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Northern Illinois at Kansas
Sep 10, 2011 • Completed
Away
Northern Illinois
Mountain West

Final Score
42 - 45

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Game Conditions
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Kansas edges Northern Illinois 45-42
Kansas finished ahead of Northern Illinois 45-42 on Sep 11, 2011. The result came in week 2 of the 2011 season.
Kansas finished ahead of Northern Illinois 45-42 on Sep 11, 2011. The result came in week 2 of the 2011 season.
Kansas 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: Kansas 534; Northern Illinois 462. Another key split was passing yards: Kansas 297; Northern Illinois 315.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Kansas 534; Northern Illinois 462
Passing yards
Kansas 297; Northern Illinois 315
Rushing yards
Kansas 253; Northern Illinois 147
Turnovers
Kansas 1; Northern Illinois 0
First downs
Kansas 32; Northern Illinois 27
Possession time
Kansas 22:03; Northern Illinois 13:54
Third downs
Kansas 13-18; Northern Illinois 4-8
Completions-attempts
Kansas 21-30; Northern Illinois 27-33
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Kansas | Northern Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 534 | 462 |
| Passing Yards | 297 | 315 |
| Rushing Yards | 253 | 147 |
| First Downs | 32 | 27 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 13-18 | 4-8 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-75 | 3-35 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-30 | 27-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 60 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 22:03 | 13:54 |