Total Yards
Northern Illinois201
Iowa268
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Iowa at Northern Illinois
Sep 1, 2012 • Completed • Neutral Site
Season 2012RegularWeek 1
Away
Iowa
Big Ten
Final Score
18 - 17
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Northern Illinois
Mountain West
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Northern Illinois54
Iowa129
Rushing Yards
Northern Illinois147
Iowa139
Turnovers
Northern Illinois1
Iowa0
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Northern Illinois vs Iowa box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Northern Illinois21:18
Iowa38:42
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Iowa edges Northern Illinois 18-17
Iowa finished ahead of Northern Illinois 18-17 on Sep 1, 2012 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2012 season.
Iowa finished ahead of Northern Illinois 18-17 on Sep 1, 2012 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2012 season.
Iowa built the decisive edge with a 1-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Iowa 268; Northern Illinois 201. Another key split was passing yards: Iowa 129; Northern Illinois 54.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Iowa 268; Northern Illinois 201
Passing yards
Iowa 129; Northern Illinois 54
Rushing yards
Iowa 139; Northern Illinois 147
Turnovers
Iowa 0; Northern Illinois 1
First downs
Iowa 23; Northern Illinois 12
Possession time
Iowa 38:42; Northern Illinois 21:18
Third downs
Iowa 8-18; Northern Illinois 6-15
Completions-attempts
Iowa 21-33; Northern Illinois 6-16
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northern Illinois | Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 201 | 268 |
| Passing Yards | 54 | 129 |
| Rushing Yards | 147 | 139 |
| First Downs | 12 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-15 | 8-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-21 | 3-30 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 6-16 | 21-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 49 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 12 |
| Possession Time | 21:18 | 38:42 |