Total Yards
Northwestern406
Penn State389
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2011)
Game Center
Penn State at Northwestern
Oct 22, 2011 • Completed
Season 2011RegularWeek 8
Away
Penn State
Big Ten
Final Score
34 - 24
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Northwestern
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Northwestern376
Penn State208
Rushing Yards
Northwestern94
Penn State197
Turnovers
Northwestern1
Penn State1
Game Conditions
Temperature60°F
Wind0 mph SW
Humidity
47%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Northwestern vs Penn State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Northwestern19:44
Penn State16:56
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Penn State beats Northwestern 34-24
Penn State finished ahead of Northwestern 34-24 on Oct 23, 2011. The result came in week 8 of the 2011 season.
Penn State finished ahead of Northwestern 34-24 on Oct 23, 2011. The result came in week 8 of the 2011 season.
Penn State built the decisive edge with a 10-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Penn State 389; Northwestern 406. Another key split was passing yards: Penn State 208; Northwestern 376.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Penn State 389; Northwestern 406
Passing yards
Penn State 208; Northwestern 376
Rushing yards
Penn State 197; Northwestern 94
Turnovers
Penn State 1; Northwestern 1
First downs
Penn State 20; Northwestern 23
Possession time
Penn State 16:56; Northwestern 19:44
Third downs
Penn State 5-13; Northwestern 7-15
Completions-attempts
Penn State 17-27; Northwestern 28-39
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Penn State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 406 | 389 |
| Passing Yards | 376 | 208 |
| Rushing Yards | 94 | 197 |
| First Downs | 23 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-15 | 5-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-20 | 4-38 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 28-39 | 17-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 38 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 19:44 | 16:56 |