Total Yards
Northwestern294
Ohio State441
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2008)
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Ohio State at Northwestern
Nov 8, 2008 • Completed
Season 2008RegularWeek 11
Away
Ohio State
Big Ten
Final Score
45 - 10
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Northwestern
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Northwestern216
Ohio State202
Rushing Yards
Northwestern117
Ohio State244
Turnovers
Northwestern4
Ohio State0
Game Conditions
Temperature39°F
Wind14 mph SW
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Northwestern vs Ohio State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Northwestern17:43
Ohio State18:57
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Ohio State routs Northwestern 45-10
Ohio State finished ahead of Northwestern 45-10 on Nov 8, 2008. The result came in week 11 of the 2008 season.
Ohio State finished ahead of Northwestern 45-10 on Nov 8, 2008. The result came in week 11 of the 2008 season.
Ohio State built the decisive edge with a 35-point margin, turning the box score into a comfortable win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Ohio State 441; Northwestern 294. Another key split was passing yards: Ohio State 202; Northwestern 216.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Ohio State 441; Northwestern 294
Passing yards
Ohio State 202; Northwestern 216
Rushing yards
Ohio State 244; Northwestern 117
Turnovers
Ohio State 0; Northwestern 4
First downs
Ohio State 23; Northwestern 20
Possession time
Ohio State 18:57; Northwestern 17:43
Third downs
Ohio State 7-12; Northwestern 8-15
Completions-attempts
Ohio State 9-16; Northwestern 18-27
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Ohio State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 294 | 441 |
| Passing Yards | 216 | 202 |
| Rushing Yards | 117 | 244 |
| First Downs | 20 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-15 | 7-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-85 | 6-62 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-27 | 9-16 |
| Rushing Attempts | 43 | 45 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 17:43 | 18:57 |