Total Yards
Iowa293
Northwestern280
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Northwestern at Iowa
Oct 31, 2020 • Completed
Season 2020RegularWeek 9
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
21 - 20
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Iowa
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Iowa216
Northwestern130
Rushing Yards
Iowa77
Northwestern150
Turnovers
Iowa3
Northwestern3
Game Conditions
Temperature63°F
Wind23 mph S
Humidity
44%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Iowa vs Northwestern box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Iowa26:27
Northwestern32:33
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Northwestern edges Iowa 21-20
Northwestern defeated Iowa 21-20 in Week 9 of the 2020 regular slate, finishing with a 280-293 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Northwestern set the terms early in a game that finished 21-20. Keith Duncan 22 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 43, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Iowa the first major swing.
Northwestern's box score carried the story: 280 total yards, 150 rushing yards, and 130 passing yards. Iowa finished with 293 total yards, including 77 on the ground and 216 through the air.
Northwestern converted 10-19 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-3, Northwestern led 14-20 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Kyric McGowan run for 3 yds for a TD (Charlie Kuhbander KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Keith Duncan 22 yd FG GOOD (Iowa led 17-0 over Northwestern).
Rushing Touchdown
Tyler Goodson run for 15 yds for a TD (Keith Duncan KICK) (Iowa led 14-0 over Northwestern).
Passing Touchdown
Spencer Petras pass complete to Brandon Smith for 7 yds for a TD (Keith Duncan KICK) (Iowa led 7-0 over Northwestern).
Field Goal Good
Keith Duncan 47 yd FG GOOD (Iowa led 20-7 over Northwestern).
Rushing Touchdown
Jesse Brown run for 1 yd for a TD (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) (Northwestern led 14-20 over Iowa).
Rushing Touchdown
Kyric McGowan run for 3 yds for a TD (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) (Northwestern led 7-17 over Iowa).
Stat Callouts
Final score
21-20
Northwestern defeated Iowa.
Total yards
280-293
Northwestern held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
150
Northwestern averaged 2.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
130
Northwestern averaged 7.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-19
Northwestern's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-17
Iowa's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Iowa | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 293 | 280 |
| Passing Yards | 216 | 130 |
| Rushing Yards | 77 | 150 |
| First Downs | 20 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-17 | 10-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-20 | 6-45 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 26-51 | 11-18 |
| Rushing Attempts | 23 | 58 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 26:27 | 32:33 |