Total Yards
Northwestern376
Missouri311
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2008)
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Missouri at Northwestern
Dec 30, 2008 • Completed • Neutral Site
Season 2008PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Missouri
SEC
Final Score
30 - 23
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Northwestern
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Northwestern360
Missouri201
Rushing Yards
Northwestern72
Missouri111
Turnovers
Northwestern1
Missouri3
Game Conditions
Temperature55°F
Wind0 mph SE
Humidity
40%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
No tackles data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Northwestern vs Missouri box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Northwestern21:28
Missouri15:06
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Missouri holds off Northwestern 30-23
Missouri finished ahead of Northwestern 30-23 on Dec 30, 2008 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2008 season.
Missouri finished ahead of Northwestern 30-23 on Dec 30, 2008 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2008 season.
Missouri 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: Missouri 311; Northwestern 376. Another key split was passing yards: Missouri 201; Northwestern 360.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Missouri 311; Northwestern 376
Passing yards
Missouri 201; Northwestern 360
Rushing yards
Missouri 111; Northwestern 72
Turnovers
Missouri 3; Northwestern 1
First downs
Missouri 21; Northwestern 21
Possession time
Missouri 15:06; Northwestern 21:28
Third downs
Missouri 7-16; Northwestern 11-21
Completions-attempts
Missouri 27-44; Northwestern 27-43
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 376 | 311 |
| Passing Yards | 360 | 201 |
| Rushing Yards | 72 | 111 |
| First Downs | 21 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 11-21 | 7-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-47 | 6-32 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 27-43 | 27-44 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 12 |
| Possession Time | 21:28 | 15:06 |