Total Yards
Ohio State488
Northern Illinois343
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2006)
Game Center
Northern Illinois at Ohio State
Sep 2, 2006 • Completed
Season 2006RegularWeek 1
Away
Northern Illinois
Mountain West
Final Score
12 - 35
NIOS
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Ohio State
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Ohio State315
Northern Illinois216
Rushing Yards
Ohio State173
Northern Illinois151
Turnovers
Ohio State2
Northern Illinois1
Game Conditions
Temperature65°F
Wind6 mph N
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Ohio State vs Northern Illinois box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Ohio State17:36
Northern Illinois19:04
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Ohio State pulls away from Northern Illinois 35-12
Ohio State finished ahead of Northern Illinois 35-12 on Sep 2, 2006. The result came in week 1 of the 2006 season.
Ohio State finished ahead of Northern Illinois 35-12 on Sep 2, 2006. The result came in week 1 of the 2006 season.
Ohio State built the decisive edge with a 23-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Ohio State 488; Northern Illinois 343. Another key split was passing yards: Ohio State 315; Northern Illinois 216.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Ohio State 488; Northern Illinois 343
Passing yards
Ohio State 315; Northern Illinois 216
Rushing yards
Ohio State 173; Northern Illinois 151
Turnovers
Ohio State 2; Northern Illinois 1
First downs
Ohio State 22; Northern Illinois 15
Possession time
Ohio State 17:36; Northern Illinois 19:04
Third downs
Ohio State 6-10; Northern Illinois 1-13
Completions-attempts
Ohio State 20-27; Northern Illinois 16-30
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Ohio State | Northern Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 488 | 343 |
| Passing Yards | 315 | 216 |
| Rushing Yards | 173 | 151 |
| First Downs | 22 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-10 | 1-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 3-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-40 | 4-35 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-27 | 16-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 17:36 | 19:04 |