Total Yards
Syracuse471
Northwestern466
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2009)
Game Center
Northwestern at Syracuse
Sep 19, 2009 • Completed
Season 2009RegularWeek 3
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
34 - 37
NS
Home
Syracuse
ACC
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Syracuse373
Northwestern449
Rushing Yards
Syracuse125
Northwestern52
Turnovers
Syracuse2
Northwestern3
Game Conditions
Temperature55°F
Wind6 mph N
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Syracuse vs Northwestern box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Syracuse19:13
Northwestern17:22
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Syracuse edges Northwestern 37-34
Syracuse finished ahead of Northwestern 37-34 on Sep 20, 2009. The result came in week 3 of the 2009 season.
Syracuse finished ahead of Northwestern 37-34 on Sep 20, 2009. The result came in week 3 of the 2009 season.
Syracuse 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: Syracuse 471; Northwestern 466. Another key split was passing yards: Syracuse 373; Northwestern 449.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Syracuse 471; Northwestern 466
Passing yards
Syracuse 373; Northwestern 449
Rushing yards
Syracuse 125; Northwestern 52
Turnovers
Syracuse 2; Northwestern 3
First downs
Syracuse 23; Northwestern 25
Possession time
Syracuse 19:13; Northwestern 17:22
Third downs
Syracuse 2-12; Northwestern 6-14
Completions-attempts
Syracuse 24-36; Northwestern 36-43
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Syracuse | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 471 | 466 |
| Passing Yards | 373 | 449 |
| Rushing Yards | 125 | 52 |
| First Downs | 23 | 25 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-12 | 6-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-64 | 7-57 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-36 | 36-43 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 28 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 13 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 19:13 | 17:22 |