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Central Michigan at Oklahoma State
Sep 1, 2022 • Completed
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Central Michigan
Mid-American

Final Score
44 - 58

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Game Conditions
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Oklahoma State beats Central Michigan 58-44
Oklahoma State defeated Central Michigan 58-44 in Week 1 of the 2022 regular slate, finishing with a 531-546 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Oklahoma State set the terms early in a game that finished 58-44. Spencer Sanders pass complete to John Paul Richardson for 45 yds for a TD, (Tanner Brown KICK) came with {'seconds': 9, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving Oklahoma State the first major swing.
Oklahoma State's box score carried the story: 531 total yards, 125 rushing yards, and 406 passing yards. Central Michigan finished with 546 total yards, including 122 on the ground and 424 through the air.
Oklahoma State converted 3-12 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Oklahoma State led 44-15 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Spencer Sanders pass complete to John Paul Richardson for 45 yds for a TD, (Tanner Brown KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Spencer Sanders pass complete to John Paul Richardson for 45 yds for a TD, (Tanner Brown KICK) (Oklahoma State led 7-0 over Central Michigan).
Safety
Lamont Bishop Safety (Central Michigan led 7-9 over Oklahoma State).
Passing Touchdown
Daniel Richardson pass complete to Carlos Carriere for 15 yds for a TD, (Marshall Meeder KICK) (Central Michigan led 7-7 over Oklahoma State).
Rushing Touchdown
Spencer Sanders run for 17 yds for a TD, (Tanner Brown KICK) (Oklahoma State led 16-7 over Central Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Lew Nichols III run for 4 yds for a TD, (Daniel Richardson pass to Jalen McGaughy for Two-Point Conversion) (Central Michigan led 15-37 over Oklahoma State).
Rushing Touchdown
Spencer Sanders run for 23 yds for a TD, (Tanner Brown KICK) (Oklahoma State led 37-7 over Central Michigan).
Stat Callouts
Final score
58-44
Oklahoma State defeated Central Michigan.
Total yards
531-546
Oklahoma State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
125
Oklahoma State averaged 3.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
406
Oklahoma State averaged 9.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-12
Oklahoma State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-15
Central Michigan's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Oklahoma State | Central Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 531 | 546 |
| Passing Yards | 406 | 424 |
| Rushing Yards | 125 | 122 |
| First Downs | 28 | 31 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-12 | 4-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-45 | 7-68 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 28-41 | 36-49 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 39 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 23:52 | 36:08 |