Total Yards
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Northwestern at Iowa
Nov 7, 2009 • Completed
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Northwestern
Big Ten

Final Score
17 - 10

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Game Conditions
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Northwestern holds off Iowa 17-10
Northwestern finished ahead of Iowa 17-10 on Nov 7, 2009. The result came in week 10 of the 2009 season.
Northwestern finished ahead of Iowa 17-10 on Nov 7, 2009. The result came in week 10 of the 2009 season.
Northwestern 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: Northwestern 239; Iowa 281. Another key split was passing yards: Northwestern 131; Iowa 230.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Northwestern 239; Iowa 281
Passing yards
Northwestern 131; Iowa 230
Rushing yards
Northwestern 130; Iowa 65
Turnovers
Northwestern 1; Iowa 4
First downs
Northwestern 18; Iowa 14
Possession time
Northwestern 21:00; Iowa 15:40
Third downs
Northwestern 9-18; Iowa 4-14
Completions-attempts
Northwestern 15-27; Iowa 13-36
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Iowa | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 281 | 239 |
| Passing Yards | 230 | 131 |
| Rushing Yards | 65 | 130 |
| First Downs | 14 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-14 | 9-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-40 | 5-55 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-36 | 15-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 27 | 49 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 15:40 | 21:00 |