Total Yards
Michigan State474
Penn State466
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Penn State at Michigan State
Nov 4, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 10
Away
Penn State
Big Ten
Final Score
24 - 27
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Passing Yards
Michigan State400
Penn State401
Rushing Yards
Michigan State74
Penn State65
Turnovers
Michigan State1
Penn State3
Game Conditions
Temperature41°F
Wind13 mph NE
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Michigan State vs Penn State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State34:09
Penn State25:51
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Michigan State edges Penn State 27-24
Michigan State defeated Penn State 27-24 in Week 10 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 474-466 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan State set the terms early in a game that finished 27-24. Trace McSorley pass complete to Saeed Blacknall for 27 yds for a TD (Tyler Davis KICK) came with {'seconds': 42, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving Penn State the first major swing.
Michigan State's box score carried the story: 474 total yards, 74 rushing yards, and 400 passing yards. Penn State finished with 466 total yards, including 65 on the ground and 401 through the air.
Michigan State converted 10-18 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Michigan State led 14-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Matt Coghlin 34 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Trace McSorley pass complete to Saeed Blacknall for 27 yds for a TD (Tyler Davis KICK) (Penn State led 14-7 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
Trace McSorley pass complete to DaeSean Hamilton for 31 yds for a TD (Tyler Davis KICK) (Penn State led 7-0 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
Brian Lewerke pass complete to Darrell Stewart Jr. for 7 yds for a TD (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 7-7 over Penn State).
Passing Touchdown
Brian Lewerke pass complete to Felton Davis III for 33 yds for a TD (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 14-14 over Penn State).
Rushing Touchdown
LJ Scott run for 3 yds for a TD (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 21-14 over Penn State).
Field Goal Good
Tyler Davis 26 yd FG GOOD (Penn State led 17-21 over Michigan State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
27-24
Michigan State defeated Penn State.
Total yards
474-466
Michigan State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
74
Michigan State averaged 3.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
400
Michigan State averaged 7.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-18
Michigan State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-12
Penn State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Penn State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 474 | 466 |
| Passing Yards | 400 | 401 |
| Rushing Yards | 74 | 65 |
| First Downs | 25 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-18 | 4-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-87 | 7-86 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 33-56 | 27-48 |
| Rushing Attempts | 24 | 21 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 34:09 | 25:51 |