Total Yards
Game Center
Southern Illinois at Northwestern
Sep 13, 2008 • Completed
Away
Southern Illinois
Road profile
Final Score
7 - 33

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Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
93%
Precipitation
0.28 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 routs Southern Illinois 33-7
Northwestern finished ahead of Southern Illinois 33-7 on Sep 13, 2008. The result came in week 3 of the 2008 season.
Northwestern finished ahead of Southern Illinois 33-7 on Sep 13, 2008. The result came in week 3 of the 2008 season.
Northwestern built the decisive edge with a 26-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Northwestern 333; Southern Illinois 263. Another key split was passing yards: Northwestern 185; Southern Illinois 132.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Northwestern 333; Southern Illinois 263
Passing yards
Northwestern 185; Southern Illinois 132
Rushing yards
Northwestern 148; Southern Illinois 85
Turnovers
Northwestern 0; Southern Illinois 0
First downs
Northwestern 20; Southern Illinois 17
Possession time
Northwestern 17:12; Southern Illinois 19:28
Third downs
Northwestern 9-16; Southern Illinois 4-14
Completions-attempts
Northwestern 22-31; Southern Illinois 19-32
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Southern Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 333 | 263 |
| Passing Yards | 185 | 132 |
| Rushing Yards | 148 | 85 |
| First Downs | 20 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-16 | 4-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-61 | 10-105 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-31 | 19-32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 15 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 17:12 | 19:28 |