Northwestern Wildcats 20–42 Michigan Wolverines: Final Score & Recap | Week 12, 2004

Quick answer

Michigan Wolverines defeated Northwestern Wildcats 42–20 in Week 12, 2004. Final score: Northwestern Wildcats 20, Michigan Wolverines 42.

Game summary

Michigan Wolverines rolled past Northwestern Wildcats 42–20 in Week 12 of the 2004 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Brett Basanez (77) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.51 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Noah Herron — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Braylon Edwards () — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northwestern Wildcats	3	3	6	12	20
Michigan Wolverines	0	6	18	6	42

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

NUNorthwestern Wildcats

+3

+3OPP 15

MICHMichigan Wolverines

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NU
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
3-0
23 yard field goal by Joel Howells (NU) is good.
NU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 15
Score
6-0
32 yard field goal by Joel Howells (NU) is good.
MICH
Q2TD
MHMike Hart
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Mike Hart (MICH) rushed up the middle for a 34 yard touchdown.
MICH
Q3TD
MHMike Hart
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Mike Hart (MICH) rushed up the middle for a 15 yard touchdown.
MICH
Q3TD
JAJason Avant ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Chad Henne (MICH) pass across the middle complete to Jason Avant (MICH) for a 14 yard touchdown.
NU
Q3TD
NHNoah Herron
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Noah Herron (NU) rushed left side for a 68 yard touchdown.
MICH
Q3TD
MHMike Hart
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
Mike Hart (MICH) rushed up the middle for a 4 yard touchdown.
NU
Q4TD
BHBrandon Horn
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
Brett Basanez (NU) pass across the middle complete to Brandon Horn (NU) for a 9 yard touchdown.
NU
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-24
Punt by Brian Huffman (NU) returned 67 yards by Steve Breaston (MICH) for a touchdown.
MICH
Q4TD
SBSteve Breaston ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-30
Chad Henne (MICH) pass right side complete to Steve Breaston (MICH) for a 10 yard touchdown.

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Brett Basanez (77) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.51 EPA/play +15.74 EPA
Chad Henne (130) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.47 EPA/play +11.16 EPA
Chris Malleo (77) — 0.0 yds · +0.44 EPA/play +0.89 EPA

Rushing

Noah Herron (77) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.07 EPA
Mike Hart (130) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.38 EPA
Max Martin (130) — 0.0 yds -0.42 EPA

Receiving

Braylon Edwards () (130) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.64 EPA
Jason Avant () (130) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.41 EPA
Brandon Horn (77) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.03 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brett Basanez	77	31	3.2%	1	+0.51	+15.74
Chad Henne	130	24	8.3%	2	+0.47	+11.16
Chris Malleo	77	2	0.0%	0	+0.44	+0.89
Spencer Brinton	130	1	0.0%	0	-1.17	-1.17
Clayton Richard	130	2	0.0%	0	-1.18	-2.37

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NU	MICH
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	EPA	Result
Q1	130	2	+0.99	Ended
Q1	77	3	-3.66	Ended
Q1	130	6	+0.81	Ended
Q1	77	11	+1.69	Field goal
Q1	130	5	-1.42	Ended
Q1	77	3	-3.76	Ended
Q2	130	1	+0.09	Ended
Q2	77	9	+1.45	Field goal
Q2	130	5	-2.20	Ended
Q2	77	9	+0.65	Ended
Q2	130	4	-1.75	Ended
Q2	77	2	-1.95	Ended
Q2	130	3	+4.26	Rush TD
Q3	77	8	+1.50	Ended
Q3	130	4	+4.45	Rush TD
Q3	130	8	+3.47	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Wildcats 36 yard field goal attempt blocked, recovered by Patrick Massey (MICH). (-6.35 EPA)
Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Noah Herron (NU) rushed left side for a 68 yard touchdown. (+6.3 EPA)
Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Punt by Brian Huffman (NU) returned 67 yards by Steve Breaston (MICH) for a touchdown. (-6.13 EPA)
Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Brett Basanez (NU) pass across the middle complete to Brandon Horn (NU) for a 9 yard touchdown. (+4.1 EPA)
Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Brett Basanez (NU) pass across the middle complete to Jonathan Fields (NU) for 8 yards. (+3.74 EPA)
Q2 · Michigan Wolverines · Mike Hart (MICH) rushed up the middle for a 34 yard touchdown. (+3.44 EPA)
Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Noah Herron (NU) rushed left side for 31 yards. (+3.36 EPA)
Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Brett Basanez (NU) pass left side complete to Kim Thompson (NU) for 15 yards. (+3.22 EPA)

Key takeaways

Michigan Wolverines controlled the final (42–20) in Week 12.
Passing edge: Brett Basanez (77) — yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: NU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Northwestern Wildcats vs Michigan Wolverines?

Northwestern Wildcats 20, Michigan Wolverines 42 in Week 12 of the 2004 college football season.

Who won Northwestern Wildcats vs Michigan Wolverines?

Michigan Wolverines won with a final score of 20–42.

Where can I find the Northwestern Wildcats vs Michigan Wolverines box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=243180130.

Who led Northwestern Wildcats vs Michigan Wolverines in passing?

Brett Basanez (77) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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