Total Yards
Ohio State298
Northern Illinois190
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Northern Illinois at Ohio State
Sep 19, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 3
Away
Northern Illinois
Mountain West
Final Score
13 - 20
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Passing Yards
Ohio State136
Northern Illinois80
Rushing Yards
Ohio State162
Northern Illinois110
Turnovers
Ohio State5
Northern Illinois2
Game Conditions
Temperature68°F
Wind18 mph NW
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Ohio State vs Northern Illinois box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Ohio State27:34
Northern Illinois32:26
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Ohio State holds off Northern Illinois 20-13
Ohio State defeated Northern Illinois 20-13 in Week 3 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 298-190 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Ohio State set the terms early in a game that finished 20-13. Aregeros Turner run for 5 yds for a TD, (Christian Hagan KICK) came with {'seconds': 43, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving Northern Illinois the first major swing.
Ohio State's box score carried the story: 298 total yards, 162 rushing yards, and 136 passing yards. Northern Illinois finished with 190 total yards, including 110 on the ground and 80 through the air.
Ohio State converted 2-13 on third down, went 0-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 5-2, Ohio State led 10-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jack Willoughby 31 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Aregeros Turner run for 5 yds for a TD, (Christian Hagan KICK) (Northern Illinois led 7-0 over Ohio State).
Field Goal Good
Jack Willoughby 31 yd FG GOOD (Ohio State led 3-7 over Northern Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
J.T. Barrett pass complete to Michael Thomas for 23 yds for a TD, (Jack Willoughby KICK) (Ohio State led 10-10 over Northern Illinois).
Field Goal Good
Christian Hagan 38 yd FG GOOD (Northern Illinois led 10-3 over Ohio State).
Interception Return Touchdown
Drew Hare pass intercepted for a TD Darron Lee return for 41 yds for a TD, (Jack Willoughby KICK) (Northern Illinois led 10-20 over Ohio State).
Field Goal Good
Jack Willoughby 24 yd FG GOOD (Ohio State led 13-10 over Northern Illinois).
Stat Callouts
Final score
20-13
Ohio State defeated Northern Illinois.
Total yards
298-190
Ohio State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
162
Ohio State averaged 4.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
136
Ohio State averaged 4.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
2-13
Ohio State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-20
Northern Illinois's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
5-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Ohio State | Northern Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 298 | 190 |
| Passing Yards | 136 | 80 |
| Rushing Yards | 162 | 110 |
| First Downs | 14 | 10 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-13 | 6-20 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-44 | 4-26 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-29 | 14-31 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 43 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 27:34 | 32:26 |