Total Yards
Purdue407
Western Michigan456
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Western Michigan at Purdue
Aug 30, 2014 • Completed
Season 2014RegularWeek 1
Away
Western Michigan
Mid-American
Final Score
34 - 43
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Passing Yards
Purdue181
Western Michigan243
Rushing Yards
Purdue226
Western Michigan213
Turnovers
Purdue0
Western Michigan1
Game Conditions
Temperature79°F
Wind10 mph S
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Purdue29:04
Western Michigan30:56
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Purdue beats Western Michigan 43-34
Purdue finished ahead of Western Michigan 43-34 on Aug 30, 2014. The result came in week 1 of the 2014 season.
Purdue finished ahead of Western Michigan 43-34 on Aug 30, 2014. The result came in week 1 of the 2014 season.
Purdue built the decisive edge with a 9-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Purdue 407; Western Michigan 456. Another key split was passing yards: Purdue 181; Western Michigan 243.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Purdue 407; Western Michigan 456
Passing yards
Purdue 181; Western Michigan 243
Rushing yards
Purdue 226; Western Michigan 213
Turnovers
Purdue 0; Western Michigan 1
First downs
Purdue 22; Western Michigan 24
Possession time
Purdue 29:04; Western Michigan 30:56
Third downs
Purdue 7-17; Western Michigan 5-14
Completions-attempts
Purdue 19-38; Western Michigan 23-41
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Purdue | Western Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 407 | 456 |
| Passing Yards | 181 | 243 |
| Rushing Yards | 226 | 213 |
| First Downs | 22 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-17 | 5-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-52 | 5-35 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-38 | 23-41 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 13 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 29:04 | 30:56 |