Total Yards
Rutgers377
Michigan State588
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Michigan State at Rutgers
Oct 9, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 6
Away
Michigan State
Big Ten
Final Score
31 - 13
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Rutgers
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Passing Yards
Rutgers266
Michigan State339
Rushing Yards
Rutgers111
Michigan State249
Turnovers
Rutgers1
Michigan State3
Game Conditions
Temperature68°F
Wind9 mph E
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Rutgers30:57
Michigan State29:03
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Michigan State beats Rutgers 31-13
Michigan State defeated Rutgers 31-13 in Week 6 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 588-377 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan State set the terms early in a game that finished 31-13. Johnny Langan pass complete to Aron Cruickshank for 4 yds for a TD, (Valentino Ambrosio KICK) came with {'seconds': 51, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Rutgers the first major swing.
Michigan State's box score carried the story: 588 total yards, 249 rushing yards, and 339 passing yards. Rutgers finished with 377 total yards, including 111 on the ground and 266 through the air.
Michigan State converted 4-13 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-1, Michigan State led 21-13 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Kenneth Walker III run for 94 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Johnny Langan pass complete to Aron Cruickshank for 4 yds for a TD, (Valentino Ambrosio KICK) (Rutgers led 7-0 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
Payton Thorne pass complete to Jalen Nailor for 63 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 7-7 over Rutgers).
Field Goal Good
Valentino Ambrosio 29 yd FG GOOD (Rutgers led 13-14 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
Payton Thorne pass complete to Jalen Nailor for 63 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 14-10 over Rutgers).
Passing Touchdown
Payton Thorne pass complete to Jalen Nailor for 65 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 21-13 over Rutgers).
Field Goal Good
Valentino Ambrosio 26 yd FG GOOD (Rutgers led 10-7 over Michigan State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-13
Michigan State defeated Rutgers.
Total yards
588-377
Michigan State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
249
Michigan State averaged 6.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
339
Michigan State averaged 12.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-13
Michigan State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-17
Rutgers's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Rutgers | Michigan State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 377 | 588 |
| Passing Yards | 266 | 339 |
| Rushing Yards | 111 | 249 |
| First Downs | 19 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-17 | 4-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-65 | 9-68 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-41 | 16-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 38 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 30:57 | 29:03 |