Total Yards
Northwestern290
Utah211
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Utah at Northwestern
Dec 24, 2023 • Completed • Neutral Site
SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl
Season 2023PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Utah
Big 12
Final Score
7 - 14
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Northwestern
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Northwestern225
Utah73
Rushing Yards
Northwestern65
Utah138
Turnovers
Northwestern0
Utah3
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Northwestern vs Utah box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Northwestern25:39
Utah34:21
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Northwestern holds off Utah 14-7
Northwestern defeated Utah 14-7 in Week 1 of the 2023 postseason slate, finishing with a 290-211 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Northwestern set the terms early in a game that finished 14-7. Cam Johnson 12 Yd pass from Ben Bryant (Jack Olsen Kick) came with {'seconds': 20, 'minutes': 1} left in the quarter 2, giving Northwestern the first major swing.
Northwestern's box score carried the story: 290 total yards, 65 rushing yards, and 225 passing yards. Utah finished with 211 total yards, including 138 on the ground and 73 through the air.
Northwestern converted 6-17 on third down, went 0-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, Northwestern led 7-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Bryce Kirtz 19 Yd pass from Ben Bryant (Jack Olsen Kick).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Cam Johnson 12 Yd pass from Ben Bryant (Jack Olsen Kick) (Northwestern led 7-0 over Utah).
Rushing Touchdown
Micah Bernard 6 Yd Run (Cole Becker Kick) (Utah led 7-7 over Northwestern).
Passing Touchdown
Bryce Kirtz 19 Yd pass from Ben Bryant (Jack Olsen Kick) (Northwestern led 14-7 over Utah).
Stat Callouts
Final score
14-7
Northwestern defeated Utah.
Total yards
290-211
Northwestern held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
65
Northwestern averaged 2.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
225
Northwestern averaged 5.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-17
Northwestern's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-15
Utah's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 290 | 211 |
| Passing Yards | 225 | 73 |
| Rushing Yards | 65 | 138 |
| First Downs | 18 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-17 | 5-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-30 | 3-30 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-39 | 9-14 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 51 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 2 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 25:39 | 34:21 |