Total Yards
Northwestern371
Penn State437
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2009)
Game Center
Penn State at Northwestern
Oct 31, 2009 • Completed
Season 2009RegularWeek 9
Away
Penn State
Big Ten
Final Score
34 - 13
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Northwestern
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Northwestern281
Penn State282
Rushing Yards
Northwestern119
Penn State163
Turnovers
Northwestern2
Penn State0
Game Conditions
Temperature46°F
Wind13 mph W
Humidity
49%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Northwestern vs Penn State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Northwestern19:23
Penn State17:26
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Penn State pulls away from Northwestern 34-13
Penn State finished ahead of Northwestern 34-13 on Nov 1, 2009. The result came in week 9 of the 2009 season.
Penn State finished ahead of Northwestern 34-13 on Nov 1, 2009. The result came in week 9 of the 2009 season.
Penn State built the decisive edge with a 21-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Penn State 437; Northwestern 371. Another key split was passing yards: Penn State 282; Northwestern 281.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Penn State 437; Northwestern 371
Passing yards
Penn State 282; Northwestern 281
Rushing yards
Penn State 163; Northwestern 119
Turnovers
Penn State 0; Northwestern 2
First downs
Penn State 21; Northwestern 24
Possession time
Penn State 17:26; Northwestern 19:23
Third downs
Penn State 3-10; Northwestern 7-19
Completions-attempts
Penn State 22-31; Northwestern 29-43
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Penn State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 371 | 437 |
| Passing Yards | 281 | 282 |
| Rushing Yards | 119 | 163 |
| First Downs | 24 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-19 | 3-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-45 | 5-41 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 29-43 | 22-31 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 27 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 19:23 | 17:26 |