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Michigan State at Arizona State

Sep 9, 2018 • Completed

Season 2018RegularWeek 2

Away

Michigan State

Big Ten

Final Score

13 - 16

MSAS

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Arizona State

Big 12

Game Pulse

Immediate edge indicators from the box score.

Total Yards

Arizona State424
Michigan State377

Passing Yards

Arizona State380
Michigan State314

Rushing Yards

Arizona State44
Michigan State63

Turnovers

Arizona State1
Michigan State1

Game Conditions

ConditionFair
Temperature103°F
Wind5 mph W

Humidity

13%

Precipitation

0.00 in

Player Game Leaders

Top individual performers and full player box data.

Passing

Manny Wilkins

Arizona State

YDS: 380

Rushing

Eno Benjamin

Arizona State

YDS: 27

Receiving

Cody White

Michigan State

YDS: 113

Tackles

Jalen Harvey

Arizona State

SOLO: 10

Full Player Box

Box Score Comparison

Possession Split

Arizona State27:55
Michigan State32:05

Stat Dominance

Team comparison across key performance areas

Game Story

Arizona State edges Michigan State 16-13

Close

Arizona State defeated Michigan State 16-13 in Week 2 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 424-377 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.

Arizona State set the terms early in a game that finished 16-13. Matt Coghlin 37 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 19, 'minutes': 13} left in the quarter 2, giving Michigan State the first major swing.

Arizona State's box score carried the story: 424 total yards, 44 rushing yards, and 380 passing yards. Michigan State finished with 377 total yards, including 63 on the ground and 314 through the air.

Arizona State converted 6-16 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Arizona State led 0-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Brandon Ruiz 49 yd FG GOOD.

Key Moments

  • Field Goal Good

    Matt Coghlin 37 yd FG GOOD (Michigan State led 3-0 over Arizona State).

  • Field Goal Good

    Brandon Ruiz 49 yd FG GOOD (Arizona State led 3-6 over Michigan State).

  • Field Goal Good

    Matt Coghlin 28 yd FG GOOD (Michigan State led 6-0 over Arizona State).

  • Passing Touchdown

    Brian Lewerke pass complete to Cody White for 31 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 13-3 over Arizona State).

  • Passing Touchdown

    Manny Wilkins pass complete to N'Keal Harry for 27 yds for a TD, (Brandon Ruiz KICK) (Arizona State led 13-13 over Michigan State).

  • Field Goal Good

    Brandon Ruiz 24 yd FG GOOD (Arizona State led 6-13 over Michigan State).

Stat Callouts

  • Final score

    16-13

    Arizona State defeated Michigan State.

  • Total yards

    424-377

    Arizona State held the yardage advantage.

  • Rushing yards

    44

    Arizona State averaged 1.5 yards per rush attempt.

  • Passing yards

    380

    Arizona State averaged 7.9 yards per pass attempt.

  • Third downs

    6-16

    Arizona State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.

  • Opponent third downs

    4-12

    Michigan State's offense worked through that conversion rate.

  • Turnovers

    1-1

    Turnover totals are listed winner first.

Analysis

Game Breakdown

StatisticArizona StateMichigan State
Total Yards424377
Passing Yards380314
Rushing Yards4463
First Downs2723
Third Down Efficiency6-164-12
Fourth Down Efficiency1-20-0
Total Penalties (Yards)4-409-82
Turnovers11
Completions / Attempts30-4827-39
Rushing Attempts2927
Passing TDs11
Rushing TDs00
Kicking Points107
Possession Time27:5532:05
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2018)