Total Yards
Game Center
Northwestern at Auburn
Jan 1, 2010 • Completed • Neutral Site
OUTBACK BOWL
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten

Final Score
35 - 38

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Auburn
SEC
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
97%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
Tackles
No tackles data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Possession Split
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
Auburn edges Northwestern 38-35
Auburn finished ahead of Northwestern 38-35 on Jan 1, 2010 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2009 season.
Auburn finished ahead of Northwestern 38-35 on Jan 1, 2010 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2009 season.
Auburn 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: Auburn 425; Northwestern 625. Another key split was passing yards: Auburn 254; Northwestern 551.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Auburn 425; Northwestern 625
Passing yards
Auburn 254; Northwestern 551
Rushing yards
Auburn 190; Northwestern 93
Turnovers
Auburn 4; Northwestern 6
First downs
Auburn 18; Northwestern 33
Possession time
Auburn 16:01; Northwestern 20:51
Third downs
Auburn 4-13; Northwestern 6-23
Completions-attempts
Auburn 20-33; Northwestern 47-78
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Auburn | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 425 | 625 |
| Passing Yards | 254 | 551 |
| Rushing Yards | 190 | 93 |
| First Downs | 18 | 33 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-13 | 6-23 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 4-5 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 11-130 | 3-25 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 6 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-33 | 47-78 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 16:01 | 20:51 |