Total Yards
Michigan State295
Nebraska277
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Nebraska at Michigan State
Nov 4, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 10
Away
Nebraska
Big Ten
Final Score
17 - 20
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Passing Yards
Michigan State232
Nebraska129
Rushing Yards
Michigan State63
Nebraska148
Turnovers
Michigan State0
Nebraska3
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature50°F
Wind0 mph N
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State28:29
Nebraska31:31
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Michigan State edges Nebraska 20-17
Michigan State defeated Nebraska 20-17 in Week 10 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 295-277 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan State set the terms early in a game that finished 20-17. Jonathan Kim 35 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 51, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Michigan State the first major swing.
Michigan State's box score carried the story: 295 total yards, 63 rushing yards, and 232 passing yards. Nebraska finished with 277 total yards, including 148 on the ground and 129 through the air.
Michigan State converted 3-14 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, Michigan State led 10-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jonathan Kim 50 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Jonathan Kim 35 yd FG GOOD (Michigan State led 3-0 over Nebraska).
Field Goal Good
Tristan Alvano 24 yd FG GOOD (Nebraska led 10-10 over Michigan State).
Rushing Touchdown
Heinrich Haarberg run for 5 yds for a TD (Tristan Alvano KICK) (Nebraska led 7-3 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
Katin Houser pass complete to Christian Fitzpatrick for 11 yds for a TD (Jonathan Kim KICK) (Michigan State led 10-7 over Nebraska).
Field Goal Good
Jonathan Kim 50 yd FG GOOD (Michigan State led 13-10 over Nebraska).
Rushing Touchdown
Emmett Johnson run for 4 yds for a TD (Tristan Alvano KICK) (Nebraska led 17-20 over Michigan State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
20-17
Michigan State defeated Nebraska.
Total yards
295-277
Michigan State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
63
Michigan State averaged 2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
232
Michigan State averaged 9.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-14
Michigan State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-15
Nebraska's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 295 | 277 |
| Passing Yards | 232 | 129 |
| Rushing Yards | 63 | 148 |
| First Downs | 11 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-14 | 5-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-70 | 0-0 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-24 | 12-28 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 41 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 28:29 | 31:31 |