Total Yards
Northwestern437
Eastern Illinois341
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2011)
Game Center
Eastern Illinois at Northwestern
Sep 10, 2011 • Completed
Season 2011RegularWeek 2
Away
Eastern Illinois
Road profile
Final Score
21 - 42
EIN
Home
Northwestern
Big Ten
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Northwestern127
Eastern Illinois221
Rushing Yards
Northwestern320
Eastern Illinois132
Turnovers
Northwestern0
Eastern Illinois1
Game Conditions
Temperature77°F
Wind5 mph NE
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
No tackles data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Northwestern vs Eastern Illinois box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Northwestern22:22
Eastern Illinois14:18
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Northwestern pulls away from Eastern Illinois 42-21
Northwestern finished ahead of Eastern Illinois 42-21 on Sep 10, 2011. The result came in week 2 of the 2011 season.
Northwestern finished ahead of Eastern Illinois 42-21 on Sep 10, 2011. The result came in week 2 of the 2011 season.
Northwestern built the decisive edge with a 21-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Northwestern 437; Eastern Illinois 341. Another key split was passing yards: Northwestern 127; Eastern Illinois 221.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Northwestern 437; Eastern Illinois 341
Passing yards
Northwestern 127; Eastern Illinois 221
Rushing yards
Northwestern 320; Eastern Illinois 132
Turnovers
Northwestern 0; Eastern Illinois 1
First downs
Northwestern 27; Eastern Illinois 13
Possession time
Northwestern 22:22; Eastern Illinois 14:18
Third downs
Northwestern 8-13; Eastern Illinois 4-10
Completions-attempts
Northwestern 12-16; Eastern Illinois 14-25
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Eastern Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 437 | 341 |
| Passing Yards | 127 | 221 |
| Rushing Yards | 320 | 132 |
| First Downs | 27 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-13 | 4-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-40 | 6-41 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 12-16 | 14-25 |
| Rushing Attempts | 67 | 26 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 5 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 22:22 | 14:18 |