Total Yards
Michigan State481
Northwestern611
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2007)
Game Center
Northwestern at Michigan State
Oct 6, 2007 • Completed
Season 2007RegularWeek 6
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
48 - 41
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Michigan State
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Michigan State194
Northwestern522
Rushing Yards
Michigan State287
Northwestern91
Turnovers
Michigan State0
Northwestern0
Game Conditions
Temperature80°F
Wind9 mph SW
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Michigan State vs Northwestern box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan State14:20
Northwestern21:23
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Northwestern holds off Michigan State 48-41
Northwestern finished ahead of Michigan State 48-41 on Oct 6, 2007. The result came in week 6 of the 2007 season.
Northwestern finished ahead of Michigan State 48-41 on Oct 6, 2007. The result came in week 6 of the 2007 season.
Northwestern built the decisive edge with a 7-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Northwestern 611; Michigan State 481. Another key split was passing yards: Northwestern 522; Michigan State 194.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Northwestern 611; Michigan State 481
Passing yards
Northwestern 522; Michigan State 194
Rushing yards
Northwestern 91; Michigan State 287
Turnovers
Northwestern 0; Michigan State 0
First downs
Northwestern 29; Michigan State 20
Possession time
Northwestern 21:23; Michigan State 14:20
Third downs
Northwestern 13-19; Michigan State 4-10
Completions-attempts
Northwestern 38-49; Michigan State 17-31
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 481 | 611 |
| Passing Yards | 194 | 522 |
| Rushing Yards | 287 | 91 |
| First Downs | 20 | 29 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-10 | 13-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-33 | 3-30 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-31 | 38-49 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 5 |
| Rushing TDs | 5 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 14:20 | 21:23 |