Fourth Down Data
Michigan State2-6 · Big Ten@Michigan4-3 · Big Ten
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Sat, Nov 7, 12:00 AM ET· Michigan Stadium
Rest 14d / 7dTravel 49 mi / 0 miForecast: 47°F · wind 12 mph · Partially cloudy
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2026 · TraditionalMichigan · 7 of 9
291.4
Yards / game
300.6
1.99
Points / drive
1.64
2.3
TDs / game
2.3
37.9
3rd-down %
38.5
58.3
RZ TD %
52.6
-0.8
Turnover margin
-0.6
1.5
Sacks / game
2.3
4.3
TFL / game
6.0
10.3
Havoc / game
11.7
44.1 / 55.9
Pass / Rush split
39.8 / 60.2
2026 · Situational matchup
When Michigan State has the ball
Michigan State's early-down offense ranks 110th of 138. Michigan's early-down defense ranks 17th of 138.
Michigan State's passing-down offense ranks 124th of 138. Michigan's passing-down defense ranks 4th of 138.
Michigan State's third-down offense ranks 115th of 138. Michigan's third-down defense ranks 2nd of 138.
Michigan State's red-zone offense ranks 111th of 138. Michigan's red-zone defense ranks 13th of 138.
When Michigan has the ball
Michigan's early-down offense ranks 111th of 138. Michigan State's early-down defense ranks 96th of 138.
Michigan's passing-down offense ranks 107th of 138. Michigan State's passing-down defense ranks 85th of 138.
Michigan's third-down offense ranks 118th of 138. Michigan State's third-down defense ranks 78th of 138.
Michigan's red-zone offense ranks 49th of 138. Michigan State's red-zone defense ranks 70th of 138.
What’s changed
Values are what the defense allowed. Ranks: 1st = best. Offense form is EPA per play gained.
Offense formabout the same(-0.156 last 3 vs -0.128 season)
Defense formabout the same(-0.015 last 3 vs 0.031 season)
▼Offense form-0.235 last 3 vs -0.112 season (-0.123)
▲Defense form-0.283 last 3 vs -0.229 season (-0.054)
2026 · Stat leaders
PassingAlessio Milivojevic — 1263 yd, 7 TD
RushingJaziun Patterson — 327 yd, 5 TD
ReceivingChrishon McCray — 289 yd, 1 TD
2026 · Stat leaders
PassingBryce Underwood — 924 yd, 5 TD
RushingJordan Marshall — 319 yd, 4 TD
ReceivingJJ Buchanan — 539 yd, 4 TD