Total Yards
Michigan264
Northwestern257
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2008)
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Northwestern at Michigan
Nov 15, 2008 • Completed
Season 2008RegularWeek 12
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
21 - 14
NM
Home
Michigan
Big Ten
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Michigan84
Northwestern220
Rushing Yards
Michigan181
Northwestern59
Turnovers
Michigan2
Northwestern2
Game Conditions
Temperature37°F
Wind13 mph N
Humidity
96%
Precipitation
0.05 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
No tackles data.
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Box Score Comparison
Michigan vs Northwestern box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan20:01
Northwestern16:39
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Northwestern holds off Michigan 21-14
Northwestern finished ahead of Michigan 21-14 on Nov 15, 2008. The result came in week 12 of the 2008 season.
Northwestern finished ahead of Michigan 21-14 on Nov 15, 2008. The result came in week 12 of the 2008 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 257; Michigan 264. Another key split was passing yards: Northwestern 220; Michigan 84.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Northwestern 257; Michigan 264
Passing yards
Northwestern 220; Michigan 84
Rushing yards
Northwestern 59; Michigan 181
Turnovers
Northwestern 2; Michigan 2
First downs
Northwestern 14; Michigan 15
Possession time
Northwestern 16:39; Michigan 20:01
Third downs
Northwestern 6-17; Michigan 5-20
Completions-attempts
Northwestern 17-29; Michigan 12-36
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 264 | 257 |
| Passing Yards | 84 | 220 |
| Rushing Yards | 181 | 59 |
| First Downs | 15 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-20 | 6-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-6 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-52 | 2-10 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 12-36 | 17-29 |
| Rushing Attempts | 46 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 2 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 20:01 | 16:39 |