Total Yards
Northwestern502
Northern Illinois539
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2005)
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Northern Illinois at Northwestern
Sep 10, 2005 • Completed
Season 2005RegularWeek 2
Away
Northern Illinois
Mountain West
Final Score
37 - 38
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Northwestern
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Northwestern220
Northern Illinois283
Rushing Yards
Northwestern282
Northern Illinois256
Turnovers
Northwestern1
Northern Illinois2
Game Conditions
Temperature91°F
Wind7 mph S
Humidity
36%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Northwestern vs Northern Illinois box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Northwestern17:11
Northern Illinois19:27
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Northwestern edges Northern Illinois 38-37
Northwestern finished ahead of Northern Illinois 38-37 on Sep 11, 2005. The result came in week 2 of the 2005 season.
Northwestern finished ahead of Northern Illinois 38-37 on Sep 11, 2005. The result came in week 2 of the 2005 season.
Northwestern built the decisive edge with a 1-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Northwestern 502; Northern Illinois 539. Another key split was passing yards: Northwestern 220; Northern Illinois 283.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Northwestern 502; Northern Illinois 539
Passing yards
Northwestern 220; Northern Illinois 283
Rushing yards
Northwestern 282; Northern Illinois 256
Turnovers
Northwestern 1; Northern Illinois 2
First downs
Northwestern 33; Northern Illinois 28
Possession time
Northwestern 17:11; Northern Illinois 19:27
Third downs
Northwestern 8-12; Northern Illinois 6-14
Completions-attempts
Northwestern 21-32; Northern Illinois 24-37
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Northern Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 502 | 539 |
| Passing Yards | 220 | 283 |
| Rushing Yards | 282 | 256 |
| First Downs | 33 | 28 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-12 | 6-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-32 | 24-37 |
| Rushing Attempts | 47 | 41 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 17:11 | 19:27 |