State
Sep 2, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 1
Away
Bowling Green
Mid-American
Final Score
10 - 35
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Michigan State250
Bowling Green145
Rushing Yards
Michigan State215
Bowling Green67
Turnovers
Michigan State3
Bowling Green1
Game Conditions
Temperature67°F
Wind6 mph N
Humidity
52%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Michigan State vs Bowling Green box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State38:01
Bowling Green21:59
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Michigan State pulls away from Bowling Green 35-10
Michigan State defeated Bowling Green 35-10 in Week 1 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 465-212 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan State set the terms early in a game that finished 35-10. Jake Suder 36 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 29, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Bowling Green the first major swing.
Michigan State's box score carried the story: 465 total yards, 215 rushing yards, and 250 passing yards. Bowling Green finished with 212 total yards, including 67 on the ground and 145 through the air.
Michigan State converted 8-15 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-1, Michigan State led 14-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was LJ Scott run for 3 yds LJ Scott fumbled, forced by Armani Posey, recovered by BwGrn Cameron Jefferies , return for 46 yds, (Jake Suder KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Jake Suder 36 yd FG GOOD (Bowling Green led 3-0 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
Brian Lewerke pass complete to Felton Davis III for 4 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 14-3 over Bowling Green).
Rushing Touchdown
Madre London run for 7 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 7-3 over Bowling Green).
Passing Touchdown
Brian Lewerke pass complete to Matt Sokol for 13 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 28-3 over Bowling Green).
Passing Touchdown
Brian Lewerke pass complete to Felton Davis III for 8 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 21-3 over Bowling Green).
Interception Return Touchdown
James Morgan pass intercepted for a TD Tyson Smith return for 38 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Bowling Green led 3-35 over Michigan State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-10
Michigan State defeated Bowling Green.
Total yards
465-212
Michigan State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
215
Michigan State averaged 4.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
250
Michigan State averaged 6.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-15
Michigan State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-13
Bowling Green's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Bowling Green |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 465 | 212 |
| Passing Yards | 250 | 145 |
| Rushing Yards | 215 | 67 |
| First Downs | 25 | 9 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-15 | 2-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-25 | 4-20 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-36 | 10-31 |
| Rushing Attempts | 46 | 24 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 38:01 | 21:59 |