Total Yards
Michigan State465
Richmond193
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2023)
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Richmond at Michigan State
Sep 9, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 2
Away
Richmond
Road profile
Final Score
14 - 45
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Passing Yards
Michigan State303
Richmond118
Rushing Yards
Michigan State162
Richmond75
Turnovers
Michigan State2
Richmond1
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature70°F
Wind7 mph N
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Michigan State30:11
Richmond29:49
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Game Story
Michigan State pulls away from Richmond 45-14
Michigan State defeated Richmond 45-14 in Week 2 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 465-193 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan State set the terms early in a game that finished 45-14. Noah Kim pass complete to Tre Mosley for 11 yds for a TD (Jonathan Kim KICK) came with {'seconds': 26, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Michigan State the first major swing.
Michigan State's box score carried the story: 465 total yards, 162 rushing yards, and 303 passing yards. Richmond finished with 193 total yards, including 75 on the ground and 118 through the air.
Michigan State converted 5-9 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, Michigan State led 17-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jonathan Kim 52 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Noah Kim pass complete to Tre Mosley for 11 yds for a TD (Jonathan Kim KICK) (Michigan State led 7-0 over Richmond).
Passing Touchdown
Noah Kim pass complete to Tyneil Hopper for 13 yds for a TD (Jonathan Kim KICK) (Michigan State led 14-0 over Richmond).
Field Goal Good
Jonathan Kim 52 yd FG GOOD (Michigan State led 17-0 over Richmond).
Rushing Touchdown
Nathan Carter run for 2 yds for a TD (Jonathan Kim KICK) (Michigan State led 24-0 over Richmond).
Rushing Touchdown
Nathan Carter run for 44 yds for a TD (Jonathan Kim KICK) (Michigan State led 31-0 over Richmond).
Rushing Touchdown
Nathan Carter run for 6 yds for a TD (Stephen Rusnak KICK) (Michigan State led 38-0 over Richmond).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-14
Michigan State defeated Richmond.
Total yards
465-193
Michigan State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
162
Michigan State averaged 4.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
303
Michigan State averaged 13.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-9
Michigan State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
1-12
Richmond's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 465 | 193 |
| Passing Yards | 303 | 118 |
| Rushing Yards | 162 | 75 |
| First Downs | 21 | 11 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-9 | 1-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-45 | 3-25 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-23 | 18-25 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 30:11 | 29:49 |