Total Yards
Michigan State345
Central Michigan245
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Central Michigan at Michigan State
Sep 29, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 5
Away
Central Michigan
Mid-American
Final Score
20 - 31
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Passing Yards
Michigan State185
Central Michigan182
Rushing Yards
Michigan State160
Central Michigan63
Turnovers
Michigan State1
Central Michigan2
Game Conditions
Temperature55°F
Wind9 mph W
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Michigan State vs Central Michigan box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State37:39
Central Michigan22:21
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Michigan State beats Central Michigan 31-20
Michigan State defeated Central Michigan 31-20 in Week 5 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 345-245 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan State set the terms early in a game that finished 31-20. Ryan Tice 40 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 9, 'minutes': 13} left in the first quarter, giving Central Michigan the first major swing.
Michigan State's box score carried the story: 345 total yards, 160 rushing yards, and 185 passing yards. Central Michigan finished with 245 total yards, including 63 on the ground and 182 through the air.
Michigan State converted 5-12 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Michigan State led 17-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Matt Coghlin 33 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Ryan Tice 40 yd FG GOOD (Central Michigan led 3-0 over Michigan State).
Rushing Touchdown
Brian Lewerke run for 3 yds for a TD (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 7-3 over Central Michigan).
Field Goal Good
Matt Coghlin 33 yd FG GOOD (Michigan State led 17-3 over Central Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Brian Lewerke run for 5 yds for a TD (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 14-3 over Central Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Connor Heyward run for 2 yds for a TD (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 24-3 over Central Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
La'Darius Jefferson run for 2 yds for a TD (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 31-3 over Central Michigan).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-20
Michigan State defeated Central Michigan.
Total yards
345-245
Michigan State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
160
Michigan State averaged 3.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
185
Michigan State averaged 7.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-12
Michigan State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-14
Central Michigan's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Central Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 345 | 245 |
| Passing Yards | 185 | 182 |
| Rushing Yards | 160 | 63 |
| First Downs | 23 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-12 | 4-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-55 | 7-64 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-25 | 20-35 |
| Rushing Attempts | 47 | 22 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 37:39 | 22:21 |