Total Yards
Ohio State607
Northwestern418
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Northwestern at Ohio State
Dec 2, 2018 • Completed • Neutral Site
Season 2018RegularWeek 14
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
24 - 45
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Passing Yards
Ohio State499
Northwestern265
Rushing Yards
Ohio State108
Northwestern153
Turnovers
Ohio State2
Northwestern3
Game Conditions
ConditionLight Rain
Temperature55°F
Wind12 mph SE
Humidity
95%
Precipitation
0.02 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Ohio State35:17
Northwestern23:36
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Ohio State pulls away from Northwestern 45-24
Ohio State defeated Northwestern 45-24 in Week 14 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 607-418 edge in total yards, and scoring 5 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Ohio State set the terms early in a game that finished 45-24. Dwayne Haskins pass complete to Terry McLaurin for 16 yds for a TD (Blake Haubeil KICK) came with {'seconds': 31, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving Ohio State the first major swing.
Ohio State's box score carried the story: 607 total yards, 108 rushing yards, and 499 passing yards. Northwestern finished with 418 total yards, including 153 on the ground and 265 through the air.
Ohio State converted 10-18 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-3, Ohio State led 24-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Blake Haubeil 42 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Dwayne Haskins pass complete to Terry McLaurin for 16 yds for a TD (Blake Haubeil KICK) (Ohio State led 7-0 over Northwestern).
Rushing Touchdown
J.K. Dobbins run for 2 yds for a TD (Blake Haubeil KICK) (Ohio State led 14-7 over Northwestern).
Rushing Touchdown
John Moten IV run for 77 yds for a TD (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) (Northwestern led 7-7 over Ohio State).
Field Goal Good
Blake Haubeil 42 yd FG GOOD (Ohio State led 17-7 over Northwestern).
Passing Touchdown
Dwayne Haskins pass complete to Terry McLaurin for 42 yds for a TD (Blake Haubeil KICK) (Ohio State led 24-7 over Northwestern).
Passing Touchdown
Clayton Thorson pass complete to Cameron Green for 2 yds for a TD (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) (Northwestern led 21-24 over Ohio State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-24
Ohio State defeated Northwestern.
Total yards
607-418
Ohio State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
108
Ohio State averaged 2.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
499
Ohio State averaged 12.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-18
Ohio State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-15
Northwestern's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Ohio State | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 607 | 418 |
| Passing Yards | 499 | 265 |
| Rushing Yards | 108 | 153 |
| First Downs | 31 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-18 | 5-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-90 | 3-15 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 34-41 | 26-43 |
| Rushing Attempts | 46 | 25 |
| Passing TDs | 5 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 35:17 | 23:36 |