Total Yards
Iowa283
Northwestern362
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Northwestern at Iowa
Oct 1, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 5
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
38 - 31
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Iowa
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Iowa204
Northwestern164
Rushing Yards
Iowa79
Northwestern198
Turnovers
Iowa1
Northwestern1
Game Conditions
Temperature62°F
Wind8 mph N
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Iowa31:39
Northwestern28:21
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Northwestern holds off Iowa 38-31
Northwestern defeated Iowa 38-31 in Week 5 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 362-283 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Northwestern set the terms early in a game that finished 38-31. Akrum Wadley run for 5 yds for a TD, (Keith Duncan KICK) came with {'seconds': 7, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Iowa the first major swing.
Northwestern's box score carried the story: 362 total yards, 198 rushing yards, and 164 passing yards. Iowa finished with 283 total yards, including 79 on the ground and 204 through the air.
Northwestern converted 6-16 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Northwestern led 17-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Justin Jackson run for 58 yds for a TD, (Jack Mitchell KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Akrum Wadley run for 5 yds for a TD, (Keith Duncan KICK) (Iowa led 7-7 over Northwestern).
Field Goal Good
Jack Mitchell 25 yd FG GOOD (Northwestern led 10-7 over Iowa).
Rushing Touchdown
Clayton Thorson run for 4 yds for a TD, (Jack Mitchell KICK) (Northwestern led 7-0 over Iowa).
Passing Touchdown
C.J. Beathard pass complete to Riley McCarron for 15 yds for a TD, (Keith Duncan KICK) (Iowa led 21-17 over Northwestern).
Passing Touchdown
Clayton Thorson pass complete to Austin Carr for 11 yds for a TD, (Jack Mitchell KICK) (Northwestern led 17-7 over Iowa).
Rushing Touchdown
Akrum Wadley run for 6 yds for a TD, (Keith Duncan KICK) (Iowa led 14-17 over Northwestern).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-31
Northwestern defeated Iowa.
Total yards
362-283
Northwestern held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
198
Northwestern averaged 4.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
164
Northwestern averaged 5.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-16
Northwestern's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-16
Iowa's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Iowa | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 283 | 362 |
| Passing Yards | 204 | 164 |
| Rushing Yards | 79 | 198 |
| First Downs | 15 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-16 | 6-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-70 | 1-5 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-27 | 18-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 42 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 31:39 | 28:21 |