Michigan State Spartans 3 · Wisconsin Badgers 31
2026-10-03 · Camp Randall Stadium
Camp Randall Stadium · 2026-10-03
The final score was Michigan State Spartans 3 · Wisconsin Badgers 31. The breakdown below uses this game’s figures, separate from season averages.
The scoring path
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State Spartans | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Wisconsin Badgers | 14 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 31 |
| Measure | Michigan State Spartans | Wisconsin Badgers |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 19 | 17 |
| Total yards | 235 | 373 |
| Passing yards | 108 | 145 |
| Rushing yards | 127 | 228 |
| Third-down conversions | 5-18 | 8-16 |
| Giveaways | 0 | 0 |
| Possession time | 31:10 | 28:50 |
Third-down conversion is shown as its own measure. It is not a substitute for overall play success rate. A dash means the source did not supply that field.
The Lab’s result test
Wisconsin Badgers won by 28 points. Q1 supplied the largest scoring swing in the winner’s favor, a +14-points period. The chart shows the result’s path; the box score helps explain what created it.
Michigan State Spartans produced 235 total yards; Wisconsin Badgers produced 373. Yardage describes how much ground was gained, not whether the most valuable drives were finished.
Wisconsin Badgers committed 0 giveaways against the opponent’s 0. The giveaway counts were level, so that total alone does not separate these teams.
The next test is repeatability. Separate staying on schedule from long gains, then examine field position and drive finishing. A large yardage total can coexist with missed scoring chances; a short field can make a modest drive valuable.
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