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10/12/2002 (2002-2003)

Kinnick Stadium [Iowa City, Iowa]

#17 Iowa  vs  Michigan State  Michigan State #17 Iowa Hawkeyes Football vs Michigan State on 10/12/2002 - HawkeyeRecap.com

W   44 - 16 


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Head Coach: Kirk Ferentz
Attendance: 70,397
Kickoff Temp: 58° F
Start Time: 11:00 am CST

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After two close wins in the previous two weeks against Penn State and Purdue, Iowa destroyed Michigan State inside Kinnick Stadium behind a strong defense.

Spartans WR Charles Rogers was held to just 78 yards on five receptions and failed to score a touchdown for the first time in 13 games, and the Iowa defense forced 3 interceptions and 2 fumbles.

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Iowa171017044
Michigan State700916

 

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DETAILED TEAM STATS

StatisticsIowaMichigan State
Rushing 1st Downs76
Passing 1st Downs69
Penalty 1st Downs26
Total First Downs1521
Rushing Attempts4033
Rushing Yards12755
Rushing TDs11
Yards per Rush3.21.7
Passes Completed922
Passes Attempts2146
Pass Completion %42.9%47.8%
Passing TDs21
Passing Yards157194
Passing Yards per Completion17.48.8
Passing Yards per Attempt7.54.2
Touchdowns32
Total Plays6179
% of Rushing Plays65.6%41.8%
% of Passing Plays34.4%58.2%
Total Offense284249
Yards per Play4.73.2
Lost Fumbles02
Interceptions13
Turnovers15
Penalties117
Penalty Yards8660
Yards per Penalty7.88.6
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