Total Yards
Michigan State376
Maryland362
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Maryland at Michigan State
Sep 23, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 4
Away
Maryland
Big Ten
Final Score
31 - 9
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Passing Yards
Michigan State274
Maryland223
Rushing Yards
Michigan State102
Maryland139
Turnovers
Michigan State5
Maryland1
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature71°F
Wind10 mph E
Humidity
49%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State31:24
Maryland28:36
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Maryland pulls away from Michigan State 31-9
Maryland defeated Michigan State 31-9 in Week 4 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 362-376 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Maryland set the terms early in a game that finished 31-9. Taulia Tagovailoa pass complete to Sean Greeley for 1 yd for a TD (Jack Howes KICK) came with {'seconds': 52, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Maryland the first major swing.
Maryland's box score carried the story: 362 total yards, 139 rushing yards, and 223 passing yards. Michigan State finished with 376 total yards, including 102 on the ground and 274 through the air.
Maryland converted 6-15 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-5, Maryland led 21-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jack Howes 48 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Taulia Tagovailoa pass complete to Sean Greeley for 1 yd for a TD (Jack Howes KICK) (Maryland led 7-0 over Michigan State).
Rushing Touchdown
Taulia Tagovailoa run for 1 yd for a TD (Jack Howes KICK) (Maryland led 21-0 over Michigan State).
Field Goal Good
Jonathan Kim 37 yd FG GOOD (Michigan State led 3-21 over Maryland).
Passing Touchdown
Taulia Tagovailoa pass complete to Tyrese Chambers for 12 yds for a TD (Jack Howes KICK) (Maryland led 14-0 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
Tyrell Henry 9 Yd pass from Noah Kim (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) (Michigan State led 9-21 over Maryland).
Passing Touchdown
Taulia Tagovailoa pass complete to Octavian Smith Jr. for 31 yds for a TD (Jack Howes KICK) (Maryland led 31-9 over Michigan State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-9
Maryland defeated Michigan State.
Total yards
362-376
Maryland held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
139
Maryland averaged 4.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
223
Maryland averaged 6.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-15
Maryland's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-13
Michigan State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-5
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 376 | 362 |
| Passing Yards | 274 | 223 |
| Rushing Yards | 102 | 139 |
| First Downs | 25 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-13 | 6-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-4 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-70 | 4-50 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 26-44 | 21-36 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 31:24 | 28:36 |