Total Yards
Northwestern442
Kentucky338
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Kentucky at Northwestern
Dec 29, 2017 • Completed • Neutral Site
Season 2017PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Kentucky
SEC
Final Score
23 - 24
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Northwestern109
Kentucky273
Rushing Yards
Northwestern333
Kentucky65
Turnovers
Northwestern0
Kentucky2
Game Conditions
Temperature39°F
Wind3 mph NE
Humidity
39%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Northwestern35:52
Kentucky24:08
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Northwestern edges Kentucky 24-23
Northwestern defeated Kentucky 24-23 in Week 1 of the 2017 postseason slate, finishing with a 442-338 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Northwestern set the terms early in a game that finished 24-23. Benny Snell Jr. run for 3 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK) came with {'seconds': 42, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving Kentucky the first major swing.
Northwestern's box score carried the story: 442 total yards, 333 rushing yards, and 109 passing yards. Kentucky finished with 338 total yards, including 65 on the ground and 273 through the air.
Northwestern converted 6-18 on third down, went 1-5 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Northwestern led 17-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Charlie Kuhbander 33 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Benny Snell Jr. run for 3 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK) (Kentucky led 7-0 over Northwestern).
Field Goal Good
Charlie Kuhbander 33 yd FG GOOD (Northwestern led 3-7 over Kentucky).
Rushing Touchdown
Justin Jackson run for 5 yds for a TD, (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) (Northwestern led 10-7 over Kentucky).
Rushing Touchdown
Justin Jackson run for 2 yds for a TD, (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) (Northwestern led 17-7 over Kentucky).
Rushing Touchdown
Stephen Johnson run for 3 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK) (Kentucky led 14-17 over Northwestern).
Interception Return Touchdown
Stephen Johnson pass intercepted by Kyle Queiro return for 26 yds for a TD, (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) (Kentucky led 14-24 over Northwestern).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-23
Northwestern defeated Kentucky.
Total yards
442-338
Northwestern held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
333
Northwestern averaged 5.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
109
Northwestern averaged 5.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-18
Northwestern's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
1-10
Kentucky's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 442 | 338 |
| Passing Yards | 109 | 273 |
| Rushing Yards | 333 | 65 |
| First Downs | 20 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-18 | 1-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-5 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-70 | 5-65 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 9-21 | 21-39 |
| Rushing Attempts | 56 | 22 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 35:52 | 24:08 |