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Northwestern at Texas Tech
Jan 1, 2011 • Completed • Neutral Site
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Northwestern
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Final Score
38 - 45

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Game Story
Texas Tech holds off Northwestern 45-38
Texas Tech finished ahead of Northwestern 45-38 on Jan 1, 2011 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2010 season.
Texas Tech finished ahead of Northwestern 45-38 on Jan 1, 2011 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2010 season.
Texas Tech built the decisive edge with a 7-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Texas Tech 552; Northwestern 375. Another key split was passing yards: Texas Tech 369; Northwestern 150.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Texas Tech 552; Northwestern 375
Passing yards
Texas Tech 369; Northwestern 150
Rushing yards
Texas Tech 183; Northwestern 229
Turnovers
Texas Tech 2; Northwestern 1
First downs
Texas Tech 34; Northwestern 23
Possession time
Texas Tech 17:38; Northwestern 18:20
Third downs
Texas Tech 8-15; Northwestern 6-16
Completions-attempts
Texas Tech 43-56; Northwestern 14-30
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Texas Tech | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 552 | 375 |
| Passing Yards | 369 | 150 |
| Rushing Yards | 183 | 229 |
| First Downs | 34 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-15 | 6-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 3-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-34 | 7-52 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 43-56 | 14-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 50 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 17:38 | 18:20 |