Total Yards
Michigan439
Western Michigan301
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2009)
Game Center
Western Michigan at Michigan
Sep 5, 2009 • Completed
Season 2009RegularWeek 1
Away
Western Michigan
Mid-American
Final Score
7 - 31
WMM
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Michigan
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Michigan197
Western Michigan275
Rushing Yards
Michigan242
Western Michigan38
Turnovers
Michigan1
Western Michigan3
Game Conditions
Temperature78°F
Wind0 mph N
Humidity
39%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Michigan vs Western Michigan box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan21:00
Western Michigan15:40
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Michigan pulls away from Western Michigan 31-7
Michigan finished ahead of Western Michigan 31-7 on Sep 5, 2009. The result came in week 1 of the 2009 season.
Michigan finished ahead of Western Michigan 31-7 on Sep 5, 2009. The result came in week 1 of the 2009 season.
Michigan built the decisive edge with a 24-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Michigan 439; Western Michigan 301. Another key split was passing yards: Michigan 197; Western Michigan 275.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Michigan 439; Western Michigan 301
Passing yards
Michigan 197; Western Michigan 275
Rushing yards
Michigan 242; Western Michigan 38
Turnovers
Michigan 1; Western Michigan 3
First downs
Michigan 24; Western Michigan 15
Possession time
Michigan 21:00; Western Michigan 15:40
Third downs
Michigan 6-16; Western Michigan 5-14
Completions-attempts
Michigan 15-28; Western Michigan 23-39
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan | Western Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 439 | 301 |
| Passing Yards | 197 | 275 |
| Rushing Yards | 242 | 38 |
| First Downs | 24 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-16 | 5-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-72 | 3-15 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-28 | 23-39 |
| Rushing Attempts | 50 | 24 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 21:00 | 15:40 |