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Northern Illinois at Purdue
Sep 19, 2009 • Completed
Away
Northern Illinois
Mountain West

Final Score
28 - 21

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Game Conditions
Humidity
40%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Northern Illinois holds off Purdue 28-21
Northern Illinois finished ahead of Purdue 28-21 on Sep 19, 2009. The result came in week 3 of the 2009 season.
Northern Illinois finished ahead of Purdue 28-21 on Sep 19, 2009. The result came in week 3 of the 2009 season.
Northern Illinois 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: Northern Illinois 454; Purdue 335. Another key split was passing yards: Northern Illinois 182; Purdue 188.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Northern Illinois 454; Purdue 335
Passing yards
Northern Illinois 182; Purdue 188
Rushing yards
Northern Illinois 280; Purdue 147
Turnovers
Northern Illinois 2; Purdue 3
First downs
Northern Illinois 23; Purdue 14
Possession time
Northern Illinois 25:00; Purdue 11:00
Third downs
Northern Illinois 8-19; Purdue 5-14
Completions-attempts
Northern Illinois 15-26; Purdue 20-33
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Purdue | Northern Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 335 | 454 |
| Passing Yards | 188 | 182 |
| Rushing Yards | 147 | 280 |
| First Downs | 14 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-14 | 8-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-20 | 6-51 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-33 | 15-26 |
| Rushing Attempts | 23 | 57 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 11:00 | 25:00 |