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Purdue at Michigan State

Saturday, October 3, 2015

No. 2 Michigan State beat Purdue 24–⁠21. It was their 66th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 36–⁠27–⁠3 as played.

AwayPurdue2–⁠10 in 2015
21
Home2Michigan State12–⁠2 in 2015
24

Final at Spartan Stadium, East LansingTV: ESPN2Attendance 74,418

At kickoff
49°F, light rain, wind 20 mph from the east, gusts to 28 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Capital City Airport (KLAN), 11 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff
Officials
Referee J Servinski; umpire Steven Woods; head linesman Brian Matthew; line judge Ron Tipton; side judge Don Swanson; field judge Joel Clay; back judge Todd Ransom; center judge Edward FeasterGame officials: stats.ncaa.org box scores, via SportsDataverse

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Purdue0071421
Michigan State1470324

Standouts

Player stats

Purdue

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
David Blough15/3113611
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Markell Jones22157268
David Blough84013
D.J. Knox2405
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
DeAngelo Yancey468035
Danny Anthrop442020
Gregory Phillips21018
Jordan Jurasevich1606

Michigan State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Connor Cook13/1913910
RushingCarYdsTDLong
L.J. Scott18146230
Madre London1797018
Connor Cook548022
R.J. Shelton210011
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Monty Madaris247034
R.J. Shelton331123
Jamal Lyles221013
Paul Lang214012
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Demetrious Cox100

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

PurdueMichigan State
301Total yards406
136Passing yards139
165Rushing yards267
4.4Yards per pass7.3
5.2Yards per rush5.7
16First downs20
5–⁠13Third downs5–⁠14
1–⁠3Fourth downs0–⁠1
3Turnovers0
2–⁠20Penalties8–⁠51
22:36Possession37:24

Efficiency

PurdueMichigan State
37%Success rate45%
−0.17EPA per play0.17
1.08Explosiveness1.21
−0.10Rushing EPA0.06
−0.23Passing EPA0.49
35%Passing-down success39%
−0.45First-down EPA0.14
0.21Second-down EPA0.34
0.09Third-down EPA0.45

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings and the line, going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan State 92% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The line

Michigan State −24.5, over/under 53.

The last line on file before kickoff: the consensus line when the books publish one, otherwise a single major sportsbook’s.

Before kickoff, the win chances were Michigan State 95%, Purdue 5%. CollegeFootballData.com’s estimate from the point spread.

Every drive

Michigan State end zonePurdue end zoneQ1 PurduePunt, 5 playsQ1 Michigan StatePunt, 6 playsQ1 PurdueFumble, 5 playsQ1 Michigan StateTouchdown, 3 playsQ1 PurduePunt, 6 playsQ1 Michigan StateTouchdown, 8 playsQ1 PurdueFumble, 3 playsQ2 Michigan StateTouchdown, 6 playsQ2 PurduePunt, 5 playsQ2 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 PurdueInterception, 8 playsQ2 Michigan StatePunt, 6 playsQ2 PurdueEnd of half, 2 playsQ3 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 PurduePunt, 3 playsQ3 Michigan StateFumble, recovered, 7 playsQ3 PurdueTouchdown, 6 playsQ3 Michigan StateMissed FG, 9 playsQ3 PurdueTouchdown, 3 playsQ4 Michigan StateField goal, 8 playsQ4 PurdueTouchdown, 7 playsQ4 Michigan StatePunt, 6 playsQ4 PurdueTurnover on downs, 10 playsQ4 Michigan StateEnd of game, 3 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Michigan State drives left to right, Purdue right to left.
  1. Q1 PurduePunt, 5 plays, 13 yards
  2. Q1 Michigan StatePunt, 6 plays, 19 yards
  3. Q1 PurdueFumble, 5 plays, 22 yards
  4. Q1 Michigan StateTouchdown, 3 plays, 27 yards
  5. Q1 PurduePunt, 6 plays, 19 yards
  6. Q1 Michigan StateTouchdown, 8 plays, 94 yards
  7. Q1 PurdueFumble, 3 plays, 35 yards
  8. Q2 Michigan StateTouchdown, 6 plays, 64 yards
  9. Q2 PurduePunt, 5 plays, 10 yards
  10. Q2 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  11. Q2 PurdueInterception, 8 plays, 16 yards
  12. Q2 Michigan StatePunt, 6 plays, 37 yards
  13. Q2 PurdueEnd of half, 2 plays, 7 yards
  14. Q3 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  15. Q3 PurduePunt, 3 plays, −12 yards
  16. Q3 Michigan StateFumble, recovered, 7 plays, 42 yards
  17. Q3 PurdueTouchdown, 6 plays, 21 yards
  18. Q3 Michigan StateMissed FG, 9 plays, 57 yards
  19. Q3 PurdueTouchdown, 3 plays, 80 yards
  20. Q4 Michigan StateField goal, 8 plays, 65 yards
  21. Q4 PurdueTouchdown, 7 plays, 79 yards
  22. Q4 Michigan StatePunt, 6 plays, 19 yards
  23. Q4 PurdueTurnover on downs, 10 plays, 28 yards
  24. Q4 Michigan StateEnd of game, 3 plays, −6 yards

Play by play

1st quarter7 drives, then Michigan State 14, Purdue 0
Purdue Punt, 5 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 35Kevin Cronin kickoff for 62 yds , Danny Anthrop return for 20 yds to the Prdue 23
14:511st & 10 at own 23David Blough pass incomplete
14:352nd & 10 at own 23Markell Jones run for 15 yds to the Prdue 38 for a 1ST down
14:111st & 10 at own 38David Blough pass complete to DeAngelo Yancey for a loss of 2 yards to the Prdue 36
13:472nd & 12 at own 36David Blough run for no gain to the Prdue 36
13:163rd & 12 at own 36David Blough pass incomplete
13:084th & 12 at own 36Joe Schopper punt for 32 yds, downed at the MchSt 32
Michigan State Punt, 6 plays
12:521st & 10 at own 32Trevon Pendleton run for no gain to the MchSt 32
12:252nd & 10 at own 32Connor Cook pass complete to R.J. Shelton for 4 yds to the MchSt 36
11:443rd & 6 at own 36Connor Cook pass complete to Aaron Burbridge for 9 yds to the MchSt 45 for a 1ST down
11:191st & 10 at own 45Madre London run for 2 yds to the MchSt 47
10:442nd & 8 at own 47Madre London run for 4 yds to the Prdue 49
10:073rd & 4 at opp 49Connor Cook pass incomplete
9:564th & 4 at opp 49Jake Hartbarger punt for 45 yds, downed at the Prdue 4
Purdue Fumble, 5 plays
9:451st & 10 at own 5Markell Jones run for 3 yds to the Prdue 8
9:222nd & 7 at own 8David Blough pass complete to Markell Jones for 2 yds to the Prdue 10
8:543rd & 5 at own 10Markell Jones run for 6 yds to the Prdue 16 for a 1ST down
8:341st & 10 at own 16Markell Jones run for 11 yds to the Prdue 27 for a 1ST down
7:581st & 10 at own 27David Blough run for no gain to the Prdue 27 David Blough fumbled, recovered by MchSt Joel Heath
Michigan State Touchdown, 3 plays
7:521st & 10 at opp 27Connor Cook pass incomplete
7:342nd & 10 at opp 27LJ Scott run for 9 yds to the Prdue 18
7:113rd & 1 at opp 18LJ Scott 18 Yd Run (Michael Geiger Kick)Michigan State 7, Purdue 0
Purdue Punt, 6 plays
7:114th & 1 at own 35Kevin Cronin kickoff for 65 yds , Frankie Williams return for 23 yds to the Prdue 23
7:001st & 10 at own 23David Blough pass incomplete
6:502nd & 10 at own 23Markell Jones run for 5 yds to the Prdue 28
6:323rd & 5 at own 28David Blough pass complete to Gregory Phillips for 8 yds to the Prdue 36 for a 1ST down
6:021st & 10 at own 36David Blough sacked by Malik McDowell for a loss of 6 yards to the Prdue 30
5:402nd & 16 at own 30Markell Jones run for 12 yds to the Prdue 42
5:043rd & 4 at own 42Markell Jones run for no gain to the Prdue 42
4:294th & 4 at own 42Joe Schopper punt for 52 yds, downed at the MchSt 6
Michigan State Touchdown, 8 plays
4:151st & 10 at own 6LJ Scott run for 2 yds to the MchSt 8 for a 1ST down PURDUE Penalty, Personal Foul (15 Yards) to the MchSt 23 for a 1ST down
3:451st & 10 at own 23Connor Cook pass complete to Paul Lang for 2 yds to the MchSt 25
3:152nd & 8 at own 25Connor Cook pass complete to Monty Madaris for 34 yds to the Prdue 41 for a 1ST down
2:371st & 10 at opp 41LJ Scott run for 22 yds to the Prdue 19 for a 1ST down
2:031st & 10 at opp 19R.J. Shelton run for 11 yds to the Prdue 8 for a 1ST down
1:391st & goal at opp 8LJ Scott run for 2 yds to the Prdue 6
1:052nd & goal at opp 6LJ Scott run for 5 yds to the Prdue 1
0:283rd & goal at opp 1LJ Scott 1 Yd Run (Michael Geiger Kick)Michigan State 14, Purdue 0
Purdue Fumble, 3 plays
0:284th & 3 at own 35Kevin Cronin kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
0:201st & 10 at own 25David Blough pass complete to DeAngelo Yancey for 29 yds to the MchSt 46 for a 1ST down
0:051st & 10 at opp 46David Blough pass complete to Danny Anthrop for 6 yds to the MchSt 40
Q2 14:542nd & 4 at opp 40Markell Jones run for 4 yds to the MchSt 36 Markell Jones fumbled, recovered by MchSt Riley Bullough
2nd quarter6 drives, then Michigan State 21, Purdue 0
Michigan State Touchdown, 6 plays
14:451st & 10 at own 36R.J. Shelton run for a loss of 1 yard to the MchSt 35
14:102nd & 11 at own 35Connor Cook pass complete to Paul Lang for 12 yds to the MchSt 47 for a 1ST down
13:401st & 10 at own 47Connor Cook pass complete to Aj Troup for 14 yds to the Prdue 39 for a 1ST down
12:571st & 10 at opp 39Madre London run for 3 yds to the Prdue 36
12:342nd & 7 at opp 36Connor Cook pass complete to Jamal Lyles for 13 yds to the Prdue 23 for a 1ST down
11:391st & 10 at opp 23R.J. Shelton 23 Yd pass from Connor Cook (Michael Geiger Kick)Michigan State 21, Purdue 0
Purdue Punt, 5 plays
11:392nd & 10 at own 35Kevin Cronin kickoff for 49 yds , Danny Anthrop return for 18 yds to the Prdue 34
11:321st & 10 at own 34David Blough pass incomplete
11:082nd & 10 at own 34D.J. Knox run for 5 yds to the Prdue 39
10:593rd & 5 at own 39MICHIGAN ST Penalty, Defensive Pass Interference (7 Yards) to the Prdue 46 for a 1ST down
10:351st & 10 at own 46David Blough sacked by Jon Reschke for a loss of 2 yards to the Prdue 44
10:262nd & 12 at own 44David Blough pass incomplete
10:203rd & 12 at own 44David Blough pass incomplete
10:124th & 12 at own 44Joe Schopper punt for 42 yds, fair catch by R.J. Shelton at the MchSt 14
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
9:561st & 10 at own 14LJ Scott run for 7 yds to the MchSt 21
9:242nd & 3 at own 21MICHIGAN ST Penalty, Offensive Holding (-10 Yards) to the MchSt 11
9:042nd & 13 at own 11MICHIGAN ST Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the MchSt 6
8:252nd & 18 at own 6Connor Cook pass complete to LJ Scott for 4 yds to the MchSt 10
7:553rd & 14 at own 10Connor Cook pass complete to Monty Madaris for 13 yds to the MchSt 23
7:264th & 1 at own 23MICHIGAN ST Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the MchSt 18
7:064th & 6 at own 18Jake Hartbarger punt for 28 yds, downed at the MchSt 46
Purdue Interception, 8 plays
6:551st & 10 at opp 46Markell Jones run for 8 yds to the MchSt 38
6:342nd & 2 at opp 38Markell Jones run for 1 yd to the MchSt 37
6:043rd & 1 at opp 37David Blough pass incomplete
5:524th & 1 at opp 37David Blough pass complete to Danny Anthrop for 2 yds to the MchSt 35 for a 1ST down
5:331st & 10 at opp 35Markell Jones run for 2 yds to the MchSt 33
4:582nd & 8 at opp 33David Blough pass incomplete
4:413rd & 8 at opp 33David Blough pass complete to Cole Herdman for a loss of 2 yards to the MchSt 35
4:114th & 10 at opp 35MICHIGAN ST Penalty, Defensive Offside (5 Yards) to the MchSt 30
3:494th & 5 at opp 30David Blough pass intercepted Demetrious Cox return for no gain to the MchSt 9
Michigan State Punt, 6 plays
3:451st & 10 at own 9Madre London run for 14 yds to the MchSt 23 for a 1ST down
3:081st & 10 at own 23Madre London run for 1 yd to the MchSt 24
2:252nd & 9 at own 24Madre London run for 13 yds to the MchSt 37 for a 1ST down
1:471st & 10 at own 37Madre London run for 8 yds to the MchSt 45
1:202nd & 2 at own 45Madre London run for 1 yd to the MchSt 46
1:013rd & 1 at own 46Madre London run for no gain to the MchSt 46
0:254th & 1 at own 46Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 00:25
0:184th & 1 at own 46Jake Hartbarger punt for 39 yds, fair catch by Frankie Williams at the Prdue 15
Purdue End of half, 2 plays
0:081st & 10 at own 15Markell Jones run for 3 yds to the Prdue 18
0:072nd & 7 at own 18Timeout PURDUE, clock 00:07
0:032nd & 7 at own 18Markell Jones run for 4 yds to the Prdue 22
3rd quarter6 drives, then Michigan State 21, Purdue 7
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 35Paul Griggs kickoff for 63 yds , R.J. Shelton return for 11 yds to the MchSt 13
14:451st & 10 at own 13Madre London run for 2 yds to the MchSt 15
14:092nd & 8 at own 15Connor Cook pass incomplete
14:043rd & 8 at own 15Connor Cook pass incomplete
13:574th & 8 at own 15Jake Hartbarger punt for 43 yds, fair catch by Trae Hart at the Prdue 42
Purdue Punt, 3 plays
13:291st & 10 at own 42D.J. Knox run for a loss of 1 yard to the Prdue 41
13:212nd & 11 at own 41David Blough pass incomplete
13:053rd & 11 at own 41David Blough sacked by Arjen Colquhoun for a loss of 11 yards to the Prdue 30
12:314th & 22 at own 30Joe Schopper punt for 63 yds, downed at the MchSt 7
Michigan State Fumble, recovered, 7 plays
12:241st & 10 at own 7LJ Scott run for 2 yds to the MchSt 9
11:402nd & 8 at own 9Connor Cook run for 7 yds to the MchSt 16
10:563rd & 1 at own 16LJ Scott run for 25 yds to the MchSt 41 for a 1ST down
10:141st & 10 at own 41LJ Scott run for 7 yds to the MchSt 48
9:322nd & 3 at own 48LJ Scott run for no gain to the MchSt 48
8:513rd & 3 at own 48LJ Scott run for 1 yd to the MchSt 49
8:044th & 2 at own 49TEAM run for a loss of 28 yards to the MchSt 21 TEAM fumbled, recovered by Prdue Gelen Robinson
Purdue Touchdown, 6 plays
7:591st & 10 at opp 21Markell Jones run for 1 yd to the MchSt 20
7:222nd & 9 at opp 20David Blough run for 8 yds to the MchSt 12
6:453rd & 1 at opp 12Markell Jones run for 1 yd to the MchSt 11 for a 1ST down
6:101st & 10 at opp 11Markell Jones run for 3 yds to the MchSt 8
5:452nd & 7 at opp 8David Blough pass complete to Jordan Jurasevich for 6 yds to the MchSt 2
5:303rd & 1 at opp 2Gregory Phillips 2 Yd pass from David Blough (Paul Griggs Kick)Michigan State 21, Purdue 7
Michigan State Missed FG, 9 plays
5:304th & 1 at own 35Paul Griggs kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
5:201st & 10 at own 25Madre London run for 3 yds to the MchSt 28
4:342nd & 7 at own 28Connor Cook run for 13 yds to the MchSt 41 for a 1ST down
4:011st & 10 at own 41Madre London run for 13 yds to the Prdue 46 for a 1ST down
3:191st & 10 at opp 46Connor Cook pass incomplete
2:512nd & 10 at opp 46Connor Cook run for 22 yds to the Prdue 24 for a 1ST down
2:231st & 10 at opp 24Madre London run for 7 yds to the Prdue 17
1:582nd & 3 at opp 17Connor Cook run for 2 yds to the Prdue 15
1:363rd & 1 at opp 15MICHIGAN ST Penalty, Illegal Formation (-5 Yards) to the Prdue 20
1:043rd & 6 at opp 20Madre London run for 2 yds to the Prdue 18
0:284th & 4 at opp 18Michael Geiger 35 yd FG MISSED
Purdue Touchdown, 3 plays
0:091st & 10 at own 20David Blough pass complete to DeAngelo Yancey for 6 yds to the Prdue 26
Q4 15:002nd & 4 at own 26MICHIGAN ST Penalty, Defensive Pass Interference (4 Yards) to the Prdue 30 for a 1ST down
Q4 14:561st & 10 at own 30David Blough run for 2 yds to the Prdue 32
Q4 14:102nd & 8 at own 32Markell Jones 68 Yd Run (Paul Griggs Kick)Michigan State 21, Purdue 14
4th quarter5 drives, then Michigan State 24, Purdue 21
Michigan State Field goal, 8 plays
14:103rd & 8 at own 35Paul Griggs kickoff for 65 yds , R.J. Shelton return for 22 yds to the MchSt 22
13:561st & 10 at own 22LJ Scott run for 9 yds to the MchSt 31
13:302nd & 1 at own 31LJ Scott run for 2 yds to the MchSt 33 for a 1ST down
12:591st & 10 at own 33LJ Scott run for 30 yds to the Prdue 37 for a 1ST down
12:051st & 10 at opp 37Madre London run for 18 yds to the Prdue 19 for a 1ST down
11:201st & 10 at opp 19Madre London run for 3 yds to the Prdue 16
10:392nd & 7 at opp 16Madre London run for 3 yds to the Prdue 13
9:593rd & 4 at opp 13Connor Cook pass incomplete
9:544th & 4 at opp 13Michael Geiger 30 Yd Field GoalMichigan State 24, Purdue 14
Purdue Touchdown, 7 plays
9:544th & 4 at own 35Kevin Cronin kickoff for 59 yds , Frankie Williams return for 15 yds to the Prdue 21
9:381st & 10 at own 21Markell Jones run for 6 yds to the Prdue 27
9:042nd & 4 at own 27David Blough pass complete to Danny Anthrop for 20 yds to the Prdue 47 for a 1ST down
8:331st & 10 at own 47Markell Jones run for no gain to the Prdue 47
7:482nd & 10 at own 47David Blough pass complete to DeAngelo Yancey for 35 yds to the MchSt 18 for a 1ST down
7:331st & 10 at opp 18Markell Jones run for 1 yd to the MchSt 17
6:592nd & 9 at opp 17David Blough pass complete to Danny Anthrop for 14 yds to the MchSt 3 for a 1ST down
6:441st & goal at opp 3Markell Jones 3 Yd Run (Paul Griggs Kick)Michigan State 24, Purdue 21
Michigan State Punt, 6 plays
6:442nd & 10 at own 35Paul Griggs kickoff for 59 yds , R.J. Shelton return for 23 yds to the MchSt 29
6:291st & 10 at own 29Connor Cook pass complete to R.J. Shelton for 4 yds to the MchSt 33
5:502nd & 6 at own 33LJ Scott run for 3 yds to the MchSt 36
4:593rd & 3 at own 36Connor Cook pass complete to Jamal Lyles for 8 yds to the MchSt 44 for a 1ST down
4:341st & 10 at own 44LJ Scott run for 1 yd to the MchSt 45
3:452nd & 9 at own 45Connor Cook run for 4 yds to the MchSt 49
3:063rd & 5 at own 49Connor Cook pass complete to Madre London for a loss of 1 yard to the MchSt 48
3:064th & 6 at own 48Timeout PURDUE, clock 03:06
2:584th & 6 at own 48Jake Hartbarger punt for 52 yds for a touchback
Purdue Turnover on downs, 10 plays
2:511st & 10 at own 20Markell Jones run for no gain to the Prdue 20
2:322nd & 10 at own 20David Blough pass incomplete
2:243rd & 10 at own 20David Blough run for 13 yds to the Prdue 33 for a 1ST down
2:021st & 10 at own 33David Blough pass incomplete
1:562nd & 10 at own 33David Blough pass incomplete
1:473rd & 10 at own 33David Blough pass complete to Cole Herdman for 4 yds to the Prdue 37
1:474th & 6 at own 37Timeout PURDUE, clock 01:47
1:404th & 6 at own 37MICHIGAN ST Penalty, Defensive Holding (10 Yards) to the Prdue 47 for a 1ST down
1:221st & 10 at own 47David Blough pass complete to Anthony Mahoungou for 6 yds to the MchSt 47
1:222nd & 4 at opp 47PURDUE Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the Prdue 48
1:082nd & 9 at own 48David Blough pass incomplete
1:043rd & 9 at own 48David Blough pass incomplete
0:584th & 9 at own 48David Blough pass incomplete
Michigan State End of game, 3 plays
0:581st & 10 at opp 48TEAM run for a loss of 2 yards to the 50 yard line
0:562nd & 12 at the 50Timeout PURDUE, clock 00:56
0:452nd & 12 at the 50TEAM run for a loss of 2 yards to the MchSt 48
0:253rd & 14 at own 48TEAM run for a loss of 2 yards to the MchSt 46

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

The series

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Officially, Michigan State leads 36–⁠29–⁠3; as played, 38–⁠28–⁠3 in 69 meetings, counting the three since this game.

Recent meetings
2024Michigan State 24, Purdue 17
2021Purdue 40, Michigan State 29
2018Michigan State 23, Purdue 13
2015Michigan State 24, Purdue 21
2014Michigan State 45, Purdue 31
2013Michigan State 14, Purdue 0

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