| Michigan State Spartans at Notre Dame Fighting Irish | |||||
| Sep 30, 2013 | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD | 4TH | SCORE |
| Michigan State Spartans (3-0) | 28 | ||||
| #14 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (2-1) | 51 | ||||
| Team Stats Comparison | ||
| MSU | ND | |
| Total Offense | 319 | 600 |
| Rushing Yards | 91 | 238 |
| Passing Yards | 228 | 362 |
| First Downs | 13 | 26 |
| Punt Return Yards | ||
| Kick Return Yards | ||
| Total Yards | ||
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| 3rd Down Converstion | 4-12 | 8-16 |
| 4th Down Conversion | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| 2-Point Conversion | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals | ||
| Penalties | 4-33 | 1-8 |
| Posession Time | 18:58 | 21:02 |
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Passing
CPU were able to move the ball through the air in big chunks. Lots of open receivers, however some of the time there was good coverage. We got two sacks on Rees, both of which looked pretty good. Rees was on the money all of the time, with the only incompletions due to throwaways or broken up passes. Lots of 20 yard completions but not many deep attempts.
We struggled in the pass game with ND dominating the line, leading to quite a few broken plays (no sacks). Curl and crossing routes generally open. Couple of errant throws from Maxwell, didn't look realistic but happy to have.
On both sides of the ball streaks were well defended, and defenders more aggressive then receivers. Not sure how to fix this.
Not many drops on either side, only when contact came just after making the catch.
Suggestions:
Raise user Pass Block 5
Raise User/CPU Pass coverage by 5
Lower CPU accuracy by 5
Rushing
ND were able to run the ball effectively often getting 8-10 yards. Seemed like the blockers were able to get to the linebackers every play. No spin moves or jukes from any ND ball carriers.
We struggled to run the ball. ND dominated the line and we couldn't get the edge. 30 yards of our rushing came on one TD run. One fumble by Maxwell.
Suggestions:
Lower CPU run blocking by 5
Raise CPU run ability by 5
Kicking Game
Seemed fine, ND got it deep into the end zone or a touchback on most kicks. We were able to run one back for a TD for 106yds with one wicked block.
Suggestions:
Lower CPU Kickoff power by 5
General
Field feels to small and not enough big plays. No separation on streak routes

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