Michigan Wolverines vs. Northwestern Wildcats: 2025 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan Wolverines defeated Northwestern Wildcats 24–22 in Week 12, 2025. Final score: Michigan Wolverines 24, Northwestern Wildcats 22.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan Wolverines	6	6	12	3	24
Northwestern Wildcats	0	6	3	12	22

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Huddle-Shotgun #19 B.Underwood (Michigan) — 311.0 yds · +0.13 EPA/play +4.22 EPA
• Shotgun #8 P.Stone (Northwestern) — 172.0 yds · -0.11 EPA/play -3.07 EPA
• No Huddle-Shotgun #19 B.Underwood (Michigan) — -17.0 yds · -1.72 EPA/play -5.17 EPA

Receiving

• #4 A.Marsh caught at U-M36 (Michigan) — 2 rec · 23.0 yds +0.72 EPA
• #84 H.Welcing caught at U-M26 (Northwestern) — 1 rec · 36.0 yds +2.79 EPA
• #4 A.Marsh caught at NU32 (Michigan) — 1 rec · 32.0 yds +1.45 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Huddle-Shotgun #19 B.Underwood	Michigan	32	65.6%	311	0	+0.13	+4.22
Shotgun #8 P.Stone	Northwestern	28	46.4%	172	0	-0.11	-3.07
No Huddle-Shotgun #19 B.Underwood	Michigan	3	0.0%	-17	0	-1.72	-5.17

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Michigan	Northwestern
Plays	75	53
EPA / play	+0.162	-0.121
Total EPA	+12.12	-6.41
Success rate	53.3%	26.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.027	-0.110
Rush EPA / play	+0.327	-0.133
Yards	537	245

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Michigan	10	69	+3.75	Missed FG
Q1	Northwestern	9	16	-3.39	Punt
Q1	Michigan	12	91	+7.31	Rush TD
Q2	Northwestern	3	2	-2.76	Punt
Q2	Michigan	3	-6	-3.36	Ended
Q2	Northwestern	9	48	-0.59	Field goal
Q2	Michigan	6	38	+1.43	Fumble
Q2	Northwestern	6	40	-0.10	Field goal
Q2	Michigan	5	33	-0.15	Missed FG
Q3	Northwestern	4	24	-1.26	Punt
Q3	Michigan	5	85	+6.97	Rush TD
Q3	Northwestern	8	27	-4.75	Field goal
Q3	Michigan	10	65	+3.97	Rush TD
Q3	Northwestern	7	75	+8.07	Rush TD
Q4	Michigan	3	30	-6.50	Interception
Q4	Northwestern	1	6	+1.56	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · Huddle-Shotgun #19 B.Underwood pass intercepted (-4.87 EPA)
2. Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · Huddle-Shotgun #19 B.Underwood pass intercepted (-4.83 EPA)
3. Q2 · Michigan Wolverines · Fumble (-4.72 EPA)
4. Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · Rush (1st & 10) (+3.92 EPA)
5. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Rushing touchdown (+3.6 EPA)
6. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Shotgun #8 P.Stone pass to #17 G.Wilde caught at NU43 for 32 yards (2nd & 22) (+3.48 EPA)
7. Q2 · Michigan Wolverines · Huddle-Shotgun #19 B.Underwood pass to #4 A.Marsh caught at NU09 for 32 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.0 EPA)
8. Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Shotgun #8 P.Stone pass to #84 H.Welcing caught at U-M26 for 36 yards (3rd & 7) (+2.79 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan Wolverines controlled the final (24–22) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: Huddle-Shotgun #19 B.Underwood (Michigan) — 311.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Michigan at 0.162 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 Michigan Wolverines vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Michigan Wolverines 24, Northwestern Wildcats 22 in Week 12 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Michigan Wolverines vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Michigan Wolverines won with a final score of 24–22.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752905.

Who led Michigan Wolverines vs Northwestern Wildcats in passing?

Huddle-Shotgun #19 B.Underwood (Michigan) led passers with 311.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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