Total Yards
Michigan380
Northwestern168
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Blowout
Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2015)
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Northwestern at Michigan
Oct 10, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 6
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
0 - 38
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Michigan
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Michigan179
Northwestern130
Rushing Yards
Michigan201
Northwestern38
Turnovers
Michigan0
Northwestern1
Game Conditions
Temperature64°F
Wind8 mph S
Humidity
41%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Michigan vs Northwestern box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan37:05
Northwestern22:55
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Michigan routs Northwestern 38-0
Michigan defeated Northwestern 38-0 in Week 6 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 380-168 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan set the terms early in a game that finished 38-0. Jehu Chesson 96 Yd Kickoff Return (Kenny Allen Kick) came with {'seconds': 47, 'minutes': 14} left in the first quarter, giving Northwestern the first major swing.
Michigan's box score carried the story: 380 total yards, 201 rushing yards, and 179 passing yards. Northwestern finished with 168 total yards, including 38 on the ground and 130 through the air.
Michigan converted 7-14 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Michigan led 28-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Kenny Allen 47 Yd Field Goal.
Key Moments
Kickoff Return Touchdown
Jehu Chesson 96 Yd Kickoff Return (Kenny Allen Kick) (Northwestern led 0-7 over Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Jake Rudock 2 Yd Run (Kenny Allen Kick) (Michigan led 21-0 over Northwestern).
Rushing Touchdown
Drake Johnson 1 Yd Run (Kenny Allen Kick) (Michigan led 14-0 over Northwestern).
Interception Return Touchdown
Jourdan Lewis 37 Yd Interception Return (Kenny Allen Kick) (Northwestern led 0-28 over Michigan).
Field Goal Good
Kenny Allen 47 Yd Field Goal (Michigan led 31-0 over Northwestern).
Rushing Touchdown
Derrick Green 4 Yd Run (Kenny Allen Kick) (Michigan led 38-0 over Northwestern).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-0
Michigan defeated Northwestern.
Total yards
380-168
Michigan held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
201
Michigan averaged 4.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
179
Michigan averaged 7.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-14
Michigan's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-13
Northwestern's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 380 | 168 |
| Passing Yards | 179 | 130 |
| Rushing Yards | 201 | 38 |
| First Downs | 21 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-14 | 2-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-28 | 5-39 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-23 | 15-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 46 | 25 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 0 |
| Possession Time | 37:05 | 22:55 |