Total Yards
Michigan State440
Washington State296
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Washington State at Michigan State
Dec 29, 2017 • Completed • Neutral Site
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Season 2017PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Washington State
Pac-12
Final Score
17 - 42
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Michigan State
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Michigan State213
Washington State272
Rushing Yards
Michigan State227
Washington State24
Turnovers
Michigan State1
Washington State2
Game Conditions
Temperature67°F
Wind0 mph N
Humidity
39%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Michigan State vs Washington State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State36:42
Washington State23:18
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Michigan State pulls away from Washington State 42-17
Michigan State defeated Washington State 42-17 in Week 1 of the 2017 postseason slate, finishing with a 440-296 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan State set the terms early in a game that finished 42-17. Erik Powell 45 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 45, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Washington State the first major swing.
Michigan State's box score carried the story: 440 total yards, 227 rushing yards, and 213 passing yards. Washington State finished with 296 total yards, including 24 on the ground and 272 through the air.
Michigan State converted 10-15 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Michigan State led 21-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Brian Lewerke pass complete to Felton Davis III for 49 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Erik Powell 45 yd FG GOOD (Washington State led 3-0 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
Brian Lewerke pass complete to Cody White for 15 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 7-3 over Washington State).
Passing Touchdown
Brian Lewerke pass complete to Felton Davis III for 49 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 14-3 over Washington State).
Rushing Touchdown
LJ Scott run for 3 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 21-3 over Washington State).
Rushing Touchdown
Damion Terry run for 6 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 35-3 over Washington State).
Passing Touchdown
Tyler Hilinski pass complete to Davontavean Martin for 14 yds for a TD, (Erik Powell KICK) (Washington State led 10-35 over Michigan State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
42-17
Michigan State defeated Washington State.
Total yards
440-296
Michigan State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
227
Michigan State averaged 4.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
213
Michigan State averaged 9.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-15
Michigan State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-11
Washington State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Washington State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 440 | 296 |
| Passing Yards | 213 | 272 |
| Rushing Yards | 227 | 24 |
| First Downs | 25 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-15 | 5-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-50 | 4-46 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-22 | 39-50 |
| Rushing Attempts | 48 | 8 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 36:42 | 23:18 |