Total Yards
Northwestern441
Purdue466
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2008)
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Purdue at Northwestern
Oct 18, 2008 • Completed
Season 2008RegularWeek 8
Away
Purdue
Big Ten
Final Score
26 - 48
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Northwestern
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Northwestern263
Purdue324
Rushing Yards
Northwestern191
Purdue158
Turnovers
Northwestern3
Purdue5
Game Conditions
Temperature56°F
Wind0 mph N
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Northwestern vs Purdue box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Northwestern19:32
Purdue17:08
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
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Game Story
Northwestern pulls away from Purdue 48-26
Northwestern finished ahead of Purdue 48-26 on Oct 18, 2008. The result came in week 8 of the 2008 season.
Northwestern finished ahead of Purdue 48-26 on Oct 18, 2008. The result came in week 8 of the 2008 season.
Northwestern built the decisive edge with a 22-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Northwestern 441; Purdue 466. Another key split was passing yards: Northwestern 263; Purdue 324.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Northwestern 441; Purdue 466
Passing yards
Northwestern 263; Purdue 324
Rushing yards
Northwestern 191; Purdue 158
Turnovers
Northwestern 3; Purdue 5
First downs
Northwestern 23; Purdue 23
Possession time
Northwestern 19:32; Purdue 17:08
Third downs
Northwestern 6-13; Purdue 3-12
Completions-attempts
Northwestern 21-34; Purdue 31-51
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Purdue |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 441 | 466 |
| Passing Yards | 263 | 324 |
| Rushing Yards | 191 | 158 |
| First Downs | 23 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-13 | 3-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-47 | 9-69 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 5 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-34 | 31-51 |
| Rushing Attempts | 43 | 25 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 19:32 | 17:08 |