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Northwestern at Penn State
Nov 6, 2010 • Completed
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Northwestern
Big Ten

Final Score
21 - 35

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65%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Penn State beats Northwestern 35-21
Penn State finished ahead of Northwestern 35-21 on Nov 6, 2010. The result came in week 10 of the 2010 season.
Penn State finished ahead of Northwestern 35-21 on Nov 6, 2010. The result came in week 10 of the 2010 season.
Penn State built the decisive edge with a 14-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Penn State 528; Northwestern 369. Another key split was passing yards: Penn State 296; Northwestern 225.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Penn State 528; Northwestern 369
Passing yards
Penn State 296; Northwestern 225
Rushing yards
Penn State 260; Northwestern 168
Turnovers
Penn State 1; Northwestern 0
First downs
Penn State 28; Northwestern 20
Possession time
Penn State 20:35; Northwestern 16:09
Third downs
Penn State 9-16; Northwestern 6-14
Completions-attempts
Penn State 21-34; Northwestern 16-25
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Penn State | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 528 | 369 |
| Passing Yards | 296 | 225 |
| Rushing Yards | 260 | 168 |
| First Downs | 28 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-16 | 6-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-59 | 4-40 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-34 | 16-25 |
| Rushing Attempts | 46 | 43 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 20:35 | 16:09 |