Total Yards
Game Center
Vanderbilt at Northwestern
Sep 9, 2012 • Completed
Away
Vanderbilt
SEC

Final Score
13 - 23

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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
44%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
No tackles data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Possession Split
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
Northwestern beats Vanderbilt 23-13
Northwestern finished ahead of Vanderbilt 23-13 on Sep 9, 2012. The result came in week 2 of the 2012 season.
Northwestern finished ahead of Vanderbilt 23-13 on Sep 9, 2012. The result came in week 2 of the 2012 season.
Northwestern 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: Northwestern 324; Vanderbilt 318. Another key split was passing yards: Northwestern 133; Vanderbilt 217.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Northwestern 324; Vanderbilt 318
Passing yards
Northwestern 133; Vanderbilt 217
Rushing yards
Northwestern 191; Vanderbilt 101
Turnovers
Northwestern 0; Vanderbilt 2
First downs
Northwestern 24; Vanderbilt 17
Possession time
Northwestern 30:16; Vanderbilt 29:44
Third downs
Northwestern 8-17; Vanderbilt 4-15
Completions-attempts
Northwestern 17-31; Vanderbilt 17-33
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Vanderbilt |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 324 | 318 |
| Passing Yards | 133 | 217 |
| Rushing Yards | 191 | 101 |
| First Downs | 24 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-17 | 4-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-40 | 4-40 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-31 | 17-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 46 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 30:16 | 29:44 |