Total Yards
Northwestern485
Towson205
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Blowout
Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2009)
Game Center
Towson at Northwestern
Sep 5, 2009 • Completed
Season 2009RegularWeek 1
Away
Towson
Road profile
Final Score
14 - 47
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Big Ten
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Northwestern273
Towson152
Rushing Yards
Northwestern221
Towson65
Turnovers
Northwestern1
Towson2
Game Conditions
Temperature69°F
Wind5 mph NE
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
Tackles
No tackles data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Northwestern vs Towson box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Northwestern18:52
Towson17:48
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Northwestern routs Towson 47-14
Northwestern finished ahead of Towson 47-14 on Sep 5, 2009. The result came in week 1 of the 2009 season.
Northwestern finished ahead of Towson 47-14 on Sep 5, 2009. The result came in week 1 of the 2009 season.
Northwestern built the decisive edge with a 33-point margin, turning the box score into a comfortable win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Northwestern 485; Towson 205. Another key split was passing yards: Northwestern 273; Towson 152.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Northwestern 485; Towson 205
Passing yards
Northwestern 273; Towson 152
Rushing yards
Northwestern 221; Towson 65
Turnovers
Northwestern 1; Towson 2
First downs
Northwestern 22; Towson 12
Possession time
Northwestern 18:52; Towson 17:48
Third downs
Northwestern 12-17; Towson 5-13
Completions-attempts
Northwestern 16-22; Towson 15-27
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Towson |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 485 | 205 |
| Passing Yards | 273 | 152 |
| Rushing Yards | 221 | 65 |
| First Downs | 22 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 12-17 | 5-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-45 | 3-25 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-22 | 15-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 54 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 5 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 18:52 | 17:48 |