Northwestern Wildcats vs. Michigan Wolverines: 2008 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

Northwestern Wildcats defeated Michigan Wolverines 21–14 in Week 12, 2008. Final score: Northwestern Wildcats 21, Michigan Wolverines 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northwestern Wildcats	6	6	12	0	21
Michigan Wolverines	6	0	0	0	14

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• C.J. Bacher (77) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.25 EPA/play +6.39 EPA
• Steven Threet (130) — 0.0 yds · +0.06 EPA/play +0.32 EPA
• Nick Sheridan (130) — 0.0 yds · -0.70 EPA/play -14.10 EPA

Rushing

• Carlos Brown (130) — 0.0 yds +0.03 EPA
• Stephen Simmons (77) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.35 EPA
• Nick Sheridan (130) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.31 EPA

Receiving

• Ross Lane (77) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.12 EPA
• Eric Peterman (77) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.10 EPA
• Greg Mathews (130) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.15 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
C.J. Bacher	77	26	7.7%	0	2	+0.25	+6.39
Steven Threet	130	5	0.0%	0	0	+0.06	+0.32
Nick Sheridan	130	20	0.0%	0	0	-0.70	-14.10

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	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	77	1	0	-0.25	Ended
Q1	130	1	0	+1.11	Rush TD
Q1	130	10	0	+3.33	Ended
Q1	77	3	0	-2.76	Punt
Q1	130	6	0	-2.45	Punt
Q1	77	8	0	-0.95	Rush TD
Q1	130	3	0	-3.94	Ended
Q1	77	3	0	-0.89	Interception
Q2	130	5	0	-0.25	Ended
Q2	77	9	0	-1.62	Touchdown
Q2	77	3	0	-2.93	Ended
Q2	130	12	0	-2.59	Ended
Q2	77	4	0	-0.22	Punt
Q3	130	5	0	-1.47	Punt
Q3	77	7	0	-0.72	Punt
Q3	130	2	0	-1.77	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Stefan Demos punt for 38 yards, returned by Martavious Odoms for no gain, fumbled, recovered by Nwest Eric Peterman at the Mich 39. (+5.81 EPA)
2. Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · C.J. Bacher pass intercepted by Donovan Warren at the Mich 40, returned for 16 yards to the Nwest 44. (-5.28 EPA)
3. Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Team punt blocked by Michael Williams, Ricky Reyes for 3 yards, to the Nwest 0 for a TOUCHDOWN. (-4.74 EPA)
4. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · C.J. Bacher pass intercepted by Stevie Brown at the Nwest 33, returned for 25 yards to the Nwest 8. (-4.5 EPA)
5. Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · Steven Threet pass intercepted by Jordan Mabin at the Nwest 0, returned for no gain for a touchback. (-4.02 EPA)
6. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Stephen Simmons rush for 21 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.76 EPA)
7. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · C.J. Bacher pass complete to Ross Lane for 17 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.6 EPA)
8. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · K.C. Lopata 23 yard field goal BLOCKED, Team for 7 yards, to the Nwest 20. (-3.54 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Northwestern Wildcats controlled the final (21–14) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: C.J. Bacher (77) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: NU at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

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

Northwestern Wildcats 21, Michigan Wolverines 14 in Week 12 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Northwestern Wildcats vs Michigan Wolverines?

Northwestern Wildcats won with a final score of 21–14.

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=283200130.

Who led Northwestern Wildcats vs Michigan Wolverines in passing?

C.J. Bacher (77) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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