Total Yards
Michigan State336
Western Michigan217
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Western Michigan at Michigan State
Aug 29, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 1
Away
Western Michigan
Mid-American
Final Score
6 - 23
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Passing Yards
Michigan State155
Western Michigan188
Rushing Yards
Michigan State181
Western Michigan29
Turnovers
Michigan State2
Western Michigan1
Game Conditions
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Excitement
3.77
Postgame Win Probability
Michigan State: 100.0%
Western Michigan: 0.0%
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State36:47
Western Michigan23:13
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Game Story
Michigan State beats Western Michigan 23-6
Michigan State defeated Western Michigan 23-6 in Week 1 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 336-217 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan State set the terms early in a game that finished 23-6. Brandon Tullis run for 12 yds for a TD (Blake Sislo KICK) came with 5:30 left in the first quarter, giving Michigan State the first major swing.
Michigan State's box score carried the story: 336 total yards, 181 rushing yards, and 155 passing yards. Western Michigan finished with 217 total yards, including 29 on the ground and 188 through the air.
Michigan State converted 4-13 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, Michigan State led 21-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Tate Hallock 32 Yd Interception Return (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Brandon Tullis run for 12 yds for a TD (Blake Sislo KICK) (Michigan State led 7-0 over Western Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Aidan Chiles pass complete to Nick Marsh for 7 yds for a TD (Blake Sislo KICK) (Michigan State led 14-0 over Western Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Makhi Frazier run for 9 yds for a TD (Blake Sislo KICK) (Michigan State led 21-0 over Western Michigan).
Safety
Team Safety (Western Michigan led 0-23 over Michigan State).
Interception Return Touchdown
Tate Hallock 32 Yd Interception Return (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) (Michigan State led 23-6 over Western Michigan).
Stat Callouts
Final score
23-6
Michigan State defeated Western Michigan.
Total yards
336-217
Michigan State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
181
Michigan State averaged 4.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
155
Michigan State averaged 6.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-13
Michigan State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-14
Western Michigan's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Western Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 336 | 217 |
| Passing Yards | 155 | 188 |
| Rushing Yards | 181 | 29 |
| First Downs | 20 | 10 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-13 | 4-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-35 | 5-21 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-24 | 16-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 44 | 24 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 0 |
| Possession Time | 36:47 | 23:13 |