Total Yards
Northwestern382
Purdue360
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Purdue at Northwestern
Nov 14, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 11
Away
Purdue
Big Ten
Final Score
14 - 21
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Northwestern
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Passing Yards
Northwestern132
Purdue287
Rushing Yards
Northwestern250
Purdue73
Turnovers
Northwestern3
Purdue1
Game Conditions
Temperature47°F
Wind11 mph S
Humidity
44%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Northwestern31:37
Purdue28:23
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Northwestern holds off Purdue 21-14
Northwestern defeated Purdue 21-14 in Week 11 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 382-360 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Northwestern set the terms early in a game that finished 21-14. David Blough pass complete to Domonique Young for 68 yds for a TD, (Paul Griggs KICK) came with {'seconds': 3, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving Purdue the first major swing.
Northwestern's box score carried the story: 382 total yards, 250 rushing yards, and 132 passing yards. Purdue finished with 360 total yards, including 73 on the ground and 287 through the air.
Northwestern converted 8-17 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-1, Northwestern led 14-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Warren Long run for 32 yds for a TD, (Jack Mitchell KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
David Blough pass complete to Domonique Young for 68 yds for a TD, (Paul Griggs KICK) (Purdue led 7-7 over Northwestern).
Rushing Touchdown
Warren Long run for 32 yds for a TD, (Jack Mitchell KICK) (Northwestern led 7-0 over Purdue).
Rushing Touchdown
Warren Long run for 1 yd for a TD, (Jack Mitchell KICK) (Northwestern led 14-7 over Purdue).
Rushing Touchdown
Markell Jones run for 2 yds for a TD, (Paul Griggs KICK) (Purdue led 14-14 over Northwestern).
Rushing Touchdown
Justin Jackson run for 2 yds for a TD, (Jack Mitchell KICK) (Northwestern led 21-14 over Purdue).
Stat Callouts
Final score
21-14
Northwestern defeated Purdue.
Total yards
382-360
Northwestern held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
250
Northwestern averaged 5.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
132
Northwestern averaged 5.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-17
Northwestern's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-19
Purdue's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Purdue |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 382 | 360 |
| Passing Yards | 132 | 287 |
| Rushing Yards | 250 | 73 |
| First Downs | 21 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-17 | 8-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-23 | 6-60 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 11-24 | 26-45 |
| Rushing Attempts | 48 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 31:37 | 28:23 |