Total Yards
Minnesota395
Northwestern363
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2008)
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Northwestern at Minnesota
Nov 1, 2008 • Completed
Season 2008RegularWeek 10
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
24 - 17
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Minnesota
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Minnesota349
Northwestern159
Rushing Yards
Minnesota68
Northwestern220
Turnovers
Minnesota2
Northwestern2
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Minnesota vs Northwestern box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Minnesota20:22
Northwestern16:12
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Northwestern holds off Minnesota 24-17
Northwestern finished ahead of Minnesota 24-17 on Nov 1, 2008. The result came in week 10 of the 2008 season.
Northwestern finished ahead of Minnesota 24-17 on Nov 1, 2008. The result came in week 10 of the 2008 season.
Northwestern built the decisive edge with a 7-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Northwestern 363; Minnesota 395. Another key split was passing yards: Northwestern 159; Minnesota 349.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Northwestern 363; Minnesota 395
Passing yards
Northwestern 159; Minnesota 349
Rushing yards
Northwestern 220; Minnesota 68
Turnovers
Northwestern 2; Minnesota 2
First downs
Northwestern 16; Minnesota 20
Possession time
Northwestern 16:12; Minnesota 20:22
Third downs
Northwestern 2-10; Minnesota 8-18
Completions-attempts
Northwestern 12-16; Minnesota 32-52
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Minnesota | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 395 | 363 |
| Passing Yards | 349 | 159 |
| Rushing Yards | 68 | 220 |
| First Downs | 20 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-18 | 2-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-40 | 2-20 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 32-52 | 12-16 |
| Rushing Attempts | 25 | 41 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 20:22 | 16:12 |