Total Yards
Northwestern389
Purdue279
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2010)
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Purdue at Northwestern
Oct 9, 2010 • Completed
Season 2010RegularWeek 6
Away
Purdue
Big Ten
Final Score
20 - 17
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Northwestern
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Northwestern332
Purdue47
Rushing Yards
Northwestern84
Purdue232
Turnovers
Northwestern1
Purdue1
Game Conditions
Temperature83°F
Wind0 mph SW
Humidity
40%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Northwestern vs Purdue box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Northwestern26:05
Purdue15:56
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Purdue edges Northwestern 20-17
Purdue finished ahead of Northwestern 20-17 on Oct 10, 2010. The result came in week 6 of the 2010 season.
Purdue finished ahead of Northwestern 20-17 on Oct 10, 2010. The result came in week 6 of the 2010 season.
Purdue 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: Purdue 279; Northwestern 389. Another key split was passing yards: Purdue 47; Northwestern 332.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Purdue 279; Northwestern 389
Passing yards
Purdue 47; Northwestern 332
Rushing yards
Purdue 232; Northwestern 84
Turnovers
Purdue 1; Northwestern 1
First downs
Purdue 13; Northwestern 23
Possession time
Purdue 15:56; Northwestern 26:05
Third downs
Purdue 3-13; Northwestern 8-18
Completions-attempts
Purdue 6-18; Northwestern 30-41
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Purdue |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 389 | 279 |
| Passing Yards | 332 | 47 |
| Rushing Yards | 84 | 232 |
| First Downs | 23 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-18 | 3-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-60 | 6-44 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 30-41 | 6-18 |
| Rushing Attempts | 42 | 42 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 26:05 | 15:56 |