Total Yards
Michigan State300
Iowa231
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Iowa at Michigan State
Sep 30, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 5
Away
Iowa
Big Ten
Final Score
10 - 17
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Passing Yards
Michigan State212
Iowa212
Rushing Yards
Michigan State88
Iowa19
Turnovers
Michigan State0
Iowa2
Game Conditions
Temperature64°F
Wind0 mph E
Humidity
38%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Michigan State33:34
Iowa26:26
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Michigan State holds off Iowa 17-10
Michigan State defeated Iowa 17-10 in Week 5 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 300-231 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan State set the terms early in a game that finished 17-10. Brian Lewerke pass complete to Felton Davis III for 22 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) came with {'seconds': 50, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Michigan State the first major swing.
Michigan State's box score carried the story: 300 total yards, 88 rushing yards, and 212 passing yards. Iowa finished with 231 total yards, including 19 on the ground and 212 through the air.
Michigan State converted 5-14 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Michigan State led 17-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Matt Coghlin 38 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Brian Lewerke pass complete to Felton Davis III for 22 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 7-0 over Iowa).
Passing Touchdown
Brian Lewerke pass complete to Felton Davis III for 6 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 14-0 over Iowa).
Field Goal Good
Matt Coghlin 38 yd FG GOOD (Michigan State led 17-7 over Iowa).
Rushing Touchdown
Akrum Wadley run for 9 yds for a TD, (Miguel Recinos KICK) (Iowa led 7-14 over Michigan State).
Field Goal Good
Miguel Recinos 43 yd FG GOOD (Iowa led 10-17 over Michigan State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
17-10
Michigan State defeated Iowa.
Total yards
300-231
Michigan State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
88
Michigan State averaged 2.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
212
Michigan State averaged 7.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-14
Michigan State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-14
Iowa's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 300 | 231 |
| Passing Yards | 212 | 212 |
| Rushing Yards | 88 | 19 |
| First Downs | 19 | 11 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-14 | 4-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-65 | 7-47 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-28 | 17-32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 25 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 33:34 | 26:26 |