Total Yards
Game Center
Fresno State at Michigan
Aug 31, 2024 • Completed
Away
Fresno State
Pac-12

Final Score
10 - 30

Home
Michigan
Big Ten
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
47%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Possession Split
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
Michigan beats Fresno State 30-10
Michigan defeated Fresno State 30-10 in Week 1 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 269-244 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan set the terms early in a game that finished 30-10. Alex Orji pass complete to Donovan Edwards for 3 yds for a TD (Dominic Zvada KICK) came with {'seconds': 3, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Michigan the first major swing.
Michigan's box score carried the story: 269 total yards, 148 rushing yards, and 121 passing yards. Fresno State finished with 244 total yards, including 9 on the ground and 235 through the air.
Michigan converted 4-11 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Michigan led 10-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Dominic Zvada 55 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Alex Orji pass complete to Donovan Edwards for 3 yds for a TD (Dominic Zvada KICK) (Michigan led 7-0 over Fresno State).
Field Goal Good
Dylan Lynch 41 yd FG GOOD (Fresno State led 3-7 over Michigan).
Field Goal Good
Dominic Zvada 45 yd FG GOOD (Michigan led 10-3 over Fresno State).
Field Goal Good
Dominic Zvada 53 yd FG GOOD (Michigan led 13-3 over Fresno State).
Passing Touchdown
Raylen Sharpe 16 Yd pass from Mikey Keene (Dylan Lynch Kick) (Fresno State led 10-16 over Michigan).
Interception Return Touchdown
Mikey Keene pass intercepted Will Johnson return for 86 yds for a TD (Dominic Zvada KICK) (Fresno State led 10-30 over Michigan).
Stat Callouts
Final score
30-10
Michigan defeated Fresno State.
Total yards
269-244
Michigan held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
148
Michigan averaged 4.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
121
Michigan averaged 4.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-11
Michigan's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-11
Fresno State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan | Fresno State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 269 | 244 |
| Passing Yards | 121 | 235 |
| Rushing Yards | 148 | 9 |
| First Downs | 18 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-11 | 2-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-70 | 3-19 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-27 | 22-36 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 22 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 34:00 | 26:00 |