Total Yards
Michigan State419
Northwestern303
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2012)
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Northwestern at Michigan State
Nov 17, 2012 • Completed
Season 2012RegularWeek 12
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
23 - 20
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Michigan State
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Michigan State297
Northwestern246
Rushing Yards
Michigan State122
Northwestern57
Turnovers
Michigan State4
Northwestern0
Game Conditions
Temperature49°F
Wind8 mph S
Humidity
46%
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 State33:51
Northwestern25:23
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Northwestern edges Michigan State 23-20
Northwestern finished ahead of Michigan State 23-20 on Nov 17, 2012. The result came in week 12 of the 2012 season.
Northwestern finished ahead of Michigan State 23-20 on Nov 17, 2012. The result came in week 12 of the 2012 season.
Northwestern built the decisive edge with a 3-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Northwestern 303; Michigan State 419. Another key split was passing yards: Northwestern 246; Michigan State 297.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Northwestern 303; Michigan State 419
Passing yards
Northwestern 246; Michigan State 297
Rushing yards
Northwestern 57; Michigan State 122
Turnovers
Northwestern 0; Michigan State 4
First downs
Northwestern 17; Michigan State 23
Possession time
Northwestern 25:23; Michigan State 33:51
Third downs
Northwestern 3-14; Michigan State 8-17
Completions-attempts
Northwestern 26-43; Michigan State 22-47
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 419 | 303 |
| Passing Yards | 297 | 246 |
| Rushing Yards | 122 | 57 |
| First Downs | 23 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-17 | 3-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-21 | 3-25 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-47 | 26-43 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 27 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 11 |
| Possession Time | 33:51 | 25:23 |