Total Yards
Michigan State389
Wisconsin283
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Wisconsin at Michigan State
Oct 15, 2022 • Completed
Season 2022RegularWeek 7
Away
Wisconsin
Big Ten
Final Score
28 - 34
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Passing Yards
Michigan State290
Wisconsin131
Rushing Yards
Michigan State99
Wisconsin152
Turnovers
Michigan State1
Wisconsin2
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature52°F
Wind15 mph W
Humidity
43%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Michigan State26:43
Wisconsin32:43
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Game Story
Michigan State holds off Wisconsin 34-28
Michigan State defeated Wisconsin 34-28 in Week 7 of the 2022 regular slate, finishing with a 389-283 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan State set the terms early in a game that finished 34-28. Jalen Berger run for 12 yds for a TD, (Ben Patton KICK) came with {'seconds': 20, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving Michigan State the first major swing.
Michigan State's box score carried the story: 389 total yards, 99 rushing yards, and 290 passing yards. Wisconsin finished with 283 total yards, including 152 on the ground and 131 through the air.
Michigan State converted 7-15 on third down, went 0-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Michigan State led 7-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Payton Thorne pass complete to Keon Coleman for 27 yds for a TD, (Ben Patton KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Jalen Berger run for 12 yds for a TD, (Ben Patton KICK) (Michigan State led 7-7 over Wisconsin).
Rushing Touchdown
Braelon Allen run for 1 yd for a TD, (Jack Van Dyke KICK) (Wisconsin led 7-0 over Michigan State).
Rushing Touchdown
Braelon Allen run for 1 yd for a TD, (Jack Van Dyke KICK) (Wisconsin led 14-7 over Michigan State).
Rushing Touchdown
Elijah Collins run for 1 yd for a TD, (Ben Patton KICK) (Michigan State led 14-14 over Wisconsin).
Passing Touchdown
Graham Mertz pass complete to Keontez Lewis for 3 yds for a TD, (Jack Van Dyke KICK) (Wisconsin led 21-21 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
Payton Thorne pass complete to Keon Coleman for 27 yds for a TD, (Ben Patton KICK) (Michigan State led 21-14 over Wisconsin).
Stat Callouts
Final score
34-28
Michigan State defeated Wisconsin.
Total yards
389-283
Michigan State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
99
Michigan State averaged 2.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
290
Michigan State averaged 9.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-15
Michigan State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-12
Wisconsin's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 389 | 283 |
| Passing Yards | 290 | 131 |
| Rushing Yards | 99 | 152 |
| First Downs | 19 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-15 | 4-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-103 | 8-72 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-30 | 14-24 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 39 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 26:43 | 32:43 |