Northwestern Wildcats vs. Michigan Wolverines: 2021 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan Wolverines defeated Northwestern Wildcats 33–7 in Week 8, 2021. Final score: Northwestern Wildcats 7, Michigan Wolverines 33.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northwestern Wildcats	0	6	0	0	7
Michigan Wolverines	0	9	15	6	33

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Carl Richardson (77) — 0.0 yds · +0.51 EPA/play +1.53 EPA
• Cade McNamara (130) — 0.0 yds · -0.14 EPA/play -3.78 EPA
• J.J. McCarthy (130) — 0.0 yds · -0.76 EPA/play -3.82 EPA

Rushing

• Hassan Haskins (130) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.16 EPA
• Blake Corum (130) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.16 EPA
• Evan Hull (77) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.46 EPA

Receiving

• Erick All (130) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.17 EPA
• Malik Washington (77) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.37 EPA
• Mike Sainristil (130) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.51 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Carl Richardson	77	3	66.7%	0	0	+0.51	+1.53
Cade McNamara	130	28	67.9%	0	0	-0.14	-3.78
J.J. McCarthy	130	5	40.0%	0	0	-0.76	-3.82
Ryan Hilinski	77	23	60.9%	0	0	-0.36	-8.26

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	130	6	0	+3.31	Ended
Q1	77	6	0	-1.93	Punt
Q1	130	5	0	-1.37	Punt
Q1	77	3	0	-2.57	Punt
Q1	130	8	0	-1.18	Punt
Q1	77	4	0	-1.21	Punt
Q2	77	2	0	-0.03	Ended
Q2	130	12	0	-1.09	Fumble
Q2	77	1	0	+5.88	Rush TD
Q2	130	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	130	15	0	+1.05	Ended
Q2	77	3	0	-2.73	Punt
Q2	130	1	0	+0.43	Rush TD
Q2	130	6	0	+2.08	Ended
Q3	77	2	0	+0.07	Ended
Q3	130	4	0	-0.43	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Evan Hull run for 75 yds for a TD, (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) (+5.88 EPA)
2. Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · J.J. McCarthy pass complete to Donovan Edwards for 11 yds Donovan Edwards fumbled, forced by Coco Azema, recovered by Nwest A.J. Hampton Jr. (-4.84 EPA)
3. Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ryan Hilinski pass intercepted DJ Turner return for 23 yds to the Nwest 15 (-4.69 EPA)
4. Q2 · Michigan Wolverines · Cade McNamara pass complete to Mike Sainristil for 1 yd Mike Sainristil fumbled, recovered by Nwest (-4.09 EPA)
5. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Charlie Kuhbander 39 yd FG MISSED (-3.72 EPA)
6. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ryan Hilinski pass complete to Evan Hull for 26 yds to the Nwest 40 for a 1ST down (+3.49 EPA)
7. Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Carl Richardson run for a loss of 2 yards to the Mich 49 Carl Richardson fumbled, recovered by Mich (-3.33 EPA)
8. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Derek Adams punt blocked by Cornelius Johnson blocked by Cornelius Johnson Caden Kolesar return for 9 yds to the Nwest 24 (-2.74 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan Wolverines controlled the final (33–7) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Carl Richardson (77) — yds.
• 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 7, Michigan Wolverines 33 in Week 8 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Northwestern Wildcats vs Michigan Wolverines?

Michigan Wolverines won with a final score of 7–33.

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=401282779.

Who led Northwestern Wildcats vs Michigan Wolverines in passing?

Carl Richardson (77) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Northwestern Wildcats at Michigan Wolverines in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.