Michigan State defeated Michigan 15-6 on Saturday night at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, according to si.com.
The victory gave the 3-6 Spartans a result over the 5-3 Wolverines in a matchup where Michigan State outclassed its rival. Three statistics illustrate how the game unfolded.
38:07 Time of Possession
Michigan State held the ball for 38 minutes and 7 seconds, as reported by sports.yahoo.com. Each team finished with 11 drives, excluding kneel-downs.
The Spartans entered the game with the lowest-ranked offense among Power Four teams, while Michigan held the nation’s third-ranked defense. Despite that mismatch, Michigan State averaged about seven plays per possession.
The centerpiece was a 17-play, 79-yard drive in the third quarter that consumed 10 minutes and 41 seconds. Starting at the one-yard line, the possession ended with a field goal that extended the lead to two scores.
Plus-Four Turnover Differential
Michigan State entered the game tied for the fewest takeaways in the Power Four with just five all season. Against Michigan, the defense forced four turnovers.
NiJhay Burt forced a fumble and intercepted a deep 50/50 pass. Rush end Anelu Lafaele also forced a fumble recovered by Nikai Martinez, and safety Devin Vaught added an interception, according to sports.yahoo.com.
Fourteen Players Out
Michigan State played without 14 different athletes listed as out on its game-day report. That total included key contributors such as Cam Edwards, Jaziun Patterson, Jayden Savoury, Ben Roberts, and Jordan Hall.
Injuries continued during the contest as Vaught left early and wide receiver Rodney Bullard Jr. departed. Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald addressed the situation postgame.
Pat Fitzgerald has said several times that he hasn’t seen an injury situation quite like this during his career.
The victory moves the previously 2-6 MSU squad to 3-6 for the rest of its schedule.
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