Total Yards
Purdue375
Northwestern311
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2009)
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Northwestern at Purdue
Oct 3, 2009 • Completed
Season 2009RegularWeek 5
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
27 - 21
NP
Home
Purdue
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Purdue325
Northwestern244
Rushing Yards
Purdue62
Northwestern87
Turnovers
Purdue6
Northwestern1
Game Conditions
Temperature53°F
Wind10 mph W
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Purdue vs Northwestern box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Purdue14:51
Northwestern21:58
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Northwestern holds off Purdue 27-21
Northwestern finished ahead of Purdue 27-21 on Oct 3, 2009. The result came in week 5 of the 2009 season.
Northwestern finished ahead of Purdue 27-21 on Oct 3, 2009. The result came in week 5 of the 2009 season.
Northwestern built the decisive edge with a 6-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Northwestern 311; Purdue 375. Another key split was passing yards: Northwestern 244; Purdue 325.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Northwestern 311; Purdue 375
Passing yards
Northwestern 244; Purdue 325
Rushing yards
Northwestern 87; Purdue 62
Turnovers
Northwestern 1; Purdue 6
First downs
Northwestern 23; Purdue 16
Possession time
Northwestern 21:58; Purdue 14:51
Third downs
Northwestern 10-21; Purdue 6-10
Completions-attempts
Northwestern 28-45; Purdue 20-29
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Purdue | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 375 | 311 |
| Passing Yards | 325 | 244 |
| Rushing Yards | 62 | 87 |
| First Downs | 16 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-10 | 10-21 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-70 | 8-61 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-29 | 28-45 |
| Rushing Attempts | 28 | 43 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 13 |
| Possession Time | 14:51 | 21:58 |