Total Yards
Northwestern370
Michigan State380
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2011)
Game Center
Michigan State at Northwestern
Nov 26, 2011 • Completed
Season 2011RegularWeek 13
Away
Michigan State
Big Ten
Final Score
31 - 17
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Northwestern
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Northwestern284
Michigan State214
Rushing Yards
Northwestern117
Michigan State166
Turnovers
Northwestern1
Michigan State1
Game Conditions
Temperature52°F
Wind11 mph S
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
0.03 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
Northwestern18:50
Michigan State17:50
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Michigan State beats Northwestern 31-17
Michigan State finished ahead of Northwestern 31-17 on Nov 26, 2011. The result came in week 13 of the 2011 season.
Michigan State finished ahead of Northwestern 31-17 on Nov 26, 2011. The result came in week 13 of the 2011 season.
Michigan State built the decisive edge with a 14-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Michigan State 380; Northwestern 370. Another key split was passing yards: Michigan State 214; Northwestern 284.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Michigan State 380; Northwestern 370
Passing yards
Michigan State 214; Northwestern 284
Rushing yards
Michigan State 166; Northwestern 117
Turnovers
Michigan State 1; Northwestern 1
First downs
Michigan State 21; Northwestern 20
Possession time
Michigan State 17:50; Northwestern 18:50
Third downs
Michigan State 8-13; Northwestern 7-17
Completions-attempts
Michigan State 14-20; Northwestern 24-34
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Michigan State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 370 | 380 |
| Passing Yards | 284 | 214 |
| Rushing Yards | 117 | 166 |
| First Downs | 20 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-17 | 8-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 4-5 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-70 | 8-66 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-34 | 14-20 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 18:50 | 17:50 |