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Miami (OH) at Northwestern
Sep 24, 2022 • Completed
Away
Miami (OH)
Mid-American

Final Score
17 - 14

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Game Conditions
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Miami (OH) edges Northwestern 17-14
Miami (OH) defeated Northwestern 17-14 in Week 4 of the 2022 regular slate, finishing with a 278-364 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Miami (OH) set the terms early in a game that finished 17-14. Ryan Hilinski run for 1 yd for a TD, (Adam Stage KICK) came with {'seconds': 36, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving Northwestern the first major swing.
Miami (OH)'s box score carried the story: 278 total yards, 216 rushing yards, and 62 passing yards. Northwestern finished with 364 total yards, including 107 on the ground and 257 through the air.
Miami (OH) converted 5-15 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Miami (OH) led 7-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Graham Nicholson 36 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Ryan Hilinski run for 1 yd for a TD, (Adam Stage KICK) (Northwestern led 7-0 over Miami (OH)).
Passing Touchdown
Aveon Smith pass complete to Mac Hippenhammer for 12 yds for a TD, (Graham Nicholson KICK) (Miami (OH) led 7-7 over Northwestern).
Rushing Touchdown
Cam Porter 2 Yd Run (Adam Stage Kick) (Northwestern led 14-7 over Miami (OH)).
Rushing Touchdown
Aveon Smith run for 1 yd for a TD, (Graham Nicholson KICK) (Miami (OH) led 14-14 over Northwestern).
Field Goal Good
Graham Nicholson 36 yd FG GOOD (Miami (OH) led 17-14 over Northwestern).
Stat Callouts
Final score
17-14
Miami (OH) defeated Northwestern.
Total yards
278-364
Miami (OH) held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
216
Miami (OH) averaged 4.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
62
Miami (OH) averaged 3.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-15
Miami (OH)'s conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-17
Northwestern's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Miami (OH) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 364 | 278 |
| Passing Yards | 257 | 62 |
| Rushing Yards | 107 | 216 |
| First Downs | 17 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-17 | 5-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-62 | 8-55 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 26-44 | 7-19 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 44 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 2 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 27:49 | 32:11 |