Total Yards
Notre Dame498
Northwestern547
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2014)
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Northwestern at Notre Dame
Nov 15, 2014 • Completed
Season 2014RegularWeek 12
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
43 - 40
NND
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Notre Dame
FBS Independents
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Notre Dame287
Northwestern284
Rushing Yards
Notre Dame211
Northwestern263
Turnovers
Notre Dame4
Northwestern4
Game Conditions
Temperature29°F
Wind7 mph SW
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Notre Dame vs Northwestern box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Notre Dame28:12
Northwestern31:48
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Northwestern edges Notre Dame 43-40
Northwestern finished ahead of Notre Dame 43-40 on Nov 16, 2014. The result came in week 12 of the 2014 season.
Northwestern finished ahead of Notre Dame 43-40 on Nov 16, 2014. The result came in week 12 of the 2014 season.
Northwestern 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: Northwestern 547; Notre Dame 498. Another key split was passing yards: Northwestern 284; Notre Dame 287.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Northwestern 547; Notre Dame 498
Passing yards
Northwestern 284; Notre Dame 287
Rushing yards
Northwestern 263; Notre Dame 211
Turnovers
Northwestern 4; Notre Dame 4
First downs
Northwestern 28; Notre Dame 28
Possession time
Northwestern 31:48; Notre Dame 28:12
Third downs
Northwestern 8-20; Notre Dame 7-15
Completions-attempts
Northwestern 30-48; Notre Dame 21-40
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Notre Dame | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 498 | 547 |
| Passing Yards | 287 | 284 |
| Rushing Yards | 211 | 263 |
| First Downs | 28 | 28 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-15 | 8-20 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-47 | 5-62 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-40 | 30-48 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 48 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 15 |
| Possession Time | 28:12 | 31:48 |