Total Yards
Northwestern427
Penn State480
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2005)
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Penn State at Northwestern
Sep 24, 2005 • Completed
Season 2005RegularWeek 4
Away
Penn State
Big Ten
Final Score
34 - 29
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Northwestern
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Northwestern237
Penn State274
Rushing Yards
Northwestern198
Penn State209
Turnovers
Northwestern2
Penn State4
Game Conditions
Temperature68°F
Wind8 mph SE
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Northwestern vs Penn State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Northwestern24:05
Penn State12:01
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Penn State holds off Northwestern 34-29
Penn State finished ahead of Northwestern 34-29 on Sep 24, 2005. The result came in week 4 of the 2005 season.
Penn State finished ahead of Northwestern 34-29 on Sep 24, 2005. The result came in week 4 of the 2005 season.
Penn State built the decisive edge with a 5-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Penn State 480; Northwestern 427. Another key split was passing yards: Penn State 274; Northwestern 237.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Penn State 480; Northwestern 427
Passing yards
Penn State 274; Northwestern 237
Rushing yards
Penn State 209; Northwestern 198
Turnovers
Penn State 4; Northwestern 2
First downs
Penn State 21; Northwestern 24
Possession time
Penn State 12:01; Northwestern 24:05
Third downs
Penn State 6-13; Northwestern 11-24
Completions-attempts
Penn State 17-36; Northwestern 20-38
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Penn State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 427 | 480 |
| Passing Yards | 237 | 274 |
| Rushing Yards | 198 | 209 |
| First Downs | 24 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 11-24 | 6-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-38 | 17-36 |
| Rushing Attempts | 57 | 27 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 17 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 24:05 | 12:01 |