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9/1/2012 (2012-2013)
Chicago, IL (Soldier Field)

Soldier Field [Chicago, Illinois]

Iowa  vs  Northern Illinois  Northern Illinois Iowa Hawkeyes Football vs Northern Illinois on 9/1/2012 - HawkeyeRecap.com

W   18 - 17 


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Head Coach: Kirk Ferentz
Attendance: 52,117
Kickoff Temp: 73° F
Start Time: 2:30 pm CST

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Damon Bullock ran for 150 yards and scored on a late 23-yard touchdown, and Iowa escaped Soldier Field with the win.

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+ Damon Bullock, Iowa avoid season-opening loss to Northern Illinois

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DETAILED TEAM STATS

StatisticsIowaNorthern Illinois
Rushing 1st Downs187
Passing 1st Downs33
Penalty 1st Downs22
Total First Downs2312
Rushing Attempts4936
Rushing Yards139147
Rushing TDs12
Yards per Rush2.84.1
Passes Completed216
Passes Attempts3316
Pass Completion %63.6%37.5%
Passing TDs00
Passing Yards12954
Passing Yards per Completion6.19.0
Passing Yards per Attempt3.93.4
Touchdowns12
Total Plays8252
% of Rushing Plays59.8%69.2%
% of Passing Plays40.2%30.8%
Total Offense268201
Yards per Play3.33.9
Lost Fumbles01
Interceptions00
Turnovers01
Penalties35
Penalty Yards3021
Yards per Penalty10.04.2
Possession Time

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