Total Yards
Michigan State94
Michigan395
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Michigan at Michigan State
Oct 20, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 8
Away
Michigan
Big Ten
Final Score
21 - 7
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Michigan State
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Michigan State79
Michigan212
Rushing Yards
Michigan State15
Michigan183
Turnovers
Michigan State1
Michigan2
Game Conditions
Temperature52°F
Wind14 mph W
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
0.02 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Michigan State vs Michigan box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State18:57
Michigan40:58
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Michigan beats Michigan State 21-7
Michigan defeated Michigan State 21-7 in Week 8 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 395-94 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan set the terms early in a game that finished 21-7. Nico Collins 6 Yd pass from Shea Patterson (Quinn Nordin Kick) came with {'seconds': 55, 'minutes': 14} left in the quarter 2, giving Michigan the first major swing.
Michigan's box score carried the story: 395 total yards, 183 rushing yards, and 212 passing yards. Michigan State finished with 94 total yards, including 15 on the ground and 79 through the air.
Michigan converted 7-18 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, Michigan led 7-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Donovan Peoples-Jones 79 Yd pass from Shea Patterson (Quinn Nordin Kick).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Nico Collins 6 Yd pass from Shea Patterson (Quinn Nordin Kick) (Michigan led 7-0 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
Donovan Peoples-Jones 79 Yd pass from Shea Patterson (Quinn Nordin Kick) (Michigan led 14-7 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
Brian Lewerke 4 Yd pass from Darrell Stewart Jr. (Matt Coghlin Kick) (Michigan State led 7-7 over Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Ben Mason 5 Yd Run (Quinn Nordin Kick) (Michigan led 21-7 over Michigan State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
21-7
Michigan defeated Michigan State.
Total yards
395-94
Michigan held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
183
Michigan averaged 3.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
212
Michigan averaged 8.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-18
Michigan's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
0-12
Michigan State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 94 | 395 |
| Passing Yards | 79 | 212 |
| Rushing Yards | 15 | 183 |
| First Downs | 11 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 0-12 | 7-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-40 | 9-99 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 7-28 | 14-25 |
| Rushing Attempts | 23 | 53 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 1 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 18:57 | 40:58 |