Total Yards
Michigan State291
Maryland204
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Maryland at Michigan State
Nov 18, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 12
Away
Maryland
Big Ten
Final Score
7 - 17
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Michigan State20
Maryland121
Rushing Yards
Michigan State271
Maryland83
Turnovers
Michigan State1
Maryland1
Game Conditions
Temperature40°F
Wind14 mph N
Humidity
97%
Precipitation
0.04 in
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Box Score Comparison
Michigan State vs Maryland box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State34:38
Maryland25:22
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Michigan State beats Maryland 17-7
Michigan State defeated Maryland 17-7 in Week 12 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 291-204 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan State set the terms early in a game that finished 17-7. LJ Scott run for 2 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) came with {'seconds': 48, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Michigan State the first major swing.
Michigan State's box score carried the story: 291 total yards, 271 rushing yards, and 20 passing yards. Maryland finished with 204 total yards, including 83 on the ground and 121 through the air.
Michigan State converted 5-13 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Michigan State led 14-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Matt Coghlin 27 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
LJ Scott run for 2 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 7-0 over Maryland).
Rushing Touchdown
Brian Lewerke run for 25 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 14-0 over Maryland).
Field Goal Good
Matt Coghlin 27 yd FG GOOD (Michigan State led 17-0 over Maryland).
Rushing Touchdown
Lorenzo Harrison III run for 4 yds for a TD, (Henry Darmstadter KICK) (Maryland led 7-17 over Michigan State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
17-7
Michigan State defeated Maryland.
Total yards
291-204
Michigan State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
271
Michigan State averaged 5.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
20
Michigan State averaged 1.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-13
Michigan State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-15
Maryland's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 291 | 204 |
| Passing Yards | 20 | 121 |
| Rushing Yards | 271 | 83 |
| First Downs | 19 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-13 | 5-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-36 | 6-45 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 2-14 | 13-25 |
| Rushing Attempts | 51 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 34:38 | 25:22 |