Total Yards
Northwestern339
Iowa312
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Iowa at Northwestern
Oct 21, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 8
Away
Iowa
Big Ten
Final Score
10 - 17
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Northwestern
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Passing Yards
Northwestern192
Iowa223
Rushing Yards
Northwestern147
Iowa89
Turnovers
Northwestern0
Iowa1
Game Conditions
Temperature69°F
Wind11 mph S
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Northwestern29:16
Iowa30:44
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Game Story
Northwestern holds off Iowa 17-10
Northwestern defeated Iowa 17-10 in Week 8 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 339-312 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Northwestern set the terms early in a game that finished 17-10. Nathan Stanley pass complete to Noah Fant for 7 yds for a TD, (Miguel Recinos KICK) came with {'seconds': 40, 'minutes': 0} left in the quarter 2, giving Iowa the first major swing.
Northwestern's box score carried the story: 339 total yards, 147 rushing yards, and 192 passing yards. Iowa finished with 312 total yards, including 89 on the ground and 223 through the air.
Northwestern converted 4-16 on third down, went 3-6 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Northwestern led 0-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Charlie Kuhbander 30 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Nathan Stanley pass complete to Noah Fant for 7 yds for a TD, (Miguel Recinos KICK) (Iowa led 7-0 over Northwestern).
Rushing Touchdown
Jeremy Larkin run for 6 yds for a TD, (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) (Northwestern led 7-7 over Iowa).
Field Goal Good
Charlie Kuhbander 30 yd FG GOOD (Northwestern led 10-7 over Iowa).
Field Goal Good
Miguel Recinos 48 yd FG GOOD (Iowa led 10-10 over Northwestern).
Rushing Touchdown
Clayton Thorson run for 1 yd for a TD, (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) (Northwestern led 17-10 over Iowa).
Stat Callouts
Final score
17-10
Northwestern defeated Iowa.
Total yards
339-312
Northwestern held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
147
Northwestern averaged 3.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
192
Northwestern averaged 5.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-16
Northwestern's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-17
Iowa's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 339 | 312 |
| Passing Yards | 192 | 223 |
| Rushing Yards | 147 | 89 |
| First Downs | 21 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-16 | 5-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-6 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-40 | 6-50 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-36 | 19-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 46 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 29:16 | 30:44 |