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Michigan State at Northwestern
Season 2021RegularWeek 1
AwayMichigan State38
Final Score
38 - 21
Sep 4, 2021 • Completed
HomeNorthwestern21
Game Conditions
Condition
Cloudy
Temperature
72°F
Wind
7 mph SE
Humidity
61%
Precipitation
0.01 in
Indoors
No
Total Yards
Northwestern400
Michigan State511
Passing Yards
Northwestern283
Michigan State185
Rushing Yards
Northwestern117
Michigan State326
Turnovers
Northwestern0
Michigan State1
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Yardage Comparison
Possession Split
Northwestern35:42
Michigan State24:18
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Michigan State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 400 | 511 |
| Passing Yards | 283 | 185 |
| Rushing Yards | 117 | 326 |
| First Downs | 20 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-19 | 4-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 4-5 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-40 | 5-50 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 30-43 | 15-26 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 35:42 | 24:18 |