Total Yards
Northwestern285
Ohio State283
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Ohio State at Northwestern
Nov 5, 2022 • Completed
Season 2022RegularWeek 10
Away
Ohio State
Big Ten
Final Score
21 - 7
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Northwestern
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Northwestern79
Ohio State76
Rushing Yards
Northwestern206
Ohio State207
Turnovers
Northwestern0
Ohio State0
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature65°F
Wind31 mph S
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Northwestern vs Ohio State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Northwestern36:26
Ohio State23:34
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Ohio State beats Northwestern 21-7
Ohio State defeated Northwestern 21-7 in Week 10 of the 2022 regular slate, finishing with a 283-285 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Ohio State set the terms early in a game that finished 21-7. Evan Hull 16 Yd Run (Adam Stage Kick) came with {'seconds': 45, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Northwestern the first major swing.
Ohio State's box score carried the story: 283 total yards, 207 rushing yards, and 76 passing yards. Northwestern finished with 285 total yards, including 206 on the ground and 79 through the air.
Ohio State converted 4-15 on third down, went 2-4 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-0, Ohio State led 7-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Miyan Williams 27 Yd Run (Noah Ruggles Kick).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Evan Hull 16 Yd Run (Adam Stage Kick) (Northwestern led 7-0 over Ohio State).
Rushing Touchdown
Emeka Egbuka 15 Yd Run (Noah Ruggles Kick) (Ohio State led 7-7 over Northwestern).
Rushing Touchdown
Miyan Williams 27 Yd Run (Noah Ruggles Kick) (Ohio State led 14-7 over Northwestern).
Rushing Touchdown
Miyan Williams run for 2 yds for a TD, (Noah Ruggles KICK) (Ohio State led 21-7 over Northwestern).
Stat Callouts
Final score
21-7
Ohio State defeated Northwestern.
Total yards
283-285
Ohio State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
207
Ohio State averaged 5.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
76
Ohio State averaged 2.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-15
Ohio State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
9-20
Northwestern's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Ohio State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 285 | 283 |
| Passing Yards | 79 | 76 |
| Rushing Yards | 206 | 207 |
| First Downs | 17 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-20 | 4-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-4 | 2-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-27 | 3-20 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 10-17 | 10-26 |
| Rushing Attempts | 59 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 1 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 36:26 | 23:34 |