Total Yards
Michigan State582
Western Michigan352
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2019)
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Western Michigan at Michigan State
Sep 7, 2019 • Completed
Season 2019RegularWeek 2
Away
Western Michigan
Mid-American
Final Score
17 - 51
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Michigan State
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Michigan State331
Western Michigan285
Rushing Yards
Michigan State251
Western Michigan67
Turnovers
Michigan State2
Western Michigan3
Game Conditions
Temperature71°F
Wind10 mph NW
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Michigan State vs Western Michigan box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State28:09
Western Michigan31:51
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Michigan State pulls away from Western Michigan 51-17
Michigan State defeated Western Michigan 51-17 in Week 2 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 582-352 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan State set the terms early in a game that finished 51-17. Brian Lewerke pass complete to Darrell Stewart Jr. for 42 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) came with {'seconds': 59, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Michigan State the first major swing.
Michigan State's box score carried the story: 582 total yards, 251 rushing yards, and 331 passing yards. Western Michigan finished with 352 total yards, including 67 on the ground and 285 through the air.
Michigan State converted 7-10 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-3, Michigan State led 31-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Brian Lewerke pass complete to Darrell Stewart Jr. for 42 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Brian Lewerke pass complete to Darrell Stewart Jr. for 42 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 21-0 over Western Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Brian Lewerke pass complete to Matt Dotson for 2 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 7-0 over Western Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
La'Darius Jefferson run for 2 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 14-0 over Western Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Jon Wassink pass complete to Giovanni Ricci for 14 yds for a TD, (Thiago Kapps KICK) (Western Michigan led 7-21 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
Brian Lewerke pass complete to Cody White for 2 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 28-7 over Western Michigan).
Field Goal Good
Matt Coghlin 38 yd FG GOOD (Michigan State led 31-7 over Western Michigan).
Stat Callouts
Final score
51-17
Michigan State defeated Western Michigan.
Total yards
582-352
Michigan State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
251
Michigan State averaged 7.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
331
Michigan State averaged 10 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-10
Michigan State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-16
Western Michigan's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Western Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 582 | 352 |
| Passing Yards | 331 | 285 |
| Rushing Yards | 251 | 67 |
| First Downs | 31 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-10 | 5-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 3-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-20 | 7-46 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-33 | 27-41 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 27 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 15 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 28:09 | 31:51 |