Total Yards
Northwestern450
Eastern Illinois207
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Eastern Illinois at Northwestern
Sep 14, 2024 • Completed • Neutral Site
Season 2024RegularWeek 3
Away
Eastern Illinois
Road profile
Final Score
7 - 31
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Passing Yards
Northwestern247
Eastern Illinois167
Rushing Yards
Northwestern203
Eastern Illinois40
Turnovers
Northwestern0
Eastern Illinois1
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Northwestern35:32
Eastern Illinois24:28
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Northwestern pulls away from Eastern Illinois 31-7
Northwestern defeated Eastern Illinois 31-7 in Week 3 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 450-207 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Northwestern set the terms early in a game that finished 31-7. Cam Porter run for 1 yd for a TD (Jack Olsen KICK) came with {'seconds': 22, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Northwestern the first major swing.
Northwestern's box score carried the story: 450 total yards, 203 rushing yards, and 247 passing yards. Eastern Illinois finished with 207 total yards, including 40 on the ground and 167 through the air.
Northwestern converted 4-11 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Northwestern led 14-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jack Olsen 46 Yd Field Goal.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Cam Porter run for 1 yd for a TD (Jack Olsen KICK) (Northwestern led 7-0 over Eastern Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Pierce Holley pass complete to Eli Mirza for 13 yds for a TD (Drew Schiller KICK) (Eastern Illinois led 7-7 over Northwestern).
Rushing Touchdown
Joseph Himon II 32 Yd Run (Jack Olsen Kick) (Northwestern led 14-7 over Eastern Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Jack Lausch pass complete to A.J. Henning for 3 yds for a TD (Jack Olsen KICK) (Northwestern led 24-7 over Eastern Illinois).
Field Goal Good
Jack Olsen 46 Yd Field Goal (Northwestern led 17-7 over Eastern Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Jack Lausch pass complete to Marshall Lang for 9 yds for a TD (Jack Olsen KICK) (Northwestern led 31-7 over Eastern Illinois).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-7
Northwestern defeated Eastern Illinois.
Total yards
450-207
Northwestern held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
203
Northwestern averaged 5.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
247
Northwestern averaged 7.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-11
Northwestern's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-11
Eastern Illinois's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Eastern Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 450 | 207 |
| Passing Yards | 247 | 167 |
| Rushing Yards | 203 | 40 |
| First Downs | 22 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-39 | 2-15 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-32 | 17-31 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 20 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 35:32 | 24:28 |