Total Yards
Michigan State380
Boston College457
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Boston College at Michigan State
Sep 6, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 2
Away
Boston College
ACC
Final Score
40 - 42
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Passing Yards
Michigan State231
Boston College390
Rushing Yards
Michigan State149
Boston College67
Turnovers
Michigan State1
Boston College1
Game Conditions
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Excitement
12.58
Postgame Win Probability
Michigan State: 6.4%
Boston College: 93.6%
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Possession Split
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Michigan State29:48
Boston College30:12
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Game Story
Michigan State edges Boston College 42-40
Michigan State defeated Boston College 42-40 in Week 2 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 380-457 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan State set the terms early in a game that finished 42-40. Aidan Chiles pass complete to Nick Marsh for 11 yds for a TD (Blake Sislo KICK) came with 5:23 left in the first quarter, giving Michigan State the first major swing.
Michigan State's box score carried the story: 380 total yards, 149 rushing yards, and 231 passing yards. Boston College finished with 457 total yards, including 67 on the ground and 390 through the air.
Michigan State converted 5-12 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Michigan State led 14-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Martin Connington 50 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Aidan Chiles pass complete to Nick Marsh for 11 yds for a TD (Blake Sislo KICK) (Michigan State led 7-0 over Boston College).
Passing Touchdown
Dylan Lonergan pass complete to Jaedn Skeete for 12 yds for a TD (Luca Lombardo KICK) (Boston College led 14-7 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
Dylan Lonergan pass complete to Turbo Richard for 8 yds for a TD (Luca Lombardo KICK) (Boston College led 7-7 over Michigan State).
Field Goal Good
Luca Lombardo 37 yd FG GOOD (Boston College led 24-21 over Michigan State).
Field Goal Good
Martin Connington 50 yd FG GOOD (Michigan State led 24-24 over Boston College).
Passing Touchdown
Aidan Chiles pass complete to Nick Marsh for 41 yds for a TD (Blake Sislo KICK) (Michigan State led 21-21 over Boston College).
Stat Callouts
Final score
42-40
Michigan State defeated Boston College.
Total yards
380-457
Michigan State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
149
Michigan State averaged 4.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
231
Michigan State averaged 8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-12
Michigan State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-11
Boston College's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Boston College |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 380 | 457 |
| Passing Yards | 231 | 390 |
| Rushing Yards | 149 | 67 |
| First Downs | 21 | 25 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-12 | 5-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-60 | 8-59 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-29 | 34-45 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 25 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 29:48 | 30:12 |