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Western Illinois at Purdue
Sep 11, 2010 • Completed
Away
Western Illinois
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Final Score
21 - 31

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Game Conditions
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Purdue beats Western Illinois 31-21
Purdue finished ahead of Western Illinois 31-21 on Sep 11, 2010. The result came in week 2 of the 2010 season.
Purdue finished ahead of Western Illinois 31-21 on Sep 11, 2010. The result came in week 2 of the 2010 season.
Purdue built the decisive edge with a 10-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Purdue 402; Western Illinois 406. Another key split was passing yards: Purdue 177; Western Illinois 310.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Purdue 402; Western Illinois 406
Passing yards
Purdue 177; Western Illinois 310
Rushing yards
Purdue 227; Western Illinois 120
Turnovers
Purdue 1; Western Illinois 1
First downs
Purdue 22; Western Illinois 22
Possession time
Purdue 15:27; Western Illinois 21:13
Third downs
Purdue 5-13; Western Illinois 6-15
Completions-attempts
Purdue 24-38; Western Illinois 25-38
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Purdue | Western Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 402 | 406 |
| Passing Yards | 177 | 310 |
| Rushing Yards | 227 | 120 |
| First Downs | 22 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-13 | 6-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-75 | 6-60 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-38 | 25-38 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 15:27 | 21:13 |