Total Yards
Indiana301
Michigan State350
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Michigan State at Indiana
Sep 22, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 4
Away
Michigan State
Big Ten
Final Score
35 - 21
MSI
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Indiana
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Passing Yards
Indiana272
Michigan State219
Rushing Yards
Indiana29
Michigan State131
Turnovers
Indiana2
Michigan State4
Game Conditions
Temperature61°F
Wind9 mph E
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Indiana vs Michigan State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Indiana28:37
Michigan State31:23
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Michigan State beats Indiana 35-21
Michigan State defeated Indiana 35-21 in Week 4 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 350-301 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan State set the terms early in a game that finished 35-21. Peyton Ramsey pass intercepted for a TD Shakur Brown return for 69 yds for a TD (Matt Coghlin KICK) came with {'seconds': 35, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Indiana the first major swing.
Michigan State's box score carried the story: 350 total yards, 131 rushing yards, and 219 passing yards. Indiana finished with 301 total yards, including 29 on the ground and 272 through the air.
Michigan State converted 2-13 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 4-2, Michigan State led 21-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jalen Nailor run for 75 yds for a TD (Matt Coghlin KICK).
Key Moments
Interception Return Touchdown
Peyton Ramsey pass intercepted for a TD Shakur Brown return for 69 yds for a TD (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Indiana led 0-14 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
Brian Lewerke pass complete to Jalen Nailor for 16 yds for a TD (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 7-0 over Indiana).
Passing Touchdown
Peyton Ramsey pass complete to Stevie Scott for 8 yds for a TD (Logan Justus KICK) (Indiana led 7-14 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
Brian Lewerke pass complete to Matt Dotson for 11 yds for a TD (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 21-7 over Indiana).
Rushing Touchdown
Matt Coghlin run for 6 yds for a TD (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 28-7 over Indiana).
Field Goal Good
Logan Justus 35 yd FG GOOD (Indiana led 10-28 over Michigan State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-21
Michigan State defeated Indiana.
Total yards
350-301
Michigan State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
131
Michigan State averaged 3.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
219
Michigan State averaged 8.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
2-13
Michigan State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-16
Indiana's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
4-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Indiana | Michigan State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 301 | 350 |
| Passing Yards | 272 | 219 |
| Rushing Yards | 29 | 131 |
| First Downs | 18 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-16 | 2-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-85 | 8-72 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 32-46 | 15-26 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 40 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 28:37 | 31:23 |