Total Yards
Northwestern265
Michigan State337
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Michigan State at Northwestern
Sep 21, 2019 • Completed
Season 2019RegularWeek 4
Away
Michigan State
Big Ten
Final Score
31 - 10
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Passing Yards
Northwestern126
Michigan State228
Rushing Yards
Northwestern139
Michigan State109
Turnovers
Northwestern3
Michigan State1
Game Conditions
ConditionRain
Temperature76°F
Wind17 mph S
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
0.01 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Northwestern31:46
Michigan State28:14
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Michigan State pulls away from Northwestern 31-10
Michigan State defeated Northwestern 31-10 in Week 4 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 337-265 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan State set the terms early in a game that finished 31-10. Elijah Collins run for 5 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) came with {'seconds': 42, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Michigan State the first major swing.
Michigan State's box score carried the story: 337 total yards, 109 rushing yards, and 228 passing yards. Northwestern finished with 265 total yards, including 139 on the ground and 126 through the air.
Michigan State converted 6-15 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Michigan State led 14-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Matt Coghlin 26 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Elijah Collins run for 5 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 7-0 over Northwestern).
Passing Touchdown
Brian Lewerke pass complete to Cody White for 11 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 14-3 over Northwestern).
Field Goal Good
Charlie Kuhbander 39 yd FG GOOD (Northwestern led 3-7 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
Brian Lewerke pass complete to Matt Seybert for 8 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) (Michigan State led 21-3 over Northwestern).
Field Goal Good
Matt Coghlin 26 yd FG GOOD (Michigan State led 24-3 over Northwestern).
Rushing Touchdown
Drake Anderson run for 2 yds for a TD, (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) (Northwestern led 10-31 over Michigan State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-10
Michigan State defeated Northwestern.
Total yards
337-265
Michigan State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
109
Michigan State averaged 2.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
228
Michigan State averaged 7.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-15
Michigan State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-20
Northwestern's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Michigan State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 265 | 337 |
| Passing Yards | 126 | 228 |
| Rushing Yards | 139 | 109 |
| First Downs | 17 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-20 | 6-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-4 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-25 | 5-47 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-37 | 18-31 |
| Rushing Attempts | 44 | 40 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 31:46 | 28:14 |