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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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
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Yardage Comparison
Possession Split
Michigan State33:51
Northwestern25:23
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
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 |