Total Yards
Northwestern313
Central Michigan269
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Central Michigan at Northwestern
Dec 26, 2025 • Completed • Neutral Site
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Season 2025PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Central Michigan
Mid-American
Final Score
7 - 34
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Passing Yards
Northwestern236
Central Michigan178
Rushing Yards
Northwestern77
Central Michigan91
Turnovers
Northwestern1
Central Michigan4
Game Conditions
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Excitement
3.34
Postgame Win Probability
Northwestern: 97.0%
Central Michigan: 3.0%
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Northwestern27:18
Central Michigan32:42
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Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Central Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 313 | 269 |
| Passing Yards | 236 | 178 |
| Rushing Yards | 77 | 91 |
| First Downs | 18 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-13 | 3-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-5 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-20 | 5-46 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-35 | 21-26 |
| Rushing Attempts | 26 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 27:18 | 32:42 |