Total Yards
Wisconsin387
Northern Iowa306
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2012)
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Northern Iowa at Wisconsin
Sep 1, 2012 • Completed
Season 2012RegularWeek 1
Away
Northern Iowa
Road profile
Final Score
21 - 26
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Wisconsin
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Wisconsin219
Northern Iowa265
Rushing Yards
Wisconsin168
Northern Iowa41
Turnovers
Wisconsin0
Northern Iowa0
Game Conditions
Temperature75°F
Wind14 mph E
Humidity
45%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Wisconsin39:00
Northern Iowa20:55
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Wisconsin holds off Northern Iowa 26-21
Wisconsin finished ahead of Northern Iowa 26-21 on Sep 1, 2012. The result came in week 1 of the 2012 season.
Wisconsin finished ahead of Northern Iowa 26-21 on Sep 1, 2012. The result came in week 1 of the 2012 season.
Wisconsin 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: Wisconsin 387; Northern Iowa 306. Another key split was passing yards: Wisconsin 219; Northern Iowa 265.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Wisconsin 387; Northern Iowa 306
Passing yards
Wisconsin 219; Northern Iowa 265
Rushing yards
Wisconsin 168; Northern Iowa 41
Turnovers
Wisconsin 0; Northern Iowa 0
First downs
Wisconsin 22; Northern Iowa 14
Possession time
Wisconsin 39:00; Northern Iowa 20:55
Third downs
Wisconsin 9-16; Northern Iowa 3-11
Completions-attempts
Wisconsin 19-23; Northern Iowa 18-34
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Wisconsin | Northern Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 387 | 306 |
| Passing Yards | 219 | 265 |
| Rushing Yards | 168 | 41 |
| First Downs | 22 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-16 | 3-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-20 | 2-15 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-23 | 18-34 |
| Rushing Attempts | 47 | 20 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 39:00 | 20:55 |