Total Yards
Michigan318
Northwestern191
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2006)
Game Center
Northwestern at Michigan
Oct 28, 2006 • Completed
Season 2006RegularWeek 9
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
3 - 17
NM
Home
Michigan
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Michigan116
Northwestern231
Rushing Yards
Michigan202
Northwestern-13
Turnovers
Michigan2
Northwestern6
Game Conditions
Temperature40°F
Wind20 mph W
Humidity
97%
Precipitation
0.03 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Michigan vs Northwestern box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan20:17
Northwestern16:23
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Michigan beats Northwestern 17-3
Michigan finished ahead of Northwestern 17-3 on Oct 28, 2006. The result came in week 9 of the 2006 season.
Michigan finished ahead of Northwestern 17-3 on Oct 28, 2006. The result came in week 9 of the 2006 season.
Michigan built the decisive edge with a 14-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Michigan 318; Northwestern 191. Another key split was passing yards: Michigan 116; Northwestern 231.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Michigan 318; Northwestern 191
Passing yards
Michigan 116; Northwestern 231
Rushing yards
Michigan 202; Northwestern -13
Turnovers
Michigan 2; Northwestern 6
First downs
Michigan 16; Northwestern 10
Possession time
Michigan 20:17; Northwestern 16:23
Third downs
Michigan 4-15; Northwestern 3-16
Completions-attempts
Michigan 10-20; Northwestern 20-42
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 318 | 191 |
| Passing Yards | 116 | 231 |
| Rushing Yards | 202 | -13 |
| First Downs | 16 | 10 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-15 | 3-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-47 | 5-55 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 6 |
| Completions / Attempts | 10-20 | 20-42 |
| Rushing Attempts | 46 | 17 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 20:17 | 16:23 |