Total Yards
Penn State528
Northwestern238
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2006)
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Northwestern at Penn State
Sep 30, 2006 • Completed
Season 2006RegularWeek 5
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
7 - 33
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Passing Yards
Penn State295
Northwestern168
Rushing Yards
Penn State233
Northwestern81
Turnovers
Penn State2
Northwestern1
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Penn State19:56
Northwestern16:16
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Penn State routs Northwestern 33-7
Penn State finished ahead of Northwestern 33-7 on Sep 30, 2006. The result came in week 5 of the 2006 season.
Penn State finished ahead of Northwestern 33-7 on Sep 30, 2006. The result came in week 5 of the 2006 season.
Penn State built the decisive edge with a 26-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Penn State 528; Northwestern 238. Another key split was passing yards: Penn State 295; Northwestern 168.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Penn State 528; Northwestern 238
Passing yards
Penn State 295; Northwestern 168
Rushing yards
Penn State 233; Northwestern 81
Turnovers
Penn State 2; Northwestern 1
First downs
Penn State 25; Northwestern 12
Possession time
Penn State 19:56; Northwestern 16:16
Third downs
Penn State 9-17; Northwestern 1-13
Completions-attempts
Penn State 20-35; Northwestern 14-30
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Penn State | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 528 | 238 |
| Passing Yards | 295 | 168 |
| Rushing Yards | 233 | 81 |
| First Downs | 25 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-17 | 1-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-52 | 3-20 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-35 | 14-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 48 | 28 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 15 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 19:56 | 16:16 |