Total Yards
Tennessee225
Northern Illinois190
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2008)
Game Center
Northern Illinois at Tennessee
Oct 4, 2008 • Completed
Season 2008RegularWeek 6
Away
Northern Illinois
Mountain West
Final Score
9 - 13
NIT
Home
Tennessee
SEC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Tennessee184
Northern Illinois128
Rushing Yards
Tennessee69
Northern Illinois72
Turnovers
Tennessee3
Northern Illinois1
Game Conditions
Temperature76°F
Wind0 mph N
Humidity
36%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Tennessee vs Northern Illinois box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Tennessee16:39
Northern Illinois20:10
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Tennessee holds off Northern Illinois 13-9
Tennessee finished ahead of Northern Illinois 13-9 on Oct 5, 2008. The result came in week 6 of the 2008 season.
Tennessee finished ahead of Northern Illinois 13-9 on Oct 5, 2008. The result came in week 6 of the 2008 season.
Tennessee 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: Tennessee 225; Northern Illinois 190. Another key split was passing yards: Tennessee 184; Northern Illinois 128.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Tennessee 225; Northern Illinois 190
Passing yards
Tennessee 184; Northern Illinois 128
Rushing yards
Tennessee 69; Northern Illinois 72
Turnovers
Tennessee 3; Northern Illinois 1
First downs
Tennessee 9; Northern Illinois 12
Possession time
Tennessee 16:39; Northern Illinois 20:10
Third downs
Tennessee 3-13; Northern Illinois 5-16
Completions-attempts
Tennessee 10-18; Northern Illinois 14-26
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Tennessee | Northern Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 225 | 190 |
| Passing Yards | 184 | 128 |
| Rushing Yards | 69 | 72 |
| First Downs | 9 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-13 | 5-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-45 | 7-40 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 10-18 | 14-26 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 16:39 | 20:10 |