Total Yards
Maryland339
Michigan State493
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Michigan State at Maryland
Sep 7, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 2
Away
Michigan State
Big Ten
Final Score
27 - 24
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Passing Yards
Maryland253
Michigan State363
Rushing Yards
Maryland86
Michigan State130
Turnovers
Maryland1
Michigan State3
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature64°F
Wind4 mph NE
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Maryland32:29
Michigan State27:31
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Michigan State edges Maryland 27-24
Michigan State defeated Maryland 27-24 in Week 2 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 493-339 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan State set the terms early in a game that finished 27-24. Billy Edwards Jr. run for 7 yds for a TD (Jack Howes KICK) came with {'seconds': 47, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving Maryland the first major swing.
Michigan State's box score carried the story: 493 total yards, 130 rushing yards, and 363 passing yards. Maryland finished with 339 total yards, including 86 on the ground and 253 through the air.
Michigan State converted 8-14 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-1, Michigan State led 17-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Aidan Chiles pass complete to Nick Marsh for 77 yds for a TD (Jonathan Kim KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Billy Edwards Jr. run for 7 yds for a TD (Jack Howes KICK) (Maryland led 14-7 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
Billy Edwards Jr. pass complete to Tai Felton for 15 yds for a TD (Jack Howes KICK) (Maryland led 7-0 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
Aidan Chiles pass complete to Montorie Foster Jr. for 9 yds for a TD (Jonathan Kim KICK) (Michigan State led 7-7 over Maryland).
Passing Touchdown
Aidan Chiles pass complete to Jaron Glover for 34 yds for a TD (Jonathan Kim KICK) (Michigan State led 14-14 over Maryland).
Field Goal Good
Jonathan Kim 50 yd FG GOOD (Michigan State led 17-14 over Maryland).
Field Goal Good
Jack Howes 45 yd FG GOOD (Maryland led 17-17 over Michigan State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
27-24
Michigan State defeated Maryland.
Total yards
493-339
Michigan State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
130
Michigan State averaged 4.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
363
Michigan State averaged 9.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-14
Michigan State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
11-17
Maryland's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Maryland | Michigan State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 339 | 493 |
| Passing Yards | 253 | 363 |
| Rushing Yards | 86 | 130 |
| First Downs | 21 | 26 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 11-17 | 8-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-80 | 10-100 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 26-34 | 24-39 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 32:29 | 27:31 |