Total Yards
Northwestern245
Michigan496
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Michigan at Northwestern
Nov 15, 2025 • Completed • Neutral Site
Season 2025RegularWeek 12
Away
Michigan
Big Ten
Final Score
24 - 22
MN
Home
Northwestern
Big Ten
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Northwestern184
Michigan280
Rushing Yards
Northwestern61
Michigan216
Turnovers
Northwestern0
Michigan5
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature63°F
Wind14 mph W
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Win Probability
Home win probability over the play sequence.
Northwestern win probability chart
Key Swings
Play 122
+37.6%
(12:07) Shotgun #5 C.Komolafe rush right for 6 yards gain to the U-M00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 12:05 #8 P.Stone pass attempt failed
Michigan possession • 1 & 6
Play 118
+33.3%
(13:00) Shotgun #8 P.Stone rush middle for 1 yard gain to the U-M00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 13:00 #82 J.Olsen kick attempt good (H: #94 H.Helms, LS: #49 L.Reardon)
Michigan possession • 1 & 1
Play 154
-27.9%
Dominic Zvada 31 Yd Field Goal
Michigan possession • 2 & 5
Play 88
-26.6%
(10:28) No Huddle-Shotgun #19 B.Underwood rush right for 9 yards gain to the NU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 10:29 #96 D.Zvada kick attempt good (H: #90 H.Hollenbeck, LS: #45 G.Tarr)
Michigan possession • 1 & 9
Play 34
-19.4%
(13:10) No Huddle-Shotgun #23 J.Marshall rush middle for 1 yard gain to the NU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 13:11 #96 D.Zvada kick attempt good (H: #90 H.Hollenbeck, LS: #45 G.Tarr)
Michigan possession • 2 & 1
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
6.61
Postgame Win Probability
Northwestern: 33.1%
Michigan: 66.9%
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Northwestern vs Michigan box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Northwestern26:54
Michigan33:06
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Michigan edges Northwestern 24-22
Michigan defeated Northwestern 24-22 in Week 12 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 496-245 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan set the terms early in a game that finished 24-22. (05:22) #82 J.Olsen field goal attempt from 34 yards GOOD (H: #94 H.Helms, LS: #39 J.Florentine), clock 05:22 came with 5:22 left in the quarter 2, giving Northwestern the first major swing.
Michigan's box score carried the story: 496 total yards, 216 rushing yards, and 280 passing yards. Northwestern finished with 245 total yards, including 61 on the ground and 184 through the air.
Michigan converted 9-14 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 5-0, Michigan led 7-6 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Dominic Zvada 31 Yd Field Goal.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
(05:22) #82 J.Olsen field goal attempt from 34 yards GOOD (H: #94 H.Helms, LS: #39 J.Florentine), clock 05:22 (Northwestern led 3-7 over Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
(13:10) No Huddle-Shotgun #23 J.Marshall rush middle for 1 yard gain to the NU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 13:11 #96 D.Zvada kick attempt good (H: #90 H.Hollenbeck, LS: #45 G.Tarr) (Michigan led 7-0 over Northwestern).
Field Goal Good
(01:00) #82 J.Olsen field goal attempt from 26 yards GOOD (H: #94 H.Helms, LS: #39 J.Florentine), clock 01:00 (Northwestern led 6-7 over Michigan).
Field Goal Good
(06:11) #82 J.Olsen field goal attempt from 35 yards GOOD (H: #94 H.Helms, LS: #39 J.Florentine), clock 06:09 (Northwestern led 9-14 over Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
(10:28) No Huddle-Shotgun #19 B.Underwood rush right for 9 yards gain to the NU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 10:29 #96 D.Zvada kick attempt good (H: #90 H.Hollenbeck, LS: #45 G.Tarr) (Michigan led 14-6 over Northwestern).
Rushing Touchdown
(00:43) No Huddle-Shotgun #23 J.Marshall rush middle for 1 yard gain to the NU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 00:41 #96 D.Zvada kick attempt good (H: #90 H.Hollenbeck, LS: #45 G.Tarr) (Michigan led 21-9 over Northwestern).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-22
Michigan defeated Northwestern.
Total yards
496-245
Michigan held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
216
Michigan averaged 4.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
280
Michigan averaged 8.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-14
Michigan's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-12
Northwestern's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
5-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 245 | 496 |
| Passing Yards | 184 | 280 |
| Rushing Yards | 61 | 216 |
| First Downs | 11 | 25 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-12 | 9-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-55 | 4-24 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 5 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-27 | 21-32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 26 | 45 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 26:54 | 33:06 |