Total Yards
Wisconsin203
Northwestern209
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Northwestern at Wisconsin
Nov 21, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 12
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
13 - 7
NW
Home
Wisconsin
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Wisconsin229
Northwestern60
Rushing Yards
Wisconsin-26
Northwestern149
Turnovers
Wisconsin5
Northwestern0
Game Conditions
Temperature28°F
Wind11 mph NW
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Wisconsin27:57
Northwestern32:03
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Northwestern holds off Wisconsin 13-7
Northwestern defeated Wisconsin 13-7 in Week 12 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 209-203 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Northwestern set the terms early in a game that finished 13-7. Justin Jackson run for 8 yds for a TD, (Jack Mitchell KICK) came with {'seconds': 12, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Northwestern the first major swing.
Northwestern's box score carried the story: 209 total yards, 149 rushing yards, and 60 passing yards. Wisconsin finished with 203 total yards, including -26 on the ground and 229 through the air.
Northwestern converted 7-20 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-5, Northwestern led 10-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jack Mitchell 37 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Justin Jackson run for 8 yds for a TD, (Jack Mitchell KICK) (Northwestern led 7-0 over Wisconsin).
Field Goal Good
Jack Mitchell 35 yd FG GOOD (Northwestern led 10-0 over Wisconsin).
Rushing Touchdown
Corey Clement run for 9 yds for a TD, (Rafael Gaglianone KICK) (Wisconsin led 7-10 over Northwestern).
Field Goal Good
Jack Mitchell 37 yd FG GOOD (Northwestern led 13-7 over Wisconsin).
Stat Callouts
Final score
13-7
Northwestern defeated Wisconsin.
Total yards
209-203
Northwestern held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
149
Northwestern averaged 3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
60
Northwestern averaged 3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-20
Northwestern's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-13
Wisconsin's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-5
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Wisconsin | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 203 | 209 |
| Passing Yards | 229 | 60 |
| Rushing Yards | -26 | 149 |
| First Downs | 14 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-13 | 7-20 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-25 | 7-46 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-36 | 9-20 |
| Rushing Attempts | 26 | 50 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 1 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 27:57 | 32:03 |