Total Yards
Iowa407
Northwestern390
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2008)
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Northwestern at Iowa
Sep 27, 2008 • Completed
Season 2008RegularWeek 5
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
22 - 17
NI
Home
Iowa
Big Ten
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Iowa256
Northwestern284
Rushing Yards
Iowa169
Northwestern106
Turnovers
Iowa5
Northwestern1
Game Conditions
Temperature73°F
Wind3 mph S
Humidity
61%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
No tackles data.
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Box Score Comparison
Iowa vs Northwestern box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Iowa18:07
Northwestern18:33
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Northwestern holds off Iowa 22-17
Northwestern finished ahead of Iowa 22-17 on Sep 27, 2008. The result came in week 5 of the 2008 season.
Northwestern finished ahead of Iowa 22-17 on Sep 27, 2008. The result came in week 5 of the 2008 season.
Northwestern built the decisive edge with a 5-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Northwestern 390; Iowa 407. Another key split was passing yards: Northwestern 284; Iowa 256.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Northwestern 390; Iowa 407
Passing yards
Northwestern 284; Iowa 256
Rushing yards
Northwestern 106; Iowa 169
Turnovers
Northwestern 1; Iowa 5
First downs
Northwestern 22; Iowa 24
Possession time
Northwestern 18:33; Iowa 18:07
Third downs
Northwestern 9-19; Iowa 3-9
Completions-attempts
Northwestern 28-45; Iowa 21-30
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Iowa | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 407 | 390 |
| Passing Yards | 256 | 284 |
| Rushing Yards | 169 | 106 |
| First Downs | 24 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-9 | 9-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-37 | 7-70 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-30 | 28-45 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 18:07 | 18:33 |