Total Yards
Northwestern440
Michigan State436
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2006)
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Michigan State at Northwestern
Oct 21, 2006 • Completed
Season 2006RegularWeek 8
Away
Michigan State
Big Ten
Final Score
41 - 38
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Northwestern
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Northwestern274
Michigan State349
Rushing Yards
Northwestern177
Michigan State96
Turnovers
Northwestern2
Michigan State3
Game Conditions
Temperature52°F
Wind6 mph SW
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Northwestern vs Michigan State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Northwestern19:27
Michigan State17:13
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Michigan State edges Northwestern 41-38
Michigan State finished ahead of Northwestern 41-38 on Oct 21, 2006. The result came in week 8 of the 2006 season.
Michigan State finished ahead of Northwestern 41-38 on Oct 21, 2006. The result came in week 8 of the 2006 season.
Michigan State built the decisive edge with a 3-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Michigan State 436; Northwestern 440. Another key split was passing yards: Michigan State 349; Northwestern 274.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Michigan State 436; Northwestern 440
Passing yards
Michigan State 349; Northwestern 274
Rushing yards
Michigan State 96; Northwestern 177
Turnovers
Michigan State 3; Northwestern 2
First downs
Michigan State 25; Northwestern 19
Possession time
Michigan State 17:13; Northwestern 19:27
Third downs
Michigan State 6-11; Northwestern 4-12
Completions-attempts
Michigan State 32-43; Northwestern 16-30
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Michigan State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 440 | 436 |
| Passing Yards | 274 | 349 |
| Rushing Yards | 177 | 96 |
| First Downs | 19 | 25 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-12 | 6-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-35 | 9-81 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-30 | 32-43 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 28 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 11 |
| Possession Time | 19:27 | 17:13 |