Total Yards
Purdue505
Northwestern603
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2005)
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Northwestern at Purdue
Oct 15, 2005 • Completed
Season 2005RegularWeek 7
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
34 - 29
NP
Home
Purdue
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Purdue378
Northwestern486
Rushing Yards
Purdue127
Northwestern128
Turnovers
Purdue4
Northwestern1
Game Conditions
Temperature66°F
Wind10 mph N
Humidity
33%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Purdue vs Northwestern box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Purdue19:20
Northwestern17:10
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Northwestern holds off Purdue 34-29
Northwestern finished ahead of Purdue 34-29 on Oct 15, 2005. The result came in week 7 of the 2005 season.
Northwestern finished ahead of Purdue 34-29 on Oct 15, 2005. The result came in week 7 of the 2005 season.
Northwestern 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: Northwestern 603; Purdue 505. Another key split was passing yards: Northwestern 486; Purdue 378.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Northwestern 603; Purdue 505
Passing yards
Northwestern 486; Purdue 378
Rushing yards
Northwestern 128; Purdue 127
Turnovers
Northwestern 1; Purdue 4
First downs
Northwestern 32; Purdue 30
Possession time
Northwestern 17:10; Purdue 19:20
Third downs
Northwestern 3-14; Purdue 7-21
Completions-attempts
Northwestern 38-57; Purdue 40-65
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Purdue | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 505 | 603 |
| Passing Yards | 378 | 486 |
| Rushing Yards | 127 | 128 |
| First Downs | 30 | 32 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-21 | 3-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-4 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 40-65 | 38-57 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 27 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 19:20 | 17:10 |