Total Yards
Wisconsin433
Northern Illinois274
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2009)
Game Center
Northern Illinois at Wisconsin
Sep 5, 2009 • Completed
Season 2009RegularWeek 1
Away
Northern Illinois
Mountain West
Final Score
20 - 28
NIW
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Wisconsin
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Wisconsin281
Northern Illinois195
Rushing Yards
Wisconsin152
Northern Illinois100
Turnovers
Wisconsin3
Northern Illinois1
Game Conditions
Temperature75°F
Wind8 mph S
Humidity
38%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Wisconsin vs Northern Illinois box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Wisconsin18:02
Northern Illinois18:33
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Wisconsin beats Northern Illinois 28-20
Wisconsin finished ahead of Northern Illinois 28-20 on Sep 6, 2009. The result came in week 1 of the 2009 season.
Wisconsin finished ahead of Northern Illinois 28-20 on Sep 6, 2009. The result came in week 1 of the 2009 season.
Wisconsin built the decisive edge with a 8-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Wisconsin 433; Northern Illinois 274. Another key split was passing yards: Wisconsin 281; Northern Illinois 195.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Wisconsin 433; Northern Illinois 274
Passing yards
Wisconsin 281; Northern Illinois 195
Rushing yards
Wisconsin 152; Northern Illinois 100
Turnovers
Wisconsin 3; Northern Illinois 1
First downs
Wisconsin 21; Northern Illinois 16
Possession time
Wisconsin 18:02; Northern Illinois 18:33
Third downs
Wisconsin 7-12; Northern Illinois 3-12
Completions-attempts
Wisconsin 18-25; Northern Illinois 15-24
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Wisconsin | Northern Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 433 | 274 |
| Passing Yards | 281 | 195 |
| Rushing Yards | 152 | 100 |
| First Downs | 21 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-12 | 3-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-56 | 3-26 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-25 | 15-24 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 18:02 | 18:33 |