Total Yards
Northwestern249
Notre Dame464
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Notre Dame at Northwestern
Nov 3, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 10
Away
Notre Dame
FBS Independents
Final Score
31 - 21
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Passing Yards
Northwestern141
Notre Dame343
Rushing Yards
Northwestern108
Notre Dame121
Turnovers
Northwestern0
Notre Dame1
Game Conditions
ConditionOvercast
Temperature46°F
Wind8 mph E
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Northwestern30:24
Notre Dame29:36
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Notre Dame beats Northwestern 31-21
Notre Dame defeated Northwestern 31-21 in Week 10 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 464-249 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Notre Dame set the terms early in a game that finished 31-21. Dexter Williams run for 1 yd for a TD (Justin Yoon KICK) came with {'seconds': 28, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Notre Dame the first major swing.
Notre Dame's box score carried the story: 464 total yards, 121 rushing yards, and 343 passing yards. Northwestern finished with 249 total yards, including 108 on the ground and 141 through the air.
Notre Dame converted 5-14 on third down, went 3-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-0, Notre Dame led 7-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Ian Book pass complete to Michael Young for 47 yds for a TD (Justin Yoon KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Dexter Williams run for 1 yd for a TD (Justin Yoon KICK) (Notre Dame led 7-0 over Northwestern).
Rushing Touchdown
Clayton Thorson run for 1 yd for a TD (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) (Northwestern led 7-7 over Notre Dame).
Passing Touchdown
Ian Book pass complete to Michael Young for 47 yds for a TD (Justin Yoon KICK) (Notre Dame led 21-7 over Northwestern).
Passing Touchdown
Ian Book pass complete to Miles Boykin for 20 yds for a TD (Justin Yoon KICK) (Notre Dame led 14-7 over Northwestern).
Rushing Touchdown
Clayton Thorson run for 1 yd for a TD (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) (Northwestern led 21-24 over Notre Dame).
Field Goal Good
Justin Yoon 43 yd FG GOOD (Notre Dame led 24-7 over Northwestern).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-21
Notre Dame defeated Northwestern.
Total yards
464-249
Notre Dame held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
121
Notre Dame averaged 3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
343
Notre Dame averaged 10.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-14
Notre Dame's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-15
Northwestern's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Notre Dame |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 249 | 464 |
| Passing Yards | 141 | 343 |
| Rushing Yards | 108 | 121 |
| First Downs | 16 | 25 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-15 | 5-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-4 | 3-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 0-0 | 8-58 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-29 | 22-34 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 40 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 30:24 | 29:36 |