Total Yards
Utah407
Northern Illinois302
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Northern Illinois at Utah
Sep 7, 2019 • Completed
Season 2019RegularWeek 2
Away
Northern Illinois
Mountain West
Final Score
17 - 35
NIU
Home
Utah
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Utah214
Northern Illinois235
Rushing Yards
Utah193
Northern Illinois67
Turnovers
Utah0
Northern Illinois1
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature74°F
Wind1 mph SE
Humidity
46%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Utah vs Northern Illinois box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Utah29:34
Northern Illinois30:26
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Utah beats Northern Illinois 35-17
Utah defeated Northern Illinois 35-17 in Week 2 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 407-302 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Utah set the terms early in a game that finished 35-17. Ross Bowers run for 9 yds for a TD, (John Richardson KICK) came with {'seconds': 18, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving Northern Illinois the first major swing.
Utah's box score carried the story: 407 total yards, 193 rushing yards, and 214 passing yards. Northern Illinois finished with 302 total yards, including 67 on the ground and 235 through the air.
Utah converted 5-11 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Utah led 21-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Zack Moss run for 16 yds for a TD, (Jadon Redding KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Ross Bowers run for 9 yds for a TD, (John Richardson KICK) (Northern Illinois led 7-0 over Utah).
Field Goal Good
John Richardson 46 yd FG GOOD (Northern Illinois led 17-21 over Utah).
Rushing Touchdown
Zack Moss run for 16 yds for a TD, (Jadon Redding KICK) (Utah led 21-14 over Northern Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Demari Simpkins run for 13 yds for a TD, (Jadon Redding KICK) (Utah led 7-7 over Northern Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Tyler Huntley run for 16 yds for a TD, (Jadon Redding KICK) (Utah led 14-7 over Northern Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Ross Bowers pass complete to Spencer Tears for 74 yds for a TD, (John Richardson KICK) (Northern Illinois led 14-14 over Utah).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-17
Utah defeated Northern Illinois.
Total yards
407-302
Utah held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
193
Utah averaged 5.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
214
Utah averaged 11.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-11
Utah's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-12
Northern Illinois's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Utah | Northern Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 407 | 302 |
| Passing Yards | 214 | 235 |
| Rushing Yards | 193 | 67 |
| First Downs | 19 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-11 | 2-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 1-10 | 6-50 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-19 | 21-31 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 25 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 29:34 | 30:26 |