Total Yards
Northwestern357
Mississippi State292
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Mississippi State at Northwestern
Jan 1, 2013 • Completed • Neutral Site
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Season 2012PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Mississippi State
SEC
Final Score
20 - 34
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Northwestern196
Mississippi State106
Rushing Yards
Northwestern161
Mississippi State186
Turnovers
Northwestern3
Mississippi State4
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Northwestern vs Mississippi State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Northwestern33:31
Mississippi State25:43
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Northwestern beats Mississippi State 34-20
Northwestern finished ahead of Mississippi State 34-20 on Jan 1, 2013 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2012 season.
Northwestern finished ahead of Mississippi State 34-20 on Jan 1, 2013 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2012 season.
Northwestern 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: Northwestern 357; Mississippi State 292. Another key split was passing yards: Northwestern 196; Mississippi State 106.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Northwestern 357; Mississippi State 292
Passing yards
Northwestern 196; Mississippi State 106
Rushing yards
Northwestern 161; Mississippi State 186
Turnovers
Northwestern 3; Mississippi State 4
First downs
Northwestern 19; Mississippi State 18
Possession time
Northwestern 33:31; Mississippi State 25:43
Third downs
Northwestern 10-19; Mississippi State 1-11
Completions-attempts
Northwestern 21-36; Mississippi State 12-29
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Mississippi State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 357 | 292 |
| Passing Yards | 196 | 106 |
| Rushing Yards | 161 | 186 |
| First Downs | 19 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-19 | 1-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-20 | 6-47 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-36 | 12-29 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 33:31 | 25:43 |