Total Yards
Wisconsin358
Rutgers275
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Rutgers at Wisconsin
Oct 7, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 6
Away
Rutgers
Big Ten
Final Score
13 - 24
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Passing Yards
Wisconsin145
Rutgers211
Rushing Yards
Wisconsin213
Rutgers64
Turnovers
Wisconsin2
Rutgers1
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature51°F
Wind12 mph NW
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Wisconsin32:47
Rutgers27:13
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Game Story
Wisconsin beats Rutgers 24-13
Wisconsin defeated Rutgers 24-13 in Week 6 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 358-275 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Wisconsin set the terms early in a game that finished 24-13. Nathanial Vakos 39 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 44, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Wisconsin the first major swing.
Wisconsin's box score carried the story: 358 total yards, 213 rushing yards, and 145 passing yards. Rutgers finished with 275 total yards, including 64 on the ground and 211 through the air.
Wisconsin converted 9-17 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, Wisconsin led 17-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Nathanial Vakos 39 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Nathanial Vakos 39 yd FG GOOD (Wisconsin led 3-0 over Rutgers).
Interception Return Touchdown
Ricardo Hallman 95 Yd Interception Return (Nathanial Vakos Kick) (Rutgers led 0-17 over Wisconsin).
Rushing Touchdown
Braelon Allen run for 18 yds for a TD (Nathanial Vakos KICK) (Wisconsin led 10-0 over Rutgers).
Passing Touchdown
Evan Simon pass complete to Aaron Young for 10 yds for a TD (Jai Patel PAT MISSED) (Rutgers led 6-17 over Wisconsin).
Passing Touchdown
Gavin Wimsatt pass complete to Ian Strong for 11 yds for a TD (Jai Patel KICK) (Rutgers led 13-24 over Wisconsin).
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Mordecai pass complete to Tucker Ashcraft for 3 yds for a TD (Nathanial Vakos KICK) (Wisconsin led 24-6 over Rutgers).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-13
Wisconsin defeated Rutgers.
Total yards
358-275
Wisconsin held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
213
Wisconsin averaged 4.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
145
Wisconsin averaged 4.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-17
Wisconsin's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-12
Rutgers's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Wisconsin | Rutgers |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 358 | 275 |
| Passing Yards | 145 | 211 |
| Rushing Yards | 213 | 64 |
| First Downs | 23 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-17 | 2-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-25 | 4-36 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-31 | 18-38 |
| Rushing Attempts | 46 | 22 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 32:47 | 27:13 |