Total Yards
Boston College455
Northwestern424
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2011)
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Northwestern at Boston College
Sep 3, 2011 • Completed
Season 2011RegularWeek 1
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
24 - 17
NBC
Home
Boston College
ACC
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Boston College372
Northwestern204
Rushing Yards
Boston College104
Northwestern227
Turnovers
Boston College1
Northwestern1
Game Conditions
Temperature77°F
Wind9 mph SW
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Boston College vs Northwestern box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Boston College19:02
Northwestern17:38
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Northwestern holds off Boston College 24-17
Northwestern finished ahead of Boston College 24-17 on Sep 3, 2011. The result came in week 1 of the 2011 season.
Northwestern finished ahead of Boston College 24-17 on Sep 3, 2011. The result came in week 1 of the 2011 season.
Northwestern 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: Northwestern 424; Boston College 455. Another key split was passing yards: Northwestern 204; Boston College 372.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Northwestern 424; Boston College 455
Passing yards
Northwestern 204; Boston College 372
Rushing yards
Northwestern 227; Boston College 104
Turnovers
Northwestern 1; Boston College 1
First downs
Northwestern 21; Boston College 20
Possession time
Northwestern 17:38; Boston College 19:02
Third downs
Northwestern 6-15; Boston College 8-17
Completions-attempts
Northwestern 17-24; Boston College 24-44
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Boston College | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 455 | 424 |
| Passing Yards | 372 | 204 |
| Rushing Yards | 104 | 227 |
| First Downs | 20 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-17 | 6-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-35 | 4-26 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-44 | 17-24 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 54 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 19:02 | 17:38 |