Total Yards
Michigan State453
Rutgers460
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Rutgers at Michigan State
Nov 12, 2022 • Completed
Season 2022RegularWeek 11
Away
Rutgers
Big Ten
Final Score
21 - 27
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Passing Yards
Michigan State256
Rutgers236
Rushing Yards
Michigan State197
Rutgers224
Turnovers
Michigan State0
Rutgers0
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature40°F
Wind13 mph W
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Michigan State28:53
Rutgers31:07
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Game Story
Michigan State holds off Rutgers 27-21
Michigan State defeated Rutgers 27-21 in Week 11 of the 2022 regular slate, finishing with a 453-460 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan State set the terms early in a game that finished 27-21. Payton Thorne pass complete to Daniel Barker for 26 yds for a TD, (Ben Patton KICK) came with {'seconds': 10, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Michigan State the first major swing.
Michigan State's box score carried the story: 453 total yards, 197 rushing yards, and 256 passing yards. Rutgers finished with 460 total yards, including 224 on the ground and 236 through the air.
Michigan State converted 4-11 on third down, went 0-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-0, Michigan State led 14-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Ben Patton 48 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Payton Thorne pass complete to Daniel Barker for 26 yds for a TD, (Ben Patton KICK) (Michigan State led 7-0 over Rutgers).
Passing Touchdown
Gavin Wimsatt pass complete to Aaron Young for 18 yds for a TD, (Jude McAtamney KICK) (Rutgers led 7-7 over Michigan State).
Rushing Touchdown
Jalen Berger run for 2 yds for a TD, (Ben Patton KICK) (Michigan State led 14-7 over Rutgers).
Passing Touchdown
Payton Thorne pass complete to Jayden Reed for 25 yds for a TD, (Ben Patton KICK) (Michigan State led 21-7 over Rutgers).
Rushing Touchdown
Johnny Langan 1 Yd Run (Jude McAtamney Kick) (Rutgers led 14-21 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
Gavin Wimsatt pass complete to Shameen Jones for 31 yds for a TD, (Jude McAtamney KICK) (Rutgers led 21-27 over Michigan State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
27-21
Michigan State defeated Rutgers.
Total yards
453-460
Michigan State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
197
Michigan State averaged 5.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
256
Michigan State averaged 7.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-11
Michigan State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-16
Rutgers's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Rutgers |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 453 | 460 |
| Passing Yards | 256 | 236 |
| Rushing Yards | 197 | 224 |
| First Downs | 25 | 25 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-11 | 8-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-50 | 14-108 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-35 | 20-35 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 44 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 28:53 | 31:07 |