Total Yards
Northwestern484
Syracuse225
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2008)
Game Center
Syracuse at Northwestern
Aug 30, 2008 • Completed
Season 2008RegularWeek 1
Away
Syracuse
ACC
Final Score
10 - 30
SN
Home
Northwestern
Big Ten
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Northwestern216
Syracuse118
Rushing Yards
Northwestern269
Syracuse122
Turnovers
Northwestern2
Syracuse1
Game Conditions
Temperature80°F
Wind7 mph S
Humidity
35%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Northwestern vs Syracuse box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Northwestern19:18
Syracuse17:22
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Northwestern pulls away from Syracuse 30-10
Northwestern finished ahead of Syracuse 30-10 on Aug 30, 2008. The result came in week 1 of the 2008 season.
Northwestern finished ahead of Syracuse 30-10 on Aug 30, 2008. The result came in week 1 of the 2008 season.
Northwestern built the decisive edge with a 20-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Northwestern 484; Syracuse 225. Another key split was passing yards: Northwestern 216; Syracuse 118.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Northwestern 484; Syracuse 225
Passing yards
Northwestern 216; Syracuse 118
Rushing yards
Northwestern 269; Syracuse 122
Turnovers
Northwestern 2; Syracuse 1
First downs
Northwestern 25; Syracuse 11
Possession time
Northwestern 19:18; Syracuse 17:22
Third downs
Northwestern 5-11; Syracuse 3-14
Completions-attempts
Northwestern 23-35; Syracuse 14-28
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Syracuse |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 484 | 225 |
| Passing Yards | 216 | 118 |
| Rushing Yards | 269 | 122 |
| First Downs | 25 | 11 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-11 | 3-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-65 | 5-36 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 23-35 | 14-28 |
| Rushing Attempts | 42 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 19:18 | 17:22 |