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Northern Illinois at Iowa
Aug 31, 2013 • Completed
Away
Northern Illinois
Mountain West

Final Score
30 - 27

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Game Conditions
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Northern Illinois edges Iowa 30-27
Northern Illinois finished ahead of Iowa 30-27 on Aug 31, 2013. The result came in week 1 of the 2013 season.
Northern Illinois finished ahead of Iowa 30-27 on Aug 31, 2013. The result came in week 1 of the 2013 season.
Northern Illinois built the decisive edge with a 3-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Northern Illinois 438; Iowa 458. Another key split was passing yards: Northern Illinois 275; Iowa 256.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Northern Illinois 438; Iowa 458
Passing yards
Northern Illinois 275; Iowa 256
Rushing yards
Northern Illinois 163; Iowa 202
Turnovers
Northern Illinois 1; Iowa 3
First downs
Northern Illinois 20; Iowa 24
Possession time
Northern Illinois 29:20; Iowa 30:40
Third downs
Northern Illinois 7-20; Iowa 7-17
Completions-attempts
Northern Illinois 25-41; Iowa 21-37
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Iowa | Northern Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 458 | 438 |
| Passing Yards | 256 | 275 |
| Rushing Yards | 202 | 163 |
| First Downs | 24 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-17 | 7-20 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-35 | 8-64 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-37 | 25-41 |
| Rushing Attempts | 43 | 42 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 12 |
| Possession Time | 30:40 | 29:20 |