Total Yards
Game Center
Nevada at Northwestern
Sep 8, 2007 • Completed
Away
Nevada
Mountain West

Final Score
31 - 36

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Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
51%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
Tackles
No tackles data.
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Box Score Comparison
Possession Split
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
Northwestern holds off Nevada 36-31
Northwestern finished ahead of Nevada 36-31 on Sep 8, 2007. The result came in week 2 of the 2007 season.
Northwestern finished ahead of Nevada 36-31 on Sep 8, 2007. The result came in week 2 of the 2007 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 431; Nevada 529. Another key split was passing yards: Northwestern 238; Nevada 373.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Northwestern 431; Nevada 529
Passing yards
Northwestern 238; Nevada 373
Rushing yards
Northwestern 204; Nevada 192
Turnovers
Northwestern 0; Nevada 2
First downs
Northwestern 18; Nevada 30
Possession time
Northwestern 15:45; Nevada 20:55
Third downs
Northwestern 4-15; Nevada 5-17
Completions-attempts
Northwestern 20-45; Nevada 22-35
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 431 | 529 |
| Passing Yards | 238 | 373 |
| Rushing Yards | 204 | 192 |
| First Downs | 18 | 30 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-15 | 5-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 3-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-35 | 7-60 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-45 | 22-35 |
| Rushing Attempts | 26 | 51 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 15:45 | 20:55 |