Total Yards
Rutgers295
Michigan State245
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Michigan State at Rutgers
Oct 14, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 7
Away
Michigan State
Big Ten
Final Score
24 - 27
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Passing Yards
Rutgers181
Michigan State133
Rushing Yards
Rutgers114
Michigan State112
Turnovers
Rutgers3
Michigan State3
Game Conditions
ConditionHeavy Rain
Temperature52°F
Wind4 mph NE
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
0.08 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Rutgers vs Michigan State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Rutgers30:06
Michigan State29:54
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Rutgers edges Michigan State 27-24
Rutgers defeated Michigan State 27-24 in Week 7 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 295-245 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Rutgers set the terms early in a game that finished 27-24. Jai Patel 22 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 52, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Rutgers the first major swing.
Rutgers's box score carried the story: 295 total yards, 114 rushing yards, and 181 passing yards. Michigan State finished with 245 total yards, including 112 on the ground and 133 through the air.
Rutgers converted 4-12 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-3, Rutgers led 6-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jai Patel 47 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Jai Patel 22 yd FG GOOD (Rutgers led 3-7 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
Katin Houser pass complete to Montorie Foster Jr. for 13 yds for a TD (Jonathan Kim KICK) (Michigan State led 7-0 over Rutgers).
Rushing Touchdown
Katin Houser run for 12 yds for a TD (Jonathan Kim KICK) (Michigan State led 14-6 over Rutgers).
Field Goal Good
Jai Patel 47 yd FG GOOD (Rutgers led 6-7 over Michigan State).
Field Goal Good
Jonathan Kim 37 yd FG GOOD (Michigan State led 17-6 over Rutgers).
Passing Touchdown
Katin Houser pass complete to Tre Mosley for 4 yds for a TD (Jonathan Kim KICK) (Michigan State led 24-6 over Rutgers).
Stat Callouts
Final score
27-24
Rutgers defeated Michigan State.
Total yards
295-245
Rutgers held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
114
Rutgers averaged 3.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
181
Rutgers averaged 6.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-12
Rutgers's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-12
Michigan State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Rutgers | Michigan State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 295 | 245 |
| Passing Yards | 181 | 133 |
| Rushing Yards | 114 | 112 |
| First Downs | 20 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-12 | 4-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-70 | 5-38 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-28 | 18-29 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 41 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 30:06 | 29:54 |