Total Yards
Wisconsin243
Northwestern255
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2019)
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Northwestern at Wisconsin
Sep 28, 2019 • Completed
Season 2019RegularWeek 5
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
15 - 24
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Home
Wisconsin
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Wisconsin113
Northwestern158
Rushing Yards
Wisconsin130
Northwestern97
Turnovers
Wisconsin2
Northwestern3
Game Conditions
Temperature56°F
Wind13 mph NE
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Wisconsin vs Northwestern box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Wisconsin31:21
Northwestern28:39
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Wisconsin holds off Northwestern 24-15
Wisconsin defeated Northwestern 24-15 in Week 5 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 243-255 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Wisconsin set the terms early in a game that finished 24-15. Charlie Kuhbander 29 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 37, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Northwestern the first major swing.
Wisconsin's box score carried the story: 243 total yards, 130 rushing yards, and 113 passing yards. Northwestern finished with 255 total yards, including 97 on the ground and 158 through the air.
Wisconsin converted 4-16 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-3, Wisconsin led 7-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Collin Larsh 36 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Charlie Kuhbander 29 yd FG GOOD (Northwestern led 3-7 over Wisconsin).
Rushing Touchdown
Jonathan Taylor run for 13 yds for a TD, (Collin Larsh KICK) (Wisconsin led 7-0 over Northwestern).
Sack
Hunter Johnson sacked by Eric Burrell for a loss of 16 yards Hunter Johnson fumbled, forced by Eric Burrell, recovered by Wisc Matt Henningsen , return for 0 yards for a TD, (Collin Larsh K... (Northwestern led 3-14 over Wisconsin).
Field Goal Good
Collin Larsh 36 yd FG GOOD (Wisconsin led 17-3 over Northwestern).
Rushing Touchdown
Drake Anderson run for 4 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed ) (Northwestern led 9-24 over Wisconsin).
Interception Return Touchdown
Aidan Smith pass intercepted by Noah Burks return 68 yds for a TD, (Collin Larsh KICK) (Northwestern led 3-24 over Wisconsin).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-15
Wisconsin defeated Northwestern.
Total yards
243-255
Wisconsin held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
130
Wisconsin averaged 3.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
113
Wisconsin averaged 4.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-16
Wisconsin's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-20
Northwestern's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Wisconsin | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 243 | 255 |
| Passing Yards | 113 | 158 |
| Rushing Yards | 130 | 97 |
| First Downs | 13 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-16 | 5-20 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-79 | 4-23 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-24 | 18-41 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 41 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 31:21 | 28:39 |