Total Yards
Penn State396
Michigan State418
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Michigan State at Penn State
Oct 13, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 7
Away
Michigan State
Big Ten
Final Score
21 - 17
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Passing Yards
Penn State192
Michigan State295
Rushing Yards
Penn State204
Michigan State123
Turnovers
Penn State1
Michigan State1
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature50°F
Wind11 mph NW
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Penn State25:48
Michigan State34:12
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Michigan State holds off Penn State 21-17
Michigan State defeated Penn State 21-17 in Week 7 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 418-396 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan State set the terms early in a game that finished 21-17. Trace McSorley pass complete to KJ Hamler for 5 yds for a TD (Jake Pinegar KICK) came with {'seconds': 3, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Penn State the first major swing.
Michigan State's box score carried the story: 418 total yards, 123 rushing yards, and 295 passing yards. Penn State finished with 396 total yards, including 204 on the ground and 192 through the air.
Michigan State converted 5-20 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Michigan State led 7-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Brian Lewerke pass complete to Felton Davis III for 25 yds for a TD (Matt Coghlin KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Trace McSorley pass complete to KJ Hamler for 5 yds for a TD (Jake Pinegar KICK) (Penn State led 7-0 over Michigan State).
Rushing Touchdown
Miles Sanders run for 48 yds for a TD (Jake Pinegar KICK) (Penn State led 14-7 over Michigan State).
Rushing Touchdown
La'Darius Jefferson run for 1 yd for a TD (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 7-7 over Penn State).
Passing Touchdown
Brian Lewerke pass complete to Felton Davis III for 20 yds for a TD (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 14-14 over Penn State).
Field Goal Good
Jake Pinegar 20 yd FG GOOD (Penn State led 17-14 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
Brian Lewerke pass complete to Felton Davis III for 25 yds for a TD (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 21-17 over Penn State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
21-17
Michigan State defeated Penn State.
Total yards
418-396
Michigan State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
123
Michigan State averaged 3.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
295
Michigan State averaged 5.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-20
Michigan State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-14
Penn State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Penn State | Michigan State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 396 | 418 |
| Passing Yards | 192 | 295 |
| Rushing Yards | 204 | 123 |
| First Downs | 14 | 25 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-14 | 5-20 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-41 | 3-20 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-32 | 25-53 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 25:48 | 34:12 |