Total Yards
Michigan457
Northwestern233
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Northwestern at Michigan
Oct 23, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 8
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
7 - 33
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Passing Yards
Michigan163
Northwestern133
Rushing Yards
Michigan294
Northwestern100
Turnovers
Michigan2
Northwestern2
Game Conditions
Temperature52°F
Wind9 mph W
Humidity
61%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Michigan39:19
Northwestern20:41
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Michigan pulls away from Northwestern 33-7
Michigan defeated Northwestern 33-7 in Week 8 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 457-233 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan set the terms early in a game that finished 33-7. Blake Corum run for 1 yd for a TD (Jake Moody KICK) came with {'seconds': 49, 'minutes': 12} left in the quarter 2, giving Michigan the first major swing.
Michigan's box score carried the story: 457 total yards, 294 rushing yards, and 163 passing yards. Northwestern finished with 233 total yards, including 100 on the ground and 133 through the air.
Michigan converted 12-20 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-2, Michigan led 10-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jake Moody 44 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Blake Corum run for 1 yd for a TD (Jake Moody KICK) (Michigan led 7-0 over Northwestern).
Field Goal Good
Jake Moody 20 yd FG GOOD (Michigan led 10-0 over Northwestern).
Rushing Touchdown
Evan Hull run for 75 yds for a TD (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) (Northwestern led 7-10 over Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Hassan Haskins run for 13 yds for a TD (Jake Moody KICK) (Michigan led 24-7 over Northwestern).
Field Goal Good
Jake Moody 44 yd FG GOOD (Michigan led 27-7 over Northwestern).
Rushing Touchdown
Blake Corum run for 5 yds for a TD (Jake Moody KICK) (Michigan led 17-7 over Northwestern).
Stat Callouts
Final score
33-7
Michigan defeated Northwestern.
Total yards
457-233
Michigan held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
294
Michigan averaged 5.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
163
Michigan averaged 5.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
12-20
Michigan's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-14
Northwestern's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 457 | 233 |
| Passing Yards | 163 | 133 |
| Rushing Yards | 294 | 100 |
| First Downs | 28 | 10 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 12-20 | 4-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-40 | 2-25 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 23-32 | 16-32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 54 | 23 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 39:19 | 20:41 |