Total Yards
Northwestern343
Eastern Michigan320
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2009)
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Eastern Michigan at Northwestern
Sep 12, 2009 • Completed
Season 2009RegularWeek 2
Away
Eastern Michigan
Mid-American
Final Score
24 - 27
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Passing Yards
Northwestern158
Eastern Michigan154
Rushing Yards
Northwestern185
Eastern Michigan172
Turnovers
Northwestern3
Eastern Michigan2
Game Conditions
Temperature72°F
Wind5 mph NE
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Northwestern vs Eastern Michigan box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Northwestern17:56
Eastern Michigan18:43
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Northwestern edges Eastern Michigan 27-24
Northwestern finished ahead of Eastern Michigan 27-24 on Sep 12, 2009. The result came in week 2 of the 2009 season.
Northwestern finished ahead of Eastern Michigan 27-24 on Sep 12, 2009. The result came in week 2 of the 2009 season.
Northwestern built the decisive edge with a 3-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Northwestern 343; Eastern Michigan 320. Another key split was passing yards: Northwestern 158; Eastern Michigan 154.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Northwestern 343; Eastern Michigan 320
Passing yards
Northwestern 158; Eastern Michigan 154
Rushing yards
Northwestern 185; Eastern Michigan 172
Turnovers
Northwestern 3; Eastern Michigan 2
First downs
Northwestern 22; Eastern Michigan 17
Possession time
Northwestern 17:56; Eastern Michigan 18:43
Third downs
Northwestern 9-16; Eastern Michigan 2-10
Completions-attempts
Northwestern 14-24; Eastern Michigan 20-28
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Eastern Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 343 | 320 |
| Passing Yards | 158 | 154 |
| Rushing Yards | 185 | 172 |
| First Downs | 22 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-16 | 2-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-56 | 8-76 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-24 | 20-28 |
| Rushing Attempts | 48 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 17:56 | 18:43 |