Total Yards
Michigan State182
Michigan477
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2023)
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Michigan at Michigan State
Oct 21, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 8
Away
Michigan
Big Ten
Final Score
49 - 0
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Michigan State
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Passing Yards
Michigan State133
Michigan357
Rushing Yards
Michigan State49
Michigan120
Turnovers
Michigan State2
Michigan0
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature45°F
Wind8 mph W
Humidity
93%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State25:29
Michigan34:31
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Michigan routs Michigan State 49-0
Michigan defeated Michigan State 49-0 in Week 8 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 477-182 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan set the terms early in a game that finished 49-0. J.J. McCarthy pass complete to Roman Wilson for 25 yds for a TD (James Turner KICK) came with {'seconds': 55, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Michigan the first major swing.
Michigan's box score carried the story: 477 total yards, 120 rushing yards, and 357 passing yards. Michigan State finished with 182 total yards, including 49 on the ground and 133 through the air.
Michigan converted 7-11 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Michigan led 28-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was J.J. McCarthy pass complete to Roman Wilson for 25 yds for a TD (James Turner KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
J.J. McCarthy pass complete to Roman Wilson for 25 yds for a TD (James Turner KICK) (Michigan led 14-0 over Michigan State).
Rushing Touchdown
Blake Corum run for 1 yd for a TD (James Turner KICK) (Michigan led 7-0 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
J.J. McCarthy pass complete to Colston Loveland for 22 yds for a TD (James Turner KICK) (Michigan led 28-0 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
J.J. McCarthy pass complete to Colston Loveland for 22 yds for a TD (James Turner KICK) (Michigan led 21-0 over Michigan State).
Interception Return Touchdown
Mike Sainristil 72 Yd Interception Return (James Turner Kick) (Michigan State led 0-35 over Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
J.J. McCarthy pass complete to AJ Barner for 11 yds for a TD (James Turner KICK) (Michigan led 42-0 over Michigan State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
49-0
Michigan defeated Michigan State.
Total yards
477-182
Michigan held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
120
Michigan averaged 3.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
357
Michigan averaged 10.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-11
Michigan's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-16
Michigan State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 182 | 477 |
| Passing Yards | 133 | 357 |
| Rushing Yards | 49 | 120 |
| First Downs | 10 | 28 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-16 | 7-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 11-102 | 7-75 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-29 | 28-35 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 0 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 25:29 | 34:31 |