Total Yards
Minnesota425
Northern Illinois398
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2008)
Game Center
Northern Illinois at Minnesota
Aug 30, 2008 • Completed
Season 2008RegularWeek 1
Away
Northern Illinois
Mountain West
Final Score
27 - 31
NIM
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Minnesota
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Minnesota318
Northern Illinois342
Rushing Yards
Minnesota127
Northern Illinois72
Turnovers
Minnesota1
Northern Illinois1
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Minnesota vs Northern Illinois box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Minnesota18:39
Northern Illinois18:18
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Minnesota holds off Northern Illinois 31-27
Minnesota finished ahead of Northern Illinois 31-27 on Aug 31, 2008. The result came in week 1 of the 2008 season.
Minnesota finished ahead of Northern Illinois 31-27 on Aug 31, 2008. The result came in week 1 of the 2008 season.
Minnesota built the decisive edge with a 4-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Minnesota 425; Northern Illinois 398. Another key split was passing yards: Minnesota 318; Northern Illinois 342.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Minnesota 425; Northern Illinois 398
Passing yards
Minnesota 318; Northern Illinois 342
Rushing yards
Minnesota 127; Northern Illinois 72
Turnovers
Minnesota 1; Northern Illinois 1
First downs
Minnesota 18; Northern Illinois 15
Possession time
Minnesota 18:39; Northern Illinois 18:18
Third downs
Minnesota 5-14; Northern Illinois 6-14
Completions-attempts
Minnesota 24-37; Northern Illinois 17-30
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Minnesota | Northern Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 425 | 398 |
| Passing Yards | 318 | 342 |
| Rushing Yards | 127 | 72 |
| First Downs | 18 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-14 | 6-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-20 | 2-14 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-37 | 17-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 18:39 | 18:18 |