Total Yards
Northwestern354
California414
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California at Northwestern
Aug 30, 2014 • Completed
Season 2014RegularWeek 1
Away
California
ACC
Final Score
31 - 24
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Northwestern
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Passing Yards
Northwestern246
California300
Rushing Yards
Northwestern108
California114
Turnovers
Northwestern2
California2
Game Conditions
Temperature83°F
Wind17 mph SW
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Northwestern28:26
California31:34
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
California holds off Northwestern 31-24
California finished ahead of Northwestern 31-24 on Aug 30, 2014. The result came in week 1 of the 2014 season.
California finished ahead of Northwestern 31-24 on Aug 30, 2014. The result came in week 1 of the 2014 season.
California built the decisive edge with a 7-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: California 414; Northwestern 354. Another key split was passing yards: California 300; Northwestern 246.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
California 414; Northwestern 354
Passing yards
California 300; Northwestern 246
Rushing yards
California 114; Northwestern 108
Turnovers
California 2; Northwestern 2
First downs
California 23; Northwestern 22
Possession time
California 31:34; Northwestern 28:26
Third downs
California 8-17; Northwestern 8-20
Completions-attempts
California 23-39; Northwestern 24-45
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | California |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 354 | 414 |
| Passing Yards | 246 | 300 |
| Rushing Yards | 108 | 114 |
| First Downs | 22 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-20 | 8-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-4 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 1-0 | 6-59 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-45 | 23-39 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 45 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 28:26 | 31:34 |