Total Yards
Northwestern364
Maryland391
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Maryland at Northwestern
Oct 28, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 9
Away
Maryland
Big Ten
Final Score
27 - 33
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Northwestern265
Maryland274
Rushing Yards
Northwestern99
Maryland117
Turnovers
Northwestern0
Maryland2
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature48°F
Wind11 mph N
Humidity
61%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Northwestern30:47
Maryland29:13
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Northwestern holds off Maryland 33-27
Northwestern defeated Maryland 33-27 in Week 9 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 364-391 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Northwestern set the terms early in a game that finished 33-27. Cam Porter run for 1 yd for a TD (Jack Olsen KICK) came with {'seconds': 50, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Northwestern the first major swing.
Northwestern's box score carried the story: 364 total yards, 99 rushing yards, and 265 passing yards. Maryland finished with 391 total yards, including 117 on the ground and 274 through the air.
Northwestern converted 2-10 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Northwestern led 24-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jack Olsen 47 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Cam Porter run for 1 yd for a TD (Jack Olsen KICK) (Northwestern led 7-7 over Maryland).
Passing Touchdown
Taulia Tagovailoa pass complete to Tai Felton for 8 yds for a TD (Jack Howes KICK) (Maryland led 7-0 over Northwestern).
Passing Touchdown
Brendan Sullivan pass complete to Bryce Kirtz for 23 yds for a TD (Jack Olsen KICK) (Northwestern led 14-14 over Maryland).
Passing Touchdown
Taulia Tagovailoa pass complete to Roman Hemby for 24 yds for a TD (Jack Howes KICK) (Maryland led 14-7 over Northwestern).
Field Goal Good
Jack Olsen 33 yd FG GOOD (Northwestern led 24-14 over Maryland).
Passing Touchdown
Brendan Sullivan pass complete to Cam Porter for 3 yds for a TD (Jack Olsen KICK) (Northwestern led 21-14 over Maryland).
Stat Callouts
Final score
33-27
Northwestern defeated Maryland.
Total yards
364-391
Northwestern held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
99
Northwestern averaged 2.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
265
Northwestern averaged 11.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
2-10
Northwestern's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-15
Maryland's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 364 | 391 |
| Passing Yards | 265 | 274 |
| Rushing Yards | 99 | 117 |
| First Downs | 19 | 25 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-10 | 6-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-69 | 6-69 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-23 | 30-47 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 27 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 15 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 30:47 | 29:13 |