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
Mid-American
Final Score
27 - 31
NIM
Home
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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Yardage Comparison
Possession Split
Minnesota18:39
Northern Illinois18:18
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
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 |