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South Dakota at Northwestern
Sep 22, 2012 • Completed
Away
South Dakota
Road profile
Final Score
7 - 38

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Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
No tackles data.
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
Northwestern routs South Dakota 38-7
Northwestern finished ahead of South Dakota 38-7 on Sep 22, 2012. The result came in week 4 of the 2012 season.
Northwestern finished ahead of South Dakota 38-7 on Sep 22, 2012. The result came in week 4 of the 2012 season.
Northwestern built the decisive edge with a 31-point margin, turning the box score into a comfortable win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Northwestern 408; South Dakota 240. Another key split was passing yards: Northwestern 131; South Dakota 189.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Northwestern 408; South Dakota 240
Passing yards
Northwestern 131; South Dakota 189
Rushing yards
Northwestern 277; South Dakota 51
Turnovers
Northwestern 0; South Dakota 1
First downs
Northwestern 22; South Dakota 13
Possession time
Northwestern 32:30; South Dakota 27:30
Third downs
Northwestern 9-14; South Dakota 5-12
Completions-attempts
Northwestern 12-15; South Dakota 17-33
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 408 | 240 |
| Passing Yards | 131 | 189 |
| Rushing Yards | 277 | 51 |
| First Downs | 22 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-14 | 5-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-46 | 9-67 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 12-15 | 17-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 53 | 23 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 5 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 32:30 | 27:30 |