Total Yards
Michigan State480
Northwestern533
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Blowout
Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2005)
Game Center
Northwestern at Michigan State
Oct 22, 2005 • Completed
Season 2005RegularWeek 8
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
49 - 14
NMS
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Michigan State
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Michigan State291
Northwestern331
Rushing Yards
Michigan State189
Northwestern202
Turnovers
Michigan State4
Northwestern1
Game Conditions
Temperature47°F
Wind5 mph NE
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
No tackles data.
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Box Score Comparison
Michigan State vs Northwestern box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State19:15
Northwestern16:34
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Northwestern routs Michigan State 49-14
Northwestern finished ahead of Michigan State 49-14 on Oct 22, 2005. The result came in week 8 of the 2005 season.
Northwestern finished ahead of Michigan State 49-14 on Oct 22, 2005. The result came in week 8 of the 2005 season.
Northwestern built the decisive edge with a 35-point margin, turning the box score into a comfortable win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Northwestern 533; Michigan State 480. Another key split was passing yards: Northwestern 331; Michigan State 291.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Northwestern 533; Michigan State 480
Passing yards
Northwestern 331; Michigan State 291
Rushing yards
Northwestern 202; Michigan State 189
Turnovers
Northwestern 1; Michigan State 4
First downs
Northwestern 31; Michigan State 28
Possession time
Northwestern 16:34; Michigan State 19:15
Third downs
Northwestern 2-5; Michigan State 6-17
Completions-attempts
Northwestern 24-30; Michigan State 24-46
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 480 | 533 |
| Passing Yards | 291 | 331 |
| Rushing Yards | 189 | 202 |
| First Downs | 28 | 31 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-17 | 2-5 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-46 | 24-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 43 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 2 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 19:15 | 16:34 |