Total Yards
Penn State443
Northwestern247
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2012)
Game Center
Northwestern at Penn State
Oct 6, 2012 • Completed
Season 2012RegularWeek 6
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
28 - 39
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Passing Yards
Penn State282
Northwestern135
Rushing Yards
Penn State161
Northwestern112
Turnovers
Penn State1
Northwestern1
Game Conditions
Temperature54°F
Wind17 mph W
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Penn State46:25
Northwestern20:24
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Penn State beats Northwestern 39-28
Penn State finished ahead of Northwestern 39-28 on Oct 6, 2012. The result came in week 6 of the 2012 season.
Penn State finished ahead of Northwestern 39-28 on Oct 6, 2012. The result came in week 6 of the 2012 season.
Penn State built the decisive edge with a 11-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Penn State 443; Northwestern 247. Another key split was passing yards: Penn State 282; Northwestern 135.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Penn State 443; Northwestern 247
Passing yards
Penn State 282; Northwestern 135
Rushing yards
Penn State 161; Northwestern 112
Turnovers
Penn State 1; Northwestern 1
First downs
Penn State 30; Northwestern 14
Possession time
Penn State 46:25; Northwestern 20:24
Third downs
Penn State 10-22; Northwestern 4-13
Completions-attempts
Penn State 35-51; Northwestern 21-36
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Penn State | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 443 | 247 |
| Passing Yards | 282 | 135 |
| Rushing Yards | 161 | 112 |
| First Downs | 30 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-22 | 4-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 5-6 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-30 | 3-40 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 35-51 | 21-36 |
| Rushing Attempts | 48 | 25 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 46:25 | 20:24 |