After two games, a few Spartans are ranking near the top in national statistical rankings, most notably QB Kirk Cousins who at 186.71 is #6 in the nation in passing efficiency. Blair White is ranked #6 with 134 yards receiving per game, and #7 with 8 receptions per game. Greg Jones is ranked #3 with 14.5 tackles per game. And, with 2 tackes for loss per game, Jones is ranked 18th. Keshawn Martin is #22 in punt returns, averaging 12.3.
When MSU has the ball:
- MSU's rushing offense is ranked #72 (138 ypg) vs ND's rushing defense #88 (172 ypg).
- MSU's passing offense is ranked #26 (227 ypg) vs ND's pass defense #58 (197 ypg).
- MSU's total offense is ranked #48 (405 ypg) vs ND's total defense #78 (369 ypg).
- MSU's pass efficiency is #14 (168.7) vs ND's pass eff defense #54 (116.2).
- MSU is #52 in kick returns (22.2), #27 in punt returns (14.2), and #4 in net punting (43.4).
When ND has the ball:
- ND's rushing offense is ranked #54 (166 ypg) vs MSU's rushing defense #23 (64 ypg).
- ND's passing offense is ranked #10 (334 ypg) vs MSU's pass defense #79 (225 ypg).
- ND's total offense is ranked #17 (500 ypg) vs MSU's total defense #44 (289 ypg).
- ND's pass efficiency is #2 (195.5) vs MSU's pass eff defense #79 (127.0).
- ND is #10 in kick returns (30.8), #51 in punt returns (9.0), and #52 in net punting (37.4)
