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Purdue at Penn State
Oct 15, 2011 • Completed
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Purdue
Big Ten

Final Score
18 - 23

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Game Conditions
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Penn State holds off Purdue 23-18
Penn State finished ahead of Purdue 23-18 on Oct 15, 2011. The result came in week 7 of the 2011 season.
Penn State finished ahead of Purdue 23-18 on Oct 15, 2011. The result came in week 7 of the 2011 season.
Penn State built the decisive edge with a 5-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Penn State 367; Purdue 344. Another key split was passing yards: Penn State 194; Purdue 186.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Penn State 367; Purdue 344
Passing yards
Penn State 194; Purdue 186
Rushing yards
Penn State 182; Purdue 162
Turnovers
Penn State 1; Purdue 3
First downs
Penn State 21; Purdue 15
Possession time
Penn State 20:15; Purdue 15:45
Third downs
Penn State 6-15; Purdue 4-14
Completions-attempts
Penn State 10-23; Purdue 14-30
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Penn State | Purdue |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 367 | 344 |
| Passing Yards | 194 | 186 |
| Rushing Yards | 182 | 162 |
| First Downs | 21 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-15 | 4-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-43 | 6-33 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 10-23 | 14-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 48 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 20:15 | 15:45 |