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Illinois State at Northwestern
Sep 11, 2010 • Completed
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Illinois State
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Final Score
3 - 37

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Game Conditions
Humidity
93%
Precipitation
0.12 in
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Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
Northwestern routs Illinois State 37-3
Northwestern finished ahead of Illinois State 37-3 on Sep 11, 2010. The result came in week 2 of the 2010 season.
Northwestern finished ahead of Illinois State 37-3 on Sep 11, 2010. The result came in week 2 of the 2010 season.
Northwestern built the decisive edge with a 34-point margin, turning the box score into a comfortable win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Northwestern 434; Illinois State 263. Another key split was passing yards: Northwestern 272; Illinois State 195.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Northwestern 434; Illinois State 263
Passing yards
Northwestern 272; Illinois State 195
Rushing yards
Northwestern 163; Illinois State 92
Turnovers
Northwestern 1; Illinois State 4
First downs
Northwestern 21; Illinois State 12
Possession time
Northwestern 20:24; Illinois State 16:16
Third downs
Northwestern 6-14; Illinois State 5-15
Completions-attempts
Northwestern 21-27; Illinois State 18-32
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Illinois State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 434 | 263 |
| Passing Yards | 272 | 195 |
| Rushing Yards | 163 | 92 |
| First Downs | 21 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-14 | 5-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-50 | 4-25 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-27 | 18-32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 50 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 20:24 | 16:16 |