Total Yards
Michigan State375
Northwestern370
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2009)
Game Center
Northwestern at Michigan State
Oct 17, 2009 • Completed
Season 2009RegularWeek 7
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
14 - 24
NMS
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Michigan State
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Michigan State281
Northwestern313
Rushing Yards
Michigan State94
Northwestern79
Turnovers
Michigan State1
Northwestern2
Game Conditions
Temperature45°F
Wind9 mph N
Humidity
51%
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 State18:52
Northwestern17:21
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Michigan State beats Northwestern 24-14
Michigan State finished ahead of Northwestern 24-14 on Oct 17, 2009. The result came in week 7 of the 2009 season.
Michigan State finished ahead of Northwestern 24-14 on Oct 17, 2009. The result came in week 7 of the 2009 season.
Michigan State built the decisive edge with a 10-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Michigan State 375; Northwestern 370. Another key split was passing yards: Michigan State 281; Northwestern 313.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Michigan State 375; Northwestern 370
Passing yards
Michigan State 281; Northwestern 313
Rushing yards
Michigan State 94; Northwestern 79
Turnovers
Michigan State 1; Northwestern 2
First downs
Michigan State 19; Northwestern 22
Possession time
Michigan State 18:52; Northwestern 17:21
Third downs
Michigan State 5-14; Northwestern 8-16
Completions-attempts
Michigan State 21-31; Northwestern 34-47
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 375 | 370 |
| Passing Yards | 281 | 313 |
| Rushing Yards | 94 | 79 |
| First Downs | 19 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-14 | 8-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-46 | 4-25 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-31 | 34-47 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 18:52 | 17:21 |