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Rutgers at Michigan State
Nov 30, 2024 • Completed
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Final Score
41 - 14

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77%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Rutgers pulls away from Michigan State 41-14
Rutgers defeated Michigan State 41-14 in Week 14 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 375-276 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Rutgers set the terms early in a game that finished 41-14. Kyle Monangai run for 7 yds for a TD (Jai Patel KICK) came with {'seconds': 45, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Rutgers the first major swing.
Rutgers's box score carried the story: 375 total yards, 218 rushing yards, and 157 passing yards. Michigan State finished with 276 total yards, including 126 on the ground and 150 through the air.
Rutgers converted 7-13 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Rutgers led 23-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jai Patel 42 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Kyle Monangai run for 7 yds for a TD (Jai Patel KICK) (Rutgers led 7-7 over Michigan State).
Field Goal Good
Jai Patel 25 yd FG GOOD (Rutgers led 10-7 over Michigan State).
Rushing Touchdown
Nate Carter run for 26 yds for a TD (Jonathan Kim KICK) (Michigan State led 7-0 over Rutgers).
Rushing Touchdown
Antwan Raymond run for 13 yds for a TD (Jai Patel KICK) (Rutgers led 17-7 over Michigan State).
Field Goal Good
Jai Patel 42 yd FG GOOD (Rutgers led 20-7 over Michigan State).
Field Goal Good
Jai Patel 30 yd FG GOOD (Rutgers led 23-7 over Michigan State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
41-14
Rutgers defeated Michigan State.
Total yards
375-276
Rutgers held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
218
Rutgers averaged 4.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
157
Rutgers averaged 7.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-13
Rutgers's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-9
Michigan State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Rutgers |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 276 | 375 |
| Passing Yards | 150 | 157 |
| Rushing Yards | 126 | 218 |
| First Downs | 13 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-9 | 7-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-3 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-70 | 2-20 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-24 | 13-22 |
| Rushing Attempts | 23 | 46 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 2 | 15 |
| Possession Time | 24:52 | 35:08 |