Total Yards
Michigan State362
Northwestern294
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2020)
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Northwestern at Michigan State
Nov 28, 2020 • Completed
Season 2020RegularWeek 13
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
20 - 29
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Passing Yards
Michigan State167
Northwestern231
Rushing Yards
Michigan State195
Northwestern63
Turnovers
Michigan State1
Northwestern3
Game Conditions
Temperature46°F
Wind10 mph SW
Humidity
46%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
Michigan State32:33
Northwestern27:22
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan State | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 362 | 294 |
| Passing Yards | 167 | 231 |
| Rushing Yards | 195 | 63 |
| First Downs | 17 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-21 | 5-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-50 | 3-20 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 11-27 | 21-43 |
| Rushing Attempts | 47 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 32:33 | 27:22 |