Total Yards
Northwestern385
Michigan State457
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2010)
Game Center
Michigan State at Northwestern
Oct 23, 2010 • Completed
Season 2010RegularWeek 8
Away
Michigan State
Big Ten
Final Score
35 - 27
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Northwestern
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Northwestern250
Michigan State367
Rushing Yards
Northwestern170
Michigan State105
Turnovers
Northwestern2
Michigan State1
Game Conditions
Temperature56°F
Wind8 mph SW
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
0.05 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Northwestern vs Michigan State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Northwestern17:56
Michigan State18:44
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Michigan State beats Northwestern 35-27
Michigan State finished ahead of Northwestern 35-27 on Oct 23, 2010. The result came in week 8 of the 2010 season.
Michigan State finished ahead of Northwestern 35-27 on Oct 23, 2010. The result came in week 8 of the 2010 season.
Michigan State built the decisive edge with a 8-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Michigan State 457; Northwestern 385. Another key split was passing yards: Michigan State 367; Northwestern 250.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Michigan State 457; Northwestern 385
Passing yards
Michigan State 367; Northwestern 250
Rushing yards
Michigan State 105; Northwestern 170
Turnovers
Michigan State 1; Northwestern 2
First downs
Michigan State 24; Northwestern 22
Possession time
Michigan State 18:44; Northwestern 17:56
Third downs
Michigan State 5-14; Northwestern 8-16
Completions-attempts
Michigan State 30-44; Northwestern 19-30
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Michigan State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 385 | 457 |
| Passing Yards | 250 | 367 |
| Rushing Yards | 170 | 105 |
| First Downs | 22 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-16 | 5-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-66 | 4-30 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-30 | 30-44 |
| Rushing Attempts | 47 | 26 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 17:56 | 18:44 |