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Ohio at Northwestern
Sep 20, 2008 • Completed
Away
Ohio
Mid-American

Final Score
8 - 16

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Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
Northwestern beats Ohio 16-8
Northwestern finished ahead of Ohio 16-8 on Sep 20, 2008. The result came in week 4 of the 2008 season.
Northwestern finished ahead of Ohio 16-8 on Sep 20, 2008. The result came in week 4 of the 2008 season.
Northwestern built the decisive edge with a 8-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Northwestern 280; Ohio 232. Another key split was passing yards: Northwestern 141; Ohio 256.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Northwestern 280; Ohio 232
Passing yards
Northwestern 141; Ohio 256
Rushing yards
Northwestern 147; Ohio 4
Turnovers
Northwestern 5; Ohio 5
First downs
Northwestern 17; Ohio 12
Possession time
Northwestern 15:43; Ohio 20:57
Third downs
Northwestern 5-16; Ohio 5-17
Completions-attempts
Northwestern 18-36; Ohio 27-44
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 280 | 232 |
| Passing Yards | 141 | 256 |
| Rushing Yards | 147 | 4 |
| First Downs | 17 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-16 | 5-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-31 | 5-50 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 5 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-36 | 27-44 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 28 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 0 |
| Possession Time | 15:43 | 20:57 |