Total Yards
Penn State410
Michigan State254
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Michigan State at Penn State
Nov 26, 2022 • Completed
Season 2022RegularWeek 13
Away
Michigan State
Big Ten
Final Score
16 - 35
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Passing Yards
Penn State250
Michigan State229
Rushing Yards
Penn State160
Michigan State25
Turnovers
Penn State0
Michigan State3
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature49°F
Wind9 mph W
Humidity
40%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Penn State vs Michigan State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Penn State34:02
Michigan State25:58
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Penn State beats Michigan State 35-16
Penn State defeated Michigan State 35-16 in Week 13 of the 2022 regular slate, finishing with a 410-254 edge in total yards, and scoring 5 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Penn State set the terms early in a game that finished 35-16. Sean Clifford pass complete to Theo Johnson for 11 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) came with {'seconds': 40, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving Penn State the first major swing.
Penn State's box score carried the story: 410 total yards, 160 rushing yards, and 250 passing yards. Michigan State finished with 254 total yards, including 25 on the ground and 229 through the air.
Penn State converted 8-16 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, Penn State led 14-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was KeAndre Lambert-Smith pass complete to Theo Johnson for 48 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Sean Clifford pass complete to Theo Johnson for 11 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) (Penn State led 7-0 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
KeAndre Lambert-Smith pass complete to Theo Johnson for 48 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) (Penn State led 14-0 over Michigan State).
Field Goal Good
Jack Stone 51 yd FG GOOD (Michigan State led 3-14 over Penn State).
Passing Touchdown
Sean Clifford pass complete to Tyler Warren for 14 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) (Penn State led 21-3 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
Payton Thorne pass complete to Maliq Carr for 9 yds for a TD, (Stephen Rusnak KICK) (Michigan State led 10-21 over Penn State).
Passing Touchdown
Sean Clifford pass complete to KeAndre Lambert-Smith for 35 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) (Penn State led 35-16 over Michigan State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-16
Penn State defeated Michigan State.
Total yards
410-254
Penn State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
160
Penn State averaged 3.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
250
Penn State averaged 10 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-16
Penn State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-14
Michigan State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Penn State | Michigan State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 410 | 254 |
| Passing Yards | 250 | 229 |
| Rushing Yards | 160 | 25 |
| First Downs | 24 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-16 | 4-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-46 | 5-40 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-25 | 24-44 |
| Rushing Attempts | 45 | 25 |
| Passing TDs | 5 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 34:02 | 25:58 |