Total Yards
Game Center
Michigan at Northwestern
Oct 29, 2005 • Completed
Away
Michigan
Big Ten

Final Score
33 - 17

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Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
48%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
Michigan pulls away from Northwestern 33-17
Michigan finished ahead of Northwestern 33-17 on Oct 30, 2005. The result came in week 9 of the 2005 season.
Michigan finished ahead of Northwestern 33-17 on Oct 30, 2005. The result came in week 9 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 427; Northwestern 415. Another key split was passing yards: Michigan 175; Northwestern 341.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Michigan 427; Northwestern 415
Passing yards
Michigan 175; Northwestern 341
Rushing yards
Michigan 253; Northwestern 89
Turnovers
Michigan 4; Northwestern 3
First downs
Michigan 22; Northwestern 18
Possession time
Michigan 23:20; Northwestern 13:18
Third downs
Michigan 5-16; Northwestern 2-13
Completions-attempts
Michigan 17-30; Northwestern 26-49
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 415 | 427 |
| Passing Yards | 341 | 175 |
| Rushing Yards | 89 | 253 |
| First Downs | 18 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-13 | 5-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 26-49 | 17-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 17 | 58 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 15 |
| Possession Time | 13:18 | 23:20 |