Total Yards
Indiana402
Michigan State317
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Michigan State at Indiana
Nov 18, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 12
Away
Michigan State
Big Ten
Final Score
24 - 21
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Indiana
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Passing Yards
Indiana192
Michigan State245
Rushing Yards
Indiana210
Michigan State72
Turnovers
Indiana1
Michigan State2
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature50°F
Wind5 mph N
Humidity
50%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Indiana28:56
Michigan State31:04
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Game Story
Michigan State edges Indiana 24-21
Michigan State defeated Indiana 24-21 in Week 12 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 317-402 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan State set the terms early in a game that finished 24-21. Katin Houser pass complete to Maliq Carr for 17 yds for a TD (Jonathan Kim KICK) came with {'seconds': 9, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Michigan State the first major swing.
Michigan State's box score carried the story: 317 total yards, 72 rushing yards, and 245 passing yards. Indiana finished with 402 total yards, including 210 on the ground and 192 through the air.
Michigan State converted 4-13 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, Michigan State led 14-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jonathan Kim 36 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Katin Houser pass complete to Maliq Carr for 17 yds for a TD (Jonathan Kim KICK) (Michigan State led 7-0 over Indiana).
Rushing Touchdown
Trent Howland run for 4 yds for a TD (Chris Freeman KICK) (Indiana led 7-7 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
Katin Houser pass complete to Montorie Foster Jr. for 29 yds for a TD (Jonathan Kim KICK) (Michigan State led 14-7 over Indiana).
Passing Touchdown
Brendan Sorsby pass complete to James Bomba for 3 yds for a TD (Chris Freeman KICK) (Indiana led 14-14 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
Brendan Sorsby pass complete to Trey Walker for 8 yds for a TD (Chris Freeman KICK) (Indiana led 21-17 over Michigan State).
Field Goal Good
Jonathan Kim 36 yd FG GOOD (Michigan State led 17-14 over Indiana).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-21
Michigan State defeated Indiana.
Total yards
317-402
Michigan State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
72
Michigan State averaged 2.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
245
Michigan State averaged 6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-13
Michigan State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-17
Indiana's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Indiana | Michigan State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 402 | 317 |
| Passing Yards | 192 | 245 |
| Rushing Yards | 210 | 72 |
| First Downs | 23 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-17 | 4-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-60 | 3-30 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-34 | 26-41 |
| Rushing Attempts | 46 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 28:56 | 31:04 |