MSU/Iowa - stats vs. common opponents

[IACub]

Okay, so I'm a nerd... I averaged both schools' stats over 4 common opponents (Maryland, Indiana, Purdue, Nebraska). Couple of caveats, Cook went down in the Maryland game, which may skew their passing numbers a bit. Sparty played 3 of 4 at home while Iowa had 2 of 4. (Forgive the lack of formatting, I don't know how to insert a tab...)

Iowa Michigan State
Pts. Scored 33.50 31.00
Pts. Allowed 20.50 19.75
1st Downs 18.75 23.50
3rd Downs/Att 4.5/12.25 7.25/14
4th Downs/Att 0/0 0.25/1.25

Offense
Total Yards 349.25 424.75

Passing Yards 181.50 251.50
Completions 13.00 19.75
Attempts 22.75 35.50
Yards per Reception 7.95 6.93
Interceptions Thrown 0.00 0.75

Rushing Yards 167.75 173.25
Attempts 38.75 41.50
Yards per Carry 4.45 4.13

Defense
Total Yards Allowed 371.50 369.50

Pass Yards Allowed 204.50 236.50
Opp. Completions 19.50 18.50
Opp. Pass Attempts 37.75 34.25
Opp. YPR 5.13 6.88
Opp. Int. Thrown 2.00 1.75

Rush Yards Allowed 167.00 133.00
Opp. Pass Attempts 37.25 32.00
Opp. YPC 4.48 4.15

Penalties 5-45.5 7-58.25
Opp. Penalties 6-61.25 3.5-32
Turnovers 0.75 1.25
Opp. Turnovers 2.50 3.00
Turnover Margin +1.75 +1.75
Time of Possession 29:56 35:15

 

[IACub]

Sorry, my columns got all screwed up, it took out all my spaces. You get the idea, though. Stats vs. common opponents are pretty damn close.

 

[Scherrman]

Looks like they match up pretty well.