Total Yards
Maryland423
Northwestern358
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Northwestern at Maryland
Oct 22, 2022 • Completed
Season 2022RegularWeek 8
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
24 - 31
NM
Home
Maryland
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Maryland166
Northwestern143
Rushing Yards
Maryland257
Northwestern215
Turnovers
Maryland0
Northwestern2
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature66°F
Wind3 mph E
Humidity
45%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Maryland vs Northwestern box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Maryland32:50
Northwestern27:10
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Maryland holds off Northwestern 31-24
Maryland defeated Northwestern 31-24 in Week 8 of the 2022 regular slate, finishing with a 423-358 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Maryland set the terms early in a game that finished 31-24. Brendan Sullivan run for 1 yd for a TD, (Adam Stage KICK) came with {'seconds': 54, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Northwestern the first major swing.
Maryland's box score carried the story: 423 total yards, 257 rushing yards, and 166 passing yards. Northwestern finished with 358 total yards, including 215 on the ground and 143 through the air.
Maryland converted 8-16 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Maryland led 10-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Roman Hemby run for 75 yds for a TD, (Chad Ryland KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Brendan Sullivan run for 1 yd for a TD, (Adam Stage KICK) (Northwestern led 7-0 over Maryland).
Field Goal Good
Chad Ryland 20 yd FG GOOD (Maryland led 10-17 over Northwestern).
Passing Touchdown
Brendan Sullivan pass complete to Evan Hull for 10 yds for a TD, (Adam Stage KICK) (Northwestern led 17-7 over Maryland).
Rushing Touchdown
Roman Hemby run for 14 yds for a TD, (Chad Ryland KICK) (Maryland led 7-7 over Northwestern).
Field Goal Good
Adam Stage 24 yd FG GOOD (Northwestern led 10-7 over Maryland).
Passing Touchdown
Billy Edwards Jr. pass complete to Rakim Jarrett for 30 yds for a TD, (Chad Ryland KICK) (Maryland led 24-17 over Northwestern).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-24
Maryland defeated Northwestern.
Total yards
423-358
Maryland held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
257
Maryland averaged 5.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
166
Maryland averaged 5.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-16
Maryland's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
9-14
Northwestern's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Maryland | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 423 | 358 |
| Passing Yards | 166 | 143 |
| Rushing Yards | 257 | 215 |
| First Downs | 25 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-16 | 9-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-80 | 8-67 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-28 | 18-24 |
| Rushing Attempts | 50 | 46 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 32:50 | 27:10 |