(#21)Michigan Wolverines vs Northwestern Wildcats
Saturday, November 15th 2025 (12:00 AM EST)
Wrigley Field - Chicago, IL (Big Ten)
Wolverines (2 - 1) (1 - 2 - 0)
Coach Sherrone Moore (8 - 5)
Avg Score : 37 - 15 (13 - 24 on Road)
Record Prediction: 8.6 - 3.4 (#31)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 3) (Good: 4) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Coach Sherrone Moore (8 - 5)
Avg Score : 37 - 15 (13 - 24 on Road)
Record Prediction: 8.6 - 3.4 (#31)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 3) (Good: 4) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
MICH coming off BYE
Our Line: Michigan -23 (SP+ MICH -21.5)
Projected Score: MICH: 34 - NW: 11 (45)
MICH Win prob: 95% | Cover: 56%
MICH Travel: 202 miles, 1 hrs ahead
Our Line: Michigan -23 (SP+ MICH -21.5)
Projected Score: MICH: 34 - NW: 11 (45)
MICH Win prob: 95% | Cover: 56%
MICH Travel: 202 miles, 1 hrs ahead
Wildcats (1 - 2) (2 - 1 - 0)
Coach David Braun (12 - 13)
Avg Score : 20 - 21 (28 - 21 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 3.6 - 8.4 (#122)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 5) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 3)
Coach David Braun (12 - 13)
Avg Score : 20 - 21 (28 - 21 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 3.6 - 8.4 (#122)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 5) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 3)
| Michigan's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/30 | Michigan vs New Mexico | -36.5 | 52.5 | W 34 - 17 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/6 | Michigan at Oklahoma | +3.0 | 47.5 | L 13 - 24 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/13 | Michigan vs Central Michigan | -27.5 | 42.5 | W 63 - 3 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/20 | Michigan at Nebraska | -2.5 | 46.5 | ||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/4 | Michigan vs Wisconsin | -16 | |||||
| Sat 10/11 | Michigan at USC | +5.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/18 | Michigan vs Washington | -8.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/25 | Michigan at Michigan State | -11.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/1 | Michigan vs Purdue | -29.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/15 | Michigan vs Northwestern | -20.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/22 | Michigan at Maryland | -9.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/29 | Michigan vs Ohio State | +4.5 | |||||
Total: Elite: 4, Good: 4, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 3, Good: 4, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Michigan's Schedule
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 3, Good: 4, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
| Northwestern's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/30 | Northwestern at Tulane | +6.5 | 47.5 | L 3 - 23 | U | N | |
| Fri 9/5 | Northwestern vs Western Illinois | -30.5 | 48.5 | W 42 - 7 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Northwestern vs Oregon | +25.5 | 50.5 | L 14 - 34 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/27 | Northwestern vs UCLA | -8.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/4 | Northwestern vs UL Monroe | -22.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/11 | Northwestern at Penn State | +33 | |||||
| Sat 10/18 | Northwestern vs Purdue | -6.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/25 | Northwestern at Nebraska | +20.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/8 | Northwestern at USC | +28.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/15 | Northwestern vs Michigan | +20.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/22 | Northwestern vs Minnesota | +11 | |||||
| Sat 11/29 | Northwestern at Illinois | +23.5 | |||||
Total: Elite: 6, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 5, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Northwestern's Schedule
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 5, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Important Stats (2025)
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICH | #41 (.3) | 40% (99) | 36.7 | 39% (103) | 3.02 (66) | 243 | 41% (90) | 209 | 4.8 (37) | #42 (.05) | 39% (65) | 14.7 | 38% (59) | 41% (70) | 4 (89) | 47.3 | 0.7 | 2 |
| NW | #124 (.03) | 44% (69) | 19.7 | 47% (53) | 2.79 (88) | 178 | 44% (70) | 180 | 0.3 (135) | #53 (.08) | 38% (55) | 21.3 | 47% (103) | 28% (15) | 2 (15) | 33.3 | 2.7 | 0.7 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICH | #113 (.1) | 40% (102) | 41% (101) | 3 (80) | 149 | 40% (92) | 123 | 4.18 (45) | #40 (.13) | 38% (28) | 38% (18) | 39% (42) | 3.48 (36) | 36.8 | 1.5 | 1.2 | ||
| NW | #129 (.02) | 37% (123) | 39% (113) | 2.63 (124) | 99 | 36% (116) | 186 | 3.02 (127) | #57 (.15) | 45% (106) | 44% (80) | 46% (117) | 3.74 (64) | 38.8 | 1.5 | 1.3 |
Overall Stats 2025
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICH Offense | 3 | 36.7 | 13 | 39.9% | 4.8 | 0.7 | 22 | 452 | 243 | 209 | 6.1 | 50% | 50% | 39% | 41% | 10% | .3 |
| NW Defense | 3 | 21.3 | 20.5 | 37.5% | 2 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | - | 52% | 47% | 47% | 28% | 15% | .08 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICH Defense | 3 | 14.7 | 24 | 38.8% | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 44% | 55% | 38% | 41% | 20% | .05 |
| NW Offense | 3 | 19.7 | 28 | 43.7% | 0.3 | 2.7 | 19 | 359 | 178 | 180 | 5.1 | 43% | 54% | 47% | 44% | 19% | .03 |
Additional Stats 2025
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 3 | 29:17 | 22.3 | 45% | 25% | 5 | 47.3 | 0.7 | 2 | 7.7 | 2.7 | 0 | 31.8 |
| Northwestern | 3 | 31:37 | 19.3 | 41% | 43% | 4.7 | 33.3 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 3.3 | 1 | 0 | 26.5 |
Run Game Stats (2025)
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICH Offense | 3 | 50% (71) | 39% (103) | 39.7 | 242.7 | 6.1 | 12 (3) | .27 (35) | 3.02 (66) | 75% (52) | 7% (40) | 1.3 (18) |
| NW Defense | 3 | 52% (89) | 47% (103) | - | - | - | - | .28 (123) | 3.6 (133) | 75% (80) | 5% (131) | 1.1 (99) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICH Defense | 3 | 44% (27) | 38% (59) | - | - | - | - | .01 (52) | 2.78 (68) | 57% (28) | 12% (38) | 0.76 (26) |
| NW Offense | 3 | 43% (109) | 47% (53) | 35 | 178.3 | 5.1 | 4 (79) | .06 (92) | 2.79 (88) | 71% (67) | 10% (88) | 0.87 (93) |
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICH Offense | 3 | 50% (62) | 41% (90) | 15.3 | 26.7 | 209.3 | 7.9 | 13.7 | 2 (102) | 1 (23) | .34 (61) | 1.8 (18) | 32% (89) | 33% (54) | .54 (33) | 3% (26) | 2.1 (50) |
| NW Defense | 3 | 47% (46) | 28% (15) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 (56) | -.03 (18) | 1.4 (42) | 33% (66) | 32% (91) | .33 (85) | 11% (6) | 1.9 (61) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICH Defense | 3 | 55% (107) | 41% (70) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 (6) | .12 (43) | 1.3 (25) | 29% (109) | 32% (88) | .37 (94) | 7% (34) | 1.9 (58) |
| NW Offense | 3 | 54% (41) | 44% (70) | 17 | 29 | 180.3 | 6.2 | 10.6 | 3 (90) | 6 (132) | .14 (104) | 1.2 (120) | 25% (26) | 20% (124) | .12 (113) | 9% (131) | 1.6 (116) |
Michigan's Power Ratings
Michigan's Power Rating: 27.89 #16
Michigan's Offense Rating: 24.00 #22
Michigan's Defense Rating: -3.90 #12
2025 Talent Rating: 1042.00 #8
Blue Chip Ratio: 50% #16
Michigan's 2025 Expected Record: 8.6 - 3.4
Michigan's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 17.4 #17
Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 30.5 #46
Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 13.3 #4
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Michigan's Power Rating: 27.89 #16
Michigan's Offense Rating: 24.00 #22
Michigan's Defense Rating: -3.90 #12
2025 Talent Rating: 1042.00 #8
Blue Chip Ratio: 50% #16
Michigan's 2025 Expected Record: 8.6 - 3.4
Michigan's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 17.4 #17
Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 30.5 #46
Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 13.3 #4
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Power Ratings Matchup
Michigan: 27.89 Northwestern: -0.27
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Michigan: 17.4 Northwestern: -4.3
Michigan: 27.89 Northwestern: -0.27
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Michigan: 17.4 Northwestern: -4.3
Northwestern's Power Ratings
Northwestern's Power Rating: -0.27 #69
Northwestern's Offense Rating: 2.81 #116
Northwestern's Defense Rating: -0.96 #25
2025 Talent Rating: 840.00 #41
Blue Chip Ratio: 3 #65
Northwestern's 2025 Expected Record: 3.6 - 8.4
Northwestern's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -4.3 #83
Northwestern's Offense SP+ Rating: 17.9 #124
Northwestern's Defense SP+ Rating: 22.1 #41
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Northwestern's Power Rating: -0.27 #69
Northwestern's Offense Rating: 2.81 #116
Northwestern's Defense Rating: -0.96 #25
2025 Talent Rating: 840.00 #41
Blue Chip Ratio: 3 #65
Northwestern's 2025 Expected Record: 3.6 - 8.4
Northwestern's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -4.3 #83
Northwestern's Offense SP+ Rating: 17.9 #124
Northwestern's Defense SP+ Rating: 22.1 #41
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Michigan Scoring
Offense: 36.7 PPG
Offense on Road: 13
Defense: 14.7 PPG
Defense on Road: 24
Michigan's 2025 Record
Record: 2 - 1
Record vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 1 - 0
Offense: 36.7 PPG
Offense on Road: 13
Defense: 14.7 PPG
Defense on Road: 24
Michigan's 2025 Record
Record: 2 - 1
Record vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Michigan 34
Northwestern 11
Total Points: 45
Michigan 34
Northwestern 11
Total Points: 45
Northwestern Scoring
Offense: 19.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 28
Defense: 21.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 20.5
Northwestern's 2025 Record
Record: 1 - 2
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record at home: 1 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 0 - 0
Offense: 19.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 28
Defense: 21.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 20.5
Northwestern's 2025 Record
Record: 1 - 2
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record at home: 1 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 0 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11/23 | Michigan | 50 | Northwestern | 6 | Michigan | Michigan -10.5 | Michigan | 35.5 | Over |
| 2021 | 10/23 | Michigan | 33 | Northwestern | 7 | Michigan | Michigan -23.5 | Michigan | 51.5 | Under |
| 2018 | 09/29 | Northwestern | 17 | Michigan | 20 | Michigan | Michigan -14.5 | Northwestern | 46.5 | Under |
| 2015 | 10/10 | Michigan | 38 | Northwestern | 0 | Michigan | Michigan -10 | Michigan | 37.0 | Over |
| 2014 | 11/08 | Northwestern | 9 | Michigan | 10 | Michigan | Northwestern -2 | Michigan | 0 | |
| 2013 | 11/16 | Northwestern | 19 | Michigan | 27 | Michigan | Northwestern -1.5 | Michigan | 0 | |
| 2012 | 11/10 | Michigan | 38 | Northwestern | 31 | Michigan | ||||
| 2011 | 10/08 | Northwestern | 24 | Michigan | 42 | Michigan | ||||
| 2008 | 11/15 | Michigan | 14 | Northwestern | 21 | Northwestern | ||||
| 2007 | 09/29 | Northwestern | 16 | Michigan | 28 | Michigan | ||||
| 2006 | 10/28 | Michigan | 17 | Northwestern | 3 | Michigan | ||||
| 2005 | 10/29 | Northwestern | 17 | Michigan | 33 | Michigan | ||||
| 2004 | 11/13 | Michigan | 42 | Northwestern | 20 | Michigan | ||||
| 2003 | 11/15 | Northwestern | 10 | Michigan | 41 | Michigan | ||||
| 2000 | 11/03 | Northwestern | 54 | Michigan | 51 | Northwestern |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern | 2 | 1 | 2 Overs |
| Michigan | 13 | 5 | 2 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 7 - 8 | 4 - 2 | 3 - 2 | 1 - 0 |
| Road Teams | 8 - 7 | 2 - 4 | 0 - 1 | 2 - 3 |
(#16) Michigan Info
Power Rating: 27.89 #16
Offense Rating: 24.00 #22
Defense Rating: -3.90 #12
Overall SP+ Rating: 17.4 #17
Offense SP+ Rating: 30.5 #46
Defense SP+ Rating: 13.3 #4
Talent Rating: 1042.00 #8
Blue Chip Ratio: 50% #16
Expected Record: 8.6 - 3.4
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 50%, Run: 50%
Poor Offense Success Rate of 40%
Good Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.8 PPO
Poor Run Success 39%
Poor Pass Success 41%
Avg OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 39%
Poor in Scoring Position 4 PPO
Avg Run Def Success 38%
Bad Pass Def Success 41%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Michigan has lost 6 straight
Michigan has lost 4 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 0 - 1 (0 - 1 - 0 vs Spread )
Michigan Notes
(9/8) Biff Poggi will be acting HC vs CMU/Neb
(9/8) HC Moore a minus for lack of aggressiveness
(9/7) OL is not as good as thought. WR are awful
(8/24) QB1 Fr. Bryce Underwood is starting QB
(7/28) Schedule is easy, miss most outside OSU
(7/12) OL 3/5 back. Has talent but depth a concern TY
(7/12) Signed J Garcia (ECU) late, Keene health?
(5/5) Def F7 still great, but lost top 5 tacklers, leaders
(5/5) HC Moore suspended for CMU/Neb games
(5/2) S Rod Moore a top 10 DB via PFF
Michigan Highlights
Michigan has Really Good Running Game (#10)
Michigan offense is explosive (#10)
Michigan does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#16)
Michigan defense does not give up big plays (#20)
Michigan has a great TO Margin (#28)
Michigan defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#6)
Michigan Deficiencies
Michigan has a really bad Offense Away from Home
Michigan run game is really bad (#103)
Michigan Defense Gives up a Lot of Points Away from home
Power Rating: 27.89 #16
Offense Rating: 24.00 #22
Defense Rating: -3.90 #12
Overall SP+ Rating: 17.4 #17
Offense SP+ Rating: 30.5 #46
Defense SP+ Rating: 13.3 #4
Talent Rating: 1042.00 #8
Blue Chip Ratio: 50% #16
Expected Record: 8.6 - 3.4
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 50%, Run: 50%
Poor Offense Success Rate of 40%
Good Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.8 PPO
Poor Run Success 39%
Poor Pass Success 41%
Avg OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 39%
Poor in Scoring Position 4 PPO
Avg Run Def Success 38%
Bad Pass Def Success 41%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Michigan has lost 6 straight
Michigan has lost 4 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 0 - 1 (0 - 1 - 0 vs Spread )
Michigan Notes
(9/8) Biff Poggi will be acting HC vs CMU/Neb
(9/8) HC Moore a minus for lack of aggressiveness
(9/7) OL is not as good as thought. WR are awful
(8/24) QB1 Fr. Bryce Underwood is starting QB
(7/28) Schedule is easy, miss most outside OSU
(7/12) OL 3/5 back. Has talent but depth a concern TY
(7/12) Signed J Garcia (ECU) late, Keene health?
(5/5) Def F7 still great, but lost top 5 tacklers, leaders
(5/5) HC Moore suspended for CMU/Neb games
(5/2) S Rod Moore a top 10 DB via PFF
Michigan Highlights
Michigan has Really Good Running Game (#10)
Michigan offense is explosive (#10)
Michigan does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#16)
Michigan defense does not give up big plays (#20)
Michigan has a great TO Margin (#28)
Michigan defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#6)
Michigan Deficiencies
Michigan has a really bad Offense Away from Home
Michigan run game is really bad (#103)
Michigan Defense Gives up a Lot of Points Away from home
| Performance GradesPerf Grades | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | NW | MICH |
| OverallOver | #72 | #19 |
| OffenseOff | #45 | #36 |
| DefenseDef | #97 | #18 |
| Special TeamsST | #98 | #10 |
| PassingPass | #111 | #75 |
| RushingRush | #29 | #18 |
| Run BlockRBLK | #2 | #32 |
| Pass BlockPBLK | #62 | #35 |
| Route RunningWR Rt | #84 | #60 |
| TacklingTkl | #115 | #7 |
| Run DefenseR Def | #101 | #18 |
| Pass Rush DefPRush | #56 | #49 |
| Coverage DefCov | #82 | #11 |
(#69) Northwestern Info
Power Rating: -0.27 #69
Offense Rating: 2.81 #116
Defense Rating: -0.96 #25
Overall SP+ Rating: -4.3 #83
Offense SP+ Rating: 17.9 #124
Defense SP+ Rating: 22.1 #41
Talent Rating: 840.00 #41
Blue Chip Ratio: 3 #65
Expected Record: 3.6 - 8.4
Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 54%, Run: 43%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 44%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 0.3 PPO
Avg Run Success 47%
Bad Pass Success 44%
Good OL Grades, Bad OL Yds Per Rush
Bad DL Grades, Awful Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 38%
Great in Scoring Position 2 PPO
Poor Run Def Success 47%
Great Pass Def Success 28%
Bad Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Northwestern has lost 7 straight
Northwestern has lost 4 straight at Home
Record at home: 1 - 1 (2 - 0 - 0 vs Spread)
Northwestern Notes
(9/9) Top RB Cam Porter out for the season, ouch
(8/30) Stone 4 Int vs Tulane, Run Off & Run Def awful
(7/23) QB is Stone (SMU), no depth, Lausch retired
(5/21) Can WR Wilde (FCS SDSU) bring hope?
(5/21) DL is light, but has exp and some pass rush
(5/21) CBs exp'd but avg, Safeties are good though
(5/21) WR complete rebuild. Depth looks meh, huge ?
(5/21) OL 3/5 back, awful LY. 3 portals, OT Tiernan great
(4/4) RB Porter back, some depth. Run game awful LY
(4/4) Def good LY, returns a lot. 3 portal adds
Northwestern Highlights
Northwestern defense is really good in red zone (#15)
Northwestern has a good pass defense (#15)
Northwestern Secondary is very good (#6)
Northwestern Deficiencies
Northwestern has a really bad Offense
Northwestern has a bad TO Margin (#131)
Northwestern throws a Lot of Interceptions (#132)
Northwestern offense is not Explosive (#115)
Northwestern offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#135)
Northwestern does not Sack the QB (#112)
Northwestern Does Not Stuff Runs (#130)
Northwestern has a bad defensive line (#133)
Power Rating: -0.27 #69
Offense Rating: 2.81 #116
Defense Rating: -0.96 #25
Overall SP+ Rating: -4.3 #83
Offense SP+ Rating: 17.9 #124
Defense SP+ Rating: 22.1 #41
Talent Rating: 840.00 #41
Blue Chip Ratio: 3 #65
Expected Record: 3.6 - 8.4
Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 54%, Run: 43%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 44%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 0.3 PPO
Avg Run Success 47%
Bad Pass Success 44%
Good OL Grades, Bad OL Yds Per Rush
Bad DL Grades, Awful Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 38%
Great in Scoring Position 2 PPO
Poor Run Def Success 47%
Great Pass Def Success 28%
Bad Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Northwestern has lost 7 straight
Northwestern has lost 4 straight at Home
Record at home: 1 - 1 (2 - 0 - 0 vs Spread)
Northwestern Notes
(9/9) Top RB Cam Porter out for the season, ouch
(8/30) Stone 4 Int vs Tulane, Run Off & Run Def awful
(7/23) QB is Stone (SMU), no depth, Lausch retired
(5/21) Can WR Wilde (FCS SDSU) bring hope?
(5/21) DL is light, but has exp and some pass rush
(5/21) CBs exp'd but avg, Safeties are good though
(5/21) WR complete rebuild. Depth looks meh, huge ?
(5/21) OL 3/5 back, awful LY. 3 portals, OT Tiernan great
(4/4) RB Porter back, some depth. Run game awful LY
(4/4) Def good LY, returns a lot. 3 portal adds
Northwestern Highlights
Northwestern defense is really good in red zone (#15)
Northwestern has a good pass defense (#15)
Northwestern Secondary is very good (#6)
Northwestern Deficiencies
Northwestern has a really bad Offense
Northwestern has a bad TO Margin (#131)
Northwestern throws a Lot of Interceptions (#132)
Northwestern offense is not Explosive (#115)
Northwestern offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#135)
Northwestern does not Sack the QB (#112)
Northwestern Does Not Stuff Runs (#130)
Northwestern has a bad defensive line (#133)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Underwood | 46 | 80 | 58% | 628 | 2 | 1 | 7.9 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justice Haynes (Tr) | 49 | 388 | 5 | 7.9 | 75 |
| Jordan Marshall | 30 | 109 | 2 | 3.6 | 15 |
| Bryce Underwood | 14 | 108 | 2 | 7.7 | 28 |
| Jasper Parker | 9 | 45 | 1 | 5.0 | 11 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donaven McCulley (Tr) | 10 | 158 | 0 | 15.8 | 44 |
| Semaj Morgan | 9 | 121 | 1 | 13.4 | 32 |
| Channing Goodwin | 6 | 107 | 0 | 17.8 | 39 |
| Marlin Klein | 7 | 101 | 1 | 14.4 | 27 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Hausmann | 20 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rolder | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandyn Hillman | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Sullivan | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Sullivan | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | 12 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Dominic Nichols | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Troy Bowles (Tr) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jyaire Hill | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Zeke Berry | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaden Mangham | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Stone (Tr) | 51 | 86 | 59% | 541 | 3 | 6 | 6.3 |
| Frank Covey IV | 0 | 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Komolafe | 36 | 150 | 1 | 4.2 | 24 |
| Joseph Himon II | 28 | 137 | 0 | 4.9 | 16 |
| Cam Porter | 18 | 137 | 1 | 7.6 | 43 |
| Dashun Reeder | 4 | 92 | 1 | 23.0 | 79 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Wilde (Tr) | 15 | 213 | 0 | 14.2 | 46 |
| Ricky Ahumaraeze | 4 | 73 | 0 | 18.3 | 21 |
| Joseph Himon II | 7 | 59 | 0 | 8.4 | 14 |
| Hunter Welcing | 5 | 55 | 1 | 11.0 | 28 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Fitzgerald | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mac Uihlein | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braydon Brus | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Garner Wallace | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmine Bastone | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Aidan Hubbard | 9 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Michael Kilbane | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Robert Fitzgerald | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Fussell | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Fred Davis II (Tr) | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Braydon Brus | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |