Total Yards
Northwestern283
Western Illinois376
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2014)
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Western Illinois at Northwestern
Sep 20, 2014 • Completed
Season 2014RegularWeek 4
Away
Western Illinois
Road profile
Final Score
7 - 24
WIN
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Northwestern
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Northwestern117
Western Illinois292
Rushing Yards
Northwestern166
Western Illinois84
Turnovers
Northwestern2
Western Illinois4
Game Conditions
Temperature73°F
Wind11 mph SW
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Northwestern27:03
Western Illinois32:57
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
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Game Story
Northwestern pulls away from Western Illinois 24-7
Northwestern finished ahead of Western Illinois 24-7 on Sep 20, 2014. The result came in week 4 of the 2014 season.
Northwestern finished ahead of Western Illinois 24-7 on Sep 20, 2014. The result came in week 4 of the 2014 season.
Northwestern built the decisive edge with a 17-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Northwestern 283; Western Illinois 376. Another key split was passing yards: Northwestern 117; Western Illinois 292.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Northwestern 283; Western Illinois 376
Passing yards
Northwestern 117; Western Illinois 292
Rushing yards
Northwestern 166; Western Illinois 84
Turnovers
Northwestern 2; Western Illinois 4
First downs
Northwestern 15; Western Illinois 22
Possession time
Northwestern 27:03; Western Illinois 32:57
Third downs
Northwestern 3-14; Western Illinois 4-17
Completions-attempts
Northwestern 15-25; Western Illinois 29-50
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Western Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 283 | 376 |
| Passing Yards | 117 | 292 |
| Rushing Yards | 166 | 84 |
| First Downs | 15 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-14 | 4-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 2-5 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-35 | 6-40 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-25 | 29-50 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 27:03 | 32:57 |