Total Yards
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Northwestern at Purdue
Oct 27, 2007 • Completed
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten

Final Score
17 - 35

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Game Conditions
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Purdue pulls away from Northwestern 35-17
Purdue finished ahead of Northwestern 35-17 on Oct 27, 2007. The result came in week 9 of the 2007 season.
Purdue finished ahead of Northwestern 35-17 on Oct 27, 2007. The result came in week 9 of the 2007 season.
Purdue built the decisive edge with a 18-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Purdue 402; Northwestern 297. Another key split was passing yards: Purdue 187; Northwestern 245.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Purdue 402; Northwestern 297
Passing yards
Purdue 187; Northwestern 245
Rushing yards
Purdue 220; Northwestern 89
Turnovers
Purdue 0; Northwestern 4
First downs
Purdue 19; Northwestern 19
Possession time
Purdue 21:21; Northwestern 15:19
Third downs
Purdue 8-18; Northwestern 8-15
Completions-attempts
Purdue 24-38; Northwestern 20-39
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Purdue | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 402 | 297 |
| Passing Yards | 187 | 245 |
| Rushing Yards | 220 | 89 |
| First Downs | 19 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-18 | 8-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-65 | 2-19 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-38 | 20-39 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 21:21 | 15:19 |