Total Yards
Utah388
Northwestern322
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2018)
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Northwestern at Utah
Jan 1, 2019 • Completed • Neutral Site
Season 2018PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
31 - 20
NU
Home
Utah
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Utah302
Northwestern241
Rushing Yards
Utah86
Northwestern81
Turnovers
Utah6
Northwestern1
Game Conditions
ConditionLight Rain
Temperature59°F
Wind9 mph SW
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Utah vs Northwestern box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Utah27:31
Northwestern31:51
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Northwestern beats Utah 31-20
Northwestern defeated Utah 31-20 in Week 1 of the 2018 postseason slate, finishing with a 322-388 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Northwestern set the terms early in a game that finished 31-20. Jaylen Dixon 27 Yd pass from Jason Shelley (Matt Gay Kick) came with {'seconds': 48, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Utah the first major swing.
Northwestern's box score carried the story: 322 total yards, 81 rushing yards, and 241 passing yards. Utah finished with 388 total yards, including 86 on the ground and 302 through the air.
Northwestern converted 3-14 on third down, went 0-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-6, Northwestern led 3-20 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Charlie Kuhbander 21 Yd Field Goal.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Jaylen Dixon 27 Yd pass from Jason Shelley (Matt Gay Kick) (Utah led 7-0 over Northwestern).
Passing Touchdown
Jake Jackson 4 Yd pass from Jason Shelley (Matt Gay Kick) (Utah led 14-0 over Northwestern).
Field Goal Good
Matt Gay 32 Yd Field Goal (Utah led 17-3 over Northwestern).
Field Goal Good
Matt Gay 20 Yd Field Goal (Utah led 20-3 over Northwestern).
Field Goal Good
Charlie Kuhbander 21 Yd Field Goal (Northwestern led 3-14 over Utah).
Fumble Return Touchdown
Jared McGee 82 Yd Fumble Return (Charlie Kuhbander Kick) (Utah led 20-17 over Northwestern).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-20
Northwestern defeated Utah.
Total yards
322-388
Northwestern held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
81
Northwestern averaged 2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
241
Northwestern averaged 8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-14
Northwestern's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-14
Utah's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-6
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Utah | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 388 | 322 |
| Passing Yards | 302 | 241 |
| Rushing Yards | 86 | 81 |
| First Downs | 19 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-14 | 3-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-35 | 3-28 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 27-45 | 21-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 40 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 27:31 | 31:51 |