Total Yards
Penn State283
Michigan417
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Michigan at Penn State
Oct 19, 2019 • Completed
Season 2019RegularWeek 8
Away
Michigan
Big Ten
Final Score
21 - 28
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Passing Yards
Penn State182
Michigan276
Rushing Yards
Penn State101
Michigan141
Turnovers
Penn State0
Michigan1
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature53°F
Wind2 mph E
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Penn State22:15
Michigan37:45
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Game Story
Penn State holds off Michigan 28-21
Penn State defeated Michigan 28-21 in Week 8 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 283-417 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Penn State set the terms early in a game that finished 28-21. Sean Clifford pass complete to Pat Freiermuth for 17 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) came with {'seconds': 59, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Penn State the first major swing.
Penn State's box score carried the story: 283 total yards, 101 rushing yards, and 182 passing yards. Michigan finished with 417 total yards, including 141 on the ground and 276 through the air.
Penn State converted 4-13 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Penn State led 21-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Sean Clifford pass complete to KJ Hamler for 53 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Sean Clifford pass complete to Pat Freiermuth for 17 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) (Penn State led 7-0 over Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Sean Clifford run for 2 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) (Penn State led 14-0 over Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Zach Charbonnet run for 12 yds for a TD, (Jake Moody KICK) (Michigan led 7-21 over Penn State).
Passing Touchdown
Sean Clifford pass complete to KJ Hamler for 25 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) (Penn State led 21-0 over Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Zach Charbonnet run for 12 yds for a TD, (Jake Moody KICK) (Michigan led 14-21 over Penn State).
Rushing Touchdown
Shea Patterson run for 1 yd for a TD, (Jake Moody KICK) (Michigan led 21-28 over Penn State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
28-21
Penn State defeated Michigan.
Total yards
283-417
Penn State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
101
Penn State averaged 3.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
182
Penn State averaged 7.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-13
Penn State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-17
Michigan's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Penn State | Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 283 | 417 |
| Passing Yards | 182 | 276 |
| Rushing Yards | 101 | 141 |
| First Downs | 14 | 26 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-13 | 7-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-58 | 8-48 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-25 | 24-41 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 41 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 22:15 | 37:45 |