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Eastern Michigan at Northwestern
Sep 16, 2006 • Completed
Away
Eastern Michigan
Mid-American

Final Score
6 - 14

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Game Conditions
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
Northwestern beats Eastern Michigan 14-6
Northwestern finished ahead of Eastern Michigan 14-6 on Sep 16, 2006. The result came in week 3 of the 2006 season.
Northwestern finished ahead of Eastern Michigan 14-6 on Sep 16, 2006. The result came in week 3 of the 2006 season.
Northwestern built the decisive edge with a 8-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Northwestern 266; Eastern Michigan 134. Another key split was passing yards: Northwestern 115; Eastern Michigan 64.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Northwestern 266; Eastern Michigan 134
Passing yards
Northwestern 115; Eastern Michigan 64
Rushing yards
Northwestern 156; Eastern Michigan 87
Turnovers
Northwestern 2; Eastern Michigan 2
First downs
Northwestern 15; Eastern Michigan 5
Possession time
Northwestern 20:34; Eastern Michigan 16:06
Third downs
Northwestern 8-17; Eastern Michigan 2-15
Completions-attempts
Northwestern 16-26; Eastern Michigan 9-25
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Eastern Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 266 | 134 |
| Passing Yards | 115 | 64 |
| Rushing Yards | 156 | 87 |
| First Downs | 15 | 5 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-17 | 2-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-25 | 6-50 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-26 | 9-25 |
| Rushing Attempts | 44 | 28 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 2 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 20:34 | 16:06 |