Total Yards
Northwestern170
Iowa169
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Iowa at Northwestern
Nov 4, 2023 • Completed • Neutral Site
Season 2023RegularWeek 10
Away
Iowa
Big Ten
Final Score
10 - 7
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Northwestern
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Northwestern81
Iowa65
Rushing Yards
Northwestern89
Iowa104
Turnovers
Northwestern0
Iowa1
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature57°F
Wind10 mph N
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Northwestern vs Iowa box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Northwestern29:42
Iowa30:18
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Iowa edges Northwestern 10-7
Iowa defeated Northwestern 10-7 in Week 10 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 169-170 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Iowa set the terms early in a game that finished 10-7. Deacon Hill pass complete to Addison Ostrenga for 2 yds for a TD (Drew Stevens KICK) came with {'seconds': 4, 'minutes': 9} left in the quarter 3, giving Iowa the first major swing.
Iowa's box score carried the story: 169 total yards, 104 rushing yards, and 65 passing yards. Northwestern finished with 170 total yards, including 89 on the ground and 81 through the air.
Iowa converted 4-12 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-0. The explosive highlight was Drew Stevens 52 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Deacon Hill pass complete to Addison Ostrenga for 2 yds for a TD (Drew Stevens KICK) (Iowa led 7-0 over Northwestern).
Passing Touchdown
Brendan Sullivan pass complete to Cam Johnson for 5 yds for a TD (Jack Olsen KICK) (Northwestern led 7-7 over Iowa).
Field Goal Good
Drew Stevens 52 yd FG GOOD (Iowa led 10-7 over Northwestern).
Stat Callouts
Final score
10-7
Iowa defeated Northwestern.
Total yards
169-170
Iowa held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
104
Iowa averaged 2.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
65
Iowa averaged 4.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-12
Iowa's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-17
Northwestern's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 170 | 169 |
| Passing Yards | 81 | 65 |
| Rushing Yards | 89 | 104 |
| First Downs | 12 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-17 | 4-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-71 | 3-30 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 12-20 | 10-15 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 41 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 1 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 29:42 | 30:18 |