Total Yards
Michigan State303
Tulsa80
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Tulsa at Michigan State
Aug 30, 2019 • Completed
Season 2019RegularWeek 1
Away
Tulsa
American Athletic
Final Score
7 - 28
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Passing Yards
Michigan State195
Tulsa153
Rushing Yards
Michigan State108
Tulsa-73
Turnovers
Michigan State0
Tulsa3
Game Conditions
Temperature72°F
Wind7 mph NW
Humidity
45%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Michigan State36:06
Tulsa23:54
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Game Story
Michigan State pulls away from Tulsa 28-7
Michigan State defeated Tulsa 28-7 in Week 1 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 303-80 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan State set the terms early in a game that finished 28-7. Brian Lewerke pass complete to Connor Heyward for 15 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) came with {'seconds': 41, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Michigan State the first major swing.
Michigan State's box score carried the story: 303 total yards, 108 rushing yards, and 195 passing yards. Tulsa finished with 80 total yards, including -73 on the ground and 153 through the air.
Michigan State converted 6-19 on third down, went 1-4 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, Michigan State led 25-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Matt Coghlin 47 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Brian Lewerke pass complete to Connor Heyward for 15 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 7-0 over Tulsa).
Rush
TEAM run for a loss of 15 yards for a SAFETY TEAM fumbled, through the endzone (Tulsa led 0-15 over Michigan State).
Field Goal Good
Matt Coghlin 47 yd FG GOOD (Michigan State led 13-0 over Tulsa).
Sack
Zach Smith sacked by Kenny Willekes and Raequan Williams for a loss of 6 yards Zach Smith fumbled, forced by Raequan Williams, recovered by MchSt Kenny Willekes , return for 0 yards for a T... (Tulsa led 0-22 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
Zach Smith pass complete to Sam Crawford Jr. for 28 yds for a TD, (Jacob Rainey KICK) (Tulsa led 7-25 over Michigan State).
Field Goal Good
Matt Coghlin 44 yd FG GOOD (Michigan State led 25-0 over Tulsa).
Stat Callouts
Final score
28-7
Michigan State defeated Tulsa.
Total yards
303-80
Michigan State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
108
Michigan State averaged 2.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
195
Michigan State averaged 5.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-19
Michigan State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-11
Tulsa's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Tulsa |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 303 | 80 |
| Passing Yards | 195 | 153 |
| Rushing Yards | 108 | -73 |
| First Downs | 18 | 8 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-19 | 2-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-4 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 14-122 | 8-80 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-38 | 16-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 25 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 14 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 36:06 | 23:54 |