Total Yards
Michigan State475
Northwestern490
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2016)
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Northwestern at Michigan State
Oct 15, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 7
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
54 - 40
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Passing Yards
Michigan State424
Northwestern281
Rushing Yards
Michigan State51
Northwestern209
Turnovers
Michigan State2
Northwestern1
Game Conditions
Temperature67°F
Wind15 mph SW
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Yardage Comparison
Possession Split
Michigan State24:26
Northwestern35:34
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 475 | 490 |
| Passing Yards | 424 | 281 |
| Rushing Yards | 51 | 209 |
| First Downs | 18 | 26 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-16 | 10-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-34 | 4-25 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 27-42 | 27-35 |
| Rushing Attempts | 23 | 51 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 24:26 | 35:34 |