Total Yards
Michigan State229
Penn State367
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Penn State at Michigan State
Nov 15, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 12
Away
Penn State
Big Ten
Final Score
28 - 10
PSMS
Home
Michigan State
Big Ten
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Michigan State128
Penn State127
Rushing Yards
Michigan State101
Penn State240
Turnovers
Michigan State1
Penn State0
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature61°F
Wind12 mph W
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Win Probability
Home win probability over the play sequence.
Michigan State win probability chart
Key Swings
Play 44
-35.0%
Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer pass complete short middle to #5 D.Ross caught at PSU31, for 75 yards to the MSU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 08:30, 1ST DOWN #94 R.Barker kick attempt good (H: #14 R.Thompson, LS: #48 T.Duzansky)
Penn State possession • 1 & 10
Play 110
-26.6%
Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer pass complete short middle to #5 D.Ross caught at MSU07, for 4 yards to the MSU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 04:32 #94 R.Barker kick attempt good (H: #14 R.Thompson, LS: #48 T.Duzansky)
Penn State possession • 3 & 4
Play 4
+18.3%
Shotgun #4 E.Tau-Tolliver rush right for 57 yards gain to the PSU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 12:46, 1ST DOWN #29 M.Connington kick attempt good (H: #96 R.Eckley, LS: #87 J.Wills)
Penn State possession • 1 & 10
Play 16
-16.8%
Shotgun #13 K.Allen rush middle for 8 yards gain to the MSU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 05:50, 1ST DOWN #94 R.Barker kick attempt good (H: #14 R.Thompson, LS: #48 T.Duzansky) #94 R.Barker kick attempt good (H: #14 R.Thompson, LS: #48 T.Duzansky) PENALTY #94 R.Barker kick attempt good (H: #14 R.Thompson, LS: #48 T.Duzansky) PENALTY PSU UNS: Unsportsmanlike Conduct offsetting #94 R.Barker kick attempt good (H: #14 R.Thompson, LS: #48 T.Duzansky) PENALTY PSU UNS: Unsportsmanlike Conduct offsetting MSU UNS: Unsportsmanlike Conduct offsetting
Penn State possession • 2 & 5
Play 29
-15.6%
Shotgun #13 K.Allen rush right for 8 yards gain to the PSU46 (#10 W.Matthews)
Penn State possession • 1 & 10
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
3.80
Postgame Win Probability
Michigan State: 0.8%
Penn State: 99.2%
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Michigan State vs Penn State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State22:41
Penn State37:19
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Penn State beats Michigan State 28-10
Penn State defeated Michigan State 28-10 in Week 12 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 367-229 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Penn State set the terms early in a game that finished 28-10. Shotgun #13 K.Allen rush middle for 8 yards gain to the MSU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 05:50, 1ST DOWN #94 R.Barker kick attempt good (H: #14 R.Thompson, LS: #48 T.Duzansky) #94 R.Barker kick attempt good (H: #14 R.Thompson, LS: #48 T.Du… came with 5:50 left in the first quarter, giving Penn State the first major swing.
Penn State's box score carried the story: 367 total yards, 240 rushing yards, and 127 passing yards. Michigan State finished with 229 total yards, including 101 on the ground and 128 through the air.
Penn State converted 2-10 on third down, went 2-4 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Penn State led 14-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer pass complete short middle to #5 D.Ross caught at PSU31, for 75 yards to the MSU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 08:30, 1ST DOWN #94 R.Barker kick attempt good (H: #1….
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Shotgun #13 K.Allen rush middle for 8 yards gain to the MSU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 05:50, 1ST DOWN #94 R.Barker kick attempt good (H: #14 R.Thompson, LS: #48 T.Duzansky) #94 R.Barker kick attem… (Penn State led 7-7 over Michigan State).
Rushing Touchdown
Shotgun #4 E.Tau-Tolliver rush right for 57 yards gain to the PSU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 12:46, 1ST DOWN #29 M.Connington kick attempt good (H: #96 R.Eckley, LS: #87 J.Wills) (Michigan State led 7-0 over Penn State).
Field Goal Good
#29 M.Connington field goal attempt from 24 yards GOOD (H: #96 R.Eckley, LS: #87 J.Wills), clock 08:40 (Michigan State led 10-7 over Penn State).
Passing Touchdown
Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer pass complete short middle to #5 D.Ross caught at PSU31, for 75 yards to the MSU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 08:30, 1ST DOWN #94 R.Barker kick attempt good (H: #14 R.Thomps… (Penn State led 14-10 over Michigan State).
Pass Reception
Shotgun #17 E.Grunkemeyer pass complete short middle to #5 D.Ross caught at MSU07, for 4 yards to the MSU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 04:32 #94 R.Barker kick attempt good (H: #14 R.Thompson, LS: #48… (Penn State led 21-10 over Michigan State).
Rushing Touchdown
Shotgun #13 K.Allen rush left for 26 yards gain to the MSU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 02:07, 1ST DOWN #94 R.Barker kick attempt good (H: #14 R.Thompson, LS: #48 T.Duzansky) (Penn State led 28-10 over Michigan State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
28-10
Penn State defeated Michigan State.
Total yards
367-229
Penn State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
240
Penn State averaged 4.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
127
Penn State averaged 9.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
2-10
Penn State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
1-10
Michigan State's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Penn State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 229 | 367 |
| Passing Yards | 128 | 127 |
| Rushing Yards | 101 | 240 |
| First Downs | 13 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 1-10 | 2-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 2-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-20 | 4-45 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-27 | 8-13 |
| Rushing Attempts | 22 | 50 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 22:41 | 37:19 |