Total Yards
Michigan447
Northern Illinois411
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2005)
Game Center
Northern Illinois at Michigan
Sep 3, 2005 • Completed
Season 2005RegularWeek 1
Away
Northern Illinois
Mountain West
Final Score
17 - 33
NIM
Home
Michigan
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Michigan239
Northern Illinois208
Rushing Yards
Michigan208
Northern Illinois211
Turnovers
Michigan1
Northern Illinois6
Game Conditions
Temperature78°F
Wind11 mph N
Humidity
39%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Michigan vs Northern Illinois box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan21:09
Northern Illinois15:30
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Michigan pulls away from Northern Illinois 33-17
Michigan finished ahead of Northern Illinois 33-17 on Sep 3, 2005. The result came in week 1 of the 2005 season.
Michigan finished ahead of Northern Illinois 33-17 on Sep 3, 2005. The result came in week 1 of the 2005 season.
Michigan built the decisive edge with a 16-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Michigan 447; Northern Illinois 411. Another key split was passing yards: Michigan 239; Northern Illinois 208.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Michigan 447; Northern Illinois 411
Passing yards
Michigan 239; Northern Illinois 208
Rushing yards
Michigan 208; Northern Illinois 211
Turnovers
Michigan 1; Northern Illinois 6
First downs
Michigan 29; Northern Illinois 20
Possession time
Michigan 21:09; Northern Illinois 15:30
Third downs
Michigan 11-17; Northern Illinois 4-8
Completions-attempts
Michigan 21-33; Northern Illinois 17-25
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan | Northern Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 447 | 411 |
| Passing Yards | 239 | 208 |
| Rushing Yards | 208 | 211 |
| First Downs | 29 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 11-17 | 4-8 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 6 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-33 | 17-25 |
| Rushing Attempts | 48 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 21:09 | 15:30 |