Total Yards
Iowa355
Northwestern163
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Northwestern at Iowa
Oct 26, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 9
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
14 - 40
NI
Home
Iowa
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Iowa152
Northwestern120
Rushing Yards
Iowa203
Northwestern43
Turnovers
Iowa1
Northwestern3
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature61°F
Wind7 mph SE
Humidity
23%
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
Iowa34:24
Northwestern25:36
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Iowa pulls away from Northwestern 40-14
Iowa defeated Northwestern 40-14 in Week 9 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 355-163 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Iowa set the terms early in a game that finished 40-14. Drew Stevens 24 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 10, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Iowa the first major swing.
Iowa's box score carried the story: 355 total yards, 203 rushing yards, and 152 passing yards. Northwestern finished with 163 total yards, including 43 on the ground and 120 through the air.
Iowa converted 6-17 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Iowa led 12-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Drew Wagner 72 Yd Punt Return (Luke Akers Kick).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Drew Stevens 24 yd FG GOOD (Iowa led 3-0 over Northwestern).
Safety
Max Llewellyn Safety (Northwestern led 7-5 over Iowa).
Rushing Touchdown
Kaleb Johnson 26 Yd Run (Drew Stevens Kick) (Iowa led 12-7 over Northwestern).
Punt Return Touchdown
Kaden Wetjen 85 Yd Punt Return (Drew Stevens Kick) (Northwestern led 7-26 over Iowa).
Rushing Touchdown
Kaleb Johnson 41 Yd Run (Drew Stevens Kick) (Iowa led 33-7 over Northwestern).
Rushing Touchdown
Kaleb Johnson 25 Yd Run (Drew Stevens Kick) (Iowa led 40-7 over Northwestern).
Stat Callouts
Final score
40-14
Iowa defeated Northwestern.
Total yards
355-163
Iowa held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
203
Iowa averaged 5.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
152
Iowa averaged 5.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-17
Iowa's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-12
Northwestern's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Iowa | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 355 | 163 |
| Passing Yards | 152 | 120 |
| Rushing Yards | 203 | 43 |
| First Downs | 14 | 11 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-17 | 2-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-45 | 5-45 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-27 | 15-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 24 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 34:24 | 25:36 |