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Michigan State at Michigan
Oct 26, 2024 • Completed
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Michigan State
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Final Score
17 - 24

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Humidity
70%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Michigan holds off Michigan State 24-17
Michigan defeated Michigan State 24-17 in Week 9 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 265-352 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan set the terms early in a game that finished 24-17. Nate Carter run for 2 yds for a TD (Jonathan Kim KICK) came with {'seconds': 10, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving Michigan State the first major swing.
Michigan's box score carried the story: 265 total yards, 119 rushing yards, and 146 passing yards. Michigan State finished with 352 total yards, including 163 on the ground and 189 through the air.
Michigan converted 7-12 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Michigan led 9-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Dominic Zvada 37 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Nate Carter run for 2 yds for a TD (Jonathan Kim KICK) (Michigan State led 7-0 over Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Davis Warren pass complete to Colston Loveland for 10 yds for a TD (Two-Point Conversion failed) (Michigan led 6-7 over Michigan State).
Field Goal Good
Dominic Zvada 37 yd FG GOOD (Michigan led 9-7 over Michigan State).
Rushing Touchdown
Alex Orji run for 2 yds for a TD (Dominic Zvada KICK) (Michigan led 16-7 over Michigan State).
Field Goal Good
Jonathan Kim 46 yd FG GOOD (Michigan State led 10-16 over Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Colston Loveland 23 Yd pass from Donovan Edwards (Davis Warren Pass to Colston Loveland for Two-Point Conversion) (Michigan led 24-10 over Michigan State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-17
Michigan defeated Michigan State.
Total yards
265-352
Michigan held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
119
Michigan averaged 3.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
146
Michigan averaged 7.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-12
Michigan's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-15
Michigan State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan | Michigan State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 265 | 352 |
| Passing Yards | 146 | 189 |
| Rushing Yards | 119 | 163 |
| First Downs | 17 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-12 | 8-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 0-0 | 6-35 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-20 | 17-23 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 42 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 22:55 | 37:05 |